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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Responses To The Lord Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Sep 8, 2024
     | 1,068 views

    this sermon looks at the responses of different personalities when they meet Jesus. It is taken from the passage concerning the man in the tombs that was possessed with unclean spirits.

    RESPONSES TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST MARK 5:1-20 Jesus and His disciples got into a boat and headed across the Sea of Galilee. A great storm blew in and the boat was being tossed around. The disciples were terrified, but Jesus was sleeping through it. They awakened Jesus and cried out “Carest thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Change Agent For Christ / Catalyst

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,550 views

    When Jesus said Ye are the salt of the earth He was making a proclamation and expectation. He is expecting for us to start something, to ignite a fire in people, to be the catalyst transforming the stinking mess of the world to burn for reconciliation with God.

    A Change Agent for Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Earlier this week I posted on my FB page I GOT A TESTIMONY and I told how God orchestrated an encounter this week with 2 young men as I came out of Dollartree, one of whom was a Muslim. The encounter ended up with prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Transforming Reality Of The Risen Christ

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,933 views

    The resurrection of Christ declares who Jesus is and confirms all that he makes known of our world and our lives.

    In the summer of 1969, then-President Richard Nixon engaged in hyperbole to express his excitement over America’s landing on the moon. When the Apollo 11 astronauts returned to earth following the first-ever moon landing, Nixon called their mission "the greatest week in the history of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What A Difference Christ Makes"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    This message reveals some of the tremendous changes that occur when we give our lives to Christ.

    WHAT A DIFFERENCE CHRIST MAKES! Text: the N.T. book of Philemon Introduction- The Bible says in 2nd Corinthians 5:17- "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." We can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Conquerors, Conformed To Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,355 views

    If God be for us, who can be against us?

    CALLED TO BE CONQUERORS, CONFORMED TO CHRIST. Romans 8:26-39. We are, it seems, surrounded by “infirmities” (Romans 8:26). These may be caused by lack of strength (which is what the word means), emotional weakness (including ‘burnout’), financial hardships, sickness, or sin. Paul also speaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformation: True Evidence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    Part 7 (and final) of The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle. Zaccheus, everyone’s favorite "wee little man", gives us a wonderful testimony about the transforming power of Jesus.

    The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle S = Significance P = Potential I = Initimacy R = Relevance I = Illumination T = Transformation For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Part 7: Transformation: True Evidence of Christ Luke 19:1-10 In the first Spiderman movie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Orienting Ourselves Toward Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2010
     | 3,053 views

    From earliest times, the Church has worshiped in the direction of the east, toward the coming Christ, rather than toward Jerusalem.

    December 21, 2010 Monday of 4th week in Advent Spirit of the Liturgy Isaiah told Ahaz: “Ask a sign of the Lord YOUR God. Ask anything you like.” So Ahaz piously responded, “no, I will not ask for a sign. I will not put the Lord to the test.” And Isaiah, in obvious ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "A New Vision For The Harvest” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,539 views

    # 12 in series. A look at the Samaritian woman’s encounter with Jesus and it changed her life and made her a witness for Christ.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 12 “A New Vision for the Harvest” John 4:27-42 It has been said there are few things in life as tragic as having missed an opportunity. May I ask you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know For Sure

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,930 views

    There can be no spiritual journey or rightful claim to Christianity without first having a personal encounter with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

    WE DETERMINE IF CHRISTIANITY BECOMES DEFINED AS EITHER RELGION OR RELATIONSHIP. THE DEFINING FACTOR OF WHAT CHRISTIANITY BECOMES IS BASED SOLELY ON WHERE WE DECIDE TO PUT JESUS IN OUR LIFE. SO, JUST HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CHRISTIAN? WHAT CRITERIA WOULD YOU SAY NEEDS TO BE MET ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    His Faithful, Fickle Followers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,776 views

    Part of a series looking at 4 people whose lives were changed as a result of their encounter with Christ. This message looks at the crowds.

    His Faithful, Fickle Followers Mt. 21:1-11 Show “That’s My King” Video What an amazing description of our King. But is it our description of the King? Turn with me please to Mt. 21:1-11. We’re looking at people in Scripture whose encounter with Jesus changed their lives. •Today, we look at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jailhouse Transformations Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,753 views

    A jailer's life was transformed through an encounter with Paul and Silas who remained faithful to Christ even while in a Philippian prison.

    We are all familiar with the concept of “jailhouse transformations,” that phenomenon associated with a prisoner whose life is “miraculously” transformed, but only after they get to prison. We recall the “jailhouse” transformation of the likes of Ted Bundy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,234 views

    This sermon explores the personal encounter of the disciples with the risen Christ, emphasizing His manifestation, their meeting, and the mystery of His miraculous appearance.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in His name, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to seek His face, to know His heart, and to be ...read more

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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Practicing The Presence Of God: Following The Beat Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023
     | 1,085 views

    If you are a real born again Christian, you have Jesus Christ living within you. You are in fact part of His body, the body of Christ. You carry His presence with you. The presence of God, with you.

    I recall a few weeks back I was trying to get into the mindset of Christmas, so I was watching old Christmas cartoons from the mid 1900s. A fair amount of it was oddly poisonous to my spirit. It was not edifying or encouraging to my inner man. It was a lot of self focused desire for stuff, a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Becoming An Effective Witness For Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,535 views

    Jesus wants us to be witnesses for Him, who effectively share the good news of His grace with others.

    Becoming an Effective Witness for Christ Acts 23:1-11 Intro: [Get picture of a BMW] Has anyone here ever owned a BMW? Has anyone here ever wanted to own a BMW? Well, it may shock you to know that Jesus gave His disciples a BMW before He went back to heaven. Well, sort of. In Acts 1, Jesus told His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reign In Life Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2021
     | 4,374 views

    Christ reversed the effects of Adam's sin and brought us abundant grace and blessings. Death reign in Adam and righteousness and life reign through Christ.

    Paul started Romans telling us of the depravity of man and the wrath of God against sinful mankind. • This is the true state of man, whether Jews or Greeks, religious or non-religious, those with or without the Law. In chapter 3 Paul declares the good news that God has provided sinners with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible