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God Manifested His Life To Be...

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 34 ratings

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INTRODUCTION: GOD MANIFESTED HIS LIFE TO BE PROCLAIMED, SHARED, & ENJOYED A.

INTRODUCTION: GOD MANIFESTED HIS LIFE TO BE PROCLAIMED, SHARED, & ENJOYED A. The Life of God was Manifested to be Proclaimed (:1-2) 1. The Apostles Experienced God's Life First Hand 2. Assurance of God's Life Demands Proclamation B. The Life of God was Manifested to be Shared (:3) 1. Shared in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Appropriate The Advantages Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 24 ratings

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How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian Rom. 8:1-5

How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian - Rom. 8:1-8 Illustration;Salvation depends upon Christ’s work for us, while rewards depend upon our works for Christ. Milburn Cockrell. 1. What are some of the benefits of being a genuine Christian? Few believers realize all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Being A Child Of God Means"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 31, 2001

based on 30 ratings

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The meaning of being God’s child.

Title: “What Being A Child Of God Means” Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7 Introduction: According to God’s Word, all born-again believers are born into the family of God as a child (John 1:12), but adopted as a son (Galatians 4:5). What does it mean to be a child of God? Being a child of God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Bold Shall We Be?

Contributed by Olen Bruner on Feb 16, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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This question is a retrospective look into our Christian resolve and commitment. This question ask us to look into the nature of our relationship with God, as we call upon our faith.

Introduction: This question is a retrospective look into our Christian resolve and commitment. This question ask us to look into the nature of our relationship with God, as we call upon our faith. This question also suggest to me several additional questions: Just where do I stand when ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being A Godly Father In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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If Enoch could live godly before his children in his world, we can too.

June 10, 2001 Gen. 5:21-24 “Being a godly father in an ungodly world” INTRODUCTION - celebrate Father’s Day a little early this year since I am going to be gone next Sunday - How many of you dads remember the day that you first became a father? I don’t know what the circumstances were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

3 Keys To Being A Contagious Christian

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 24, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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Is your Christianity showing, is it Contagious?

3 Keys to being a Contagious Christian Matthew 5: 13-16. Key Principle: People matter to God. 3 Key to being a Contagious Christian. 1)Prayer…(Matthew 9:35-38.) We need to talk to God about people before we talk to people about God. When you take the time to pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

It's Fun Being A Christian - Enjoy!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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Satan wants us to believe that serving God is too hard. The truth is that only a life with God’s favor is worth living.

THE GREAT LIE 1 Jn. 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Could We Be Convicted Of Being Christian

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Oct 21, 2000

based on 48 ratings

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Could we be convicted of being a Christians by our daily words and actions.

There are two passages I would ask you to consider from today’s Gospel. The first: “If anyone openly declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, the Son of Man will declare himself for him in the presence of God’s angels.” We can and do make definitive statements or declarations for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

A Complacent Or Passionate Heart, Which Will It Be?

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 22, 2001

based on 81 ratings

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The abundant Christian life is a choice that starts with how we listen and respond to the Word of God.

Intro: There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign in the travel agency window read “Cruise -- $100 Cash.” I’ve got a hundred dollars, he thought. And I’d like to go on a cruise. So he entered the door and announced his desires. The fellow at the desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Good Instead Of Looking Good

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 9, 2006

based on 27 ratings

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A sermon on John the Baptist

Sermon for 1/8/2005 Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction: - Let’s compare John the Baptist to modern day preachers. A. His clothes. 1. Modern day preachers wear suits. 2. John the Baptist wore camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist. B. His diet. 1. Modern day preachers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Keys To Being Rewarded By Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2006

based on 30 ratings

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This message concentrates on the fact that not everyone receives rewards from Christ and four of the things we need to be doing to make sure that we do.

BIG POINT: “Not everyone is rewarded by Christ.” - vv. 24a, 27b. - v. 24a makes it clear that being in the race does not mean you win a prize (although I think the analogy breaks down at the idea that only one person could win a prize). - v. 27b is talking about being disqualified for a prize, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On Life, Laundery, And Being Clothed With Christ

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Sermon examining the doctrine of the Exchanged Life

Have you ever laundered money? I am not talking about the money laundering done by some drug dealer who might be trying to cover the trail of their ill-gotten gain. I am talking about actual laundering money – taking one’s hard earned cash and sending it through the agitation and rinse cycles of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibilities Of The Watchmen And Those Being Watched

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 12, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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A sermon for 17th Sunday After Pentecost/Proper 18 A preached Sept. 7, 2008 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It happened to be Sunday School/Christian Education Rally Day.

Today marks the beginning of a new year of Sunday School, Confirmation, and other Christian Education activities in this congregation. We often refer to it as “Rally Sunday”, although I much prefer to call it “Christian Education Sunday” because we focus on how important Christian Education is not ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Like Jesus To Your Kids

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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Follow-up message to "Jesus Likes Kids!" about how to model Christlikeness.

Being Like Jesus to Your Kids Matthew 19:13-15 February 3, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: Three men waiting in the room for expectant fathers waited for word on the arrival of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

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