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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Abide In Christ

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 50,735 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
     | 5,410 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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    Is Christ In Me?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 3, 2015
     | 5,390 views

    What do I need to do for Christ to be living in me.

    TSL and Café Church TSJ 04-01-2014 Illustration: A story is told about Robert Louis Dabney, who was an outstanding Presbyterian theologian during the mid-19th century. He served as a minister, as a chaplain and finally as chief of staff to the American Civil War General Stonewall Jackson before ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Jan 12, 2015
     | 3,812 views

    Christ crucified

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Rely On Christ

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    Friends, how many times have you finally arrived to the surface of a drowning situation only to realize that - it wasn't you who was doing the work, but God?

    Happy "Christ-Reliant" Saturday, Everyone! What kind of person do you want to be when the going gets tough? Do you want to be a person that can work your own plan to get your best outcome? Are you the kind of person that would rather be "self-reliant" because you want to determine your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,283 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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    Blessed In Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,566 views

    Life is hard, even for Christians. In those difficult times we can sometimes forget the blessings we have in Christ. But when we start to see the bigger picture and understand how we are blessed in Christ, we can truly live in the joy of those blessings.

    Ok, I want to start with a question. Do you know where you are? That is kind of a funny question, isn’t it? Because of course you know where you are. But the reality is, that sometimes, we may not fully understand where we are until we see the bigger picture of our location and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,352 views

    What is the evidence for knowing Christ? And once we know Him, what more do we need to know?

    Ephesians Series - #2 - Knowing Christ Ephesians 1:15-23 Knowing Christ. What does that look like? And What is it that we need to know so that we can continue on in growing in Him and being used by Him? Love – Evidence of Knowing Christ (v. 15-16) Know Him More (v. 17) Know more of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,243 views

    Division. There is division all over the world. But Christ has come to bring unity, but how does He brings unity through Christ.

    Unity in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Slide What do you think of when you think of walls? Well, when we think of a wall we typically think of dividing something. We build walls in houses to divide the house into different rooms. In countries or towns, there were often walls that were built to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being In Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014
     | 7,362 views

    part one of the series living for Christ and what it means to be in Christ

    Being in Christ Philippians 1:1-1:11 Introduction- Philippians 1:1-1:11 Today we start a series “Living for Christ” and taking it from the book of Philippians. Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Philippi a thank you letter for their support of the gospel of Christ and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christ Likeness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014
     | 7,029 views

    Part three of living for Christ and that is being Christ like. How can we be like minded and one purpose in Christ?

    Christ-likeness Philippians 2:1-11 Some ideas of this sermon were gleaned from other SermonCentral sermons. We have been in a study of “living for Christ.” Some of the main points so far are; That as believers we are to be in Christ, connected to Christ Christ dwells within us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christ's Deity

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 23, 2014
     | 2,943 views

    THE DEITY OF CHRIST IS HIS SUPREME TRAIT.

    CHRIST’S DEITY OBSERVATION: THE DEITY OF CHRIST IS HIS OUTSTANDING SUPREME TRAIT. CHRIST OUR LORD IS THE INVISIBLE IMAGE OF GOD. INTERPRETATION: MATTHEW 16:16 (NKJV) SIMON PETER ANSWERED AND SAID, YOU ARE THE CHRIST, THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD. MATTHEW 16:16 (THE BOOK) AND SIMON PETER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Soldiers For Christ

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,692 views

    A Veteran's Day sermon. The Bible often uses warfare as a metaphor for the Christian life. This sermon examines how Paul likens the Christian life to warfare and what this teaches us about how to win the battle in the Christian life.

    Soldiers for Christ Veteran’s Day Sermon November 9, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION Illus. – For a long time I didn’t understand my father-in-law, Sydney Robertson. He was the quietist man I ever met; almost unnervingly so. Having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 9, 2014
     | 7,895 views

    1) The Principle (1 Corinthians 8:1–3); 2) The Reality: (1 Corinthians 8:4-7) and (3) The Liberty: (1 Corinthians 8:8-13).

    One of the key elements in the celebration of Remembrance Day is the acknowledgement of the achievements wrought through conflict. In fighting tyranny and oppression, veterans protected freedom. Without this sacrifice, dictators would have forced their twisted ideology upon us while eliminating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Return Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    View the Second Coming with 3 images, pictures (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Has To Say About the Church: Rediscovering Community; Chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 380-387)

    HoHum: It seems like stores put out their Christmas merchandise earlier every year. Let’s start selling Christmas stuff in July, beat the holiday rush. Song by Brave Combo- The president was passing laws, Gave a call to Santa Claus He said, "get that toy machine on high. Economy is in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ