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  • David Johnston avatar

    Christ Glorified In Us

    Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006
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    This message deals with Christ’s prayer in John 17 for His disciples sanctification and our need to live a sanctified life for Christ to be glorified in us.

    Not much is said about the disciple’s conversions… that is… Some he saved, he said, “Go and sin no more… Or Thy sins be forgiven thee." Some say that weren’t saved until they got the Holy Ghost… (meaning Holy Ghost baptism and salvation are together as one work) Acts 19:1 And it came to pass, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Christ's View Of Persecution

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    To inform believers that persecution is part of the Christian life.

    DATE JESUS CHRIST’S VIEW OF PERSECUTION Matthew 5:9-13; Acts 4:15-21. INTRODUCTION: (Mat 5:13) "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." The N.T. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Believe Jesus Is Lord Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    The Lordship of Christ

    WHY I BELIEVE IN THE SON OF GOD 1 Timothy 3:15b-16 Introduction: It is believed that the original Christian confession consisted of three words: "Jesus Christ--Lord." So must our pure confession be! He is either LORD of all or not Lord at all. His person, claims and work are central to Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding The Courage To Follow Christ

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2011
     | 6,817 views

    We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered their lives to follow Jesus Christ, but then all of their hopes were dashed when Jesus was arrested, tortured, humiliated, and put through a slow an

    Purpose: To show how Christ brought two wayward followers back into fellowship. Aim: I want the listener to solve his discouragement by focusing on Christ with other believers. INTRODUCTION: We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our All Sufficient Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,204 views

    Our all sufficient Christ is our security in the midst of life’s uncertainties. Sixteen key atttributes that are worthy of our worship, focus and exploration.

    Our All Sufficient Christ for Our Insufficiencies (Col. 2:1-18) Everything that looks SPIRITUAL is not! You’ve probably heard the expression "red herring." This term was coined from a method of training hunting dogs to follow the scent of their prey. Once the dogs were following the proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calming The Storm Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025
     | 98 views

    Jesus gives us courage in the storm before the circumstances are changed.

    “Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God! Jesus Christ Is Alive Today!

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,939 views

    Jesus Christ is very much alive this morning and He is giving out blessings to His believers like never before!

    Thank God! Jesus Christ Is Alive Today! Easter Sunday 04/15/2000 A.M. We are going to take our text this morning in the nineteenth chapter of John. I know that I just said that the title to my sermon this morning was thank God Jesus Christ is alive this morning! Jesus Christ is very much alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus - Life Over Death

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,631 views

    The Love of Jesus the Christ illuminated

    Message/Devotion March 22, 2020 John 11:1-45 JESUS is LIFE Over Death In my years of ministry, I have preached many, many funerals. Some were very difficult because of my personal love of the deceased or the surviving family. Once, I preached eight funerals in one week. I know the pain of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 13, 2011
    based on 49 ratings
     | 40,019 views

    The New Life in the Spirit, made possible through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord of Life, brings deliverance from the old bondage of sin 7 death. One obtains the New Life in the Spirit by availing oneself to the resources of life that are his "in Christ J

    ROMANS 8: 1 -4 "NEW LIFE IN THE SPIRIT" In Chapter 8 the tone of Paul's letter changes to one of victory and confidence. He has discovered that the same grace that saved him will also enable him. Just as he transferred his trust and surrendered to Christ for his salvation, so he must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Values Human Life Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 11, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    This message addresses the topic of abortion by looking at two key passages that reveal how God cherishes human life even before conception in the womb. It was written for "Sanctity of Life Sunday" back in 2003.

    On National Sanctity of Life Day in 2002, President George W. Bush made “A Proclamation.” Based on our country’s Declaration of Independence, he declared that Sanctity of Life is the belief “that every human being is endowed by our Creator with certain ‘unalienable rights’.”(1) He said that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Life On Purpose: Walk Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,536 views

    Christ has called us to make disciples of all nations.

    New Life On Purpose: Walk Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20 2. Illustration: At the close of life, the question will not be, "How much have you gotten?" but "How much have you given?" Not "How much have you won?" but "How much have you done?" Not "How much have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Son Of Man Is Food For Life

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013
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     | 2,539 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you enjoy the LORD JESUS as food? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enjoy the LORD JESUS CHRIST as food and drink. IV. TEXT: John 6:55 (Amplified Bible) For My flesh is true and genuine food, and M

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you enjoy the LORD JESUS as food? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enjoy the LORD JESUS CHRIST as food and drink. IV. TEXT: John 6:55 (Amplified Bible) For My flesh is true and genuine food, and My blood is true and genuine drink. V. THESIS: The LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Crucified Life And Spiritual Perfection Series

    Contributed by Imre Gulyas on Apr 6, 2019
     | 4,406 views

    The Christian Faith is not a religion it is a way of life.

    RESURRECTION SUNDAY (2019 SERIES) CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Gal. 2:20) THE CRUCIFIED LIFE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Ready For Christ's Return

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 12, 2024
     | 1,770 views

    God has sounded the warning time and time again. And each year that warning is louder than ever before: Judgment is coming, but there is a way out through Jesus Christ.

    Alba 2-11-2024 BE READY FOR CHRIST'S RETURN I Thessalonians 5:1-11 Soren Kierkegaard, a Danish theologian and philosopher of the 1800's, once told the story of a variety show in a crowded theater with various acts. Each act was more fantastic than the one prior, so it created louder and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph The Portrait Of Christ

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2025
     | 281 views

    The Life of Joseph in Genesis 30:24 – Genesis 50:26, gives us a Portrait of JESUS CHRIST. (compilation from Bible Gateway)

    2024.12.15. Sermon Notes. JOSEPH THE PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Joseph: the Portrait of CHRIST (Bible Gateway) The Life of Joseph Genesis 30:24 – Genesis 50:26 1. A shepherd. 2. Loved by his father. 3. Sent unto his brethren 4. Hated by his brothers. 5. Prophesied his coming glory. 6. Rejected by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational