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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Casual Christianity

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,925 views

    A Casual Christian can be described as lukewarm. Casual Christians present a mixed worship, live a mixed lifestyle, and send a mixed message.

    CASUAL CHRISTIANITY Revelation 3:14-16 Introduction: George Barna has written a book entitled “The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter.” In that book Barna describes the seven tribes as Casual Christians, Captive Christians, Mormons, Jews, Pantheists, Muslims ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission Possible: Send That Satellite Image To My Cell Phone (3 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,254 views

    Third in series: Focuses on the importance of staying connected - to God and to his people.

    SEND THAT SATELLITE IMAGE TO MY CELL PHONE I would really like to know what cell phone service Jack Bauer [TV series “24”] subscribes to… He simply never loses his connection! In planes, in helicopters, in boats… No matter what the conditions are – he has a connection. Not only that – it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Peril Of The Soul Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    We have a obligation to the lost world.

    The Peril of the Soul John 4:35 Intro As the God of heaven looked down on a sinful race, knowing the many perils to which people were exposed, he was moved by his grace and mercy to the extend that he gave his only Son to die on a cross that people might be saved. As Jesus beheld the needy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John The Baptist - The Lord's Messenger -

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,704 views

    The confused world does not understand the meaning of the coming, the Advent of Christ into this world. In its confusion, the world approaches Christmas with out repentance and preparation necessary to see the Christ and receive his blessings. Christian

    John the Baptist the Lord’s Messenger - Matt 11__2-15 Advent3 Sun, Dec 2003 First Lesson: Isaiah 35:1-10 Epistle: James 5:7-11 Psalm 146 Gospel: Matt 11:2-15 "Behold, I Send My Messenger before your face." The Greek word translated here as messenger is "angelos," that is, "angel." Normally ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Happy Dependence Day!

    Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008
     | 4,635 views

    While it may be the 4th of July we are prisoners of war to sin.

    Sermon for 4th of July 2008 Romans 7:15-25 Happy 4th of July weekend! Happy Independence Weekend! “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all People are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Right, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Church Is Not An English Garden"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    A sermon about coming closer to God through accepting our messiness.

    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “The Church is Not an English Garden” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have never seen an English Garden, but I am told they are so beautiful. The flowers are carefully arranged in rows, fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cleansing Of The Temple

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,528 views

    We’ve come to see Jesus as a touchy, feely love child. In this sermon, He unleashes a fire storm. Will the real Jesus please stand up.

    -Have you ever done the right thing in a sticky situation and it ended up costing you dearly? -Maybe it cost you a friend, a loved one, money, a deal, your pride, your reputation but it cost you something that you would have rather not give up. {PAUSE} -We watched a cool animated movie on Friday ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Life Of John The Beloved Pt 2

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008
     | 2,552 views

    this two part series looks at Johns life and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

    Life Lessons From The Life Of John: ACTS 3:1-11 Read and Pray… 1. HE HAD A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF HOLY FIRE Luke 9:51-56 The sons of thunder at one point in time wanted to send a consuming fire a fire of destruction on the Samaritan people… now they message of the resurrection had reached them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Its Harvest Time Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,687 views

    90% of people become Christians because personal Evangelism. This series equips and challenges the church in sharing their faith with others.

    Personal Evangelism IV “It’s Harvest Time” Good morning and welcome to Central. If you are our guest, allow me to say thank you for worshiping with us. Profession: “This is my Bible, God’s Holy Word, it is a …” Looking at the news, the threat of World War III, the rising cost of gasoline, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Name Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,721 views

    Fear not only makes us afraid to die, but to live too. Jesus helps us break through the fear to live the ultimate life.

    WMD’s – A Spiritual War INTRO VIP Warfare – 1. the process of military struggle between two nations or groups of nations; war. 2. armed conflict between two massed enemies, armies, or the like. We are in a spiritual battle: John 10:10 (English Standard Version) 10The thief comes only to steal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hallmarks Of A Growing Church

    Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008
     | 4,857 views

    The seed for this sermon came from one I copied and read from SermonCentral but I did not copy the contributors name and do not know who to give the credit

    HALLMARKS OF A GROWING CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Declaration Of Family Independence Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,126 views

    The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f

    The Declaration of Family Independence Series – Family Matters Independence Day Sunday 2007 Text: Joshua 24:13-18 (congregation to recite 16b - 18) Has there ever been a time in your life when you wished you could simply start over in your marriage? A place where past hurts can be healed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Leads With Heart

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,579 views

    The Bible tells us all we need to know about love.

    GOD LEADS WITH HEART John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Today is February 14, Saint Valentine’s Day, of course. What do you know about Saint Valentine, or, to use his Latin ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Just Preach Faith, It Works!

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,949 views

    Though you may be tired and weary, God has not forsaken you. He didn’t put you somewhere so you could struggle but He does have a plan and you are part of it. Just preach faith - it works!

    Just Preach Faith, It Works! Titus 1 In Titus chapter 1 we find a letter written by the apostle Paul to Titus. Historians say that Paul was responding to a letter that Titus had sent to him. Titus was the pastor of the church in Crete. And while pasturing this church he became discouraged so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Is Grace So Amazing?

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,387 views

    Grace is God’s extensive healing for sin’s wounds, grace is God’s best lavished on us, grace is God’s blessings showered on us, grace is God’s favor poured all over our lives!

    No matter what your mess was, is or may be, God has a message for your mess - it’s grace - amazing grace! Eugene O’Neil said, “Man is born broken,he lives his life by mending, but the grace of God is the glue.” Grace is God’s extensive healing for sin’s wounds, grace is God’s best lavished on us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist