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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Marks Of A True Christian

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2013
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    Marks that show a true Christian.

    MARKS OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN The best authority on marks of a christian would the apostle Paul. The roman beating alone accounts for 195 scars. Not counting 3 beatings with rods at Lystra . These left marks of his faithfulness to the believer untill his death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part-Time Christians

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 7, 2011
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    We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between.

    Part-time Christians November 6, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:23-28 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Curse Of "Christian Philosophy" Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 11, 2011
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    happiness is not found in knowing, but in enjoying christ

    THERE IS THE STORY OF A GREAT PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY WHO WAS A GREAT HEDONIST. ONE QUESTION BURNED IN HIS MIND SINCE CHILDHOOD: HOW TO BE HAPPY? WHEN TO FIND HAPPINESS? HE TRIED EVERYTHING! FINALLY HE DECIDED THE LAST ATTEMP: TO ACCUMULATE AS MUCH KNOWLEDGE AS POSSIBLE, THUS HE BECAME ONE OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Practices And Liberties

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
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    A message about the liberties Christians have and the warning about causing others to stumble

    Christian Practices and Liberties Romans 14:1-23 Introduction First, I want to say that this passage of scripture is a tough one for me and I am preaching to me more than anyone else today Why? Because I have been guilty of what Paul tells us about in these passages. We see Paul present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fundamental Requirements Of Christianity

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 8, 2011
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    The very fabric of Jesus Christ is made up of the fundamental truths concerning who He is and why He came to earth.

    FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF CHRISTIANITY ILLUSTRATION As the new plant manager walked through the factory he noticed, in the distance, a worker hit the machine he was at with a large hammer. The manager stopped and watched the worker. It was remarkable, every three minutes the worker would pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Requirements For Christian Living

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Jan 2, 2012
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    Romans 12:9-21 lists some qualities that the Lord looks for in the lives of his followers. Applying, practicing and perfecting these qualities is what the Christian life is all about.

    The good Lord by his grace and mercy has given us a new year. A new year, a new start, a new beginning. A new year is a time to look at our lives and see where we need to make changes and improvements. Our lives are in a constant state of change. If you don’t think so, go back and look at your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Are Supposed To Be Different!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2011
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    If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I'm preaching this morning on the subject of "forgiveness," & this seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for many people to deal with. You see, I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Live As A Christian

    Contributed by Joshua Thompson on Jul 25, 2011
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    One example of how Peter tells us how to live as Christians.

    How to live as a Christian What I would like to do is look at 1 Peter 5:8-9, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christian Conscience And The State Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2011
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    What role does conscience play in Christian citizenship? That is the study presented in this message.

    “One must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience.” How many sermons have you ever heard concerning the conscience? I confess that I have been in service to the churches for almost forty years, and on only two previous occasions have I ever preached a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of The Christian's Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2012
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    In our lesson today, we learn about the hope of the Christian's resurrection.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of what happens to our bodies when we die. There are some who believe that the bodies of Christians are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Gaius - A Commendable Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 22, 2012
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     | 17,540 views

    Gaius was a believer who is commended by the Apostle John for two things that all believers should seek to have be true of them.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. John identifies himself here as “the elder,” which is a term that is used interchangeably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are All The Christians? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
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     | 6,764 views

    Boldness, complacency, impact

    WHERE ARE ALL THE CHRISTIANS? Matt 10: 32 (p 688) May 22, 2011 INTRODUCTION: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Goal Of Christianity"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 18, 2012
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     | 8,649 views

    Salvation is not the goal of Christianity, not is Entire Sanctification. Both are critical steps to obtaining the goal. But the goal of Christ and Christianity is Christlikeness

    “The Goal of Christianity” April 22, 2012 Romans 8:28-30 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Tests Of True Christianity Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 16, 2011
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     | 13,729 views

    Growing Christians are not sinless but should sin less.

    The Tests of True Christianity 1 John 3:4-10 Rev. Brian Bill 10/16/11 I’m not the handiest hammer in the toolbox when it comes to doing home projects so I always try to become good friends with guys who have a lot of tools and know how to use them. We made a few improvements to our laundry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seriousness Of Christian Marriage

    Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Oct 7, 2012
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     | 7,178 views

    Christina Marriage is defined by Christ and is guided by God's Word.

    The Seriousness of Christian Marriage (Mark 10:2-12) Intro: There are 2 huge decisions we make in this life—maybe 3 The first most important decision---accept Jesus as Savior Because this one decision has eternal consequences The third most important—career How we will make a living ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist