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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Benefits Of Being In Christ

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 59,423 views

    We are valuable. We have sufficiency. We have security in Christ!

    The Benefits of Being In Christ Ephesians 1:1-6 "Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Led By The Spirit

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 6, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 34,804 views

    Most of us believe in the leadership of the Holy Spirit. However, too often in our lives we lead instead of letting the Holy Spirit lead. How does the Holy Spirit lead us? What must we do in order to be Spirit led?

    Being Led by the Spirit Romans 8:12-17 Most of us believe in the leadership of the Holy Spirit. However, too often in our lives we lead instead of letting the Holy Spirit lead. We think that our individual feelings, urges, and desires are the things the Spirit has led us to do. How does the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    The Trouble With Being Righteous Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,452 views

    Living under the blessing of grace we need to be reminded that a life of righteousness follows our salvation. A righteous life is difficult to live in an unrighteous society.

    THE TROUBLE WITH BEING RIGHTEOUS “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags…” (Isaiah 64:6). The subject of righteousness is very disturbing for a number of reasons. First of all, “righteousness” is not a word we use very much in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Being Really Reconciled Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    This sermon deals with reconciliation in terms of the truth that being really reconciled Reveals a problem, Restores a relationship and Relates to persons.

    Randy felt like a vending machine. Anyone wanting something could pull an invisible lever and get it. On the job, at home, in church or during leisure time Randy was continually being called upon to carry other people’s responsibility. And Randy deeply resented those people who by demanding so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Being Born Again

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    What is being Born again?

    John 3:6, That which is born of the flesh is flesh. The flesh here is the physical or biological part of humanity. Jesus was born into 1st Adam. 1st Adam was earthly, sinsual, develish. As we are all born into 1st adam we all die in the flesh. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Perils Of Not Being A Christian

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,551 views

    1. Have you ever stopped to consider the many perils of not being a Christian? Paul did in this passage.

    1. Have you ever stopped to consider the many perils of not being a Christian? Paul did in this passage. In these verses Paul writes, "Therefore, God gave them up to their uncleanness." It is a terrible thing to be given over to one’s sinful nature. The degradation of self-destructive sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Joy Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,775 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

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    Christians Are Being Transformed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,016 views

    Christians are not perfect but they are being transformed into the likeness of Christ.

    CHRISTIANS ARE BEING TRANSFORMED COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 SERMON SERIES: A CHRISTIAN IS... Turn your Bibles to Colossians 3:1-4 as we look at God’s word on change. One of the reasons the apostle Paul wrote this letter was to address the issue of change. Can a person truly change? Can a person whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being A Body Part

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    Learn about the Context, Motivation, and Operation of the gifts of the Spirit as we study this chapter. Learn the four keys to living life as a part of the body of Christ.

    For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Spiritual gifts probably causes more controversy among Christians today than almost any other topic. On both sides of the issue we have stereotypes – the wild-eyed charismatic who throws his hands out to heal people and they fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Joy Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,386 views

    Our text shows why being a Christian brings joy into our lives. 1- We’re called 2- We’re loved 3- We’re kept

    INTRO.- ILL.- After twenty years of shaving himself every morning, a man in a small Southern town decided he had enough. He told his wife that he intended to let the local barber shave him each day. So he went to the barber shop which was owned by the pastor of the town Baptist Church. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Glass avatar

    Being A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,102 views

    How to be a better SOLDIER for the Lord.

    Being A Good Soldier Robert A. Glass (2 timothy 2:3) All of our Veterans have served in military and many have served as soldiers. The duty of a soldier is to serve well, so that he may bring honor to himself, his platoon and his Country. Yes, all HAVE given some and SADLY, some have given all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "How Can It Be"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 25, 2015
     | 4,341 views

    How can it be John 3:16

    How can it be? John 3:16 1. How can God so love, when we are so guilty? • God demonstrated his own love for us in this: While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 • God revealed His Love. God exposed His Love at Calvary. John wrote, “10This is love: not that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Cost Of Being A Disciple

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    There is great expense in following Christ.

    Being a Disciple Luke 14:26-27 I. There is great expense to being a disciple A. You have to love Christ more than those around you. 1. Christ must be the first priority for you. 2. Do you express more love to your family than you do to God? 3. Would you lay down your life for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Secrets Of Being An Overcomer

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,502 views

    How Christians can be more successful in overcoming the tactics of Satan in daily life.

    August 1, 2004 Impact #5 Iliff and Saltillo UM “Secrets of Being an Overcomer” Joshua 8:1-8, 30-35 and 9:3-15 INTRODUCTION: The book of Joshua describes how God’s people possessed the land He had given them. It tells of victories as well as defeat. It is a book of history, and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Being In Right Standings

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,796 views

    Man, Flesh and Grace! Grace welcomes mankind to come forward and rest in the arms of Jesus Christ. Verse upon verse from the book of Romans.

    Being In Right Standings Text: Romans 3:19-31 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal