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  • Mark Baker avatar

    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 25, 2007
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     | 5,005 views

    Our Lord has a way of cutting right through the fluff and getting straight to what is important. Peter was really set up to answer this question. It is the most important question any of us could ever be asked, as well.

    Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’’ 14. So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’’ 15. He said to them, "But who do you say ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Harvey avatar

    What Jesus Has To Say About Sex.

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,985 views

    Confronting the lies of culture with the truth of God’s word.

    “What Jesus Has to Say about Sex” August 5, 2007 Me: This is a difficult and scary topic. Today needs to be transparent and honest so that we can get to the bottom line, which is a life more like Christ. This is not an area that I have complete mastery over in my life and I am not sure anyone can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michelle Holsinger avatar

    What Must They Say About Your God?

    Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008
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     | 4,298 views

    People began to talk about who Daniel’s God was once he came out to the lion’s den.

    What must they say about your God? Daniel 6:12-27 Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king’s decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask [a petition] of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Moore avatar

    Whom Do Ye Say That I Am? Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Nov 7, 2008
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     | 16,209 views

    This is the fourth message in a series looking at questions Christ asked. It underlines the responsibility of everyone to answer for themselves as to the Person of Christ.

    A Series of Queries Whom Say Ye That I Am? Text: Matthew 16:13-15 Introduction: One of my favourite stories, (whether it is true or not I cannot really say – the Irish love telling “stories”), is about the golfer Seve Ballesteros when he was playing in the Irish Open Golf Championship at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John 3:16 What Does It Say?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,912 views

    If this was the only verse the world ever heard it would be enough to save the entire world if people only believed it. The depths of this verse are inexhaustible.

    JOHN 3:16 WHAT DOES IT SAY? 5-3-08 Today I want to bring a few thoughts from this most informative verse, John 3:16, it has been called the gospel in a nutshell so I want you to pay close attention. If this was the only verse the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I See What You're Saying

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 23, 2009
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     | 4,103 views

    How consistent are we in the messages that we send? Paul cautions Timothy (and us) to be careful with our words as well as our deeds.

    Father’s Day 2009 I See What You’re Saying 1 Timothy 6:11-16 June 21, 2009 Happy Father’s Day to everyone but especially to all the fathers. This week we will take a break from our series on The Parables of Jesus to hear a special message for fathers but also for everyone who might be seeking to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Huie avatar

    What Jesus Would Say To A Confused Christian Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 16, 2008
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     | 6,221 views

    How do we keep from drowning in the pagan culture around us? By following the guidelines Jesus set in His letter to the church at Pergamos

    1. Illus. of wrong way on freeway As a man was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. When he answered, he heard his wife warn him urgently, "George, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on 280. Please be careful coming home!" "I’m there right now," said George, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would Jesus Say To A Complacent Christian Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,523 views

    What would Jesus say to a lukewarm Christian? The letter to the Laodecian church tells us.

    1. Illus. of D. W. brother • In a tough time of life. Drove car out to lake he loved, and used a pistol to commit suicide. • Autopsy performed to rule out foul play. Showed it was indeed suicide. • Autopsy revealed an ironic fact. He had liver cancer advanced enough that it would have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 24, 2008
     | 5,425 views

    Jesus alone is Messiah! It’s only when you recognize Him as such, and accept Him as the savior from your sins, that your life will be blessed!

    TEXT: Matthew 16:13-17 TITLE: “Who Do YOU say that I am?” SERIES: Questions that God asks (part 4) TOPIC: Christ’s deity! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, August 24, 2008 PROP.: Jesus alone is Messiah! It’s only when you recognize Him as such, and accept Him as the savior from your sins, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Who Do You Say I Am?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,121 views

    What difference should it make if Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?

    Title: Who do you say that I am? Text: Matthew 16:13-19 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ben Mandrell avatar

    What The Bible Says About Magic And Ghost

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on May 23, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 17,947 views

    What does God’s Word say about: Magic, Witches, Mediums, and Ghost?

    What the Bible Says About Magic and Ghosts 1 Samuel 28:3-25 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Evening, May 18, 2008 In this passage, Saul is coming to the end of his rope. He is self-destructing and the book of 1 Samuel is basically the story of God’s choice to put David on the throne, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,397 views

    Sermon from Matthew 16 exploring the identity of Jesus

    Who Do You Say That I Am? (Matthew 16:13-16) Pastor Jeff Williams 11-25-07 A Question Can Change Your Direction In college, I was a member of the “honors student association.” Before you get too impressed, let me assure you that there was nothing honorable about my involvement in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Who Does God Say That Jesus Is? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,141 views

    to definitively answer the question of Luke 9, “who is Jesus”, with God’s own answer; to encourage Jesus as He begins the journey to Jerusalem where He will die; and finally to demonstrate what can happen when we take time out of life to pray and listen

    Who Does God Say That Jesus Is? Series: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:28-36 April 19, 2009 Intro: Most often, all it really takes to hear God speak to us is that we give Him the opportunity. Last Friday, Good Friday, we set up a devotional journey around the church called “Stations of the Cross”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Does Everything Happen The Way God Says? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 31, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    God determined the death of Jesus to rescue his people from death and hell.

    Scripture Introduction Genesis 3.15 first mentions the sacrificial death of the Messiah: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." The promises continue through the Old Testament, often ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Phillip Krueger avatar

    The Christian Resistance: How To Say "No" To Evil

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,732 views

    How to deal with evil people/situations in such a way as to still leave the door open for God to work in a constructive way.

    Phillip Krueger Page 1 2/9/2009 THE CHRISTIAN RESISTANCE: HOW TO SAY NO TO EVIL Exodus 22:28“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler “of your people.” New International Version (NIV) 2-8-09 1. There are times in life that we will be asked to participate in something we feel to be immoral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ