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  • John Lowe avatar

    Clement Of Alexandria Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 6, 2022
     | 1,467 views

    Although Christ, like a human, is made in the *image of God, he alone shares the likeness of God the Father. Christ is both sinless and apathetic (indifferent), and thus by striving to imitate Christ, one can achieve salvation.

    Clement of Alexandria Titus Flavius Clemens, also known as Clement of Alexandria, was a Christian theologian and philosopher taught at the Catechetical School of Alexandria. Among his pupils were Origen and Alexander of Jerusalem. Born: Athens, Greece Died: Jerusalem School: Middle Platonism; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Today

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025
     | 38 views

    The resurrection of Christ is incredibly important—far more than just a once-a-year event! It’s something we should reflect on regularly.

    I. IF CHRIST WAS NOT RAISED Here’s what the Bible says would happen if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead. It’s a sobering reality check from 1 Corinthians 15:14-19. A. Our Message Is Empty (1 Corinthians 15:14) 1. If Christ wasn’t raised, then the gospel preaching—the core message of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Conviction And Salvation For All Mankind.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 19, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,453 views

    The Salvation Army internationally currently has a theme of "The Whole World Mobilising". God has a theme of Salvation for mankind through Jesus Christ. this is a short challenge to pray for people worshipping at places of worship of in Sri Lanka.

    Conviction and salvation for all mankind! One of this month’s readings is from Isaiah 45:2-3. New International Version (NIV) 2 I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. 3 I will give you hidden treasures, riches ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Beauty Perishes

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 6, 2015
     | 3,160 views

    When we ignore God and His power and try to do things in our own power and might, we would wither away quickly! Caveat!

    Beauty perishes! James 1:11”For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” For many years I did not get any flowers from any students, but few students who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Search For Meaning Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2023
     | 2,839 views

    In your pursuit of meaning in life, look beyond your own hands; look beyond your own head; and look beyond your own heart. Look beyond the sun to the Lord, who died for you and rose again.

    Since its founding in 1995, people have used eBay to sell billions of items. They include some odd products and occasionally something priceless. For example… In 1954, the great physicist Albert Einstein penned a personal letter to philosopher Erik Gutkind in which he defended his views on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Facing Hardship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2021
     | 4,811 views

    If you want to face the hardships it takes to have a life that matters for Christ, arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon your sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God’s approval.

    George, age 92, and Jane, age 89, were all excited about their decision to get married. They went for a stroll to discuss wedding plans, and on the way, they passed a drugstore. The elderly couple entered the store where George asked to speak to the owner. “We're about to get married,” George ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Of Grace And Envy

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    How is the Kingdom of heaven to be understood in light of laboring for Christ while the world enjoys the pleasures of sin? The parable of Jesus in Matthew 20 is helpful here.

    Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Jesus introduces this parable saying that the kingdom of heaven is like this. That's an impressive, if not disturbing introduction to this particular parable for many reasons. I believe that the kingdom of heaven in Matthew's gospel applies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Is The Potter, We Are The Clay Jeremiah 18:1-6

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 207,163 views

    Some times He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again

    HE IS THE POTTER, WE ARE THE CLAY 7-5-08 Jeremiah 18:1-6 Today I want to talk just for a little while on the fact that God is the Potter and we are the clay, some times He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again. And I’m glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    Is The Bible The Word Of God? Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,769 views

    Are you tired of worldly critics having the 'upper' hand on Christians, it's time to turn the tables!

    :11 after the hour…I’ve been seeing it everywhere! 11:11, 9:11, 3:11…it’s been driving me CRAZY! Welcome/greeting “is the bible the word of God” Christians say “I believe the Bible is the Word of God because it’s in the Bible” GREAT, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love One Another

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,332 views

    God wants Christians to observe loving one another to have distinction between believers and worldly.

    TITLE: LOVE ONE ANOTHER Text: John 13:34-35 John 13:34-35 But I am giving you a new command. You must love each other, just as I have loved you. If you love each other everyone will know that you are my disciples. Introduction: In the case of Christians they were not to be known by distinctions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of Saul's Witness

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,021 views

    It seems like the more faithful you are to Christ, the more worldly abuse and persecution you receive.

    Last time we saw Saul being relieved of his blindness by Ananias. Saul hadn’t had anything to eat or drink for three days. Before he ate, though, he was baptized. And now begins his ministry. READ v. 19. As I said, Saul has spent three days without food or drink. He was drained and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peace Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,415 views

    Explores the divine peace of Jesus, how it surpasses worldly understanding and circumstances, and the provision of this peace to believers.

    Hey everyone, how are you all doing today? I hope you're all in good spirits because we've got a pretty special message to share with you. We're going to be talking about peace, but not just any kind of peace. We're talking about the peace that comes from Jesus, that kind of peace that surpasses ...read more

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    Where Does It End?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 8, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,778 views

    This sermon indicates that neither success, pleasure or money will satisfy us in life. Godliness is the only thing which will bring contentment.

    Where Does It End? GNLCC 5/6/2001 Eccesiastes 2:1-11 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Before you decide to jump on a bus, a train, or a plane it is a good idea to know where the thing is going to stop. I had graduated from a school in a small town in upstate New York. There were no subways or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    For Seekers Of Every Spiritual Blessing

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 52 ratings
     | 3,184 views

    Know that God wants to bless with tremendous blessings (past, present, future)and it gives Him pleasure to do so.

    For Seekers of Every Spiritual Blessing by Andrew Chan, PBC Vancouver, BC Ephesians 1:3-14 “…blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing…” Is it true? Many perhaps wonder where is this blessing. How can God be blessing. Look at the world… not much blessing, … But from the very beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Inconvenience Of Doing Right

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,486 views

    When are we going to decide to make God’s work more important than the pleasures of sin and the business of life?

    Title: The Inconvenience of Doing Right Text: (2 Peter 1:3-8 NCV) Introduction: Read some statements from “Plugged In.” **Some Stats that will shock you(or maybe not) ‒ American Medical Association – In one year, the average child spends 900 hours in school and nearly 1500 hours in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ