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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,253 views

    We discover that the best way to know who we are comes from the God who created us.

    Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus Identity in Christ Introduction- We continue our series Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus. This morning we will be looking at Who we are in Christ Jesus, and what we ought to be doing as children of God. Last week, we looked at God’s Word. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Abide In Christ

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 50,727 views

    Using the Acrostic - A B I D E to share practically what it means to Abide in Christ.

    Scripture: John 15:1-8 (NKJV) John 15:1-8New King James Version (NKJV) 15 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away;[a] and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Discomforting Christ

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,408 views

    Could it be the will of God that you feel disturbed when you are in the presence of Christ?

    The Discomforting Christ Uncomfortable, Bothered, Uneasy and Disturbed --Pain and discomfort many times are the very thing that leads or drives us to get something done about our problem. Without it, we are prone to ignore or pospone dealing with the issue. Mt. 15:21-28--the Syrophoenician ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Klein avatar

    The Exalted Christ

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 19, 2015
     | 8,824 views

    Philippians 2:5-11 teaches that, although Jesus existed in the form of God, He humbled Himself to obey His Father and die on the cross. Because of this, God the Father has exalted Jesus above every name and reign. All are obliged to give homage to Him!

    The Exalted Christ Intro: The level of glory and majesty Jesus experienced on earth as a man was not what it had been before His incarnation, nor what it would be after His resurrection. John 17:5 gives us a glimpse of the difference before, during and after His earthly life -- "And now, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. David Wesner avatar

    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 21, 2015
     | 8,254 views

    Jesus, through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, has given us all that we need to live in the realm of the supernatural. The mind of Christ is given to all believers through the Spirit of God. But we must activate the mind of Christ ourselves!

    Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Changed By Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,457 views

    Jesus wants to give us: 1. salvation (vs. 26-32). 2. a sympathetic heart (vs. 33). 3. a submissive heart (vs. 33). 4. a serving heart (vs. 33-34). 5. a satisfied heart (vs. 34).

    Changed by Christ! Acts 16:19-34 The Book of Acts - Part 55 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 29, 2014 BACKGROUND: *In today's Scripture, Paul and his mission team were in the city of Philippi. They had been guided to this region by a God-given vision, and the people were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2015
     | 9,073 views

    1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

    A free-lance missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support. “What groupare you associated with?” the pastor asked. The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” Again he got the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christ's Priesthood

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014
     | 2,635 views

    To show CHRIST's Priesthood is not based on His Human ancestry but based on His Power to Resurrect and Live an Eternal Life.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is your Priest? CHRIST, the never-ending Priest. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show CHRIST's Priesthood is not based on His Human ancestry but based on His Power to Resurrect and Live an Eternal Life. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:16 (King James Version) 7:16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Living For Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 12 ratings
     | 40,110 views

    What’s our greatest goal and aim in life? What occupies our minds? If we were to sum up what our life is all about in one word, what would that word be? For the apostle Paul, that word was Christ.

    Living for Christ Philippians 1:21 What’s our greatest goal and aim in life? What occupies our minds? If we were to sum up what our life is all about in one word, what would that word be? For the apostle Paul, that word was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptations Of Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,440 views

    Jesus being tempted in three important areas of life 1. Our need for food 2. Our need for identity and 3. Our need to worship The choice is how we respond

    Introduction Leo Tolstoy tells this story: A young Russian inherits his father’s small farm. He immediately starts dreaming of how to expand his property when one morning a well-dressed stranger visits him and makes him an offer that is too good to be true. He could have free of charge ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Images Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2011
     | 3,075 views

    In the icon of the crucifixion we find the same spiritual orientations we discovered in the eastward direction of our prayer.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Over and over again the OT repeats the theme: God is merciful; His people are faithless. Original sin has not corrupted our natures entirely, but it has weakened them so that we find it an uphill climb to do good and avoid evil. Without the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Included In Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    Why has God included us in Christ to be chosen and predestined? What is God's purpose?

    LIVING IN CHRIST – Included In Christ  Ephesians 1:3-14 NIV 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Inheritance In Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011
     | 10,277 views

    In Christ we inherit every spiritual blessing. We are redeemed and forgiven, and we receive the Holy Spirit

    LIVING IN CHRIST – Inheritance In Christ  Ephesians 1:1-14 NIV 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    A Picture Of Christ

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,546 views

    In Christ's interaction with this woman at the well, He gives us a picture of who He is and why He came into this world. He didn't come to run away from sinners, but to call them to himself

    John 4:5-26 She was tired. She was tired of knowing that if she walked into a room full of people laughing and chatting, it would go eerily and suddenly quiet the moment she walked through the door. She was tired of hearing people whisper as she walked by, and knowing exactly what they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Wounds Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,502 views

    Christ’s reprehensible suffering is prophesied in the Old Testament. Bruised, Wounded, Smitten! Have you ever stopped to consider the wounds He received in His substitutionary death for you and me.

    The Wounds of Christ Isaiah 53:5 Within a few days from the Triumphal Entry, the exaltation of Christ by the crowds would quickly give way to untold suffering and the angry shouts of a mob saying “Crucify Him!” Christ’s reprehensible suffering is prophesied in the Old Testament. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist