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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Meet Christ In The Air - 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 31, 2025
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    The return of our Lord Jesus Christ is not a myth, not a metaphor, but a promised reality; a glorious truth that anchors our hope, fuels our mission, and compels our worship.

    Go! And Meet Christ in the Air - 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (NLT): "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the Christians who have died will rise from their graves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ascension Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023
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    In the book of acts we see the expansion of the gospel as the mission of the church. The book of acts is a continuation of what Jesus did and taught.

    I. Witnesses to all of whom Jesus is. (Not just things directly related to salvation) (v.8) A. The same Greek word for witness is the same word used for martyr in other passages of scripture. B. Witness to His death, burial, and resurrection. C. Witness to all that He did to heal the lame ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2012
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    What does it mean to be transformed by Christ?

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 21, 2012 Date Preached: September 23, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: A Guide For Living Godly Life Text: Romans 12:1-2 ETS: Paul understood what it took to live a godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2023
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    A message about freedom in Christ, and some of the things that can impede that freedom.

    January 15, 2023 Sermon - Boundaries: Burdens and Loads Freedom in Christ. I don't know how you respond to just those three words, but those words bring me joy. They bring me joy because they remind me of my experience of coming to faith, leaving behind a way of living and thinking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Is Risen

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
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     | 3,512 views

    The first words of the Risen Lord bring comfort and challenge.

    Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are affected by the glorious truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Abiding In Christ Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
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    The ultimate goal of every believer should be Christ-likeness. The closer we walk with Him, growing in grace, the more like Him we become. In order to live victorious, fulfilling Christian lives, we must abide in Christ.

    Abiding in Christ 1 John 3: 18-24 Living a Christian life requires much more than church attendance during weekly services. Being known as a Christian is literally to be known as a follower of Christ, one who strives to live life as Christ lived. Being a Christian isn’t merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowledge In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 23, 2008
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    We need to come to a knowledge of who we are and what we have in Christ.

    Knowledge In Christ Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A sailor once took a group of young people boating for the day. One young man bragged the whole way about all he knew about the sea. Every time the sailor began to give instructions this young man would interrupt with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2008
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     | 13,668 views

    It should be the desire of every Christian to work towards unity.

    Unity In Christ Text: Eph. 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A farmer noticed a highway department truck pulling over on to the shoulder of the road. A man got out and dug a hole, then got back into the truck. Then the other occupant got out, filled up the hole and got back in the truck. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Centrality Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 10, 2012
     | 7,586 views

    Christ must be central to ALL belief and doctrine of the church... to stray from the centrality of Christ, one strays from the TRUTH...

    Colossians 1:15-23 October 10, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study The Centrality of Christ Up to this point of the letter to the Colossian church Paul has been very encouraging to the believers. He gives them personal encouragement after he greets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is Preached

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2012
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    A group wanted Paul to justify and help them pick and choose who they felt had Proper and Improper motives when it came to Preaching the Word of God. Paul redirected their focus and rejoiced that Christ is Preached, focus not on the motive but the Word

    TITLE: CHRIST IS PREACHED SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 1:15-18 (Main thought from Pastor Darrin Hunt 2006 sermon central message which I have expanded upon) I recall reading a story a few years ago, about an event that transpired the year I graduated High School, matter of fact, in 1979 – Story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Will Return Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Sep 6, 2022
     | 1,547 views

    For those who are alive at the start of the Millennium, they are ones who will have lived through the cataclysmic events of the return of Jesus Christ—called the “day of the Lord” in the Bible. Their physical lives will continue as the Kingdom of God is established here on earth

    1st Thessalonians 4:9-18 offers words of fraternal love and how we should work towards an orderly life while awaiting Christ's return. “But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; and indeed you do so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dead In Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,587 views

    The Lord's Return, Resurrection, Hope

    THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - The Dead in Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 April 23, 2023 Introduction: Last Tuesday morning I came into the office and this was the first headline I saw on my news scroll. Mississippi Man, declared dead, wakes up in body bag at Funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,666 views

    Explores our identity as God's children, the sufficiency of His grace, and our call to live godly lives as new creations in Christ.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ! It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day to gather together, to celebrate the goodness of our Lord, to bask in His grace, and to grow in His wisdom. It is a day for us to come together as a family, a family not bound by blood but by the love of our Father in Heaven. ...read more

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    The Christ Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,051 views

    CHRISTMAS originated with Christ. Before Christ there was no Christmas. The root word of Christmas is CHRIST. Christmas is all about Christ. What is the truth about THE CHRIST of Christmas?

    I. JESUS CHRIST is the TRUTH! It was Jesus Christ Himself who said in reference to God, “Your word is truth” (John 17:17). And so we are told in John 1:1 that, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”?? A. Then we learn in John 1:14 that, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Issue For Christ

    Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,380 views

    Christ resolves the issues that seperate you from the Father.

    An Issue for Christ (Pastor Craige LeBreton) Text: Luke 8:40-48 Introduction: This is Luke’s third great miracle story. In this section of his gospel is the raising of Jairus’ daughter, into this story is woven the healing of the woman with the hemorrhage. This miracle is often overlooked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist