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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Crucial Questions Of Christ

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,784 views

    how Christ asked questions to separate the wheat from the chaff and give his disciples an opportunity to reevaluate their dedication to Christ

    September 14, 2003 John 6:60-69 After David had committed adultery with Bathsheba, God confronted David through the prophet Nathan. Nathan said to David, because by doing this you have made the enemies of the LORD show utter contempt, the son born to you will die.” (2 Sa 12:14) Shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Are Soldiers For Christ

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    Make no mistake - we are soldiers for Christ. As soldiers, we have a duty to do what He has told us to do: Love & pray for our enemies - including those of the Islamic faith.

    It is fitting that we start this sermon by coming to an understanding of just who we are. Put in its simplest terms, we are soldiers of Jesus Christ. No Christian should ever doubt that. And, as soldiers, we must have certain knowledge and perform certain duties. 2 TIMOTHY 2:3 states, ‘Endure ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Taking Christ Home

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 18, 2010
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     | 7,787 views

    What participation in a small group will do for you based on what it did for Matthew.

    Randy Frazee wrote a book called “The Connecting Church.” He has a son who was born without a left hand. One day in Sunday School the teacher was talking with the children about the church. To illustrate her point she folded her hands together and said, “Here’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church, The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 23, 2012
     | 5,302 views

    We are the body of Christ but what makes us a healthy body?

    The Church, The Body of Christ The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Knowing The Resurrected Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,430 views

    Philippians 3:7-11. What does it mean to know the power of the resurrection rather than merely knowing about it? Find out from the Apostle Paul...

    KNOWING THE RESURRECTED CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:7-11 [INTRODUCTION] - We've all heard stories of people who have found out that they possess an item of tremendous worth and value that they thought was worthless. We are fascinated when we watch a program like Antiques Roadshow and see a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016
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     | 8,163 views

    Paul did not rely on his own power but on the power of the gospel through the Holy Spirit. We can boldly proclaim the gospel when we rely on God’s power instead of our own.

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: The summer after I graduated from high school, God called me to go on a mission trip to Taiwan. I was really excited about going and sharing the gospel with the people there; however, I am deathly afraid of heights, so the thought of flying, or more accurately being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 19, 2018
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    Today's sermon ends our series on what we believe as it looks at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this sermon we look at Jesus return, along with the Rapture.

    What We Believe The Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 If there is a subject that has been historically near and dear to the hearts of believers it is the return of Jesus Christ. And without a doubt the return of Christ is going to be an exciting event! However, throughout the years ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Passion To Pursue Christ Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 9,149 views

    Message 10 from Philippians exploring Paul's passion to pursue Jesus above all.

    "Passion to Pursue Jesus” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Genealogy Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2017
     | 10,490 views

    I have read the Bible several times, but to be honest I must admit that I sometimes skip the genealogies. But it occurs to me that since the Spirit of God used so much ink to give them to us that there must be something in there that we need to know.

    Genealogy of Jesus Christ Scriptures (Ruth 4:18-22; 1 Chr. 1:1-14) Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-38 (Focal Passage), Luke 3:23-38 (Focal Passage) 23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, 24 the son of Matthat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Together In Christ Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    In this text, Paul suggests three means through which we can live together in Christ. They summarize the content of this book.

    LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. Living together requires more than living in the same house with someone. 1. During the week of Christmas 2001, Christine and I spent a week at her brother’s in Marquette, MI, along with her sister’s family from Oceanside, CA, and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Battlefield Wounds Of Christ

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,843 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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    The Compelling Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 4, 2011
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     | 7,583 views

    Today we will explore four facets of the cross, four features that compel us to trust in Jesus Christ.

    The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30 & Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 21, 2010 *Max Lucado wrote: “The Cross: It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all critics. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    The Anti Anti-Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
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     | 5,745 views

    This is the 8th message in the series. John describes three way you can remain FAITHFUL and not fall away.

    TEXT: 1 John 2:18-27 TITLE: Becoming an Anti-anti Christ SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Falling away vs. Faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 6, 2011 PROP.: John gives clear teaching that either you are with God…or you are not. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Resources In Christ Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,546 views

    Paul has set forth the amazing and unlimited blessings of being in Christ. In the verses that follow, Paul prays that the believers he writes to will come to fully understand and appreciate those blessings.

    Date: May 9th, 1999 Title: Our Resources in Christ Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Six-year-old Thomas McAlley recently visited Calgary’s fire department headquarters. While there he was given a chance to dress up in a fireman’s uniform and ride on a fire truck. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Christ Again

    Contributed by Timothy Mize on Jan 24, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,393 views

    A sermon on losing sight of Christ, then finding him again.

    FINDING CHRIST AGAIN Gospel Text: Luke 2:41-52 First Sunday after Christmas, 2015 Introduction. We’re in that “new beginnings” time of year. Christmas Day is past, and the new year is coming. Of course, for us Christmas itself was a great beginning -- we celebrated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ