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  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Christian Is... A Priest Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 7,240 views

    What are spiritual sacrifices we offer today? (Outline and material from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 12, pgs. 171- 180)

    HoHum: R. Paul Stevens: Christian priesthood is not a matter of being religious and Mr. Goody two shoes but of serving God and God’s purposes in the nitty gritty everydayness of life in the world, not a matter of sacred times and sacred places but ordinary times and ordinary places, not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Traits Of A Focused Christian Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,093 views

    The joy of the Lord and having the attitude of Christ is being a focused Christian

    Traits of a focused Christian Philippians 2:1-2:11 Introduction- This morning we will begin a two part series of a focused Christian. I hope you will be able to hear both messages and I hope your heart is open for the Lord to be able to speak to you. Being united with Christ is a basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Biblical Christianity - 2016 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 14, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    It is imperative for Christians to clearly understand Biblical Christianity as well as have a basic understanding of other religions so we can communicate Christianity clearly and to do so within a Biblical framework of thinking.

    Faithology - Biblical Christianity Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. Today we are starting a new series called Faithology. If you have never heard that word before, it is because it is just made up, but it does have real meaning. I have combined the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A 24/7 Christian

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,434 views

    Being a Christian means a lot more than going to church on Sunday morning. God wants us to live our life of love 24/7.

    Almost nine months ago, we sent out postcards announcing the opening of our church here in Doral. The first postcard that we sent out had the picture of a young woman on it who is quoted as saying: “When I walked out of my parent’s church, I never thought I’d walk back in. For me church was all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Profile Of A Lukewarm Christian

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,637 views

    Being lukewarm is unacceptable behavior for a believer and is useless for the kingdom of God. The Lord is looking for believers who love their Lord enough to share Him with a dying and confused world.

    Profile of a lukewarm Christian Rev. 3:14-22 Introduction- I want us to glance this morning at the seven churches that John wrote about in the book of Revelation. The one we will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christian Civics 101 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 27, 2010
     | 3,605 views

    WE need a quick civics lesson from Peter!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As citizens of Heaven we have talked about how important it is for our life to reflect our true citizenship. This means that we are not to be a reflection of the world we live in but rather a reflection of the God we serve! • Today as we continue with that theme Peter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing Christianity Down Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
     | 5,359 views

    First message in an exposition of First Timothy that gives the setting, background and purpose of Paul's first letter to his son in the faith, Timothy

    PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWN AN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com First Timothy Sermon 1 A. The Faith Passed On (1:1-3) PASS IT ON! PASS IT DOWN! “Paul- an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving, Caring Christians

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
     | 55 views

    God calls His people to reject indifference, embrace compassion, and reveal Christ’s heart by noticing, moving, and loving where others pass by.

    Introduction – When the Heart Grows Numb Our text comes from the Book of Lamentations. Jeremiah stands amid the ruins of Jerusalem and cries, > “How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! How like a widow is she who once was great among the nations… All her people groan as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Steps Of Christian Growth

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 12,123 views

    DISCRIPTION OF GROWING IN GRACE

    THE STEPS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: SCALED BY GIVING ALL DILIGENCE (CONSTANT AND EARNEST EFFORT) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Converted Christian

    Contributed by John White on Sep 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,294 views

    A saved believer is a changed believer

    Characteristics Of A Converted Christian TITUS 3:3-8 "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Christians Are Strange

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    Christians live in the shadow of the resurrection.

    “You’re strange!” Those words might be heard on the school playground. The little boy who seems different from the rest – a bit odd – he’s strange to all the other children. It’s part of our human nature to point out apparent differences. We all do it in some way. Most of the time our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dreary-Free Christianity

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    Lots of reasons to be dreary. But there are even more compelling reasons to rejoice.

    Romans 5:1-5 DREARY-FREE CHRISTIANITY This past week with the warmer weather, I was finally able to clean out some of my garage. It’s not such a bad place to be when the weather is decent. One thing I was finally able to get rid of is a pile of dirt that always sits right next to my car. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Credentials Of A Committed Christian

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020
     | 3,826 views

    3 credentials of a committed Christian (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

    HoHum: A young Christian enlisted in the Army just after graduation from high school. His friends from church were concerned about his faithfulness to the Lord amidst all the military pressures. When the young soldier came home on leave from boot camp, his friends asked him, “Did the others ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Characteristics Of A Converted Christian

    Contributed by John White on Feb 4, 2020
     | 9,825 views

    Paul makes it clear in this passage that true conversion means real change. He outlines the qualities and characteristics that defined us before we were saved.

    Characteristics Of A Converted Christian TITUS 3:3-8 "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Christmas As A Christian

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,301 views

    Addresses some issues of whether Christian should or should not celebrate Christmas.

    Celebrating Christmas As A Christian ¡§A little girl came home from Sunday School triumphantly waving a paper, ¡¥Mommy!¡¦ she said, ¡¥My teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she has ever seen!¡¦ The mother studied the picture for a moment and concluded it was indeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist