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  • David Welch avatar

    Key To A Fruitful Life Part Two Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018
     | 6,649 views

    Message 39 in our journey through John's gospel. This message continues the discussion about abiding in Christ as the foundation for bearing fruit.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Key to a Fruitful Life” Part 2 "You did not choose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask of the Father in My name, He may give to you. John 15:16 The whole purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Truth In Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 21,649 views

    The truth is in Christ. And Paul spoke the truth in Christ in this text. 1- The truth of the Holy Spirit 2- The truth of anguish in the heart 3- The truth of separation from Christ

    INTRO.- Truth. What is truth? Or where is truth to be found? That depends on the person to whom you are talking. ILL.- For example, I recently read something about actor Morgan Freeman that caught my eye. It read: Morgan Freeman: I am God. He played the part of God in the comedy “Bruce ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2023
     | 3,312 views

    A message about freedom in Christ, and some of the things that can impede that freedom.

    January 15, 2023 Sermon - Boundaries: Burdens and Loads Freedom in Christ. I don't know how you respond to just those three words, but those words bring me joy. They bring me joy because they remind me of my experience of coming to faith, leaving behind a way of living and thinking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laboring For Christ Series

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,815 views

    This is the second of a three sermon series on the scripture, Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest"

    Scripture: Matthew 11 Vs 28 1 Corinthians 15 Vs 58 Sermon: Laboring for Christ… Today, I am still unpacking this verse in Matthew…trying to understand all that it holds in the way of truth…all that it holds for us to learn. We have already looked at the first part of this verse, “Come ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ' Baptism

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    Jesus identifies with us in baptism

    NR 09-01-05 The Baptism of Jesus Story: Many of us are still shocked by the Tsunami that struck in the early hours of Boxing Day 2004. It was caused by the Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates in the earth’s crust moved violently against each other. The resulting earthquake was so intense ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christ Is Sufficient Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 6, 2011
     | 5,081 views

    Description: During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a

    Philippians Pt8- Christ is Sufficient The Thank You Challenge! Lack of thanksgiving can account for Christians, churches, and whole civilizations be destroyed. The frequent God-ward utterance of “thank you” is a spiritual weapon- causes demonic powers to flee. 1 Thess 5:16–18 16Rejoice always; ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Christ And The Church

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 11, 2023
     | 1,916 views

    Have you ever seen a couple and said, “I wonder what he sees in her” or, “I don't understand what she sees in him”? So we can also ask, what does Jesus see in the church? He loves the church and gave Himself for her.

    Alba 6-11-2023 CHRIST AND THE CHURCH Ephesians 5:22-33 A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is said to have been the world’s worst dog. His story is told in a book for children, "Marley: A Dog Like No Other", by John Grogan. It was also made into a movie called “Marley and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One In Christ.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 4,465 views

    One in Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    One in Christ. Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-22. • “Peace in our time! Peace with honour!” • Were the words of British Prime Minister, Sir Neville Chamberlain, • When he returned from conferences in Germany in September 1938. • He was sure that he had stopped Adolph Hitler. • Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Unique Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 20, 2014
     | 4,334 views

    "The Word became flesh and we beheld His Glory" from John 1:14 is quoted every year at Christmas time: The Glory of God was revealed as God in the flesh arrived through a virgin's womb and He was laid in a manger in Bethlehem.

    “The Unique Christ” We cannot celebrate the coming of the Lord Jesus, without proclaiming John 1:14 NAS: {We looked at the first part of the verse last week.} “And the Word (the Lord Jesus) became flesh ( took on human nature without leaving His Divine Essence), and dwelt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rooted In Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 22,903 views

    A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

    Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Christ Connection

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,660 views

    KEEPING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST!!!

    CHRIST CONNECTION INTRO: SAMSON AND DELILAH 1: JUDGES 16:4-31 A) STORY OF SAMSON A JUDGE OF ISRAEL B) STRONG MAN OF THE BIBLE C) THE MIGHTY WARRIOR D) A HERO OF THE FAITH HEB 11:32 E) A MAN WHO BECOMES PRISONER DUE TO HIS OWN PASSION. POINT: A LOOK AT HOW SAMSON THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Peace In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 30, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    Apart from Christ, there can be no peace.

    Peace In Christ Text: Eph. 2:11-22 Introduction 1. There are a lot of differing opinions as to what brings peace. 2. Illustration: One man said, "My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today, I have finished 2 bags of chips and a chocolate ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ Came

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,135 views

    Jesus Christ came to earth to become human, to share our experience, to become our savior and our high priest.

    Christ Came Hebrews 2:9-18 Introduction: The book of Hebrews is the closest book in the New Testament to being pure doctrine. It is written to Christians who had been converted from Judaism and had been Christians for awhile. But now they were in danger of drifting back into their old Judaistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dwelling In Christ

    Contributed by Chris Horne on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    Being in Christ is more than being saved. It is consistanly walking, living and dwelling in the light of Christ.

    I want to talk about what it is to be "In Christ" tonight... What does the Bible means when they use the term “In Christ”? The Bible uses this term over 50 times in the New Testament. And if you actually study the phrase out you will find that “In Christ” is an actual place. The Bible talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Identity Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    First in a five week series about Jesus Christ. I trust this series will give us a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He has done.

    The Identity of Christ Text: Matthew 16:13-17 I. The common question—Whom do men say that I am? Some say Jesus was a prophet. Others say He was a great teacher. Religions of the world admit that He was a good man. But really, who is this Jesus which is called Christ? “You can speak of Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness