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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Christ Likeness

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008
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     | 3,660 views

    WE’RE TO BE IN HIS LIKENESS

    1.Pet.2:21 Created to be Like Christ 2-16-08 God the Father has always known who would be saved and who would not be saved, and because He is God, He knew before the foundation of the world the exact number of saints to make up the Lord Jesus Church, and I believe that when that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changed By Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,217 views

    Jesus wants to give us: 1. salvation (vs. 26-32). 2. a sympathetic heart (vs. 33). 3. a submissive heart (vs. 33). 4. a serving heart (vs. 33-34). 5. a satisfied heart (vs. 34).

    Changed by Christ! Acts 16:19-34 The Book of Acts - Part 55 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 29, 2014 BACKGROUND: *In today's Scripture, Paul and his mission team were in the city of Philippi. They had been guided to this region by a God-given vision, and the people were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glories Of Christ

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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     | 2,399 views

    Since Jesus is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn over all creation, how should we respond to Him?

    The glories of Christ Proverbs 8:22-36- wisdom in creation Colossians 1- the pre-eminence of Christ Jesus 1,7- sends faithful apostles/ministers (calling of the disciples while they were yet humble fishermen- took them where they were and moved them on); ministers of life, cst. Solomon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Spiritual Battle: Part One Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 5,836 views

    AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. THIS SERIES TAKES A CLOSE LOOK AT WHAT PUTTING ON THE AROMOR OF GOD MEANS.

    OUR SPIRITUAL BATTLE: PART ONE EPHESIANS 6:10-20 AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. I CAN REMEMBER, AS A YOUNGSTER, SINGING SOME GREAT HYMNS OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Legacy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 6,044 views

    If I were a historian I could probably take you back through the last 2000 years to demonstrate the difference Christ and his followers have made in the world. I could talk about how world poverty has been stemmed because of non-profit organizations begun

    I’m guessing most of you have seen the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, Stewart plays George Bailey who has inherited the Bailey Building and Loan, and survives Black Tuesday in October 1929. Later his absentminded uncle misplaces $8000 and George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 7, 2004
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     | 14,942 views

    One of the most beautiful confessions of faith ever made was made by the apostle Paul in Galatians 2:20. Paul encapsulates salvation and our Christian life in one verse.

    Crucified with Christ Gal. 2:16-21 Intro. One of the most beautiful confessions of faith ever made was made by the apostle Paul in Galatians 2:20. Paul encapsulates salvation and our Christian life in one verse. There that zealous servant of Jesus Christ was led of the Holy Spirit to write: "I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Live Is Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 793 views

    Encourage believers to live for Christ in all circumstances, strive to bring others to Him, and follow John Wesley's philosophy of doing good in the world.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into some pretty deep waters. We'll be exploring what it means to live for Christ in difficult times, the mission of bringing others to Christ, and John Wesley's philosophy of doing good. I think you'll find that these topics are as relevant today as ...read more

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    The Yoke Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,307 views

    This sermon aims to explore and understand the paradoxical concept of finding freedom, power, and blessing in submitting to the 'yoke' of Jesus, as described in Matthew 11:25-30.

    Hello, brothers and sisters, it's such a joy to see all of you here today. We're going to dig deep into a passage that, on the surface, might seem a bit paradoxical—Matthew 11:25-30. It's all about yokes. Now, I don't know about you, but I don't wear a yoke every day. In fact, I doubt any of us ...read more

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 24, 2007
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     | 6,795 views

    Using the Nicene Creed (in addition to Luke 23:27-43), we look at Christology and Who Jesus is, how He saves us, and how He and the Father are one. The sermon is Christological in nature, but also looks at the Trinity.

    CHRIST THE KING Luke 23:27-43 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA Christ the King Sunday, November 25, 2007 Grace and peace to you my friends, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ! Today is Christ the King Sunday. Most of us Christians have often ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Case For Christ

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,402 views

    This is based on Peter’s first sermon in Acts 2, and reveals the evidence and arguments that prove Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. It is an expository sermon. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

    The Case for Christ by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ, Freeport, Illinois One day, a handful of Greek men approached Phillip and said, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” (John 12:21). Seeing Jesus has been on the minds of spiritual seekers ever since. Jesus is the world’s preeminent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Strong In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012
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     | 50,841 views

    The apostle Paul tells what it means to be strong in Christ. 1- We access God’s armor 2- We recognize God’s enemy 3- We serve God’s saints

    INTRO.- There is strength and there is strength. ILL.- A young strong man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2022
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     | 5,821 views

    If we desire to impact our community for Jesus Christ, then we need to be unified. Using the illustration of the church as a human body, Paul shared how a church that is divided will fail to function properly; or perhaps, even fail to survive.

    “A father asked his young son to break a bundle of sticks. He returned a little later to find the boy frustrated in the task. He had raised the bundle high and smashed it on his knee, but he only bruised his knee. He had set the bundle against a wall and stomped real hard with his foot, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Surpassing Greatness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 528 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing Christ, prioritizing Him above all else, and finding joy through the Gospel.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in our pursuit to understand and live out the truths of our faith. We're here to open our ears and our hearts to the wisdom of the ages, the wisdom of the Word, the wisdom of our Lord. We want to penetrate the depths of the Gospel ...read more

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    Christ Is Able

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2013
     | 2,629 views

    To show that our High Priest - JESUS is much able to help us in time of temptation.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST able? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our High Priest - JESUS is much able to help us in time of temptation. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:18 (Amplified Bible) 2:18 For because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted (tested and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Christ's Words.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 3, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,180 views

    May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Ephesians 1:15-23 Title: “Christ’s words.” Color: White

    May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Ephesians 1:15-23 Title: “Christ’s words.” Color: White The message of this section of the letter is: continue to continue. After sketching the entire history of God’s dealings with humanity, really praising God for sending Christ and his Spirit, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran