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  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    Carmel-Coated Christianity Won't Cut It

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 15,900 views

    In the last days there will be a lot of people sportin’ a brand of Carmel-Coated Christianity that looks and sounds good that will be powerless.

    I Kings 18:1-40 (READ) II Timothy 3:1 & 5 – “Mark my words. (Pay attention). In the last days there will be a lot of people who have a form of Godliness but there won’t be any power in it. Have nothing to do with them.” In the last days there will be a lot of people sportin’ a brand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do Christians Still Have To Die?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 1, 2019
     | 12,124 views

    1. A tragic reason (Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:1-17). 2. A tender reason (Psalm 116:15; Isaiah 57:1). 3. A trust reason (2 Cor 1:8-10). 4. A testimony reason (2 Cor 4:5-11). 5. A technical reason (1 Cor 15:39-50). 6. A triumphant reason (1 Cor 15:51-58).

    Why Do Christians Still Have to Die? 1 Corinthians 15:39-58; Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:1-17; Psalm 116:15; Isaiah 57:1; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24, 2018 BACKGROUND: *Why do Christians still have to physically die? If we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    You Are The Salt Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 23, 2014
     | 4,986 views

    Be careful, O Christian, of what you are eating and what you are offering to others to eat.

    You Are the Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13 Introduction Last week, we saw that the Beatitudes of Jesus were not the “be happy attitudes” of Robert Schuller. What Jesus says here is far more profound that the shallow interpretation that Schuller offers. Schuler gives advice which might provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Christianity: What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    This sermon covers how love is an essential part of Christianity in the first of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit

    June 13, 2004 The Fruits of the Spirit: Love Tina Turner - whom I believe was abused by her husband Ike during their marriage - once sang a song called, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” I can only remember the second line of the song when she asked, “what’s love, but a second hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Patriotic Christians #4 - Respecting Our Leaders Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020
     | 5,203 views

    Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show respect and honor to God.

    Patriotic Christians #4 Respecting Our Leaders Theme: Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    What Christian Suffering Is--And Isn't

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on May 9, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,092 views

    Christians can expect to suffer, but in Christ suffering is a time for joy, praise, humility, and faith.

    WHAT CHRISTIAN SUFFERING IS—AND ISN’T 7th Sunday of Easter (1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11) Introduction: “OK, Doc, give it to me straight.” When you go to the doctor, do you want him to only hint that something might be wrong, or do you want him to honestly and clearly discuss the details of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Has A Great Concern For Christian Unity Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 3, 2024
     | 1,734 views

    That's why... 1. God gave us a preacher of unity (vs. 1). 2. God puts a priority on our unity (vs. 3). 3. God points us to His pattern of unity (vs. 4-6).

    God Has A Great Concern for Christian Unity Ephesians 4:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 3, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The Lord has always had a great concern for unity in His Church. Even the first Apostles had to overcome bitter jealousy and arguments. Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering For Right And Wrong

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,781 views

    There will be times in our lives when we suffer for doing good deeds, but follow Jesus’ example and continue doing good deeds.

    Text: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” (I Peter 3:13). How many people here this morning like to do good deeds? We like to do good deeds because we were raised with that thought in mind. Our parents taught us the difference between good and evil. Our Sunday school ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    It Takes Both Sunshine And Rain To Make A Rainbow

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,945 views

    Do you know how to break or make a Christian? Let him / her go through the process of suffering.

    Exegetical Idea: Subject: How should believers respond to suffering? Complement: Unsurprised, rejoicing, knowing that they are blessed. Homiletical Idea: Persecution can break or make a Christian. Purpose: As a result of this sermon, my listeners (believers) would be made aware and encouraged ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 12 – Psalm 129 – Israel Is The Most Persecuted Nation In History Yet The Lord Is Righteous – Part Two Of Three Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,378 views

    The deepest persecution for Israel is yet to come in the time of the Tribulation. Here we look at the Gog and Magog war and the Battle of Armageddon. In the second half of the Tribulation Israel is heavily persecuted but deliverance comes from God.

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 12 – PSALM 129 – ISRAEL IS THE MOST PERSECUTED NATION IN HISTORY YET THE LORD IS RIGHTEOUS – PART TWO OF THREE The Psalms or Songs of Ascent were sung by the pilgrims going yearly to Jerusalem for three designated feasts, and as they made their way up the incline to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    A Warning To Believers

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 26, 2014
     | 4,700 views

    I have seen in my own life and in the life of other Christians, something that disturbs me; it’s that we are often more concerned about the things of this life than we are about the things of the life to come.

    9-13-04 Title: A Warning to Believers Text: "Let no man beguile you of your reward."-- Colossians 2:18 I have seen in my own life and in the life of other Christians, something that disturbs me; it’s that we are often more concerned about the things of this life than we are about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dirty Dancing

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,425 views

    Christ Followers can anticipate persecution from the world. However, they are called to live holy, gentle lives in the midst of a fallen world, honouring the Father through righteous lives and by inviting the lost salvation in Christ.

    “When Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother, she said, ‘Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.’ And the king was sorry, but because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Work In Berea Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2017
     | 7,748 views

    Paul believed that the Jews had first claim to the Gospel, for Jesus was first and foremost their Messiah. He had been born a Jew and had come to fulfill the Jewish Scriptures. So, no matter how bitterly Paul might be persecuted by the unbelieving Jews

    March 11, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.6: The Work in Berea (17:10-14) Acts 17:10-14 (KJV) 10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Can I Get A Lift

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,108 views

    If we are true Christians then we are in the people lifting business

    Acts 4:36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Acts 4:37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet. His name was Joses = Exalted Which is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    Engraven On God’s Hands

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,423 views

    The Christian should be strengthened in temptation, encouraged in bad circumstances, and able to face persecution and loss of material things because God has said, "I have engraven you upon the palms of my hands!”

    ENGRAVEN ON GOD’S HANDS Isa 49:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A man from New York came to Texas and bought a ranch. After 3 months, his best friend came to Texas to see his ranch. “So what did you name your ranch?” he asked. 2. “Well, my wife and kids and I all wanted to call it different ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God