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  • Rickey Bennett avatar

    Putting On Christ Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009
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     | 14,516 views

    Put on Christ is so that people can see Christ in us and give glory to him and his saving work on the cross.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:1-11. Last week we examined verses 1-11 of this chapter which have to do with putting away or putting to death sin in our lives. This is something that we’ll want to do and that we’re called to do if we’ve really been raised to life with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Living In The Light Lane Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 4, 2021
     | 2,018 views

    John uses familial, language (e.g., children, young men, and fathers) to talk about the fellowship/koinonia, the church. These are terms to describe Christian maturity. The church is energized by a flow of those in each stage of maturity.

    Has Christianity been rejected by many based on a caricature which has been mistaken for the real thing? Perhaps! Yet, John calls us back home, to our foundation, to the fundamental matters of our faith. God uses John to help the church repair that which is broken, to correct the twisted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    After The Pattern

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 16, 2015
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    To show that we and our body parts are for the glory, worship and thanksgiving of the LORD JESUS CHRIST. Tabernacle and instruments represents our body and our body parts respectively.

    I. EXORDIUM: How do you live? Like JESUS lived. 1 John 4:17 1 John 4:17 (The Message) This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we're free of worry on Judgment Day—our standing in the world is identical with Christ's. 1 John 4:17 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Epaphroditus Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 14, 2023
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    The attitude of one’s heart defines success in ministry. We need to honor not just those who are publicly serving in the church but also those who work behind the scenes!

    A Living Example: Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The spiritual gifts and divine tasks a believer receive are the work of the Holy Spirit. While we know that every task in the church is to be honored, we tend to rejoice, give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two "I" 's Of Humility

    Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Jun 20, 2016
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    What is the basis on which our Humility should be based? How do we truly be Humble?

    Mark 9:35 Phil.2: 1 – 11 John 13: 1 – 17 Introduction A church realized the importance of humility, so it formed a committee to find the most humble person in the church. Many names were submitted and numerous candidates evaluated. Finally, the committee came to a unanimous decision. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Much Does It Cost To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
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    Being a Christian is not a casual experience. Daily, we need to renounce our old life, dedicate ourselves anew to serve Jesus Christ, and live in such a way as to imitate the life of Jesus in ourselves.

    HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE A CHRISTIAN? (Remake of Feb. 10, 1991 Sermon at Lord’s Cove for Dorn Ridge April 29, 2012) Mark 8:34-38 INTRODUCTION: 1.) A common question asked today is “How much does it cost?” A.) More than ever, there is a price consciousness. aa.) There is a popularity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do The Little Things Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 13, 2018
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     | 13,698 views

    Everything in the Christian life is based imitating Christ. As Christ-imitators, we need to remember that: Our acts of service imitate Jesus, Our acts of service demonstrate our love, Our acts of service validate our words.

    Do the Little Things. 1 John 3:16-18 Everything in the Christian life is based imitating Christ As Christ-imitators, we need to remember that: 1. Our acts of service imitate Jesus v.16 Romans 5:8 Matthew 20:26-28 John 13 2. Our acts of service demonstrate our love v.17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking The Lowest Place

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2014
     | 2,639 views

    We take the lowest place to imitate the Trinity

    The term “Trinity” does not appear even once in the Sacred Scriptures. Theophilus of Antioch used it to describe God about 150 years after Christ’s death and resurrection, so it may have come into usage some time before that. What it means is that God exists as one God, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Last In Line

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 24, 2024
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     | 956 views

    A sermon about seeking to imitate the humility of Christ.

    The Last in Line Mark 9:30-37 Ever play “King of the Mountain” when you were a little kid? It doesn’t take any equipment. All you need is a pile of dirt or maybe a mound of snow. Then, several children run up the mound and try to push the others off on their way to the top. Whoever is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Tarrying With The Tares

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2025
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     | 199 views

    Tares are toxic and imitators. They need to be recognized and watched.

    Tarrying with the Tares Matthew 13:24-32, 36-43 Tares and wheat are look-alike twins. Especially in the early stages. It is not until they have matured and the wheat is ready to be harvested, that the difference can be recognized. Darnel - a poisonous weed that resembles wheat, but can cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    What Our Mother Can Do For Us

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 3, 2009
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     | 3,202 views

    We can have confidence in our relationship with God if we imitate the Mother of Jesus.

    Mother’s Day May 10, 2009 One of the most successful movies of all time was the 1981 blockbuster Raiders of the Lost Ark. In it, swashbuckling adventurers contended in the pre-World War II era for the privilege of finding the Ark of the Covenant, the Old Testament repository of the manna, Aaron’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Discovery...holiness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 4, 2016
     | 5,273 views

    Most people think holiness is being good. Holiness is allowing God in your life to make you more into the image of Christ.

    God promises…Holiness Selected Scriptures Introduction- Recap- We have been looking at the promises of God. Looking and seeing that God’s promises we can take to the bank. His faithfulness, His forgiveness, Grace, Mercy, and Him giving us purpose. This morning we want to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Wheat And Weeds And Weeds And Wheat

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2023
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     | 1,295 views

    God's leniency toward us sinners should convince us of His power and our need to imitate Him by forgiving those who damage us.

    Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2023 Who in the universe is mightier than God? Right, that’s a silly question. God is the mightiest. But how does He show His power, beyond just keeping every atom and molecule in existence? God’s power is manifest in His justice, which is imprinted into our consciences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 13, 2010
     | 3,559 views

    This is the final message of the series and focuses on marriage.

    What Is Jesus Costing You – Part 5 Scriptures: Ephesians 5:1-30 Introduction: This message will conclude this series. Today we will focus on the last phase of developing a long-term relationship and that is marriage. When I started this series, I focused on the question: “What Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2024
     | 701 views

    3 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

    APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-III—Exodus 12:2(:1-13) •God’s people must approach their ‘New Year’ within the confines of His exclusive worldview. Need: For all that this New Year will hold, God’s people should & can approach it with Confidence! Even when we cannot know all that our future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist