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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Hope In Christ

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,041 views

    Hope is Jesus Christ.

    Text: “And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you” (Psalm 39:7). What does the word “hope” means to us? When we hope for something, we are looking forward to something. For example, a parent might say, “I hope my child makes the honor roll or I hope my child graduates from high ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Temptation Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,304 views

    Part 7 in preaching through the book of Matthew. Looking at the temptation of Jesus.

    Sermon-2/4/07-Matt. 4:1-11-The Temptation of Christ Intro. 2 examples of How to avoid temptation: 1) Joke 2) Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-543 AD) sought to avoid temptation by wearing a rough hair shirt and living in a cave for 3 years, where his food was lowered to him on a cord. He once threw ...read more

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    Christ Hope

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 21, 2008
     | 2,836 views

    Our hope is made real as we consider that God became man. Delivered as a Christmas sermon, 2008.

    XHOPE December 21, 2008 Xmas – many people are offended by the X in Xmas X represents the first letter in the Greek name of Christ Today I entitled my sermon XHOPE – because Christ adds so much to our hope that we have that I have been talking about the last few weeks Christ makes our hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For Easter: Simon Peter-Sifted Now To Strengthen Later

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,731 views

    Sifting wheat doesn't always mean using a hand-held sifter. The Lord Jesus Christ gave Peter a warning that Satan wanted to "sift" him, but gave him encouragement as well.

    Full disclosure: Sermon Central has a message of mine based on this text called “When Thou Art Converted”. This message is different, not just an edit or a rewrite. Also, this message was based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on March 12, 2023. This is not an exact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passion To The Christ

    Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    This message is to challenge listeners to be passionate in their worship of Jesus Christ.

    Passion To The Christ (Joh 11:34 KJVR) And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. (Joh 11:35 KJVR) Jesus wept. (Joh 11:36 KJVR) Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! (Joh 11:37 KJVR) And some of them said, Could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That Day PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,536 views

    Emphasize the certainty of Jesus Christ's return and the urgency of preparing for it, as guided by the scripture from 2 Peter 3:10.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today to delve into the heart of a powerful promise from the scriptures. It's a promise that has been passed down through generations, one that stirs our hearts with both anticipation and a sense of urgency. It's the promise of our ...read more

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    If Christ Be Not Risen

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,579 views

    What would life be like if Christ had not risen from the grave. Find out as we explore if Christ be not risen.

    Have you ever stopped to think what life would be like if an event in your life had been changed? One of my favorite movies at Christmas time is “It’s a wonderful life” a story about George Bailey who found out what it would be like if he had never been born. This past year Nicolas Cage did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Mouth Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,490 views

    One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.

    The Mouth of Christ Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Luke 4:1-4 March 19, 2006 One of the things that I have learned over the years of being a pastor is that some of the most important committee work of the church doesn’t occur in meetings. Sometimes, some of the most important decisions we make, some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living For Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 12 ratings
     | 40,197 views

    What’s our greatest goal and aim in life? What occupies our minds? If we were to sum up what our life is all about in one word, what would that word be? For the apostle Paul, that word was Christ.

    Living for Christ Philippians 1:21 What’s our greatest goal and aim in life? What occupies our minds? If we were to sum up what our life is all about in one word, what would that word be? For the apostle Paul, that word was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is Christmas

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 22, 2008
     | 8,528 views

    Points out that this time of year is a celebration of the birth of Christ. And that we should treat December 25th as we would any other persons’ birthday. It causes us to reflect on the heart of Herod and ours during this time of year.

    Christ is Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Purpose "Doing Three Things With Excellence"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,480 views

    This sermon looks at the 3 fold nature of our purpose statement and elaborates on each of them which are 1 right relationship with God, 2 equipped for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 3 make a difference in the lives of others.

    Our Purpose: “Doing Three Things With Excellence” 1/24/2010 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 In Life-sharing and Pioneers, we have been looking closely at our purpose statement, and what we as a church mean by it. Let’s say it together: Our purpose is to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Coming Christ Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,042 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 25

    THE COMING CHRIST Matthew 25 v. 31 - 46, and Revelation 20 v. 1 - 6 1. The Contentration of His Coming - why? Matthew ch 24 and ch 25 (a) God has a plan for the world - it is purposed, promised, proclaimed and perfect. God is methodical not mechanical. His second coming is as exact as His first ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Inquiry Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,943 views

    Fourth in a five week series. I trust this series will help us gain a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He did for us.

    The Inquiry of Christ Text: John 21:15-17 Give background of the text: >Peter and Friends fishing >Jesus is risen and has appeared to several people. >Jesus appears on the scene and provides the fish that the disciples needed. After a meal of fish and bread, Jesus takes Peter aside and begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,336 views

    The church is much like a ball team. In order to achieve victory, all the players must be practiced and ready come game time. In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes the church as the body of Christ. To be victorious we all must play our part. To be victorio

    1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION One beautiful, sunny afternoon two baseball teams met to play a game. Although it was expected to be a good game, one team was assured of victory. The teams dressed in their respective uniforms, the White Sox in white and the Black Sox in black. Game time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Liberty In Christ

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 13, 2017
     | 7,688 views

    We must not abuse the freedom we have in Jesus Christ.

    Liberty in Christ September 10, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not abuse the freedom we have in Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Key Passage: But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist