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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2015
     | 7,835 views

    1) The Ground (Ephesians 1:11–13a), 2) The Guarantee (Ephesians 1:13b–14a), and 3) The Goal of our incomparable inheritance in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:14b).

    History is rife with stories of murder, extortion and robbery by siblings taking family possessions by force. They rationalize that they either deserve it or will eventually inherit it, so why not take it now? They imagine what they can do with the money and possessions to achieve their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 6, 2012
     | 4,124 views

    our call to evangelism

    Made For a Mission “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2020
     | 5,329 views

    Foreshadowing the completion when we enter fully into the Father’s eternal heavenly kingdom, Ephesians 1:11-14 shows us 1) The Ground (Ephesians 1:11–13a), 2) The Guarantee (Ephesians 1:13b–14a), and 3) The Goal of our incomparable inheritance in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:14b).

    Ephesians 1:11-14 [11]In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, [12]so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. [13] In him you also, when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Our Origins

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    An overview of Genesis 1 with the goal of refuting evolutionism

    Islington Baptist Church January 14, 2001 Sermon: Genesis 1 Scripture readings: Job 38, Psalm 8, 19, 136 For the next while you and I are going to consider the early chapters of the book of Genesis. In the past year I have preached twice from the book of Genesis. The last time I was with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,592 views

    Discipleship is the mission of the people of God.

    Today, we begin a new series on discipleship. Our goal is to gain an better understanding of what discipleship is so that each of us might answer the call to be a disciple who makes disciples for Christ. We know this because of what Jesus commanded His followers in what is commonly referred to as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Live In The Image Of God"

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    ¡§The key to an honest and accurate self image is knowing the basis of our self worth ¡V our identity in Christ.¡¨

    A college student who had always lived in the city was visiting a ranch in Arkansas. He was fascinated by all the animals. He had never seen so many before so it wasn¡¦t unusual when He blurted out, ¡§What an unusual looking cow. Why doesn¡¦t she have any horns?¡¨ The rancher explained, ¡§Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our True Identity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 12, 2024
     | 2,724 views

    The BIG question! Who Am I? (Want to thank Dan Raymond for his notes on this subject)

    INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most critical questions in life? • WHO AM I? • How would you answer the question, Who am I? • Where would you start? • Name, occupation? • How much of your answer is about you as an individual, and how much is about the relationships you form? • How you answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Salvation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    Ephesians is the the Christian life in a nutshell. In this epistle is found every item necessary to live a vibrant and fulfilled Christian life.

    Live Out Loud - Our Salvation April 1, 2007 Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro: Did you know that a wasp was larger when it first comes out of the egg than at any time in its life. It continually shrinks in size until it dies. Some Christians are like a wasp. Sadly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Gift

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,707 views

    We will be looking at 2 themes mentioned in this passage:- 1. Our Sinfulness & what that means, and 2. The Gift that God offers us.

    OUR GIFT Rom 3:21-31 • INTRODUCTION I would like you to listen carefully as I read to you Rom 3:21-31 READ If you really tried to grasp what Paul is saying there you probably worked up a bit of a sweat on the old grey matter. I know I find some of that pretty hard to understand! Nevertheless, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Generation In Crisis

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,536 views

    For many years now, the foundation of our society has been torn apart and it is time for a generation to stand up and shout out for the destruction to stop and for the foundations to be rebuilt.

    I was so pumped up today to see 26 people from our church and our youth group at See You at the Pole. AWESOME! You are a group of people that has the ability to do some really positive things for your school and for your community. In order for you to live up to that potential you need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rejoice And Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    Ascribing to God His supreme worth - God who is the Omnipotent, the Omniscient, the gracious and merciful God, faithful and just God should be our unceasing and overflowing joy

    Rejoice and Praise the Lord Psalm 33:1-22 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay July 14, 2007 Introduction Ascribing to God His supreme worth - God who is the Omnipotent, the Omniscient, the gracious and merciful God, faithful and just God should be our unceasing and overflowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Choices Will Determine Our Destiny Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,780 views

    We make choices every day but we don't realize the importance of these choices for our destiny. In this message, we will discover that there are consequences when we make a wrong choice. God wants us to make the right choice in everything we do.

    INTRODUCTION: Last week we talked about developing the attitude of steadfastness. We learned about the distinction between faithfulness and steadfastness. While faithfulness means being reliable, being trustworthy or devoted to the cause of Christ. Steadfastness on the other hand means the ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jason Winters avatar

    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,939 views

    1st in a series on praying through the Lord's prayer

    Our Father Luke 11:2 Opening Narrative about the “prodigal son” Broken man - age undecernable, unkempt. stumbling and mumbling along a lonely road “No skill, no right, but please give me a job Flashback - Putrid smell of the farm Previous position afforded him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Our Advocate Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    1 John 2: 1-2 Our Advocate in the Series on 1 John

    Our Advocate A. The Purpose of This Epistle Is the Abundant Life 1. Fellowship with God and His family 2. Fullness of joy, flowing from assurance of salvation 3. Forgiveness of sin in daily life B. The Problem of Sin in the Lives of Believers 1. Sin destroys fellowship (ch. 1) 2. Sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    A Nobody, Nobody Noticed Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 230 ratings
     | 47,757 views

    God is the answer to our search for significance.

    "A NOBODY, NOBODY NOTICED" 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: At the end of each calendar year USA Today, CNN and The Gallup organization ask the question: “Who are your heroes?” -Or- “Name the people you most admire.” Here’s the top ten results from last year.: #1- George W. Bush ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church