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  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    In Losing Everything, You've Gained Christ's Righteousness

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 21, 2010
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    Our own doings can not make us right before God. For only Christ's righteousness, which is yours by faith alone, stands in God's courtroom. A. All other gains are garbage. B. Your faith knows the power of Christ's resurrection. C. You strain forward

    Text: Philippians 3:8-14 Theme: In Losing Everything, You've Gained Christ's Righteousness A. All other gains are garbage B. Your faith knows the power of Christ's resurrection C. You strain forward toward your resurrection sharing in Christ's suffering Season: Lent 5c Date: March 21, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons Learned From Luke's Account Of The Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jun 19, 2007
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    Lessons I learned about temptation and how to react to temptation based on Jesus Christ’s experience with temptation as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.

    Lessons learned from Luke’s Account of the Temptation of Jesus Christ A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Because Of The Great I Am – In Christ, I Am… Series

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007
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    Jesus’ claim to deity means nothing if that claim wasn’t backed by the act of deity: salvation for mankind. Ultimately, those in Christ, as blessed with EVERY spiritual blessing.

    Because of the Great I Am – in Christ, I am… Theme: Counting all the blessings I have because I’m in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 INTRODUCTION A. Jesus’ claim to deity means nothing if that claim wasn’t backed by the act of deity: salvation for mankind. B. For those who accepted His claim, believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Christ Do You Follow? Part 1

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014
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    The problem is, however, that too many Christians are walking around with blinders on or those rose colored glasses that cause everything to look like Christ and they refuse to look at reality.

    Repeat the sermon title. Now let’s think about this before we answer. Your answer may be simply; “There ain’t but one ya big dummy! And that’s the one I foller!” But are you sure? If you really look around, you’ll see; if you will but open your eyes you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Christ Do You Follow? Part 2

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014
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    A false teaching had seeped into the Colossian Church, called Gnosticism. This teaching has attacked the very person-hood of Jesus Christ and denied His deity.

    A false teaching had seeped into the Colossian Church, called Gnosticism. This teaching has attacked the very person-hood of Jesus Christ and denied His deity. Today the Gnostic belief is still alive and well, in the form of the New Age movement and other, shall we say, “Created” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is One Foundation And Jesus Christ Her Lord.

    Contributed by James Linders on Jun 3, 2015
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    The church of God is a unified body and has a primary objective. The body of Christ (Church) can NOT be subjected to man-made traditions and denominations, and MUST be led by the spirit of God. Man is ONLY an overseer and NOT the head of the church.

    Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” BEFORE Jesus departed from His disciples, to return to His heavenly kingdom, He gave them a FINAL instruction:"Go and make disciples of ALL the nations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Deity Of Christ In The History & Literature Sections Of Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 29, 2015
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    Jesus is God, wherever one looks in the Bible. For example, in the history and "poetry" sections of the Old Testament. Take a look. These are God's TRUE witnesses.

    FROM SAMUEL 13. Knowledge I Samuel 2:3. “The Lord is a God of knowledge.” More from Hannah’s lips. And from Paul’s pen, a statement to the Colossians:(2:2-3) “...to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ, in Whom (Father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Study Of “the Second Coming Of Christ” Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015
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    The Study Of “The Second Coming Of Christ”

    The Study Of “The Second Coming Of Christ” John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A God's-Eye View Of Christ's Power And A Christian's Position Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 10, 2016
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    Paul prays that we get to know God better so we see better the blessings he has in store for us now and in eternity.

    Imagine your fright if you found yourself strapped into a chair that was tilted so far back you were looking up to the ceiling. Before you can turn your head to get your bearings the chair starts to vibrate as a low rumble pulses through the room. The rumble increases in volume until it crescendos ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Christian Yes, But Am I A Disciple Of Jesus Christ?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 10, 2014
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    It is quite an extraordinary thing when you ponder it but there are many born again Christians who are not yet disciples of Jesus Christ.

    A Christian yes, but am I a disciple of Jesus Christ? It is quite an extraordinary thing when you ponder it but there are many born again Christians who are not yet disciples of Jesus Christ. What is a disciple? Here are the six basic truths that Jesus said characterize and are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    How To Grow Into A Christ-Like Believer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 17, 2014
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    How do you go from a state of spiritual babyhood to a state of spiritual maturity? You must grow! But how does growth happen? What is the key to growing and changing? The Bible teaches us here in Ephesians 4.

    How To Grow Into A Christ-like Believer (Part 2) Ephesians 4:11-24 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Babies do not turn into adults overnight. Can you imagine putting your baby into the crib at night, and the next morning you go in and see a full-grown man scrunched up and sleeping in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    What Would Christmas Be...with Out Christ?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 14, 2014
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     | 9,866 views

    If Jesus had never been born…how would we be affected, for one thing... groups wouldn't be threatening to sue over the phrase of Merry Christmas and replacing it with happy holidays... Because there would be NO CHRISTMAS..NO JOY...And NO HOPE EITHER!

    *before you read any further...I want to acknowledge that the outline of this sermon is from John Gastons sermon "What if Jesus had never been born" It's a great word and one that can be adapted to everyone's personal preferences as I have I believe it is one that every pastor should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Brown avatar

    The Preeminence Of Christ (Col. 1:15–19) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,330 views

    Exposition of Col. 1:15–19

    The Preeminence of Christ “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    While Were Still Sinners Christ Died For Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2016
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     | 6,307 views

    To show that JESUS CHRIST demonstrated His Love for us, while we're still sinners and unloveable, He died for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Did someone died for me? Yes. JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST demonstrated His Love for us, while we're still sinners and unloveable, He died for us. IV. TEXT: Romans 5:8 (Amplified Bible) But God shows and clearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 18, 2016
     | 5,329 views

    How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

    Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 Introduction: 1. Most of you have probably seen a sign similar to this – “Men at Work.” I saw a funny sign that said this, and under it, it said, “Women work all the time…” 2. But did you know, God the Father and the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church