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  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Mar 25, 2006
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    God’s plan from the very beginning has been to make human beings like Himself. This is His third purpose for your life, to make you like Jesus Christ.

    CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST The 3rd Purpose of Your Life The Purpose Driven Life – Part 4 of 7 • Everybody needs a purpose and that’s why we’re spending 40 Days of Purpose, looking at God’s 5 main purposes for our lives. • Let’s just quickly review what we have looked at, First, You Were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Is Christ First In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 26, 2007
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     | 2,633 views

    4th part in Colossians

    Is Christ First in Your Life? Col. 1:15-23 I. 4 Reasons that Christ is first in the world A. He is head (first) over all creation. Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before God made anything at all and is supreme over all creation. 16Christ is the one through whom ...read more

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    Christ Makes The Eternal Difference

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 6, 2007
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    For the Gaderan Demoniac, meeting the Master made all the difference.

    "CHRIST MAKES THE ETERNAL DIFFERENCE" Text: Mark 5:19 Intro: The silver lined clouds are breaking up over the eastern section of the Sea of Galilee. Bright red rays of the setting sun reflect brilliantly off the now calm waters. A while ago, a sudden ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What We Have In Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
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    Possessing the Best

    Intro: Three of the most beautiful books in the Bible are the prison epistles. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians. We have some of the greatest teachings on the position of the church and the power of the believer found in these epistles. In the midst of prison, Paul is writing to these churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Counting The Cost Of Following Christ

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 27, 2007
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    How is your walk and you talk? Is your flavor up to the task at hand. Too many believers fail to see the importance of complete discipleship.

    Counting the Cost of Following Christ Luke 14:25-35 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Instructions Given by Christ A. The instructions given about the Family 1. Luke 14:25-26 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus Christ The Lord Of This Church? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Aug 1, 2005
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    I once saw a package of plastic shark teeth that were labled as "genuine imitation shark teeth." I wonder if we aren’t guilty of being genuine imitation Christians at times. As Paul begins his letter he points out that the Colossians were 3D Christians-

    SERIES: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD...SERIOUSLY! SERMON: IS JESUS CHRIST LORD OF THIS CHURCH? Colossians 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: This church will be what it ought to be when our members become what they should be. I am beginning a new series of messages this morning from Paul’s letter to the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Taking On A New Identity In Christ"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 10, 2005
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    Too many times we allow old labels to stick tightly even after we have come to Christ. How can we get old negative labels off so that we can become what Christ intended for us to be?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree August 14, 2005 Taking on a New Identity in Christ Judges6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture talks about the most unlikely person in the world to be a leader and deliverer of Israel. Gideon at this point had a painful past that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Building Up - Living In Christ Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2008
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     | 5,632 views

    Are we contending for the Faith? Are we building each other up in the faith? Are we truly living IN Christ? Here are some points on how.

    1.20.2008 Building Up – Living in Christ Fight for Truth – Part 2 Jude 3, 20, 21 Are we contending for the Faith? Are we building each other up in the faith? Are we truly living IN Christ? Here are some points on how. I had been going to the gym to work out. When I first started working out, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Made Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
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    This is message 3 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians defining "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    We Are Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 I. WHAT WAS OUR LIFE BEFORE JESUS: A. We were Dead. “…you were dead in your transgressions and sins…” B. We were of This World. “…you followed the ways of this world…” C. We Deserved Punishment. “…we were by nature objects of wrath…” II. THEN GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are A New Person In Christ Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
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    This is message 9 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    You are a New Person in Jesus Ephesians 4:17-32 I. Don’t be Like the Lost A. Darkened Understanding. “…darkened in their understanding …” B. Detached from God. “…separated from the life of God …” C. Dulled Sensitivity. “Having lost all sensitivity…” D. Desiring Impurity. “…indulge in every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitate Christ In Your Concern Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007
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     | 3,289 views

    As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 14 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Concern for others.

    IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CONCERN Romans 14:1-23 I. Genuine Acceptance (vs. 1-4) A. No Reservations 1. The weak in faith here is seen to be those who held to OT traditions and trappings of the Law 2. Romans 15:1 – Paul includes himself in the “WE” there, indicating that the strong in faith are those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitate Christ In Your Community Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007
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    As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 13:4-14 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Community.

    IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR COMMUNITY Romans 13:8-14 I. A Universal Proclamation (vs. 8-10) – LOVE A. An Ongoing Debt 1. Allow no ongoing, outstanding debts except love 2. If you have ever had a personal debt you know the first thing that enters your mind when you see that person is that you “owe” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitate Christ In Your Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007
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     | 2,772 views

    As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 13:1-7 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Citizenship.

    IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CITIZENSHIP Romans 131-7 I. Remember God’s Sovereignty (vs. 1-2) A. There is no authority except that which God has established 1. “May the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitate Christ In Your Character Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007
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     | 4,787 views

    As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 12:9-21 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Character.

    IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CHARACTER Romans 12:9-21 I. Live in Love (9-11) A. Not an Act – Love is a Fruit of the Spirit (vs. 9a) B. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 = “Love is…” not evil C. “Family” affection, “Brotherly” love 1. Bonding Love 2. “I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Revelations Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 19, 2008
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    Son of God, Son of Man, Son of David, Son of Promise

    Intro: Jesus Christ revealed Himself to us in four distinct roles while living 33 years in this world. He was the Son of God, deity, divine, holy, Alpha and Omega. He was Son of Man, He came in the flesh, He was tempted in every way like us, yet without sin. Son of David-He would be the one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God