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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Community: Where Becoming An Apprentice Transforms Us Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 3,412 views

    One of the great mistake we make in our spiritual growth and that’s by doing it alone. You and I need authentic fellowship if we're ever going to be transformed in our lives. This series is based on James bryan Smith's Apprentice Series

    Community: Where Becoming An Apprentice Transforms Us Hebrews 10:22-25 How many of you are happy with your spiritual life? How many of you would say that you’re satisfied with how you’re growing your relationship with Jesus and that you see the increasing evidence of the presence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be R.e.a.l. Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,360 views

    Living an authentic Christian life

    Someone wrote that some of the world’s unhappiest people are Christians. Why? Some Christians are too Christian to enjoy sinning but too sinful to enjoy their Christianity. Some Christians have enough faith to recognize their need for prayer, but not enough to take them to prayer meeting. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back Pockets & Overcoats Series

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    ’Said’ vs. Authentic Christianity

    Back Pockets and Overcoats (Said vs. Authentic Christianity) TEXT: Romans 14:13 OBJECTS: 1 Back Pocket and 1 Overcoat 4 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Symptoms of Back Pocket “Christians” • Saying One Thing—Doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Third Rail: Sex Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 611 views

    We don’t talk about sex because it is only a symbol, a surrogate for what we really long for - a deep and unwavering connection of our soul to God’s heart.

    There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex in polite company” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your job.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authentic Life Part 6 - James 3:1-12 - Tattle Tale Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,534 views

    James was a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter was written to specific issues in the church, those issues exist today.

    Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Who Wouldn't Want To Be A Part Of This? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    Truly authentic biblical community is irrestible.

    The Greatest Place on Earth – Part 3 January 27, 2002 Big Idea: Truly authentic biblical community is irresistible. INTRODUCTION In the Bible, Acts chapter 2 records a most incredible day. Less than two months after the public execution of Jesus – 50 days after his crucifixion to be exact – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A World Where Nothing Is Lost

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,182 views

    A fish that would not die symbolized the Christ who is able to give a relationship that will never end, as opposed to our typical dependence on things or on information to make us secure.

    We have, at our house, a small miracle. I can only call it a miracle. Maybe we ought to build a small shrine to house this miracle. The miracle is the incredible, indestructible fish. Our own private incredible, indestructible fish. You see, from time to time somebody in our household will decide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Live For An Audience Of One: The Secret Life Of A True Disciple - Matthew 6:1-18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 417 views

    In the Christian life, there is only one audience that matters—our Heavenly Father. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us to live for the Audience of One. He warns us not to perform righteousness before others but to pursue a life that pleases God alone.

    Go! And Live for an Audience of One: The Secret Life of a True Disciple - Matthew 6:1-18 Introduction: Living for the Audience of One There’s an old story about a young violinist who practised day and night for years. One evening, he gave a recital in a packed concert hall. When he finished, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Towel That Unifies Us Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 28, 2016
     | 5,688 views

    Loving People Like Jesus, Ministry, Awareness, Service

    THE YEAR OF THE TOWEL – The Towel That Unifies Us Matthew 25:31-46 November 20, 2022 Introduction: We live in a state where we wear a lot of blue and white or black and red. I spent almost 15 years in Louisville, Kentucky wearing a lot of blue and white amid a sea of black and red. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Put Me In Coach...i Want To Play Series

    Contributed by Bobby Landreth on Nov 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,822 views

    Have we sold out to the name "Christian" and have forgotten that with Christ...is nothing but a name or word we use?

    There are several loves in my life. My family; Kay, All The Kids Sissy, Nikki, Justin, Robert, and Lester....that's should be a given... Then there are the Grand kids; Tori, Madison, Kalli and Hanna and Aliana and Audrey....and No 7 Baby Girl that arrived 10/23/2013 at 8 lbs 10 oz...Braylee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Christianity In The Real World

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    A message urging people to live authentically for Jesus.

    Real Christianity in the Real World: Living Authentically for Jesus in the 21st Century. January 9, 2005 Introduction Do you know what "buzzwords" are? They’re those words or phrases that are used in popular culture and elsewhere that are easily recognizable and have durability. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Revelation Study Series 6 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023
     | 1,184 views

    Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

    Revelation Study Series 6 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 11.14.21 Message… Most of you know the story of the Tortoise and the Hare who ran a race. The rabbit was very confident in his ability to win because of his speed. So, much so that along the race he took a nap. While he was sleeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Perspective

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 3,751 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective 9:28-36 In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle we face in ministry – healing the sick, delivering the oppressed, stopping storms, and providing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dangers Of Legalism

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,603 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dangers Of Legalism

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,725 views

    The Dangers of Legalism Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational