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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Principles Of Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,687 views

    Communications can never be more effective than its source.

    Communications can never be more effective than its source. Jesus communicated in such a way that people were amazed at His authority, power and truthful insights. The problem with so many communicators in our modern world is they are relying on theories that have not been given to them by God. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A Witness For Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 24,228 views

    This sermon is about the various ways in which a beleiver can witness for Christ in this world and how he can demonstrate his faith in Christ before unbeleivers.

    HOW TO BE A WITNESS FOR CHRIST OUTLINE 1.WORDS 2.WALK 3.WORKS 4.WORSHIP 5.WOUNDS 6.WINSOMENESS 7.WISDOM THE MESSAGE HOW TO BE A WITNESS FOR CHRIST 1.WORDS Matthew 10:32-33 Matthew 28:19-20 We can be a witness for Christ by our words by confessing Christ before others.God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Gardner avatar

    The Day Of The Anti-Christ

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,025 views

    I would be very foolish and un-biblical to believe that this day will not come. The world does not understand or willing to accept this day.

    The Age or Period of the Antichrist 2 Thes. 2:3-4 “ Let no man deceive you by any means; for that day shall not come except there come a falling away first and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Passion For Proclaiming Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST DROVE HIM TO FULFILL HIS CALLING TO SACRIFICIALLY MINISTER TO THE GENTILES

    BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST DROVE HIM TO FULFILL HIS CALLING TO SACRIFICIALLY MINISTER TO THE GENTILES INTRODUCTION Acts 9:4-6;15-16 – What was Paul’s ordained ministry? His Calling? His special role in the Body of Christ? Paul’s reflection back on how he has lived out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Will You Die For Christ?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    How much do you really love Jesus?

    Will You Die For Christ? Last week, we celebrated our liberty mostly by consuming large quantities of BBQ, beans and assorted other standard fare. A few of us may have reflected on our founding fathers and what the holiday was supposed to be about. Most just saw it as a day off from work and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Drawing People To Christ

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 14,765 views

    This sermon shows how sinful man is drawn to Jesus Christ.

    Sunday Morning July 15, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM DRAWING PEOPLE TO CHRIST JOHN 12:31-32 Introduction: What a week! I shared with you last Sunday about the young man that was saved on Tuesday and then Sunday; Lucille walked the aisle and accepted Christ as her Savior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gain Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,120 views

    Entire sanctification means knowing where righteousness comes from. Any righteousness we have comes to us on the basis of faith in Christ Jesus. Thus, it is easy to give up any puny notion that our earthly qualifications gave us merit.

    "The Holiness Lifestyle: Gain Christ Jesus" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Philippians 3:1-11, KJV Purpose: Entire sanctification means knowing where righteousness comes from. Any righteousness we have comes to us on the basis of faith in Christ Jesus. Thus, it is easy to give up any puny notion ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Faithfulness To The Lordship Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,579 views

    Shows how the Lordship of Christ demands our faithfulness. We must avoid idolatry and worship of money. This sermon is very specifically tailored to the Vietnamese culture.

    The Lordship of Christ – Part 3 (Faithfulness) Joshua 24:14-15 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christ Is Still King Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    This expository sermon was preached on Christ the King Sunday

    Title: christ is Still King Text: Colossians 1:15-21 P.S.: We all need to answer the question, ‘Is Christ prominent in my life or is He pre-eminent? He just doesn’t want a place in my life, He demands first place. Introduction: Here are some trivia questions to live your life on: • workers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jack Harris avatar

    Christ Is The True Manna Series

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,190 views

    My intention in the sermon is to present one of the Great "I AMs" as Jesus used them in relation to Himself.

    Note: I am deeply indebted to Mr. Herbert Lockyer in his Book “All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible for much of the material in my sermon. Jack D. Harris PROPHETIC PORTRAYALS OF CHRIST The Manna Int. Manna was a gift from Heaven, designed to sustain the people of Israel physically, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seven Positions Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    Christmas: Jesus, our first Christmas gift is viewed from his seven unique positions as he seeks to rescue us from ourselves and place us in the position God created for us--a blessed member of his family forever.

    CHRISTMAS: 7 POSITIONS OF CHRIST The Eternal Gift of God John 1:1-13 + Today, we continue to unwrap our first Christmas present. JESUS—whether the baby in the manger or the man on the cross—he is the same God… totally revealed and absolutely expressed in the same person. However, he is viewed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Christ In Our Future"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,783 views

    A sermon for the last Sunday of the year.

    “Christ in Our Future” (Outline by Walter Goode) Romans 5:1-8 Isaiah 43:10-13 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A few nights ago—I think it was on CNN—they were promoting an up-coming special about the events which occurred ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • James Vilgos avatar

    The Deity And Incarnation Of Christ

    Contributed by James Vilgos on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,365 views

    Christ is as fully God as if he had never been man and as fully man as if he had never been God. Because of this we can approach Him with the assurance that He understands and can identify with us.

    I Topic: The Deity and Incarnation of Christ A Scripture Readings: Philippians 2:5-11 And John 1:14-18 B If you study the religions of the world, most emphasize our need to reach out to God or to become a god ourselves. Christianity is unique in that it believes that God reached out to us when ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Compelled By Christ's Love

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,716 views

    Christ loves us deeply -- that ought to prompt a response from us to love him back.

    Fred Craddock is a great preacher and a great story-teller, and one of the stories I’ve heard him tell had to do with a trip in which he and his wife went back to their native Tennessee. They drove up to a small restaurant in Gatlinburg. They were tired and hungry and still had miles to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Baeta avatar

    Proclaim The Goodnews Of Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, preaching the good news of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people” Matt. 4:23.

    Matt. 4:12-23 Theme: Proclaim the Goodnews of Christ Text: Is. 8:22-93; 1 Cor. 1:10-13, 17; Matt. 4:12-23 Introduction: In the providence of God the message and ministry of John the Baptist served two special purposes. Firstly it prepared the hearts of the Israelites for the advent and revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed