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  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Sanctification Mirror Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 21, 2019
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     | 7,475 views

    EXAMINATION, may we INTENTLY LOOK at the Word of God. CONSISTENCY, may we CONTINUALLY LOOK for God’s will. ACTION, may we take Christianity seriously and are DOERS of the Word.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES THE SANCTIFICATION MIRROR JAMES 1:21-27 #JAMESatCCC THE HUGE IDEA: SANCTIFICATION We use certain words in church that sometimes we don’t necessarily use anywhere else. For example: AMEN “Amen” is used 57 times in the Old and New Testament. It happens to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Key Words In The Christian Life: 'regeneration

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2025
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    KEY WORDS in the Christian Life: 'REGENERATION - John chapter 3 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: REGENERATION DEFINED: • Personal (Titus chapter 3 verse 5) • Universal (Matthew chapter 19 verse 28) REGENERATION ILLUSTRATED: • Reality of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 1-3) • Simplicity of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 5-6) • Dignity of the new birth (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Anchored In The Eternal: Navigating Life's Changes With Steadfast Faith And Faithful Obedience

    Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025
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     | 812 views

    How one can navigate constant changes in our life with steadfast faith and faithful obedience, with the help of unchanging God using His unchanging Word

    Good morning. It is truly a blessing to be together this morning, gathered as the body of Christ. We live in a world that is constantly shifting beneath our feet. From the moment we are born until our final breath, life is a relentless process of change. Think about it: our bodies grow and change; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus "i Am" The Door Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2021
     | 4,680 views

    Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway.

    Video transition: “The Work” from Skit Guys! “I am the Door/Gate!” Thesis: Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway. Introduction: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of An Indestructible Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 12, 2018
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     | 8,530 views

    If you want to grow up as you grow old, depend on Jesus, your permanent, superior, and powerful High Priest.

    An old Disney film, called The Kid, is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ (played by Bruce Willis). Russ lives an empty life, but one day, Rusty (played by Spencer Breslin) shows up at his home. Over time Russ comes to realize that this kid is actually Russ himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 25, 2016
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     | 19,079 views

    The resurrection of Jesus in Luke 24:1-12 shows us what happened to the women at the empty tomb of Jesus.

    Scripture The Gospel of Luke is one of four accounts of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth in the New Testament. Like the other Gospels, Luke gives almost one third of his Gospel to the final week of Jesus’ life. Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2017
     | 8,898 views

    We need to warn people that a life of sin leads to an eternity in hell.

    The Day Of The Lord Text: Joel 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: God has done everything He possibly can to keep you out of Hell and still leave you as a person with free will. Now some Christians argue otherwise that it is in fact God who sends people to hell. Peculiar Pilgrim blog writes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lesson 6: The Immensity Of God’s Resources Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2018
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    This is a psalm of ascension. We can almost follow His tracks, as all the evil powers which rule the darkness of this world drop far beneath Him. The ascending Lord is high over all,

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/5/17 Lesson 6: The Immensity of God’s Resources (1:20-23) Ephesians 1:20-23 (NIV) 20 HE EXERTED WHEN HE RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM AT HIS RIGHT HAND IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Immensity Of God’s Resources

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2017
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    The raising of Christ from the dead was an awesome display of “power.” The "power" which He (God) exerted on that occasion was as great as that which He brought to bear during the six days of creation.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/5/17 Lesson 6: The Immensity of God’s Resources (1:20-23) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:20-23 (NIV) 20 HE EXERTED WHEN HE RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM AT HIS RIGHT HAND IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Israels Flight From Egypt To The Promised Land: A Divine Image Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021
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     | 3,754 views

    The overarching theme of the book of Exodus is found in the deliverance provided by God to his people, as He delivers Israel from bondage, declares his supremacy over the false gods of Egypt, and supernaturally delivers Israel through many miraculous events.

    The overarching theme of the book of Exodus is found in the deliverance provided by God to his people, as He delivers Israel from bondage, declares his supremacy over the false gods of Egypt, and supernaturally delivers Israel through many miraculous events. The theme of deliverance continues from ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    You've Been Adopted Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
     | 4,237 views

    As the adopted children of God we have all the rights and privileges as Jesus!

    You’ve Been Adopted Text: Romans 8:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: This is my niece Beth, her husband Seth, and their adopted son Charlie. Isn’t he cute? Beth and Seth were unable to have a child of their own and so they decided to adopt. They went through several attempts to adopt and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 1, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,834 views

    Take a risk! By faith, fear God more than people, forsake the world, follow the Lord, and find salvation for your own soul. By faith, do what others cannot do and live a life pleasing to the Lord.

    In one little Midwestern town, Miss Jones had the distinction of being the oldest resident in town. So when she died, the editor of the local paper wanted to print a little article remembering this dear old lady. Except he couldn’t think of anything to say when he sat down to write the article. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    #24: They Thought They Had Seen Everything Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 26, 2020
     | 7,241 views

    The disciples had seen Jesus do so many amazing things they thought they had seen everything…until Jesus raised a little girl from the dead.

    #24: They Thought They Had Seen Everything Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 26, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Towards Easter: Lifted Up

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 11, 2026
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    The “lifting up” of Jesus was an actual event which has great theological meaning. The death of Jesus on the cross… His being “lifted up”… means much to our souls.

    TOWARDS EASTER 2026: LIFTED UP JOHN 12:20-36 #easter2026 INTRODUCTION… The “Lion King” Lift (p) When I was a teenager, my very first job was at the Wagon Wheel Theater on a US Army base in Baumholder, Germany. I worked at the theater in my junior and senior year of high school. The years I did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are Friends For? (1) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005
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     | 4,638 views

    More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed on us.

    What are friends for? (Romans 5:7) For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel