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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,469 views

    Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word.

    Abiding in Christ: John 15:7 “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” – John 15:7 Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word. Many studies show that only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 19, 2011
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    This message was inspired (outline borrowed) from another pastor. The call of Christ is more pressing and demanding than the average believer considers it to be.

    Following Christ Luke 9:57-62 * In his book "None of These Diseases”, S. I. McMillen, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
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    Explores the fullness of life in Christ, encouraging believers to pursue their potential, promote fullness, and practice embracing His presence.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand here today, humbled and honored to share the Word of God with you. Our theme today is a three-fold one: Pursuing Potential through Christ, Promoting Fullness in Him, and Practicing Embrace of His Presence. We find ourselves in the book of Philippians, ...read more

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    The Mind Of Christ Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
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    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 2:5-11

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Mind of Christ” Philippians 2:5-11 Pastor John Bright Philippians 2 “5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knowing Christ Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023
     | 1,214 views

    While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem to register for the census, the time came for the baby

    INTRODUCTION What could be more important than knowing Christ in our Christian life? Well, today is Christmas and by now we all know the Christmas story pretty well. While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem to register for the census, the time came for the baby to be born. She wrapped him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Prayer For Spiritual Progress

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,769 views

    For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life.

    A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL PROGRESS—Philippians 1:9-11 Proposition; For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make progress in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Fish!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
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    There are a number of parallels and comparisons between fishing for fish and fishing for people, and we hope to look at a few of them today. Jesus will take you where you are and start with what you know and He will make you into who He wants you to be!

    Go Fish! Mark 1:14-18 14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Losing Christ

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003
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     | 4,606 views

    Just as Jesus’ parents lost him, we too can lose Christ if but only for a short time. That which we lose is that close personal relationship.

    “Finding Christ” Luke 2:41-52 (Read Text) “Finding Christ” implies that he has been or can be lost. And I want to make clear what I mean by that. I do not mean that a person can lose the grace of God once they have received it, but what a person can lose, because of their actions, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simplicity In Christ

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001
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     | 8,555 views

    "He that giveth, let him do it with Simplicity" Rom 12:8 (kjv)

    SIMPLICITY IN CHRIST Rom 12:8 he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity 2 Cor 1:12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forward For Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 25, 2013
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    Lets go foward now and forever .

    FORWARD FOR CHRIST Phil. 3: 10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,613 views

    God the Father is the vinedresser, Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches

    ABIDING IN CHRIST JOHN 15:1-10 1. "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2. "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3. "You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    For The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009
     | 3,833 views

    To introduce the book of Colossians and give us a picture of what the church can be when Christ is First and Foremost.

    FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin our look at the book of Colossians 1. It s main purpose is to lift up the preeminence of Christ. 2. Paul declares For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ The Vine

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2012
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     | 3,918 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes,

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wounds Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 17, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,747 views

    I would propose to you that Jesus means for the Communion service to be a lot more than just a religious observance, but to keep fresh in our minds the act of sacrificial love He has for us.

    Title: The Wounds of Christ Theme: Remembering His Cost was Our Gain Introduction: When I first got started in the Arabian Horse business, my parents and I attended a special coronation celebration for a beautiful Arabian Stallion. On a Saturday night, in Lincoln, Nebraska we sat in a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 2, 2025
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    The work of Christ is demonstrated through genuine care and concern for fellow believers.

    The Work of Christ (Philippians 2:25–30, ESV) "I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, 26 for he has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist