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  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Surperiority Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 26, 2009
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     | 5,305 views

    Exposition of Acts 19:21-41 regarding the riot in Ephesus and its demonstration of the superiority of Christ in an experiential fashion

    Text: Acts 19:21-41, Title: The Superiority of Christ, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/25/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read the story of John Stam, missionary to China in 1934 from The Baptist Vision magazine current issue, MacArthur summary of Hebrews… “the letter begins with the general superiority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crucified With Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    What is faith? Does grace promote sin?

    To receive free sermons weekly by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHAT IS FAITH? In his letter to the Galatians, Paul emphasizes that justification is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Video: “You Do the Math” ILLUSTRATION: CTV’s coverage of the Vancouver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Coming Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,864 views

    Isaiah tells us more about the coming Messiah.

    The Mission of the Savior December 13, 2009 Isaiah 61 Can you believe Christmas is only 12 days away. There are some who have already finished their Christmas shopping, in fact, we had one who finished it before the season even began. And I’m here to tell you this morning that I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Unexpected

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010
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     | 3,180 views

    Christ was not what was expected more than two thousand years ago. His background, His outlook, His mission and His death were not what was expected. But it was all as God had planned.

    Christ Unexpected 12/14/08 PM Text: John 7:41 Introduction It’s not unusual for people to be guided by expectations. Our bosses have expectations, teachers have expectations. We have expectations for our spouses, our children; sometimes our expectations may actually match theirs. The key to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Awakening

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2010
     | 4,924 views

    As we look at Palm Sunday, we must remember that the crowd stopped cheering Jesus and began doing their own thing.

    Christ Awakening Matthew 21:1-11 Introduction This morning we will take a 2 week break from the book of James and center in our preparing our hearts for Easter celebration. Today is the first day of Holy Week. The week leading up to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Deity Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011
     | 7,246 views

    There is biblical truth worth contending for. Doctrine matters.

    Stories to Tell We all have heroes and we all tell stories. We pass down family stories. We look through photo albums and tell the stories. In school we learn the stories of our forefathers. We are story tellers, all of us. And from those stories come our heroes. For the next 4 weeks I’m going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not I But Christ

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,256 views

    The sermon is about cruifying the old life or self in order to live a life pleasing unto God.

    Not I but Christ Study text: Gal 2: 20-21 The old man or self needs to be crucified in order to live a life acceptable unto God. This is because it is sure to produce sin, disobedience and misunderstanding. The problem of our self is the issue we must resolve in order for each one of us to progress ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011
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     | 14,602 views

    To be saved by Jesus is to be set free.

    SPECIAL DAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY “FREEDOM IN CHRIST” ROMANS 8:1-17 OPEN Tomorrow, we celebrate the founding of our nation. There will be picnics and fireworks and other activities happening across our country. It’s a celebration of freedom called Independence Day. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ In You Series

    Contributed by Karl Walker on Aug 10, 2011
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     | 8,420 views

    Christ is in you and you can live a life filled with the power of God.

    Jesus Christ came into this world not only to die for us, but to make us able to do greater things through him. Several times we quote this verse but in reality we do not see it happen in our lives. John 14:12 I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Compassion Of The Christ

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 15, 2011
     | 5,753 views

    Compassion of Christ

    “The Compassion of the Christ” Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:19 “Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.” God's Compassion The word compassion appears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Room For Christ Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011
     | 5,971 views

    there was no room for Christ at the Inn. Do we have room for Christ today?

    “No room for Christ” Pastor Allan Kircher Luke 2:7 December 18, 2011 Introduction Isn’t it needful for us to know that beyond all dispute, that our Lord sprang out of Judah?  Spoken/words/prophet Micah.  It was necessary/be born in Bethlehem/Ephratah But how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Chosen In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 178 ratings
     | 39,732 views

    Paul explains our chosen position in Christ in this text. 1- We are chosen in Christ 2- We were chosen in Christ before the world 3- We were chosen in Christ for a purpose

    INTRO.- Special children we are. My mother and father were probably greatly surprised on December 9, 1944 when they got two babies instead of one: Steven Ray and Sharon Rae. I’m not sure if they knew at that time if they were getting one or two babies. Sharon was the fat baby at over 5 lbs. and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment To Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 21, 2012
     | 8,906 views

    he extraordinary and miraculous power of God through us will only be as good as our commitment to Jesus Christ!

    Last week we looked at the first 5 of the 10 Commandments given by God to the people of Israel. Although the focus of that message last week was for encouraging and honoring our mothers, we noted that people must have a right relationship with God in order to have a right relationship with other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In The Likeness Of Christ

    Contributed by Marcellus De Oliveira on Jun 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    In despite of our brokenness and the way we are brought up, God calls us to be transformed in the likeness of this Son's character.

    When people are asked to quote a line from Shakespeare, most certainly, they will quote the best-known line from all drama or literature: “To be or not to be, that is the question!” Though the tragedy of Hamlet, prince of Denmarke is a philosophical quest in the comparison between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011
     | 5,673 views

    How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

    This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational