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  • Neil Olcott avatar

    A Profile Of A Christ Follower Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,167 views

    Usually because of fuzzy thinking and lack of norms/standards for Christian activity of discernment, people will say, "I can’t tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian. What are the unique characteristics that should cause a Christian t

    Date: June 1st, 2003 Title: Profile of the New Self Text: Eph. 4:17-32 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: In recent years profiling has become quite common. FBI profilers determine who the likely suspect is in a murder investigation. Racial profiling happens even though it is not supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Down To Earth Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,006 views

    Spiritual laziness comes from poor theology and from creating the illusion of activity, leading to burnout. The grace of Christ takes us beyond such posing.

    My topic today is spiritual laziness. Spiritual laziness. Now we are all familiar with physical laziness. Physical laziness is like spring fever, when the warmth of the air and the sound of the birds is far more attractive than the piles of paper on your desk or the lectures in your classroom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spur One Another On

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,837 views

    We need the church community, and the church needs us. Therefore we need to meet regularly for fellowship, and participate actively in encouraging one another.

    This passage tells us 2 things: (1) we need the church; (2) the church needs us to play our part. You cannot live a good Christian life all by yourself. We need to be part of a community called the church. This is even more so, the Bible says, as "we see the Day approaching." We are drawing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    This is a Scriptural examination of the gift of tongues. The Word of God defines the gift as well as describes its purpose, proper usage and active duration within the Church.

    Of all the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, none has provoked more interest and fascination than that of the gift of tongues. This is not only true of the last one hundred years, with the advent of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement, but even in the 1st Century as is evidenced by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Call To A Collapsing Country

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 25, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    This message deals with the futility of religious activity apart from obedience to God, and the similarities between the conditions of Israel during the days of Jeremiah and the churches of today.

    Call To A Collapsing Country Text: Jer.8: 1-12 Intro: The nation of Israel had enjoyed God’s blessings in an unprecedented way. God had personally chosen them to be His people from among all the peoples of the earth. According to the Scriptures, this was not due to any special attractiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Biblical Principles For Christian Voters

    Contributed by George Bannister on May 21, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,076 views

    This is a message dealing with the responsibilities of the Christian citizen as a voter. Vital principles that should govern Christian political decisions and activities are discussed from a Biblical perspective.

    TITLE: “Six Biblical Principles For Christian Voters” TEXT: Matthew 5:13-16 ETS: Believers are to influence their society for Christ. ESS: Believers should follow Biblical principles in fulfilling citizenship duties. OSS: Believers will commit to vote on election day based upon Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Destined To Fish

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jan 30, 2009
     | 4,130 views

    How active are we in our search for the destiny which we are being called into? Simon, Andrew, James & John immediately followed their destiny.

    Each of us has an ambition in our lives and we will spend a large amount of our time seeking it. Our target may be economical such that we will attain a welcoming comfortable lifestyle. We could possibly seek and be elected to a political office to fulfill a public service vocation. Or maybe our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fishers Of Men, Not Aquarium Keepers

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,037 views

    This sermon examines symptoms of "The church that forgot its mission" in Revelation 3. Then Luke 5 is explored as how to remain an active and thriving church.

    This morning, I want to talk to you about a church that closed its doors. -Where there had been a living, active family of God, now there’s nothing. -It’s not only the church that has disappeared, but now the entire city lies in ruins. -We understand full well that as Christians, we have God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Psalmist's Picture Of God

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    Life is not always wonderful; but we have the greatest reason to rejoice: our God is the powerful God of history, the Personal and Active God, and the God of Creation.

    Theme: The Psalmist’s Picture of God Text: Psalm 146:1-10 Intro. A. I’d like to thank God for His sufficient grace that sustained us amidst the increasing political and economic crisis that we are experiencing in our country(Philippines). I know we all feel these pressing circumstances. But thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    How To Deal With Acceptance And Rejection Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    Sharing the Gospel can be so very intimidating. For many, it is an activity that is approached with fear and trembling, or not approached at all. Why is that, do you think?

    Sharing the Gospel can be so very intimidating. For many, it is an activity that is approached with fear and trembling, or not approached at all. Why is that, do you think? For some, they don’t believe it really is their “job” to lead people to the Lord – it’s the preacher’s job or the evangelist’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Keeping Your Kids Out Of Concrete

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,252 views

    There is NO more important task in the life of the believing parent than to provide the abundant life through active, unceasing training in following Christ and His Word.

    “Keeping Our Kids Out of The Concrete” Introduction: What is happening in our nation today? What is happening to our children and young people? Why are so many compromising, struggling, drowning and even dying? Why does it seem that each of the last few generations is taking longer and longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Getting To Know Jesus, #6 - Miracles Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    I believe a miracle is when God, Who is always active in this world, does something that is out of the ordinary pattern of His creation and is truly extraordinary.

    Getting to Know Jesus Series, #6 – Miracles March 7, 2010 John 2:1-11 (New International Version) 1On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, 2and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "How To Tell If You Have A Good Pastor"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,226 views

    The purpose of this sermon is To motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Good Pastors are rare, because they sacrifice life activities for their parishioners by trying to lead like Jesus.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 13 April 2008 Big Idea: Good Pastors are rare because they sacrifice life activities for their parishioners, by trying to lead like Jesus. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Jeremiah 6:16 (CEV) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Deadwood

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    What have you substituted in your life in exchange for God’s power? Is it rituals? Family activities, Spiritual mountaintop memories? Church duties?

    I visited one of our members in the nursing home. He told me that he didn’t have long to live because of his diagnosis of cancer. So I inquired of his wisdom so I could perhaps glean some jewels of knowledge to help me along my life journey. One question that I asked him, was “What one thing would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray Great Prayers Series

    Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,599 views

    Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period.

    dsw@gbcc07-17-2011 Pray Great Prayers Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period. Thankfully There's an app for that! (show "Thy Phone" video from bluefish.tv) But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ