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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    In Christ (#2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
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    As we preach through Ephesians we find it is not a difficult book to UNDERSTAND.

    Illus: Speaking of things DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND reminds me of the story of the man who was walking on the beach one day and he came across a bottle. He kicked it and a “Genie” came swooping out. The “Genie” thanked him for releasing him from the bottle and told the man he was so thankful that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Which Side Are You On?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007
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     | 4,528 views

    When you face Jesus you must decide whether or not you will receive as Lord and make Him your Master.

    Do you ever find it interesting, concerning some people who claim faith in the same Lord that you do? If you were to ask them, "If you die today, are you going to heaven?" they would say, "Yes." Yet, there’s so much difference in the level of commitment, such a vast difference in the way they live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • TOM TARPLEY avatar

    Return To Christ

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on May 15, 2010
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    Christ holds it all together.

    Return to Christ Colossians 1:15-23 My job is not an easy one. As the spiritual leader of this congregation, my job is to Preach, teach and equip you for the work of the Lord. My job is to encourage, to motivate, to inspire and help you grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. There ...read more

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    Preparing For Christ’s Return

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
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    The return of Christ is a reality that every believer must prepare for. The signs of His coming are evident, and we cannot afford to be unprepared.

    PREPARING FOR CHRIST’S RETURN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The "X" Factor!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 20, 2012
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    To focus on the main reason behind receiving or not receiving anointing to do the Master’s work successfully!!!

    THE ‘X’ FACTOR!!! But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me NOTHING. " So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen and paid fifty shekels of ...read more

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    Which One Are You? Series

    Contributed by Eric Grenier on May 1, 2018
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    Some people reject Jesus and some Receive Jesus. Which one are you?

    Which One Are You? John 1:10–13 He (Jesus) was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. 11He came to that which was His own, but His own did not receive Him. 12Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stewardship And Life Management 1 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 27, 2012
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    God owns it all, we are given so much, why is it an issue that we hold on for grim death to all we have when its to be shared? My cowardly approach to addressing these issues is to use the brillant Lutheran Scholar Dr Harry Wendt's material "In Heaven

    Stwardship and Life Management 1 Subtitle: Alacrity: (Cheerful willingness, eagerness, lively action; sprightliness.) I’ve decided and it was a hard decision to make to have after many discussions with our planned giving department and those at DHQ who survey Corps budgets and also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Christ’s Return To The Mount Of Olives Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 24, 2022
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    The capture of Jerusalem by Antichrist forces at the Battle of Armageddon will precede the momentous event of Christ's Second Coming. The Mount of Olives will split when he arrives there and a way of escape is made for the Jews remaining in Jerusalem.

    Intro We are in the last chapter of Zechariah. Our text today will be Zechariah 14:1-5. This chapter provides details concerning the end-times that we have not yet seen. We have been given pieces of the end-time puzzle throughout this book. But Zechariah 14 brings us to the climatic return of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Following Christ: Confessing Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact of following Jesus.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a crucial passage from Matthew 16:13-20. A passage that deals with the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact that following Jesus has on our lives. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Our Lord's ...read more

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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,753 views

    When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

    Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    To Live For Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 24, 2024
     | 829 views

    Paul said, "For me to live is Christ, and die is gain."

    To Live for Christ Philippians 1:15-26 Good morning. Jim Elliot was a passionate evangelist and a martyred Christian missionary. The pursuit of his life was to intimately know the Lord, to tell others about Jesus, and to obey the call, Christ had for his life. Jim Elliot committed his life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Significance Of Christ’s Birth Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020
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     | 2,221 views

    The irony of the most important event in history taking place in a stable should not be lost. There are some significances worth noting because it reveals how God resides in the lowliest of hearts.

    The Significance Of Christ’s Birth “While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born… She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in the manger…” (Luke 2:6-7) The irony of the most important event in history taking place in a stable should not be lost. There are some significances ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    Not I, But Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 29, 2007
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     | 6,008 views

    Having lost their leader, Moses, how do they CROSS THIS JORDAN! Then Joshua describes God’s plan.

    NOT I, BUT CHRIST Last week, we read Joshua 1. We talked about crossing this Jordan. We read what God told Joshua. We read where God told Joshua to cross this Jordan and lead the people to the land which God had promised. About what he should do in the face of this tragedy. This loss of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    The Exalted Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 29, 2024
     | 807 views

    Jesus has the name above every other name

    The Exalted Christ Philippians 2:9-13 (part 3) Good morning. Bowing is a sign of respect or submission to a higher authority, often done before a King or a ruler. Bowing used to be a custom in the United States, where people bowed while being introduced to someone as a greeting. But bowing fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding In Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,279 views

    As we embark on this study we will see how we, who are IN CHRIST, have riches that the lost world knows nothing about and find that it’s not a difficult book to UNDERSTAND.

    Introduction: As we embark on this study we will see how we, who are IN CHRIST, have riches that the lost world knows nothing about and find that it’s not a difficult book to UNDERSTAND. It is sad that sinners know nothing about these “riches to a lost world,” but sadder still is the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible