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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Soldiers For Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014
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     | 9,117 views

    The fourth in a series dealing with the parables found in Matthew. This sermon was preached on Memorial Day and so it somewhat ties in with that holiday.

    Soldiers for Christ: (Parables of Matthew Part Four) Text: Matthew 13:18 – 23 Well it’s Memorial Day weekend; and as you all know, Memorial Day was a holiday created originally for the purpose of honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ's Victory... Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,679 views

    This is the 11th sermon in the series "Are You Real"? Jesus has won the victory for us.

    Series: Are You Real? [#11] CHRIST’S VICTORY… 1 John 5:1-21 Introduction: Do you like to win? Of course you do! We all like to win. So why do Christians walk around defeated all the time? Does God want us to be beat down with our heads hanging low? Jesus Christ has won the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 4, 2015
     | 7,564 views

    1) Before being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3) 2) Being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-6, 8-9), and 3) After being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:7,10)

    This past weekend saw the season finale of one of the most popular shows on TV: The Walking Dead. One of the most popular elements in this genere are the zombies. A zombie is a person who has died but who is nevertheless up walking around. To make matters even more gruesome, the body is not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christ Is Risen! Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 6, 2015
     | 8,682 views

    The resurrection of Christ is not simply a philosophical idea whereby His Spirit lives on in our memories. It is a reality of history. But what does this mean to us today?

    Christ Is Risen! 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. In this chapter, Paul is dealing with the issue of the resurrection of the dead. Some in the church at Corinth were teaching that there was no physical resurrection of the dead. • The Sadducees taught this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    One In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 19, 2015
     | 5,518 views

    In Ephesians 2:12-18, the Apostle Paul shows how believers are One in Christ through a 1) Peaceful Body (Ephesians 2:13–17) and 2) Access to God.

    This week saw the visit of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada. He is regarded as such a unique individual because he comes from a low caste. His family belonged to the Ghanchi (oil-presser) community, which is categorised as an Other Backward Class by the Indian government (Illaih, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Abide In Christ

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 50,617 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
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     | 5,366 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

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    The Exalted Christ

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 19, 2015
     | 8,749 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

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 21, 2015
     | 8,199 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

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    Changed By Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,368 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

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ's Priesthood

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014
     | 2,593 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

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Passion For Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 18, 2014
     | 8,996 views

    We must have a passion for Christ and that passion must be strong enough to motivate us to follow Jesus no matter what we must leave behind in order to do so.

    Last Sunday we talked about the marital relationship between husband and wife and Christ and the church and the kind of commitment that this holy love portrays. This week we’re looking at the passion that should be a part of the relationship between every believer and the Lord. Passion is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christ-Like Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 26, 2014
     | 9,141 views

    One of the clearest statements contained within Scripture, regarding the purpose and goal of Christian faith, is this passage: “Imitate God… in everything you do. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.”

    WAC2BL: Christlike Scripture Text: Ephesians 5.1-2, NLT INTRODUCTION When we listen to a passage - like Ephesians 5 - …we should imagine ourselves sitting in someone’s living-room ~ …or sitting on the back-porch of a friend’s house ~ …and listening to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Taylor avatar

    Treasuring Christ Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 4,373 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Treasuring Christ

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Treasuring Christ Philipians 1:18b-26 David Taylor As we work through this letter, we are seeing that Paul sees all of life consumed and centered around Christ and the gospel. All of life is centered on, sustained by, and empowered by his relationship with Christ. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Maturity In Christ

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 8, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,608 views

    John tells Christians that no matter where they are in their spiritual maturity, they can still learn.

    Maturity In Christ 1 John 2: 12 -14 Intro: A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, "Son, what happened?" The little boy responded, "I fell asleep too close to where I got in." . I believe that describes too many Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist