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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Visit To The Tomb Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    The Christian can rejoice as we envision the empty tomb and the wonderful promise given by our Lord that "because I live, ye shall live also."

    A VISIT TO THE TOMB OF CHRIST "He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:6 I. THE PERSON REFERRED TO: THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Isaiah (6:1) said: "I saw the Lord, high and lifted up, and His glory filled the temple." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Our Goal

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,381 views

    It doesn’t matter what we know or how much we know, unless we have an intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ we are nothing and have nothing. Paul shows us how to gain an intimate knowledge of Christ.

    Christ Our Goal Reading - Philippians 3: 1-14 Introduction: When a little boy fell out of bed and his mother asked him how it happened, he replied, “I stayed too near where I got in.” For many Christians they conduct their lives in the same way. They become satisfied that their sins are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    1 of 9 in a series that celebrate the Advent season

    Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Love 1. God Showed His Love To Us. 2. We Show Our Love To God. 3. We Show Our Love To Others. Fellow Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    Series of 9 Sermons for the Advent season. This is sermon 2 of 9

    Midweek Advent Service December 4, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Joy I. Joy centered in the Savior II. Joy reflected in our lives Fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Putting Christ Into Christmas

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    Making Christ the focal point of the celebration.

    At this beginning of the Christmas season let us gather our families together and remind them through the reading of the Christmas story the real meaning of this great Christian celebration. Let us attempt to cause them to see for themselves that there is a great depth of richness of the glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope In Christ's Return Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 22,103 views

    On the first Sunday of Advent we light the candle of prophecy. It reminds us of the hope we have in the return of Christ. This sermon shows obvious false prophecies in contrast witht the prophecy of Christ’s return - that the focus is not a day or time

    Introduction: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is in his movement that both the JW’s and the Seventh Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Olcott avatar

    Responses To Christ (Mas)

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    Lessons from Jesus about responses we can expect as we communicate the true Jesus of Christmas.

    Date: Dec. 8th, 2002 Title: Responses to Christ (mas) Bible Text: Luke 4:16-30 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Have you ever experienced a Christmas where one of your children is ripping through their presents and they open one from grandma only to find of all things! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Gaining Christ's Gratitude

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 35,307 views

    I’ve never thought of God as being "grateful" for me, but the intriguing thing is - He is grateful, but only when we meet certain expectations. What are they?

    One soldier stationed on an island of the Philippines during WW II told this story: “Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate our food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, once worked himself into the noontime chow line. Our camp cook spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Jesus Christ The Same

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,403 views

    If we do not know the Jesus of the Bible then we do not know what to expect from him today, Let’s find out who he was and we’ll know who he is.

    Heb 13:8 The same in Love (Jesus personified the Love of God) Joh 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 1Jo 3:16 Hereby perceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    The Liberty Found In Christ

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,994 views

    This sermon addresses a common issue of legalism, trying to give those struggling with legalism a better understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: I. The Common Conversion story A. Rarerly, do we as a church here of an amazing conversion story, but those particular stories seem to overshadow most of our personal stories. 1. We have heard of people addicted to drugs and alcohol being converted by the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Christ's Example Of Selflessness

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,062 views

    This sermon explains 2 Cor 8:9 in easy to understand terms and shows how we can follow Jesus’ example of selflessness.

    INTRO : I can’t hear what you are saying because your actions speak louder than your words. Do as I say not as I do. We lead by example. Christ is the greatest example of selflessness. BACKGROUND : Most teach on 2 Cor 8 in the context of giving money. I am speaking in the context of giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed McNeely avatar

    Christ & Him Crucified

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    In his crucifixion, Christ spilled both blood and water. The blood gave us salvation. The water empower us to serve. The blood made us worthy to serve. The blood--springs of living water--equipped us to serve.

    CHRIST & HIM CRUCIFIED: He spilled both blood & water 8-25-02 John 19:15-34 John 19:15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. In this verse… the Jewish religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Newman avatar

    Christ's Picture Of The Church

    Contributed by Kevin Newman on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,479 views

    How does Christ see us as the church? He has made us with a purpose, and how He sees us demonstrates that purpose.

    Introduction -- In Alaska the mosquitoes are horrible during the summer. Most people wonder why God created them. But we know that God had a purpose for them, and for us! If we can see ourselves as god sees us, it helps us to understand our purpose in life. Background -- Revelation is a symbolic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Christ Our Healer Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,412 views

    Christ is still in the business of healing. We will take a look at how Christ heals

    Christ Our Healer Introduction A. Christ Our Healer -- What does that mean 1. Does is mean that He will heal our spiritual bodies? 2. Does it mean that He will heal us only physically 3. Does it mean that salvation provided healing B. We will be looking at this subject today and try to figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Christ Our Sanctifier Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,008 views

    Christ desires to make us holy and more like him. The process is called sanctification.

    Christ our Sanctifier Introduction A. Sanctification has caused a lot of problems within our denomination and with other denominations throughout the history of the CMA B. It is a very difficult subject to deal with because no one can really explain what happens during the process of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance