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  • John Lowe avatar

    Follow The Example Of Christ's Humility Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 5, 2018
     | 8,573 views

    The act of incarnation in which God became man, the humble circumstances and sufferings of Christ in life, and the supreme act of dying on the cross established Jesus Christ as the greatest illustration of one completely unselfish and entirely devoted to others.

    Date: 7/20/18 Lesson #12 Title: Follow the Example of Christ's Humility Scripture: (Philippians 2:5-11, NIV) 5In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature{1] God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Last Will And Testament Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 13, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    The New Covenant is in effect the last and will and testament of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christ's redemption under the New Covenant saves even Old Covenant believers. No new sacrifices are needed!

    Sixty–seven-year-old Tomas Martinez was living on the street in Santa Cruz de le Sierra, Bolivia, when he was approached by police officers who had good news for him. His ex-wife (whom he had abandoned years earlier) had died and had left him her fortune of $6 million. However, Martinez thought the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Maintaining Healthy Boundaries (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017
     | 12,268 views

    Maintaining healthly boundaries begins with self-respect & core identity in Christ. Out of that flows the ability to set boundaries on ourselves by the grace of God. Then we are positioned to establish healthy boundaries in our relationships.

    Romans 14:12 6-14-15 “God has a wonderful plan for your life, and so does everybody else.” That’s the problem we will address today. If you allow others to impose their plan on you, there is a very real danger you will not fulfill God’s plan for you.i Maintaining healthy boundaries in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Miles Down The Road Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?

    I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Grace, Repentance, And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 8, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    The bitterness that we feel when we first realise what we have done is compared to the bitterness of losing an only son. Perhaps in this we begin to understand what it cost the LORD God to secure the free gift of our salvation.

    GRACE, REPENTANCE, FORGIVENESS. Zechariah 12:10; Zechariah 13:1. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ loved us before we loved Him (1 John 4:19). God ‘so loved’ us that He sent His Son Jesus into this world to die for our sins (John 3:16). Christ died and rose again, and ever intercedes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Live For Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 894 views

    What does it mean to live for Christ? How does His love compel us to transform our lives?

    Go! And Live for Christ Introduction: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NLT): "Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Fred Edwards avatar

    To Simple To Accept

    Contributed by Fred Edwards on Sep 29, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    As Naaman found the cure for leporsey to simple and to cheap, so do many people today find the "grace" of God to simple and to cheap. Cheap for us - a great sacrifice for God!

    To Simple to Accept 2 Kings 5:1-15 Our Condition v1) Naaman - good man; accomplished a lot; honorable position; the perfect man, except, he was a leper; he had a problem; he was imperfect. Many people are good folks; good mother, father, provider; upstanding in the community; appear to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus - The Answer To Our Soul's Discontentment

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on May 7, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    The Rich Young Ruler illustrates that when one turns away from Christ he sacrifices that which he really needs to keep that which he only wants.

    “Jesus – The Answer to Our Soul’s Discontentment” Mark 10:17-31 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Service

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,644 views

    Explanation of Service as parralleled by the Soldiers of our nation. Calling on the church as well as non-belivers to make a choice, join up, and finally make sacrifices for the betterment of Gods Kingdom.

    Question of the Day: How many of us serve or have served in the Untied States Armed Forces. Now how many know who times 2003 Person of the year was? Answer: US Soldier. 1. What did these individuals have to do to serve. (4 things I See) a) A choice must be made ( to serve or not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    A Christ That's Caring Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    When Christ rose from the grave it was more than just another Sunday. Because of His sacrifice He shows that He really is a Christ that cares about us.

    NOT JUST ANOTHER SUNDAY A Christ That’s Caring Ephesians 3:14-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week I began a series of messages titled "Not Just Another Sunday" 1. Even though it may have gone unnoticed by many in the world, when Jesus Christ rose from the dead it was much more than just another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #11divine Possibilities: Kill The Sacred Cow? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    We study Divine Possibilities, are we willing to kill our sacred cows as a sacrifice to release the move of God? We can stay the same and expect things differently?

    #11--- DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: KILL THE SACRED COW? LEAVING YOUR COMFORT ZONE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    The Joy Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,922 views

    Yes, there are difficulties, sacrifices, trials, and persecution that the faithful Christian will face because of His walk with/in the Lord Jesus. Even then, there is great joy in being a Christian!

    The Joy of Being a Christian Theme: No matter your trials it is a joy to be a Christian. Acts 16:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. Being a faithful Christian means there are many trials following in the footsteps of our Christ. 1. That is part of the cost of being in Christ. 2. Such is necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed McNeely avatar

    Memorial Day

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,190 views

    The importance of Jesus Christ in our quest for peace and freedom. Memorializing the sacrifice of Jesus as our Christ who gave us the freedom that we defend war after war.

    MEMORIAL DAY 2004 Remembering the sacrifices for our freedom EPH 5:30-32 From Jamestown to Plymouth; from the French and Indians to the struggle for independence; from the wars to end all wars to the present skirmish in Iraq, millions have laid down their lives to make us free. I lost uncles in WW ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    In Memoriam Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,062 views

    In Communion, the people of God declare fellowship with one another because of fellowship with Christ, renew their anticipation of the return of the Saviour, and remember His sacrifice. This message focuses on remembering the Saviour.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-25 IN MEMORIAM “I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    The Gospel In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008
     | 2,503 views

    This sermon is a Narrative which compares keeping the good news of the gospel to ourselves with that of keeping the cure for a deadly disease a secret. It also emphasizes the great sacrifice Jesus made for us.

    Title: The Gospel in a nutshell Text: John 3:1-18 Date: 11/12/2000 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: One Friday afternoon, after a long day at the office you are driving home and you turn the radio on. You hear about a little village in India where a few villagers died ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist