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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Imitation Of Christ”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,152 views

    March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple Ephesians 5:8-14 Title: “Imitation of Christ”

    March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple Ephesians 5:8-14 Title: “Imitation of Christ” Paul’s basic formula, “Become what you are,” determines the structure of Pauline letters. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Unchangeable Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    No one compares to the unchangeable Christ!

    THE UNCHANGEABLE CHRIST HEBREWS 13:8 Jesus is not to us as Christmas is to the world, here today and gone tomorrow. He is immutable. The Scriptures declare that He is ever the same. As such Christ is unchangeable as.... I. The Theme of the pulpit A. The central message of the Word of God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Authority Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,925 views

    In this narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Almighty Son of God, and, as such, that He possesses the very authority of God.

    I. Christ?s authority was demonstrated In His teaching (verse 22) A. By His manner of teaching 1. Taught with authority not from tradition a. Matthew 15:9 "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." b. Other teachers relied on esteemed men. They taught their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The Word Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 8,170 views

    Jesus and the fisherman: A study on Obedience

    I. The Failure of the Fishermen (verses 1-5; note 3 things) A. They experienced failure despite honest endeavor. 1. These were skilled fishermen (not hobby; trained). 2. They had had success in the past. 3. They were fishing in familiar waters. 4. They had been working hard . . . all night B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    The Christ Of Leviticus

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    These five offerings remind us of what Christ has done for us in offering Himself on the cross.

    INTRODUCTION A. Key question: How can sinful humans worship a holy God? 1. The answer for the Jew was found in this book - Levitcus 2. In Genesis, we see humanity ruined by the fall 3. In Exodus we see God’s chosen people redeemed from bondage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Herrmann avatar

    Remain In Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,139 views

    With things changing about us faster than we can imagine, we can remain the same --- strong and steady in Christ.

    Remain In Christ John 8:31-36 In our elementary school chapel service last Sunday, I noted how attentive all the kids were when the object for the children’s message was a pumpkin. There is something about pumpkins that grabs our attention and keeps it. My wife suggests it’s because it only ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Hamilton avatar

    Losing Christ

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,871 views

    Just as Jesus’ parents lost him, we too can lose Christ if but only for a short time. That which we lose is that close personal relationship.

    “Finding Christ” Luke 2:41-52 (Read Text) “Finding Christ” implies that he has been or can be lost. And I want to make clear what I mean by that. I do not mean that a person can lose the grace of God once they have received it, but what a person can lose, because of their actions, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,261 views

    To show that we can experience freedom in Christ.

    Title: Freedom in Christ Theme: To show that we can experience freedom in Christ. Text: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 2 Corinthians 3:17 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Introduction The year is 1776. The date is July 4th. The place ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Body Of Christ, Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,302 views

    The body of Christ is one unit. Regardless of our race, our nationality or our social status, we are all one in the body of Christ.

    I had friends in Scotland. They were Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Mary McNeill; they served in China when the Japanese invaded China they were interned in China. They were interned with Eric Liddell. Eric became famous because of the movie made of him, Chariots of Fire. He won an Olympic gold medal in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Imitations Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,837 views

    Do we deserve the nametag Christian, when it means being like Christ. This sermons looks at what it is to be truly Christian

    Intro: for the last few years Bradley has played a lot of golf with Adam and Blake West, they are identical twins. For almost two years I got it wrong every time. I would say, good shot Adam, Blake would say, I’m not Adam. I would say, how did you shoot Blake, Adam would say, I’m not Blake. Twins ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Supremacy Of Christ

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 5, 2006
     | 3,245 views

    Jesus is supreme over all!

    THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST In the scriptures we see that Jesus is superior over the prophets, over the angels, he’s superior to Moses and Aaron, he’s the perfect eternal High Priest, he’s Lord over nature and demons. Eph 1:18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Touching Christ

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,464 views

    The women with the issue of blood and the issues in out lives

    - Telephone System slogan “Reach Out and Touch Someone” - (Hold up the "Phone Book") - Help in the book for things you can’t do for yourself. - (Then hold up the Bible) - An anchor for your storm. - Somebody who you can call that can give you a death row pardon - Somebody who can lift the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luskey Green avatar

    Respond To The Christ Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 15, 2006
     | 3,064 views

    Responding to the power and authority of Christ is fundamental to becoming a disciple of Christ.

    Introduction: Where do you go to church? What a common question! Have you really thought about the importance of this question? Does it really make any difference to anyone except you? Does it really matter whether you go to church or not? To whom does it matter? Is it an important enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    encourage men to be what God says we are

    AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST "Now then we are ambassadors for Christ" 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20. God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and Christ is in believers continuing this work of reconciliation. Study the following suggestions growing out of this subject and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is The Vine

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 24, 2006
     | 3,496 views

    This sermon is about living vitally connected to Christ, the True Vine who produces awesome fruit in our lives.

    We live in a world of concrete and metal, cars and skyscrapers. Our food comes from grocery stores, markets and McDonald’s. Jesus lived in a world of deserts and gardens, rocky clefts and fertile fields. The food that Jesus and his friends ate were the grains they saw growing in nearby fields and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational