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  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Resolution To Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    A New Year’s Sermon

    A RESOLUTION TO CHRIST 2 Corinthians 7:1 INTRO: We are approaching a New Year in our lives. As we approach this new year, we need to take stock of the past year and review our service to God. After doing that, we need to make some resolutions for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crucified With Christ Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,743 views

    The Bible makes clear that it is not what we do that gives us merit, it is what we are because of the blood of Jesus.

    If you are like me, sometime in your life you have received a letter from some place you did not expect and you wondered, “What in the world is this?” A couple of years ago, we received a letter from city Code Enforcement. All kinds of questions went through our heads. What had we done? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 13, 2008
     | 3,499 views

    Part 7 in a 10 part series from Colossians. This sermon deals with our progress in holiness.

    THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:12-17: THE LOVE OF CHRIST SERMON #7: MAY 11, 2008 JERRY L. HILLYER, II Introduction 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Changed By Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 21, 2012
     | 6,919 views

    1. Jesus wants to give us new vision (vs. 1-7). 2. Jesus gives us new values (vs. 8-13).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 5: Be Changed by Christ James 2:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 11, 2012 *We generally don’t like change. As Mark Twain famously said, “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) *We don’t like change. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 266 ratings
     | 21,084 views

    Four words that are critical to understanding the gospel of Christ. 1. Power 2. Salvation 3. Believe 4. Righteousness

    The Gospel of Christ Romans 1:16,17 These two verses express the theme of the book. To understand and positively respond to this truth determines ones eternity. 16,17 summarize the gospel that he explains in the rest of the book. *Paul was not ashamed of the glorious Gospel of Christ! Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowledge In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,622 views

    We need to come to a knowledge of who we are and what we have in Christ.

    Knowledge In Christ Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A sailor once took a group of young people boating for the day. One young man bragged the whole way about all he knew about the sea. Every time the sailor began to give instructions this young man would interrupt with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    Sermon using Phil. 2:1-5 - discussing the mind of Christ

    The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:1-5 Be sober, be vigilant, be strong – all of these words can describe what it takes for a Christian to have the mind of Christ. We must truly be sober – recognize what we are doing and why we are doing it on a daily basis. We must be vigilant in doing everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reception Of Christ

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,452 views

    They did not receive Christ when he came down to be among men and save us over 2000 years ago. Would we receive Him any better today

    The Reception of Christ John 1:11 Intro Jesus has been treated many different ways by people. The variety of ways in which different people have received and treated Jesus Christ is noteworthy. I. The wise men received him as “the King of the Jews.” a. They sought him. b. They worshipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,172 views

    Jesus led the disciples to a deeper understanding of His identity, His purpose in coming into this world, and His plan for the building of His church.

    Matt 16:13-20 Knowing Christ 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15He said to them, “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ Is Lord

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,067 views

    Jesus is Lord of all. His starus was clearly evidenced in His exaltation in which the Father bestowed on Him the name this is above all names.

    Christ The Lord Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Opening: If you lived on one particular part of the Florida coast during the last twenty-five or so years, you might well have witnessed this scene. The sun is setting like a gigantic orange ball. It’s a cool evening on a vacant, isolated stretch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Mindset Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,113 views

    Explore and understand the humility, obedience, and salvation of Jesus Christ and how we can emulate His selflessness in our lives.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I am thrilled to be with you here today to unpack the profound message given to us in Philippians 2:5-11. As Tim Keller once said, "Christ literally walked in our shoes and entered into our affliction. Those who will not help others until they are destitute ...read more

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  • Maurice Brown avatar

    The Christ Of Leviticus

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,203 views

    These five offerings remind us of what Christ has done for us in offering Himself on the cross.

    INTRODUCTION A. Key question: How can sinful humans worship a holy God? 1. The answer for the Jew was found in this book - Levitcus 2. In Genesis, we see humanity ruined by the fall 3. In Exodus we see God’s chosen people redeemed from bondage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Compassion Of Christ

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    Jesus is a model of compassion

    "The Compassion of Christ" Matthew 15: 21-39 9/28/97 Intro: Last week as we looked at the first half of this chapter, we see Jesus showing little patience or kindness with the Pharisees. These were the religious hypocrites of the day. Today, as we go on, we will see the great heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unified In Christ Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,952 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

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    Consolation In Christ

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,140 views

    Paul’s point is that our own sufferings enable us to identify with those who suffer—and enable them to identify with us. Then they will sense the reality of the comfort we have received from God and find their own comfort in Him. The principle is important. Ministry requires vulnerability.

    Consolation – Relief or Support. As nouns the difference between consolation and comfort is that consolation is the act of consoling while comfort is the state of ease. Bless Him because He is God! You find this phrase “blessed be God” in two other places in the New Testament, in Ephesians 1:3 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist