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  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    51. Christ's Three-Fold Office Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,294 views

    Jesus is the realized embodiment of these three functions of Prophet, Priest and King

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 51 – CHRIST’S THREE-FOLD OFFICE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Does The Word Homosexual Appear In The Greek Language Manuscripts?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 16, 2020
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,320 views

    The LGBTQIA+ community has raised the argument that the word ‘homosexual’ never appeared in the Bible until 1946

    Before we begin, it is important to note that Jesus is God, and as God, that makes Him the author of both the Old and New Testaments and He does not change (John 1:1-5; Psalm 15:4; Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). Either “All Scripture is breathed out by God (i.e. Jesus) and profitable for teaching, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Created In God's Image

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 9, 2025
     | 402 views

    WE have been created in the image of God. It's time for us to act like it.

    Made in God’s Image Have you ever wondered how you got to be the you that you are? There are a lot of factors involved in trying to figure that out. Genetics are a factor in determining your hair color, eye color, height, ear lobes, weight, and doctors say there is a pre-disposition to certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Faith That Can Be Seen SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023
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     | 948 views

    Help my congregation understand that they must have faith to receive their blessings.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. I am filled with joy and gratitude that we are all gathered here in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word and His blessings. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through ...read more

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    When Your Promise Dies PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon encourages trust in God's promises and the growth of faith, even in challenging times, through the wisdom found in 2 Kings 4:14-37.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for our Savior and our shared desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the foot of a mountain of wisdom, ready to ascend, not by our own strength, but by the grace and ...read more

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    Serving To The End Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,247 views

    Malachi #8

    Serving to the End Malachi 3:13-18 A man stopped by a house with a sign out front that said, “Talking Dog For Sale.” The owner directed him to the backyard to see the dog. He was pretty skeptical and called out, “You talk?” “Yep,” the mutt replied. The man then said, “So, what’s your story?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Work It Out! Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 3, 2023
     | 1,628 views

    Paul instructs two women in the church at Philippi to work out their differences.

    Technicolor JOY: Philippians 4:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-03-2023 How Do You Do That? In Mississippi, I met with two other guys to disciple and encourage them. Luke was very opinionated and we actually got into an intense disagreement and were at odds with each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Easter Mean To You?

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 9,462 views

    Easter means the Christian can have peace with the past, joy in the present, and hope for the future.

    Sermon.969 Easter Sunrise Devotional: 2001 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC "What Does Easter Mean To You?" What does Easter mean to you? Amanda Ward, age 7, of Nashville, Tennessee said, “Easter is when Jesus got alive!” The resurrection of Jesus is the most totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Remembering

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    A Sermon for Remebrance Sunday - revised October 2001

    A word of explanation about this one, as it`s very different from all my other stories. In the United Kingdom, on the nearest Sunday to November 11th (the date of the end of the First World War), services are held in Churches, Cathedrals and at War Memorials, to remember all those who died in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Marriage A Real Partnership

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 166 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    Keys to developing a lasting marriage partnership

    Marriage: a R.E.A.L. Partnership Selected Passages June 11, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. The power of partnership – Earnest & Arnold A. 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis 1. Extremely hot summer 2. Two merchants with a problem a.) Arnold Fornachou who sold ice cream 1.) Ice cream was selling like hotcakes 2.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jonathan

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,469 views

    The Holy Spirit helped Jonathan by encouraging him to believe God for great victories with his valiant faith.

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jonathan Illustration:Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand. Thomas Aquinas. Quote:Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Think It Not Strange

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,101 views

    James never suggested that Christianity would be an easy way: He tells us that we would find ourselves in various temptations.

    1 PETER 4;12 12 Dear friends, don’t be bewildered or surprised when you go through the fiery trials ahead, for this is no strange, unusual thing that is going to happen to you. 13 Instead, be really glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, JAMES 1:2-5 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Job Description For The Christian

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,284 views

    What is the Christian supposed to be doing with his life in order to please God? This sermon looks at the Great Commission that too often the "Great Ommission."

    I thought this week, what if preaching doesn’t work out and I need a second career. So I got on the internet and researched some careers and their job descriptions. Actor: Portrays role in dramatic production to interpret character or present characterization to audience: Rehearses part to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    Steps to live a life in the spirit with evident fruit.

    *1 Cor. 1:21-29 ?it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meek But Not Weak

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 93 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    Meekness:a reluctance to assert oneself. It means to be tamed. It means to plow a field.

    Meek But Not Weak Matthew 5:4 Its been said that God is more concerned about our character than he is our comfort. And I have found that God knows how to engineer circumstances so that He can develop our inner man. He is after conformity. He desires that the citizens of the kingdom reflect his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist