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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    The Battlefield Wounds Of Christ

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,608 views

    Jesus means for the Communion service to be a lot more than just a religious observance, but to keep fresh in our minds the act of sacrificial love He has for us.

    Turn your Bibles to Matthew 27: 28 – 31 Title: The Battlefield Wounds of Christ Theme: Remembering His Cost was Our Gain Introduction: When I first got started in the Arabian Horse business, my parents and I attended a special coronation celebration for a beautiful Arabian Stallion. On a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ's Redemptive Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,851 views

    Christians are called to follow Christ's example in suffering even while doing what is right. Christ Himself suffered unjustly & left us an example of how to suffer & that good can be brought about through suffering.

    1 PETER 2: 21-25 [Renewing Hope Series] THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST'S REDEMPTIVE SUFFERINGS [Luke 24:25-27; 44-47 / Matthew 5:9-12] In Peter 2:21-25 God redirects the attention of suffering Christians to the sufferings of Christ. By looking to Jesus the Christian who suffers unjustly receives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Writings That Point To Christ Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,927 views

    Though the Writings span a great deal of time, they do point us to Christ.

    Job 19:25-27 Psalm 22:1-8; 16b-18 Intro.: Over the years I have dabbled in poetry. 1. In the fall of 1997 I was driving back from church. As I drove along, a leaf crossed my path. It looked as if it were a small animal creeping along the ground. A couple of days later I wrote the following: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knowing Christ Vs. Knowing About Christ.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001

    Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Philippians 3: 4b -14 Title: “Knowing Christ vs. Knowing About Christ.” A few verses above in chapter three ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Theme: Complete In Christ (Christ Plus Nothing) Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,244 views

    THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING

    BIG IDEA: THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING INTRODUCTION Have we truly grasped the concept that we are complete in Christ? That He is sufficient for everything we will ever need? Why should we ever be attracted by empty philosophies that attempt to add something else ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pete Katz avatar

    The Cause Of The Church Is Christ. The Cause Of Christ Is The Church.

    Contributed by Pete Katz on Sep 14, 2009
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     | 3,673 views

    Jesus’ operating system while He was on earth, as He personally professed in John 10:10.

    The Cause of the Church is Christ. The Cause of Christ is The Church. I remember a story I read from the newspaper several years ago. It was about a Japanese straggler found in the Philippines. Let me read the article for you: “2nd Lt. Hiroo Onoda is a Japanese straggler who lived in the Jungle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Seven Good News Of Christ’s Birth

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 3, 2009
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     | 62,916 views

    What could be the benefits of Christ birth into this world? The proclamation of good news by angels gave us the summary

    THE OLD MAN’S CHRISTMAS STORY Luke 2:8-20 Randy Bataanon The seven years old boy asks his grandfather to tell him his most exiting story before he can go to sleep. The old man stare him for a few seconds and then opened his mouth. Alright grandson, I’m going to tell you my most exiting personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Announce Christ’s Birth To Nobodies? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011
     | 4,486 views

    We would announce the birth of the Christ to the rich and famous. But God chose to announce His birth to people working in the most humble occupation imaginable. Why?

    “In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Before Pilate, Pilate Before Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2017
     | 10,126 views

    We find, when Pilate called Jesus in for judgment, that it wasn't Jesus who was on trial, but Pilate! Imagine how it will be at the Great White Throne Judgment when Pilate stands before the King of Kings in blazing splendor! How terrible it will be!

    CHRIST BEFORE PILATE, PILATE BEFORE CHRIST Mt. 27:11-26; Jn. 19:6-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE STATE DINNER 1. A New York Governor invited a group of clergy to the State House on a Friday for breakfast. However, as soon as they all were seated and the food was delivered to the table, he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The 3 C’s Of Christ’s Coming

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,259 views

    Today's Sermon for Christmas looks at the signs of Jesus's coming, and they are, the Cradle, Cross, and Crown.

    The 3 C’s of Christ’s Coming Philippians 2:5-11 Now that Christmas is upon us, maybe, just maybe, people will start being a little bit nicer to each other. Yet, unless the reason for the season, Jesus Christ, rules in our hearts, and is alive within us, then this probably won’t happen, and we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "See The Pandemic In The Light Of Christ’s Resurrection” Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 11, 2020
     | 3,682 views

    How to preach the great joy of Christ's resurrection in the midst of a pandemic?

    It was not easy to prepare the message today. Why? Because, first this is my 30th year preparing a sermon on the topic of Easter. If you were a preacher, you would understand the struggle of preparing a new message (not a recycled one 😊) that is both biblical and relevant. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ’s Strategy For A Soul Winning Church

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 27,833 views

    God has a plan for every Christian to help win people to Jesus. Today we will look at the big picture: four keys that will lead to L.I.F.E.

    Christ’s Strategy for a Soul Winning Church John 13 34-35 (plus multiple Scriptures) Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 7, 2010 *Are you saved this morning? Have you trusted in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? -- Aren’t you glad? (Just give me a smile.) God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Ascension Of Jesus Christ: The Final Command Of Christ

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021
     | 2,588 views

    The moral of that story: It’s your job to share the gospel. And don’t let anyone temper your zeal. Jesus is alive. Everyone needs to know that.

    "D.L. Moody made a deal with God that he would witness for Christ to at least one person each day. One night, about ten o- clock, he realized that he had not yet witnessed; so he went out in to the street and spoke to a man standing by a lamppost, asking him, "Are you a Christian?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Empty Tomb: Proof Of Christ’s Triumph Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025
     | 404 views

    The empty tomb is the undeniable proof of Christ’s triumph over sin, death, and the grave.

    THE EMPTY TOMB: PROOF OF CHRIST’S TRIUMPH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 24:1-7 "He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Look Like Christ, Look Up To Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 809 views

    Explore and understand the themes of living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a truly transformative part of Scripture. We're going to explore Colossians 3:1-17, focusing on three key themes: living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ. As C.S. Lewis once said, "'Putting on Christ'...is not one among many jobs a ...read more

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