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  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Being All Wet ... And Admitting It Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,662 views

    Everything we say and do should be consistent with who we are.

    Being all wet ... and admitting it James 3:9-13 When, as a kid, I was obviously ignorant and wrong, my dad used to say I was "all wet." I guess that is something more than being wet behind the ears. He saw some of the weird things I said and decided I was more wet than just around the ears. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Being A Disciple, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,591 views

    Sermon looking at being a model and mentor, demonstrating the life of Christ to others. Based off a daily devotion from "The Purpose Driven Life".

    Being a Disciple, Part 3 (Being a Model and Mentor) Philippians 3:17 Introduction Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. Philippians 3:17 (NIV) Pray - For us to mature, we need models and mentors. - Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Play-Acting At Being A Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    A message addressing the commitment of some church members.

    PLAY-ACTING AT BEING A CHRISTIAN Galatians 6:7 INTRO: Have you ever been in a play? If you haven’t, I am sure you have watched one. The performers in the play assume the role of the person they are portraying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Disciple, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 6, 2008
     | 3,135 views

    Final message in series about being a disciple; examine the cost of taking up your cross and following Christ.

    Being a Disciple, Part 4 Luke 9:23-26 Introduction - Read Luke 9:23-26 - We have been discussing being a disciple for the past few weeks, and today we bring the entire series to a close and wrap up the whole concept at once. - As believers, we have a price to pay that calls us first to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Fun Being A Christian

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,287 views

    This is an idea I received while listening to a cassette of Bro. Bob Harrington "The Chaplain of Bourbon Street" He is a dynamic speaker and a great man of God.

    There are some who do not completely understand the joy we have in being Christians. A lot of people are like a little boy who went to see his grandfather…. My friends, God did not save us to let us sit and sour. He expects us too be an example to a lost and dying world of His love. Too many times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Opposition To Being A Christian

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition

    49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being A Servant Who Hears

    Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,071 views

    How Samuel heard the voice of God

    Intro: -Since Pastor Craig is out of town, I would like to take this opportunity to give him a bad time. -We were working at a mental institution on top of the roof, putting on Christmas lights. I think that he thought that I was too close to the edge and that I would fall and he yelled out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    4 Keys To Being A Christian

    Contributed by Deborah Guptill on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,350 views

    Communication, Love, Forgiveness and Obedience...four things a Christian should live by

    This key is for my car, this one my house, the church, my mailbox at school, and these two I don’t know. Keys, we all have them. Keys unlock doors, treasure chests, diaries and much more. In the Christian life God gives us keys, keys that will open doors to bring us closer to Him There are four ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Dunce Seat-Be Not Ignorant

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,229 views

    God does no want us to live our lives in ignorance-ignorance is not bliss!

    Knowledge is power, and ignorance is not bliss! The Greek word for ignorant is "agnosis" which means without knowledge. Another similar word is "idiotes" or our English, idiot. A common concept from classrooms of the past is the dunce hat and dunce seat. The practice began in the 13th century by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being The Church (Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,666 views

    There is a way that the church should look to the world. It should be a light that shines love through the darkness of seperation from God. It’s a light that does not judge, but brings conviction by itself.

    Being the Church Phi 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Phi 2:13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phi 2:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Righteous: With My Witness Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 5, 2007
     | 3,069 views

    Our Church, our lives must be lived out with relevance

    Romans 13:8-14 “Being Righteous: With My Witness” “Our Church, our lives must be lived out with relevance.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.04.07 The preacher’s son was 5 years old and always quick to give an answer. He was in Sunday school one time and the teacher asked: is there anything God can’t do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pathway To Being A Christian Encourager

    Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,042 views

    A sermon that looks at three steps for being an encourager. 1. identity in god. 2 Overcoming discouragement 3. encouraging. Borrows heavily from David wilkinson on point 2

    The Pathway to being an encourager. Encouragement. HEB 3:12 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Overcome Being Overwhelmed

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 42 ratings
     | 22,320 views

    The Story is found in II Samuel 17-18. David says that he is “overwhelmed” Psalm 61:2 Overwhelmed means to “throw a dark sheet over to create darkness.” All of us come into that point of our life sometimes when we feel like our life has been covered ove

    HOW TO OVERCOME BEING OVERWHELMED--PSALM 61:1-4 Introduction--This is a low time in David’s life. Absalom has just been killed by Joab and the nation is divided. The Story is found in II Samuel 17-18. 1. David says that he is “overwhelmed”--Vs. 2 a. Defined - it means to “throw a dark sheet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Being Fillled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,648 views

    As Christians we have the Holy Spirit but aren’t necessarily "filled" with the Spirit because we quench the Spirit’s work. Sermon concludes with an invitation to be filled with the Spirit, through prayer and annointing with oil.

    Have you ever thought to yourself: “I read the Bible and go to church, why don’t I see any positive changes in my life?” “Why am I still struggling with a particular sin or sins even though I keep trying to repent and give it to God?” “Why am I not seeing healing whether physically, spiritually, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,998 views

    “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires”

    Disagree Without Being Disagreeable: John 8:48-52 Introduction: No matter how good of a communicator you are, you will come to a time in a relationship when you must learn how to politely disagree. The Bible gives us an excellent illustration of this when Jesus showed his disciples how to disagree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist