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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Marks Of A True Christian Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
     | 402 views

    A true Christian is not known merely by title or church attendance but by a life that reflects Christ's character and teachings.

    THE MARKS OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:9-21 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:13-16, John 13:34-35, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 3:10, James 1:22 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, the term “Christian” is widely used but often misunderstood. Many carry the name, but few ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Reactions Of The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020
     | 2,107 views

    True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and commitment to Christ and His missionary work, even there are threats and persecutions in their ministry.

    Acts 4: 23-31 Reactions of the Disciples 4: 23-24a Prayers in Persecution 4: 24b-30 Prayers with Scripture 4: 31 Prayers and the Spirit of God Acts 4:23-26 Prayers Increased True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Cesar Verdeflor avatar

    Role Model Christians Series

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,133 views

    Are you a model Christian? Are you passing on to someone what your pastor and before them has passed on to you? Is it about naming a street after you or is it about making known to others the blessed name of our Lord Jesus Christ?

    THE ROLE MODEL CHRISTIANS (1Thessalonians 1:2-10) IN THIS DAY AND AGE WHEN THERE IS HIGH INTEREST in the subject of prophecy and the end times, that Christians would view the Thessalonian letters as reference for eschatology. When Christians talk about the doctrine of the Second Coming of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The People Called Christian

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 2, 2014
     | 5,373 views

    A communion sermon

    THE PEOPLE CALLED CHRISTIAN ACTS 11:26 Big Idea: Communion sermon celebrating the tie that binds; Jesus Christ. In the 2nd century, when the Roman world was still confused about the identity and beliefs of the people called Christian, an unidentified believer tried to explain in a letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Behave Like A Christian

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,968 views

    Christians not only need to “look good,” we need to “be good.” We need to behave like a Christian in a world that is looking for authentic faith.

    Alba 5-15-2022 BEHAVE LIKE A CHRISTIAN Romans 12:9-21 A lady was soaking up the sun’s rays on a Florida beach when a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, came up to her and asked her, “Do you believe in God?” She was surprised by the question but replied, “Why, yes, I do.” Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Robert McKenzie avatar

    Marks Of A Christian: Patience Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,149 views

    Developing Patience in a chaotic world

    Marks of a Christian: Patience James 1:4 The apostle Paul declared that he bore in his own body the marks of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was referring to the physical scars of persecution that he suffered because of his testimony of Christ. As Christians we also should bear certain identifying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian Life In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A UNIQUE DIVINE-HUMAN ENDEAVOR.

    Introductory Paragraph: One of the major news stories of the year...Princess Diana...news magazines reviewing her life...eulogy Almost unnoticed went the death of Mother Teresa...as I listened to the story of her life, I gained an even greater appreciation for who she was & the work God did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Christian Character Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 464 views

    Christian character is not developed in a day but through a daily walk with God. It requires commitment, surrender, obedience, and patience.

    DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN CHARACTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14, Philippians 2:5, Titus 2:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Christian character is the visible expression of Christ in the life of a believer. It is the sum total ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Knowing God's Phone Number Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 47,354 views

    Why did God tell Jeremiah to "call upon" Him? And just how do I "call upon the name of the Lord?"

    OPEN: Last year, when Jim Carrey starred in his movie “Bruce Almighty” the writers of the script gave God a phone number that Carrey could dial to talk with the Almighty. But instead of using the 555 prefix that movie makers and TV shows generally give phone numbers – they gave God a 776 prefix. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Christian Cautions & Confidences Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,056 views

    Having stressed the importance of God¡¯s Word, Peter next relays a warning against those who threaten the church¡¯s purpose by rejecting their progress toward godliness & by refusing to submit to the authority of God¡¯s Word.

    2 PETER 2: 1-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] CHRISTIAN CAUTIONS & CONFIDENCES [Jude 4-18 / Psalm 91] The book of 2 Peter began by teaching on the divine provision for a godly life. It went on to stress the divine inspiration of Scripture. Not all in the church though will grow in godliness nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Practical Christian Living

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,262 views

    The Christian life is to be lived out by believers daily. We are to shine as lights in the present darkness of a sin ridden lost world. Each of us must strive to don the new characteristics and virtues of the practical Christian life daily.

    Practical Christian Living Colossians 3:12-25 The Christian life is to be lived out by believers daily. We are to shine as lights in the present darkness of a sin ridden lost world. The evidences of the genuineness of a person’s conversion and the reality of that person’s faith should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    A No Matter What Christian

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,038 views

    in trying times there will be those who will not fall away, here the secret to be a Christian, no matter what

    Intro: 2 Thessalonians states before the Anti-Christ is revealed there will first be a falling away. Matthew Henry gives us this explanation of the falling away—“there will be a falling away from sound doctrine, true worship, and holy living.” Today, I would like to present the attitude you must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Inhibiters To Christian Patience

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011
     | 2,240 views

    THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE LORD”.

    THE INHIBITERS TO CHRISTIAN PATIENCE PSALM 37 INTRODUCTION: THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Becoming A True Christian Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
     | 307 views

    To become a true Christian, one must follow the path laid out in Scripture: repentance, faith in Christ, transformation by the Holy Spirit, and a commitment to follow Christ daily.

    BECOMING A TRUE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:1-7 Supporting Texts: Romans 10:9-10, Acts 2:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Luke 9:23 INTRODUCTION: While many people identify as Christians by culture or background, Jesus was clear that becoming a true Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Restoring The Heart Of Christianity

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 10, 2011
     | 3,682 views

    We need to restore both the form and the heart of New Testament Christianity.

    Introduction: A. I like the old story told of the preacher and song leader who didn’t like each other very much and refused to cooperate with each other. 1. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how they should dedicate themselves to service. The song leader then led the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ