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  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Introducing Christ Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jun 7, 2009
     | 6,952 views

    (PowerPoint slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) The function of every Christian, like John the Baptist, is to make Christ manifest where they are. Find the four keys to manifesting Christ to your world.

    Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-08) Introducing Jesus John 1:24-34 This morning I want to start by asking you a fascinating question- and that is this: How would you introduce Jesus? Let’s say, for instance, that you were at work and Jesus walked in, and your friends asked you, “Hey, who is ...read more

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    The Wise Teacher

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008
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     | 4,584 views

    This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

    The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Empty Grave

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018
     | 14,852 views

    Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service

    ENGAGE As I’m sure Ryan could attest, I think most pastors get more stressed out about their messages at Christmas and Easter than any other Sunday all year. Perhaps much of that added stress is self-induced since we feel the need to come up with some new approach or some innovative way to share ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 15, 2020
     | 4,430 views

    Our desire should be to be like Christ, to follow in His footsteps, to see the world as He sees the world, to conform to His likeness. We have a word for it, we call it being a disciple. We are called to be His disciples.

    Who are we in Christ? We have been looking at this pretty much since Easter. We considered that “in Christ” we are a new creation. All the old has passed away and before God, all has become new! Being in Christ, we represent Him to the world, we have become His ambassadors. We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Costly Worship Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 24, 2020
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     | 10,656 views

    Number 36 in an on-going sermon series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at true worship, and how true worship appears foolishly costly to the worldly minded, but to Christians there is no cost too high.

    Costly Worship (John Part 36) Text: John 12:1-8 Well it’s good to see you all this morning. I hope you are excited to be gathered with the Church. Today I’m going to do something I’ve never done as your pastor… and I think I’ve only done one other time in the 21 years I’ve been a pastor… I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lift Us Up Lord

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 6, 2021
     | 2,375 views

    Jesus is the only one who can lift us up where we need His healing touch---a touch only Jesus can give! Look at Jesus’s domestic touch, His couch in the community and the necessity of prayer.

    LIFT US UP LORD Text: Mark 1:29 - 39 Mark 1:29-39  As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.  (30)  Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once.  (31)  He came and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is The Lord's Supper?

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 5,448 views

    The Lord’s Supper is so significant that when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin because the first people in history to walk on the Moon, Aldrin celebrated the auspicious occasion by taking the Lord’s Supper.

    Jesus never asked His disciples to remember His birth. But He did instruct them to remember His death and resurrection. He gave the church two visible symbols (called “ordinances”) as reminders of His death. These two ordinances are: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The Lord’s Supper is an object ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Discipleship Part 2: False Starts Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021
     | 2,987 views

    We did to have excuses when the going gets tough. Jesus' call is for total commitment. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    When Jesus calls us to follow Him, to be His disciples, Jesus did not call for any halfway measures. How many of us, after the holidays, or before summer season starts say we are going to diet, join a gym, and get healthy? With good intentions we jump right into. However, by day 3 of our diet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Was In Prison Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015
     | 7,476 views

    7th and last in this series. Concept borrowed from Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of Matthew 25 and how the Church can put it into practice.

    Intro: Did you see the figures at the start of services today? They’ll be in the newsletter too: • 3,030 pounds of food collected and delivered to RRM • $3,476.99 given to put a well in India. It’s actually enough to almost do 2! • 210 letters, 19 pictures with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving From "I Am" To "I Will" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 30, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    Attitude, Prayer, Joy, Commitment

    I WILL – Moving from “I Am” to “I Will” Philippians 2:5-8 (pg. 819) October 4, 2015 Introduction: It was October 18, 1980...35 years ago, almost exactly when I went into a seafood restaurant named Peter’s Pier 4 with Kari Pascal...we’d met in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Appeal For Christian Unity Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,839 views

    Paul appeals to the Corinthian church to unify. He pleads for unity of word and unity of action.

    Introduction A. Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted. Its eyes were not natural; its wings were not in proportion with its head; its feathers were not neatly arranged; and its feet could be improved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Never Too Late For Jesus.

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 11, 2017
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     | 37,363 views

    Jesus is able to change even the most hopeless situations. This message is to bring hope to those who are struggling to hold on.

    IT’S NEVER TOO LATE FOR JESUS Luke 7:11-16 KJV And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. (12) Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Submission & The Christianish Series

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,961 views

    Fourth message in a Summer Sunday series drawn from the book "Christianish" by Mark Steele

    Summer Sunday Series “Christianish” Part 4- Submission & the Christianish Introduction: A few weeks ago we kicked off this Summer Sunday Series by asking, “Are you Christianish?” And by Christianish we mean having the appearance of Christianity (in certain areas of your life), but not necessarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Beauty Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 6,970 views

    Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy

    The Beauty of Mercy Matthew 5:7 Secret #5: To get mercy, you must give mercy. Mercy (Gk. eleos)=compassion; kindness or good will towards the miserable and afflicted that results in action. Grace deals with sin and guilt but mercy deals with the pain and misery that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Messenger And Giver Of Hope! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 1, 2015
     | 6,546 views

    Mark sets the scene of Jesus in a strange place, in a strange situation with a couple of strange outcomes. The result is that Jesus shows he is open to all people.

    Hope found in Jesus. Ever been the stranger in a situation, maybe the people you are visiting know you are coming, but still you are the stranger. Maybe there’s something you want, maybe there’s something you’re expected to provide. There could be uncertainty, there could be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army