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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Becoming An Effective Witness For Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,443 views

    Jesus wants us to be witnesses for Him, who effectively share the good news of His grace with others.

    Becoming an Effective Witness for Christ Acts 23:1-11 Intro: [Get picture of a BMW] Has anyone here ever owned a BMW? Has anyone here ever wanted to own a BMW? Well, it may shock you to know that Jesus gave His disciples a BMW before He went back to heaven. Well, sort of. In Acts 1, Jesus told His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul's Cry For Trust In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,289 views

    Why would we place our faith and trust in the human elements of this world if we had Christ as our Savior? Paul asks the same question of the Colossian believers!

    Colossians 2:16-23 [NLT] January 16, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s continues his teaching against the heresy: So far we have seen how Paul has greatly encouraged the fellowship in Colossae AND has given a great picture of just who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Word Of Warning For The Enemies Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    A sermon examining the fate of those who do not belong to Jesus.

    A WORD OF WARNING FOR THE ENEMIES OF GOD II Thessalonians 1:4-10 These verses draw a contrast between 2 groups of people. Paul speaks a word of comfort to the Thessalonian Christians who were being persecuted for their faith in Christ. He also gives a warning about the future of those who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rid Of Idols Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 2, 2019
     | 2,806 views

    Just like Gideon, we Christians are to grow our faith in Christ and a major part of being closer to God is to get rid of idols in our homes!

    Let us continue to worship God by learning from His Word… please open your Bibles to Judges 6……page….. 2 weeks ago, we noted the calling of young Gideon. Read along with me Judges 6:12-16 for our background…. Gideon knew God but his faith was still weak: Gideon questioned God’s abilities and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Called To Be Connected To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2025
     | 704 views

    A look at our calling in Christ. Called to follow Jesus.

    Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 For the past weeks we’ve been looking at God’s call in our lives. It starts off with a call to WHO we are, not an immediate doer. We’ve looked at the fact that we have been called by God. In fact, as Paul told Timothy, our calling is a HOLY CALLING. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus Christ The Lord Of This Church? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    I once saw a package of plastic shark teeth that were labled as "genuine imitation shark teeth." I wonder if we aren’t guilty of being genuine imitation Christians at times. As Paul begins his letter he points out that the Colossians were 3D Christians-

    SERIES: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD...SERIOUSLY! SERMON: IS JESUS CHRIST LORD OF THIS CHURCH? Colossians 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: This church will be what it ought to be when our members become what they should be. I am beginning a new series of messages this morning from Paul’s letter to the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 1, 2015
     | 6,362 views

    In man's heart and in his mind, there is the love of God that gives us the strength to resist all temptation campaigns launched by Satan to draw us further and further away from God, our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

    IN THE WILDERNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 29, 2015) "The Lord knowest how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished (2 Peter 2:9 King James Version [Temptation]). Greetings In The Holy Name of Jesus, My ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Knowing Christ: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,054 views

    First of two sermons on knowing Christ personally and intimately (as lamb, Lord, and Life)

    Knowing Christ Ephesians 1:17 CHCC: November 22, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today I have the opportunity to preach anything I want. So I decided … why waste that opportunity --- If I can talk about whatever I want, I’ll talk about the most important thing in the universe – knowing Christ. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christ Child Was A Perfect Child

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,456 views

    how Jesus was a perfect child by staying at the temple - as our substitute

    December 28, 1997 Luke 2:41-52 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Thy Kingdom Come" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 298 ratings
     | 76,271 views

    "Thy Kingdom come" is a call for God to increase His Kingdom, to convert the hearts of unbelievers, to draw people to a saving knowledge of Christ.

    "Thy Kingdom Come" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Trying Times

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    A comparative depiction of drawing nigh to God (Christ Jesus)in modern times as the prophets and kings (fathers) did in the early days.

    Trying Times by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013) “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded (James 4:8, King James Version (KJV), [Patience in afflictions])”. “Let not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Signals Of God's Unfailing Love

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,880 views

    The unfailing love of God is as near as we are willing for it to be ... He draws near when we draw near to Him.

    Signals of God’s Unfailing Love Psalm 32 Introduction This morning we talked about the sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus. While Simon judged her (and Jesus), the Lord forgave her and sent her home in peace. She is not alone in Scripture as the recipient of the unfailing love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Submit And Resist - James 4:1-17 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 19,240 views

    Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God almighty and the enemy driven farther away.

    Submit and Resist Thesis: Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God Almighty and the enemy driven farther away. Texts: James 4:1-17: 1What causes fights ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Worshipping Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,236 views

    God’s ability to draw us to Jesus is awesome. Our response to God drawing us to Jesus is what differentiates a Christ follower from those that do not follow Him. Our response includes the use of our time, talent and treasure.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Worshipping Jesus By Rev. Greg ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Vollink avatar

    "god Is Our Father" Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 23, 2020
     | 2,969 views

    Having God as our Heavenly Father lets us become closer in our relationship with Him. He can act as One who loves us, provides for us and discipline us. We must understand His Fatherhood through His Son, who helps us to know Him in an intimate way.

    Isaiah 64:8-9 gives us the words of Father. "Yet you, O Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the Potter; we are all the work of your hands. Do not be angry beyond measure, O Lord; Do not remember our sins forever, we are your people." Every wedding has these words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ