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  • John Gaston avatar

    Warriors For Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2017
     | 12,999 views

    Are you a civilian or a soldier in your attitude toward your Christianity? 2 Tim. 2:4 says you're "chosen by Jesus to be a soldier!" Peter said to "weaponize" yourself with the attitude that you're to endure suffering. Come on Church! Rise up and conquer

    WARRIORS FOR CHRIST 2 Tim. 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At one Army base, the annual trip to the rifle range had been canceled for the second year in a row, but the semi-annual physical fitness test was still on as planned. One soldier mused, "Does it bother anyone else that the Army doesn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    Today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus opened his heart for all to see. In his heart, we see where his true treasure was.

    The Heart of Christ Luke 19:29-40. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006 Back in February, Tony Campolo addressed the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego, California. He told a story about the pastor in his church (he attends an African American Church in Philadelphia) speaking to the graduating ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Incognito Christ

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    Christ comes to us today in the guise of the poor.

    The Incognito Christ Matthew 25:31- 46 Introduction: The point of our scripture reading for today reminds me of an ancient legend about one of the early saints. St. Lawrence was one of seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Witnesses For Christ Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,138 views

    We care called to be witnesses for Christ. What does that mean? How are we to serve as His witnesses in the world?

    1. The Book of Acts May 24th, 2009 Witnesses for Christ When I was growing up I was not exactly what you would call a Bible scholar. In fact until I went to college I really didn’t know much about it at all. I had many opinions that I would support with Biblical texts taken horribly out of ...read more

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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 1, 2019
     | 6,427 views

    Second sermon in Galatians series entitled "True Freedom"

    “CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST” Gal. 2:11-21 CWBC – 7/14/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Florence Chadwick – 1952 – attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California mainland. Swam for 15 hours in thick fog. Begged to be taken out of water. Her mother urged her to keep going b/c she was so close. Finally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alive In Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019
     | 4,682 views

    I want you to know that the Lord is not done working in the life of a believer after they come to Christ. He desires to move us to new life in many areas of our life.

    Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction- This morning, I want you to know that the Lord has been doing some amazing things! And He is not done yet! Amen! I believe if we had more praise on our lips, we would see more of what God intended the believers of God to experience. If we came with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unity In Christ

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2014
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     | 46,122 views

    What do the words "community", "immunity" and "opportunity" have in common? This sermon was preached at a combined English/Hispanic service in English and Spanish and emphasized the unity we have in Christ.

    OPEN: A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their 3 kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them and the mother smiled and turned around to do some work. But, just a short while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. She rushed to the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,886 views

    A sermon about living in relationship with God.

    “The Mind of Christ” 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Our little—almost 2-year-old Owen—hasn’t been sleeping well for the past couple of months. This, of course, means that his parents haven’t been sleeping well either. We don’t understand why Owen wakes up ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Renewed In Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,318 views

    A message of Hope for our future about being renewed in our walk with the Lord.

    Renewed in Christ. Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 30, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,071 views

    Three obstacles you must overcome if you are to experience genuine freedom in Christ.

    Luke 8:26-39 Freedom in Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church May 30, 2004 Introduction As we begin I want you to think back with me to what it must have been like in the Garden of Eden, to the time after God completed His Creation, but before Adam plunged mankind into sin through the Fall. What must it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Compassion Of The Christ

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 15, 2011
     | 5,826 views

    Compassion of Christ

    “The Compassion of the Christ” Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:19 “Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.” God's Compassion The word compassion appears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Courageous Christ Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,619 views

    As the light shines, the hostile opposition to it, & thus to Jesus the light bearer, grows. It was now dangerous for Jesus to appear at the Feast of Tabernacles. Despite the danger Jesus follows His appointed path but with wisdom.

    JOHN 7: 1-13 [The 5th Discourse] THE COURAGEOUS CHRIST [Leviticus 23: 33ff] John chapter 7 conveys the reactions of the world to the revelation of Jesus Christ. Again and again throughout this Gospel John has emphasized the difficulty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Case For Christ

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,563 views

    This is based on Peter’s first sermon in Acts 2, and reveals the evidence and arguments that prove Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. It is an expository sermon. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

    The Case for Christ by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ, Freeport, Illinois One day, a handful of Greek men approached Phillip and said, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” (John 12:21). Seeing Jesus has been on the minds of spiritual seekers ever since. Jesus is the world’s preeminent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Return Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 12,951 views

    Looking for Christ's Return

    2 Peter 3 - The Return of Christ Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Is Risen Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 11, 2017
     | 13,961 views

    John wants us to believe. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”’ (John 11) The question is do you believe?

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Before I begin this morning, there’s a little tradition that goes with Easter Sunday called the Easter Acclamation, or the Paschal greeting. Basically one person says ‘Christ is Risen,’ and then the response is, ‘He is Risen indeed!’ Given some of us might be a bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican