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  • David Swensen avatar

    Partaking Of Christ

    Contributed by David Swensen on Dec 20, 2001
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    Have we gone astray, feeding and feasting on all the empty, fleeting things this world offers? Let’s learn how to partake of Christ so our deepest hungers of our soul will be satisfied

    PARTAKING OF CHRIST John 6:35-51 INTRODUCTION In his latest book, Jesus Among Other Gods, Ravi Zacharias tells of a 1996 expedition to Mt. Everest. His information came from the book, Into Thin Air, that chronicles the hazards that plagued the climbers. “The expedition was a disaster and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintaining Courage When Facing Death

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    In this sermon, content from several sources is presented in edited form with the goal of providing strength and comfort for those who fear death.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) What is it that frightens us most about death? Is it worrying that we will desperately miss the person who leaves us behind, or that the person we leave behind will ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Eye Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2022
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    Jesus has just noted that the eye is the body's lamp. A healthy eye perceives light and transmits that information to the body. In a poetic sense, a functioning eye floods the body with light. Light allows a person to see and operate in the world according to what is true.

    The Eye (22) "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, (23) But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Jesus has just commanded His listeners to stop stockpiling treasure on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Table After The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 2, 2003
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    Since men will not believe the truth, Satan will lead a world rebellion against God. While this is going on upon this earth, the Marriage Supper of the Lamb is occurring in heaven. Today I want to deal with the table after His Coming.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION In a previous message we dealt with the treachery after His Coming. I shared that there would be a strong delusion sent upon the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forms Of Modern Idolatry

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 23, 2024
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    What do you define as idolatry? Should you be concerned with the idea of idolatry in modern times?

    What do you define as idolatry? Should you be concerned with the idea of idolatry in modern times? If you ask assembly goers about whether idolatry exists in modern times they may say, “Yes”! If you ask them if it is a concern for them they might say, “No, it does not affect me because I do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is The Salt? Where Is The Light? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance and responsibility of the Church to be salt and light in the world, drawing people to Christ and glorifying God through our actions and deeds.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a message from Jesus found in Matthew 5, a message that speaks to the very core of our identity as Christ-followers and the mission of the Church. We'll be examining the importance of being salt and light, the responsibility we have as the ...read more

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    "Forgiveness And Redemption" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2008
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    A sermon on the salvation which comes from forgiving others.

    Luke 11:2-4 “Forgiveness and Redemption” Beginning with a clip from the movie: Spider-Man 3 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org A friend mentioned to me this past week: “I once spent 6 years angry at another person. It didn’t do a thing to them, but boy, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Are There So Many Differences Among The Christian Churches?

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    This discourse explains why there is, at present, no one single understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and, why there are many different Christian traditions, theological interpretations of scripture and differences in church organization among Christians.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “Light” is one of the most frequently used metaphors in the New Testament. It encompasses God’s Word, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. “Light”, as it is used in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wrestling In Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2014
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     | 7,494 views

    A brief outline on which to build a prayer-night sermon.

    WRESTLING IN PRAYER. Genesis 32:24-29. Jacob's wrestling, whilst factual and historical, is nevertheless a metaphor for prayer. 1. The place name, Jabbok, means pouring out, or emptying. This reminds me of the self-emptying of Christ (cf. Philippians 2:7-8). It also reminds me of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Emblems Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016
     | 4,835 views

    THE BIBLE CONTAINS SIMILITUDES (Resemblances, Likeness, Images)

    THE EMBLEMS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Isaiah 11:2-4 I. THE BIBLE CONTAINS SIMILITUDES (Resemblances, Likeness, Images) a. The Bible is a book of similes, metaphors, allegories, parables, emblems, and symbols. To better understand Scripture, we must understand these similitudes: Simile is a figure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Names Of Christ Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 3,144 views

    Church Names of Christ

    A. INTRODUCTION There are five names/metaphors that link Jesus to His church. Each metaphor emphasizes life and growth. Christ the Head Christ the Shepherd Christ the Bridegroom Christ the Cornerstone Christ the True Vine B. THE HEAD OF THE BODY 1 Cor. 12:12-31; Col. 1:18, 2:19; Eph. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Way Out

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,187 views

    We are imprisoned by sin in exactly the same way that we are imprisoned by gravity. We are prisoners of our own humanity, and it’s a life sentence with no time off for good behavior.

    When I was 12, I went on vacation with my family to a place called Iguazu Falls. Not many people in this country have ever heard of it. It’s only the second biggest waterfall in the world, after Niagara. It’s only the second highest waterfall in the world, after Victoria Falls. It’s at the top NE ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am The Gate Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 26, 2012
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    This is the last in a series on the "I ams" from the book of John. This message looks at what it means to us that Jesus is the "Gate"

    I am the Gate I am. That’s what Jesus said. “I am.” Since June we have been looking at the various times that Jesus used the phrase “I am” to metaphorically describe himself. “I am the Way”, “I am the truth”, “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Purpose Of The Vine

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 8, 2023
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    The meaning of the parable of the vine in John 15

    The Purpose of the Vine Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:1-11 John 15:1 “aI am the true vine, and My Father is the bvinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He 1prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “aYou are already ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Second Coming.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,819 views

    2nd Sunday of Advent Year C

    2nd Sunday of Advent Year C Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Opening Prayer Heavenly Father empower each of us here today to be an example of John the Baptist to other people in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran