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  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Appeal For Christian Unity Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,799 views

    Paul appeals to the Corinthian church to unify. He pleads for unity of word and unity of action.

    Introduction A. Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted. Its eyes were not natural; its wings were not in proportion with its head; its feathers were not neatly arranged; and its feet could be improved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Christian Fellowship

    Contributed by Joey Mondelo Ambe on Mar 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 116,177 views

    “Fellowship is a relationship of inner unity among believers that expresses itself in outer co-participation with Christ and one another in accomplishing God’s will"

    The Importance of Christian Fellowship Acts 2:42 "All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper[a]), and to prayer". Nobody had to come to the disciples and other new believers on the day of Pentecost and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Salt And Light Christians Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
     | 14,681 views

    Our mission as believers is to share Jesus Christ with all the world. Jesus tells us that we are to be salt and light in order to draw people to Him. What does this mean?

    SALT AND LIGHT CHRISTIANS Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: When my sister was in high school, boys were naturally drawn to her. She was a pretty girl, very funny and very outgoing. One boy that wanted to date her came to see her and talked about his love for her. He was kind of lanky, awkward, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Christian Character Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 20,021 views

    How to build character

    2 Peter 1 - 4/22/12 Turn with me this morning in the end of your bibles to the book of 2 Peter. We want to take the next three or four weeks to look together at the book of 2 Peter. Today, I want you to answer two questions about yourself: • How’s your eyesight? and • ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The De-Voted Christian Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 6, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,726 views

    Can you be both a Christian AND a Republican or a Democrat? The answer is no. That doesn't mean you can't register with or work for a party... it's just you can't serve two masters. Do you know why?

    OPEN: I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Presidential election is officially this Tuesday. How many of you have taken part in early voting? (About 2/3s of the church raised their hand). Whoa. That’s a bunch of you. But I’ve got some bad news for you. In Indiana – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral For A Christian Man

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 49,138 views

    Can you say that you are truly ready to go when God calls you?

    I can’t count the number of times that _____ told me, “Whenever it’s my time to go, I want you to know that I am ready.” And his lifestyle exhibited just that. _____ was devoted to his Lord and he knew that Jesus was preparing a mansion just for him. So he kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Appeal For Christian Unity

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2016
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    A call for unity based in our common experience of Christ, our baptism into Him, and the preaching of the cross.

    AN APPEAL FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY. 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. The Apostle Paul had heard from some members of the household of Chloe that cliques were forming in the church at Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:11). A report from Chloe was evidently serious enough to raise Paul’s concerns; and at the same time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Risk And The Christian Life

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2016
     | 7,334 views

    What are you willing to risk in order to advance the cause of Christ Jesus?

    “I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know Timothy’s proven worth, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Formula For Christian Formation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2016
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,472 views

    Ministry in co-operation with God. Nurturing grace in the believer.

    A FORMULA FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION. 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. The natural man does not receive the things that are of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him (1 Corinthians 2:14). Yet the Corinthians hoped they were better than this – and the Apostle Paul wished that they were. And yet, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nuts And Bolts Christianity

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,229 views

    Paul gives us a passage that is 1. Simple 2. Practical 3. Filled with Spiritual Passion and Energy. A passage that can transform our lives and the lives of the Body of Christ!

    Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 (Call to Worship - Psalms 26:1-8) Title: Nuts and Bolts Christianity Paul gives us a passage that is 1. Simple 2. Practical 3. Filled with Spiritual Passion and Energy. A passage that can transform our lives and the lives of the Body of Christ! INTRO: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Enemies Of Christian Life

    Contributed by John Ong on Oct 10, 2017
     | 4,319 views

    As Christians, we live in this world with our fair share of trials and tribulations. Nothing is given to us in a silver platter and we have to work for what we want to achieve.

    As Christians, we live in this world with our fair share of trials and tribulations. Nothing is given to us in a silver platter and we have to work for what we want to achieve. God has promised us abundance, protection and a happy life but as His children, we need to prove that we can overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian Life Is A Walk Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2017
     | 7,760 views

    Here are some of the most important steps along the way: 1: Believe the Bible (vs. 35-37). 2: Start living in obedience to the Lord (vs. 36-38). 3: Take the Gospel wherever we go (vs. 39-40). 4: God reminds us of the rapture (vs. 39-40).

    The Christian Life Is a Walk Acts 8:35-40 Sermon by Rock Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 12, 2014 *The Christian life is a walk. *William Ritter once said: "I recently found 382 biblical references to various forms of the word 'walk.' There are a multitude of references that suggest how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Path To Christian Nobility Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 5, 2017
     | 8,395 views

    “Berean” is a popular name for churches. Why is that? The Bereans exemplified some of the most noble characteristics any group of people could ever have.

    The Path to Christian Nobility Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 4, 2017 TEXT: Acts 17:10-12 - “And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failures In Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. M. J. Joseph on Jun 9, 2017
     | 7,254 views

    There are chances of failures in our Christian life. But how to face failure and turn it to a story of success.

    Failures in Christian Life (Mark 9:28-29, Luke 9:28-56, Mt.17:1-21) “After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” (Mark 9:28) The context: Mark has a more complete account of this story than ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Why Are You A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 18, 2017
     | 7,172 views

    We are not asked to convert others—God alone saves. Our responsibility is to share the way God’s glory affects us. We have a story to tell!

    I. INTRODUCTION 1. If someone were to ask, “Why are you a Christian?” could you give he or she a meaningful answer? What effect has accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior had on you? 2. We aren’t looking for the textbook answer herenot a memorized versesomething that will stir the heart of an ...read more

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