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  • Shawn miller avatar

    The Christian Duty

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 21, 2017
     | 9,709 views

    Through the devotion of three different professions, the apostle Paul teaches us the duty of a Christian is to endure hardship

    The Christian Duty Introduction: One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
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     | 9,245 views

    What is involved in living the Christian life?

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY MATTHEW 5:33-48 1. SPEAK THE TRUTH. Mt 5:33-37 33 “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And The Occult Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 24, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,609 views

    The occult is all around us. It invades our homes via entertainment, lures power-seekers, the superstitious, escapists, and thrill seekers. A solid Biblical foundation is the best inoculation against this lure.

    The Christian and the Occult (intro) (topical) 1. I do a lot of review for Amazon.com, so I am flooded with requests to review books, products, etc., often in exchange for a free copy/product. 2. But I like to set my own agenda as to what I read; my time is precious, and doing one thing means not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Paradoxes

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 5, 2017
     | 12,323 views

    Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." There are paradoxes when it comes to Christianity. Let's take a look at some of them.

    CHRISTIAN PARADOXES Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." A paradox is something that's not necessarily a contradiction; just a contradiction in terms. There are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Service

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 28, 2017
     | 15,399 views

    Sometimes our zeal for evangelism and for secular service is so great that we neglect the need for service within the Christian family.

    Christian Service Illustration A young child was sitting in class listening to the teacher explain a government generated lesson on what service means. The teacher carefully explained that, from a public standpoint, service is an important and useful action, which is performed to meet a specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    True Christianity Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2017
     | 8,881 views

    What does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. Relating to the Father’s family. 2. Receiving the Lord's touch. 3. Rising to serve the Savior.

    True Christianity The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 11, 2017 (Revised July 31, 2021) MESSAGE: *Many people think you're a Christian if your parents were Christians, or if you have been baptized, or if you have been going to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homosexuality And The Christian

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,015 views

    Same-sex attraction and homosexual lifestyles - hardly mentioned in public a few years ago - are mentioned daily in news, entertainment, and other venues. Public acceptance is on the rise. How is the Christian to respond to this development?

    Homosexuality and the Christian I. Introducton Read the story of Lot in Sodom (Genesis 19:1-11) God destroyed Sodom because of its utter sinfulness. Clearly, theirs was homosexual sin. When I was coming of age in the 1950’s, I was barely aware such a thing as homosexuality existed. I naively ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Servants Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 44,959 views

    A sermon examining the importance of Christian service.

    CHRISTIAN SERVANTS Titus 1:1-4 When I was involved in secular work I served in various management positions. As I result I was often required to recruit, interview, and hire people. During that period of my career I never once hired someone just so that I could offer them benefits, I hired ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And Anger Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2019
     | 2,673 views

    Is it natural to become angry? Is it always a sin to be angry? What is the scriptural permit for anger? What is the best solution for sinful anger?

    Before I start this message, I would like to give you some question to consider as you listen: 1. Is it natural to become angry? 2. Is it always a sin to be angry? 3. What is the scriptural permit for anger? 4. What is the best solution for sinful anger? I. Anger in Relation to Murder Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And Marriage Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2019
     | 2,489 views

    God only established two institutions on this earth: marriage and the church.

    God only established two institutions on this earth: marriage and the church. Any thing else is man made and outside the sanction and blessings of God. This is not to say that all other organizations are bad or wrong. This merely means that anything outside the church that tries to hide under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christians And Oaths Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 13, 2019
     | 3,351 views

    Oaths and swearing are as common as food and clothing in our life today. This should not be so.

    Oaths and swearing are as common as food and clothing in our life today. This should not be so. As Christ rebuked the hard hearts of the Jews of old so the Bible still rebukes those of us who would use the things of God lightly and treat them with disrespect. I. Do Not Swear Beyond your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And Revenge Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 13, 2019
     | 4,150 views

    Revenge might well be called the battle cry of the modern age. Everyone wants to get even or get back or get to someone else. The world is full of inequality and always will be.

    Revenge might well be called the battle cry of the modern age. Everyone wants to get even or get back or get to someone else. The world is full of inequality and always will be. There will always be good and bad, rich and poor, famous and unknown. Perhaps, I should riot because I do not have as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And Enemies Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,460 views

    The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies.

    The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies. On the surface, this would seem the logical thing to do. It is the main theme of most philosophy, religion and tradition. Only in Christianity do we find this original and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019
     | 2,109 views

    Prayer is the breath and heartbeat of Christianity. Thus, a prayerless Christian is a dead Christian.

    Prayer is the breath and heartbeat of Christianity. Thus, a prayerless Christian is a dead Christian. Every religious system has a place in it for prayer, but only Christianity offers the privilege of speaking to a living, acting God. For the Christian, God is only a prayer away. Sometimes this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And Tithing Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,812 views

    Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms.

    The Christian and Tithing Matthew 6:1-4 Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms. I. The Disciple and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist