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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Authority Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2022
     | 2,019 views

    Jesus Christ is central in our faith. The Old Testament looks forward to Jesus Christ. It has an attitude of anticipation. In the New Testament the really big claim is for the supreme authority of Jesus Christ.

    When I was in college one of my courses included outdoor repelling down a sheer cliff. This is not what you normally do in college. We were not reading about repelling and answering questions, we were out on rocks. The first lesson to repelling is check the ropes. Do not take for granted that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Perceptions Of Christ.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2022
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     | 1,365 views

    Those who refuse the light are left under judicial blindness.

    GROWING PERCEPTIONS OF CHRIST. John 9:35-41. We have been talking about the man born blind, and how Jesus had healed him. The man was not healed until he had obeyed Jesus, and went and washed himself in the pool to which he had been sent (John 9:6-7). We noticed in passing that by the time he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing The Way For Christ

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2022
     | 1,926 views

    Is believing without repenting valid? Why did both Jesus and John the Baptist preach repent? Let’s learn why in Matthew 3:1-12.

    Is believing without repenting valid? Why did both Jesus and John the Baptist preach repent? Let’s learn why in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching & Teaching (vs 1) In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea (Matthew 3:1) In the Bible the word "preach" means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adam And Christ. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2022
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     | 1,186 views

    Contrasting the Fall and the Wages of Sin with the Free Gift which is ours in Christ Jesus.

    ADAM AND CHRIST. Abridged. Romans 5:12-19. 1. THE ENTRANCE OF SIN. In Romans 5:12, Paul tells us that sin came into the world through one man. That man was our first father, Adam, the representative head of the human race and ancestor of us all. This is the teaching of the Bible, and needless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Christ Had Not Come

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 28, 2022
     | 1,372 views

    If Christ Had Not Come Then... (Outline and seed thought adapted from a book by Leslie Flynn called, "Christmas Messages,", chapter by the same title)

    HoHum: Love the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all- and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashbacks. As George is about to jump from the bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Elihu Is A Type Of Christ

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 7, 2020
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     | 5,242 views

    To show that we can be righteous like CHRIST for this is imparted righteousness of GOD through JESUS in our lives not self-righteous, but JESUS-Righteous.

    I. EXORDIUM: Elihu is a type of CHRIST to show us that any believer who reverentially fears and worships GOD can be a type of CHRIST. (I John 4:17) 1 John 4:17 In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion {and} attains perfection with us, that we may have confidence for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Developing The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 20, 2020
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     | 10,299 views

    What resources has God given believers to develop holy thinking?

    WWJD • A number of years ago an enterprising Christian businessman came up with the idea to sell a wristband to Christian young people with the letters WWJD on it. (What would Jesus do). • It was supposed to be constant reminder to the wearer to think about now Jesus would act in any given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Roth avatar

    Christ Prays For Us

    Contributed by David Roth on Apr 25, 2020
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     | 4,818 views

    Christ prays for us, even though we fail to pray for ourselves.

    John 17 & Matthew 26 Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2020 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Christ prays for us” The focus of our worship on Maundy Thursday is usually on Our Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ In A Crooked Culture

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 7, 2021
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     | 4,393 views

    Paul's letter to the believers at Philippi urging them to stand for Christ in a crooked culture.

    Christ in a Crooked Culture Philippians 2:12-18 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose: Growing In Christ Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 21, 2021
     | 4,090 views

    Message about how we need to be growing in Christ. God gives us the grace to work for His kingdom.

    Title: Christian Growth Theme: Show the importance of growth in finding our purpose Text: 2 Timothy 2:1 - 7 Introduction Paul here is giving Timothy some instructions as a father in the ministry. He makes an analogy between three areas of life compared to being a Christian. I believe that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    My Pride Is In Christ

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on Feb 27, 2021
     | 2,111 views

    People spiritually and verbally view and define pride in a negative way, but when we look at the word translates from the Greek and Hebrew language we get different meanings

    ** the word pride in the Hebrew is 'gevah' which means exaltation or lifting up. ___my exaltation is in Jesus Christ ___the word exaltation means promotion.....my promotion is in Jesus Christ. ___the presence of Christ will promote you from one glory to another ___from one success to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei avatar

    Sharing In The Suffering Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei on Feb 27, 2021
     | 3,135 views

    1.0 The question of whether suffering insofar as a Christian is concerned is biblical has been bordering the minds of several Christian. indeed, Jesus, calls us to participate not only in glory but also in suffering. how do we share in this suffering?

    2.0 The inescapable experience of suffering of Jesus and His followers: (Mark 8:31) 2.1 …OF Jesus Jesus, the Messiah’ experience was a paradox. The paradox of salvation, power & dominion and suffering. That the Messiah had to suffer was unthinkable. How can the Christ in whom the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Christ We Serve

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 6, 2012
     | 3,827 views

    Yhe reason Christ died and rose again.

    THE CHRIST WE SERVE 1.Christ descended that we might ascend John 6: 38For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. John 14: 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christ's Compassion On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 105 ratings
     | 28,949 views

    Why would Jesus deliberately go the cross to die? And why would He say "Father Forgive Them"?

    OPEN: Ever since the 1950s, the men of the Philippines have had unusual tradition around Easter. It has grown to the point where from 50,000 to 75,000 people attend every year. McDonalds sets up a temporary store to sell burgers, fries and ice cream to those exhausted by the tropical heat. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Synergy In The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,707 views

    A glimpse of what happens in Christ Body

    When too much power is concentrated in one person, body, company, organisation or ministry it could necessitate the sudden implementation of drastic changes at times, that could be too sudden. An organisation is like a human body - a personality. There are various parts which are expected to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal