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  • Daniel Haas avatar

    United In Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 5, 2009
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    Our human relationships are fallible, with limited forgiveness and limited grace. They last for a maximum of a lifetime. God’s covenant with us is totally different yet a great example for our relationships.

    Eph 1:3-14 United in Christ -"I give myself to you to be your husband. I promise to love and sustain you in the covenant of marriage, from this day forward, in sickness and in health, in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, as long as we both shall live." - Marriage, the greatest vow one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Given To Christ

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 7, 2009
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    Some things are valuable, not for their intrinsic value, but because of who gave them. We have been given to Christ by the Father.

    “Given To Christ” Jn.17:6-12 I had the joy of leading a middle aged man to the Lord, about 25 years ago, who had been a pretty rough character. He had the reputation for being about all the things the devil would lead a fellow to be. When the Lord saved him, his life made a pretty fast turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Huie avatar

    Christ The Reconciler Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 13, 2009
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     | 5,969 views

    Reconciliation is needed because of sin. Reconciliation was accomplished at the Cross. Reconcilation will happen no matter what!

    CHRIST THE RECONCILER COLOSSIANS 1: 19-23 1. Illus. of couple  Call them “Legion” for they are many.  Happily married for many years, but then began to fuss and fight about little things.  Soon were talking about divorce.  Fortunately, this particular story had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Following Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 22, 2009
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     | 4,904 views

    When we consider what Christ desires from us we feel uneasy. Our relationship with Him affects all our other relationships ... For some of us these demands may seem too hard to achieve. We are afraid of whole-hearted obedience to Christ will cost us.

    Opening illustration: S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, "No," and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,824 views

    Paul, Pt. 23

    IN CHRIST ALONE (COLOSSIANS 2:1-10) A scientific convention was held at a lakeside resort. After the first day’s proceedings, a mathematician, a physicist, an astronomer and a molecular biologist hired a boatman to row them around on the lake. As they sat in the boat, they discussed string theory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Surperiority Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 26, 2009
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     | 5,253 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

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Rest In Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 27, 2009
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     | 4,148 views

    Through the Mercies of God and the sacrifice of Jesus, we have the promise of salvation but God’s Grace provides us so much more: things that accompany salvation.

    Rest in Christ 07/18/04 AM Text: Hebrews 4:11-16 Introduction This lesson is grown from thoughts which began during our Sunday morning Bible class where we are undergoing a study of the book of Hebrews. We recently examined Hebrews Chapter 5 and the phrase “things that accompany salvation” found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Stacey avatar

    Christ-Likeness

    Contributed by Todd Stacey on Oct 28, 2009
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     | 4,611 views

    The journey to Christ-likeness

    6 Jesus answered, I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the farther except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him. 15 If you love me, keep my commandment. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope In Christ

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 27, 2009
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     | 18,388 views

    Hope is Jesus Christ.

    Text: “And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you” (Psalm 39:7). What does the word “hope” means to us? When we hope for something, we are looking forward to something. For example, a parent might say, “I hope my child makes the honor roll or I hope my child graduates from high ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christ Is King! Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,072 views

    Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ’Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ’Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ’I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief

    Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - a day traditionally referred to as the feast of ’Christ the King’. I appreciate that there are probably not many here that manage their schedule according to the ecclesiastical calendar, yet I’m sure w are all familiar with the way in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Christ Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 60 ratings
     | 23,481 views

    Hebrews 1 tells us that God had a very special message to give us. What was that message, and why do people continually reject it?

    OPEN: A preacher and a member of his congregation stood by the side of the road. They were taking turns holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn around before it’s too late!" It wasn’t too long until a car drove up, the driver saw the sign, rolled down his window and yelled out: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,746 views

    Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word.

    Abiding in Christ: John 15:7 “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” – John 15:7 Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word. Many studies show that only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Christ The King Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,672 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 5

    CHRIST THE KING (JOHN 19:19-22) 19 Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20 Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the sign was written in Aramaic, Latin and Greek. 21 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    But Christ Is Risen

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    This is a message on the resurrection of Christ.

    “BUT CHRIST IS RISEN” TEXT: 1 Cor. 15:1-20; 58 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: We have just celebrated the birth of Christ; now, may we look at the resurrection of Christ. As we were studying Christ and His birth, please remember that He was wrapped in “swaddling clothes”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    To Live Is Christ Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,667 views

    Believers are to make Christ their highest goal and the center of their lives.

    #10 5-27-07 To Live is Christ Introduction, Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We will be remembering those who served our country. We will be remembering our loved ones who have died. How will you be remembered? Text, Philippians 1:20-22 I. Make Glorifying Christ Your Highest Goal (1:20) A. Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God