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  • Ed McNeely avatar

    Seven Positions Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,476 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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    "Sold Out For Christ"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,812 views

    Discipleship means giving Christ our best.

    Acts 5:27-32 “Sold Out for Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Suppose someone threatened to kill you if you didn’t stop talking about God? You might be tempted to keep quiet. But after being threatened by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Understanding The Passion Of The Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 22,426 views

    Pre-Easter sermon

    Understanding the Passion 1 Cor. 1:17-18 For Christ sent me … to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [18] For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Walking With The Risen Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,318 views

    This message gives part of the Easter story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

    Walking with the Risen Christ Luke 24:1-7 Luke 24:13-34 Suppose you were in Jerusalem A.D. 30. You purchased the Jerusalem Daily News, the edition is labeled, “Extra.” The startling big type headline reads, “Nazarene’s Tomb found Empty.” One of the column captions catch you eye, “Death Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Jesus Christ Revealed

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,533 views

    If John the apostle were asked to give a title to His gospel concerning the Son of God, He would simply say, "Jesus Christ Revealed!"

    “Jesus Christ Revealed!” John 1:1 A. Jesus is ETERNALLY God. (v. 1a) In the beginning was the WORD Genesis 1:1; Proverbs 8:22-31; Isaiah 41:4; 43:10; 44:6, 8; 48:12; Ezekiel 34:23-24; Micah 5:2; John 8:58; Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 3:17; Hebrews 1:10; 7:3; 13:8; Revelation 1:2; 2:8; 19:13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The All-Sufficient Christ

    Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,165 views

    Christ is all we need to meet our need, regardless of the circumstances and even when it seems impossible.

    The All-Sufficient Christ by Rev. James May Mark 5:21-43 One of the most troubling things that we hear every day is sound of sirens from police cars, fire engines and ambulances as they speed down the highway. We know that somewhere, someone is in trouble. I find myself often whispering a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Living The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    Be motivated by the Love of Christ, and nothing else. Pray that we will apprehend the greatness of His love.

    Following last week’s passage, where we see how a sinful woman expressed great affection for Jesus - Luke 7:36ff. The sinful woman came into Simon’s house, wet Jesus’ feet with her tears and wiped with her hair. Kissed His feet and poured perfumed on His feet. All these actions were expression of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    290 - The Risen Christ

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,375 views

    The PURPOSE, POWER and PROMISE of the Risen Christ.

    Illustrate Humor: An older couple had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, Yes. I’d like a large ice-cream sundae ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving For The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,859 views

    Break the stronghold of your mind and strive to have the mind of Christ.

    “Striving for the Mind of Christ” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Introduction: A stronghold is a mind set that is impregnated with hopelessness that causes a person to accept as unchangeable something in their lives even though they know it goes contrary to the will of God. The devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Christ - The Home Builder

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    This sermon is about the "building blocks" for a Christian home.

    “CHRIST: THE HOME BUILDER” Col. 3:15-21 INTRO – Have you ever tried to play Jenga? Fun family game. Object: Remove blocks 1 at a time and place them back on top without knocking tower down. Starts off easy. Blocks come out quickly and easily. Lots to choose from. But as game progresses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Louis Bartet avatar

    With Christ In The School Of Ministry

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,699 views

    Not everyone is called to the mud-in-the-eye ministry, but if you are then you’ll be a miserable failure trying to do anything else. John 9 offers us an opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the school of ministry.

    TITLE: With Christ In The School of Ministry TEXT: John 9 SCRIBE: Louis Bartet DATE: 6/13/04 PLACE: Point Assembly of God The disciples must have been feeling overly spiritual that day, for as they passed the blind beggar they offered Jesus an observation framed in the form of a question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Who Is Jesus Christ?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    The two "S’s" of Jesus Christ’s identity are contained in this short section of Scripture.

    Hebrews 5:7-9 WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? Who is Jesus Christ? These next two weeks you will hear a lot about him. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. Then comes Good Friday. Then comes Easter. This is that time in the year when you hear people talk about Jesus Christ. Unlike Christmas, Easter has escaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Miles Anderson avatar

    Christ's Perspective On Fear Series

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    What should we think of fear? Lets look to Jesus for the answer.

    #MATTHEW 10 SERIES #3/ CHRIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON FEAR Introduction: Last week we spoke on the mixed messages that can bombard us, and I believe every one else can be receiving mixed messages. Mixed messages are a problem and in the life of the disciple it can be a scary world as Satan sends us mixed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Leadership Secret

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,802 views

    Christ’s great sermon on the mount began with the words, "Blessed are you". The Lord knew that everyone has a hunger for supernatural blessings, benefits and empowerments. Everyone in the crowd must have strained to hear every word Jesus spoke that day be

    After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Are You Alive In Christ

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 305 ratings
     | 30,742 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter

    Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24: 36-49 "Are you ALIVE in CHRIST?" 36 ¶ As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them. 37 But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran