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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Putting On The New Self Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2020
     | 5,461 views

    The Apostle Paul helps us understand what it means to Put on the New Self in showing us: 1) What was Not Put On (Ephesians 4:20), 2) Know what to Put On(Ephesians 4:21), 3) Put off the Old Self (Ephesians 4:22), 4) Put on the New Self (Ephesians 4:23–24)

    Ephesians 4:20-24 [20] But that is not the way you learned Christ!--[21] assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, [22]to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, [23]and to be renewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    One In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 19, 2015
     | 5,606 views

    In Ephesians 2:12-18, the Apostle Paul shows how believers are One in Christ through a 1) Peaceful Body (Ephesians 2:13–17) and 2) Access to God.

    This week saw the visit of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada. He is regarded as such a unique individual because he comes from a low caste. His family belonged to the Ghanchi (oil-presser) community, which is categorised as an Other Backward Class by the Indian government (Illaih, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Learning From Our Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 16, 2015
     | 6,143 views

    In this message, we will learn that the heart is the source of all evil desires, conflicts, rivalries, and all selfish ambitions. When we resolve the root cause of the conflict, we can solve the problem. Only Christ can transform our hearts.

    Wars and conflicts are everywhere especially clearer when you read the online newspapers. There is conflict among nations, among races, among politicians, even among religious beliefs. Those conflicts are rooted to so much hatred, antagonism, bitterness and hostilities. In addition, hot tempered ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When God Gave A Party And Nobody Came

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 24, 2011
    based on 51 ratings
     | 33,563 views

    An exegesis of the parable of the King who gave a wedding banquet for his son and people refused the invitation.

    The parable at which we are looking today comes after a series of confrontations Jesus has had with the Pharisees — the religious leaders of the day. They question whether he has the right to do the things he does and by what authority he speaks. They do not want to be a part of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Why Gandhi Never Went To Church Again - And What Jesus Wants To Do About It

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 19, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,640 views

    In this sermon you'll meet a hardline immigration official and then a not very nice racist. Then ... when they have had their say ... perhaps you will meet Jesus.

    A version of this sermon was first delivered on 10th September 2006 at Holy Trinity Barkingside - a slightly amended version (with Part Three added) was delivered Sunday 21 July 2024 at St Barnabas Northolt. As Anglo-Catholics we have a set of four readings (Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Your Mind Set?

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,557 views

    Needless to say, there is a war raging inside of the Christian for control of the mind. That is why the Bible says to have the mind in you that is in Christ Jesus. It is why Christians are to seek things above and to crucify the flesh with its passions

    What Is Your Mind Set? Needless to say, there is a war raging inside of the Christian for control of the mind. That is why the Bible says to have the mind in you that is in Christ Jesus. It is why Christians are to seek things above and to crucify the flesh with its passions and lust. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 7, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,937 views

    One of the many freedoms we have in Christ is freedom from condemnation!

    INTRODUCTION • As we have been going through the life-changing book of Romans, there has been a lot of slavery language used thus far. • We have studied slavery to sin and being a slave to God. The idea of slavery implies no freedom. Last week in our text we saw that Paul used the illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Horns & The Craftsmen Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,681 views

    This revelation serves to greatly encourage His people's hopes & faith for it shows how entirely God knows the outcome of all circumstances & how completely all results lie in His hand & His purposes.

    ZECHARIAH 1: 18-21 The Second Vision THE HORNS AND THE CRAFTSMEN [Jeremiah 23:29 / 2 Cor. 4:1-6] What stands against our church? Why doesn't it move on for God? Is there any satanic power oppressing us and holding us back? Have we repented? Have we prayed for the advance of our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Life Corporately Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012
     | 3,243 views

    The Church is one in Christ.

    “New Life Corporately,” Ephesians 2:11-22 Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT / CIS: The Church is one in Christ. III. Exposition a. (v.11-13) No racial boundaries in the Body of Christ. i. No longer Jew or Gentile. ii. Racial reconciliation then and now. 1. Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Roadmap To Peace Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,688 views

    Peace...“The condition that exists when nations or other groups are not fighting.”

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). The Roadmap to Peace George W. Bush and I were in Israel earlier this month … not together. But I did see his airplane ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Love...?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,177 views

    We are not only to love Christ but to love like Christ. We must ask ourselves “Do we love?” Do we love Christ more than we love the world? Our brothers and sisters in Christ? The lost and dying world? Do we really love?

    Do We Love...? 1 John 4:7-12 As believers we have been called to a life of love. We are not only to love Christ but to love like Christ. With that thought in mind let us ask ourselves “Do we love?” Do we love Christ more than we love the world? Do we love our brothers and sisters in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Well-Known Bible Verse

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 10, 2020
     | 4,054 views

    John 3:16 captures the essence of the good news in one sentence.

    March 8, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson John 3:1-17 The Most Well-Known Bible Verse Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It’s perhaps the most famous Bible verse ever. You see it on placards in end zones at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Life Without Christ Part 1

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 22,982 views

    A Biblical Description of man without God.

    1 Jn 5:12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1. How many people have lost family or friends they would like to see saved before the Second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by William Lock on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    Striving for peace is not easy and takes a lot of work on our part? But God promises his peace to those who strive to serve him.

    And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Think of those brief moments that represent Peace for you…experiences in nature, with family, friends, at work...times of complete freedom…quiet, pure, alivewhat is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unified In Christ Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    In Christ there is no division of class,nationality or race. The ground is level at the foot of the cross and our identity is in Him.

    Unified in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians 2:11 (NLT) Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders by birth. You were called "the uncircumcised ones" by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. Born an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational