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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Choosing Christ As Lord

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
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    THIS IS THE THIRD IN A SERIES OF FOUNDATIONAL CHOICES THAT WE MUST AND WILL AND MUST MAKE IN OUR LIVES.

    CHOOSING CHRIST AS LORD COLOSSIANS 1:15-20 THE FIRST TWO CHOICES WE LOOKED AT ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO OUR SALVATION. WE HAVE TO CHOOSE TO ACCEPT GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS BEFORE WE CAN CHOOSE TO DO ANYTHING ELSE. THE NEXT TWO CHOICES WE HAVE TO MAKE ARE EQUALLY FOUNDATIONAL AND ESSENTIAL, THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In The Cross Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 12, 2018
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    If we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Saviour we have the certain hope, the assurance, God has forgiven us of all our sins because of what Jesus has done on the Cross.

    We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on Hope in the Cross. The dictionary defines hope as a feeling of expectation or a desire for certain things to happen. As Christians, we have a hope in God that is steadfast and certain, we have a blessed assurance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Are Fools For Christ

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 18, 2018
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    Ministry Can Hurt, Judgment, Arrogance, Correction

    PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - We Are Fools for Christ! May 19, 2024 1 Corinthians 4:10 (p. 795) Introduction: A few years ago Kari and I got to go on a cruise that was called “The Steps of Paul.” We had the privilege to visit Ephesus, Athens, Malta, and many other of the places ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter: The Exaltation Of Christ!

    Contributed by David Mende on Apr 19, 2018
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    An Easter sermon which describes the glory that Christ received after his death and resurrection. This sermon has profound theology as well as practical application. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction Recently, the music veteran from Tamil Nadu (in South India), Ilaiyaraaja stated that he doesn’t believe in the resurrection of Christ. In one of his recent speeches, he claimed that he watched a few documentaries on YouTube which supposedly prove that Jesus didn’t resurrect from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Vision Of Christ

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 26, 2017
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    A commitment to spiritual formation leads to a new vision of Christ, that allows us to say with absolute conviction, “I have seen the face of the pilot, and he smiled at me. He is at the helm. All is well.”

    Robert Louis Stevenson tells of a ship, tossed by a violent storm, which threatened to drive it and its passengers to destruction along a rocky coast. In the midst of the terror, one daring man, contrary to orders, went to the main deck, making a dangerous passage to the pilothouse. He looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Glorious Birth Of Christ Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017
     | 6,367 views

    There are two primary periods of time in the Life of Christ: The EXALTATION of Christ, and the HUMILITY of Christ…

    THE GLORIOUS BIRTH OF CHRIST Open: History and Lyrics of “What Child is This?” What child is this who lay to rest On Mary's lap, … He is sleeping This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring him laud The Babe, the Son of Mary The Holy Scriptures contain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Meeting The Christ On The Margins

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017
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    Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

    Twenty-something years ago, I was at a weekend meeting a few miles out of Taupo. When we had finished our business for the Saturday, a few of us drove into town to have a look around, and at some point, I left the others, so I could patronise one of the local watering holes. I soon found a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "The Christ Bearer"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2017
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    When Jesus entered Jerselum on Palm Sunday a donkey was the Christ Bearer, not the disciples, not the crowd, not the religious leaders.

    Matthew 21 :1-11 “The Christ Bearer” 1. Matthew tells us that Jesus sends two of his disciples into the village of Bethphage to fetch a donkey and a colt. This is to fulfill what had been spoken by the prophet Zechariah, “Look, your king is coming to you,” said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    If Christ Had Not Risen Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2017
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    We learn about six consequences if Christ had not risen from the dead.

    Scripture It is such a joy to gather on this Resurrection Sunday! Christians throughout the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ every Lord’s Day, but especially on this day. We are hardwired to resist the idea of someone coming back to life from the dead. Lal Bihari is living proof ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why The Christ Child

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    WE CAN CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT GOD’S PRESENCE WITH US IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GOD’S CHILDREN. WE CAN GAIN COMFORT IN THE REALIZATION THAT BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US, WE CAN FACE LIFE'S SITUATIONS, KNOWING WE ARE NOT ALONE.

    WHY THE CHRIST CHILD ISAIAH 53:1-12 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS BY LOOKING AT THE NAME “IMMANUEL – GOD WITH US.” THIS BLEST PROMISE ALLOWS US TO REALIZE THAT GOD IS WITH US EACH DAY OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUEST AT CHRISTMAS. WHEN WE CELEBRATE “IMMANUEL” WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effective Witnessing To Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 22, 2017
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    The reason that the Early Church was able to preach the Gospel is because the Holy Spirit fell on them at Pentecost.

    THE ETERNAL GOD AND THE BREVITY OF LIFE Psalm 90 Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the LORD had been their dwelling place “from generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Significance Of Christ's Resurrection.

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017
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    The French philosopher Albert Camus once said, “I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't a God and to die to find out that there is.”

    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRIST'S RESURRECTION. 1 Corinthians 15: 12-23 The French philosopher Albert Camus once said, “I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't a God and to die to find out that there is.” HERE the apostle reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Christ Like

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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    walk like JESUS

    Walking Christ Like Illus: During a trial, in a small Missouri town, the local prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand. The witness was a proper well-dressed elderly lady, the Grandmother type, well spoken, and poised. She was sworn in, asked if she would tell the truth, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Creature In Christ

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017
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     | 28,769 views

    THAT EVERYTHING CHANGES EXCEPT HUMAN NATURE AH MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN ONE ASPECT IT IS TRUE THAT HUMAN NATURE DOES NOT CHANGE AND THE REASON WHY IS BECAUSE MAN HAS HAD AN INCLINATION TOWARD DOING EVIL OR COMMITTING WRONG SINCE ADAM

    2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man is in Christ, {he is} a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come" VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT A NEW CREATURE IN CHRIST MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THE WHOLE WORLD IS IN A STATE OF CHANGE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus Christ?

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 14, 2017
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    Jesus Christ is God and all we need. He is the first and last in all creation. Man's true picture of final formation

    BIBLE STUDY THEME- UNDERSTANDING WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST LESSON 1- WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? TEXT- MATTHEW 1:16-25 INTRODUCTION To understand who we are in Jesus Christ, we must first know who Jesus Christ is. To know and understand about Jesus Christ, we need divine revelation- Matthew 16:13-17 and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal