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  • Rodney Burton avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 25, 2009
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    Christianity is more than going to church or even declaring yourself to be one. Christianity is not about lip service, Christianity is about life service.

    Begin with brief video illustration with Brittany. In this video, Brittany talks about what she wants to be and expects to become that by going to the right places or by saying the right things. Her last statement says, “At least I know I can go to church and become a Christian”, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Reid avatar

    Christian Readiness

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Feb 26, 2009
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    Preparing yourself for the return of Christ

    Christian Readiness Luke 12:40 2/24/08 You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect. Just when you don’t expect him, the Son of Man will show up. - Message The need for readiness or preparedness is taught in every area of life. Children are taught to be ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Newman avatar

    Zombie Christianity

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 16, 2009
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    A church that is spiritually dead can still hold services, sing hymns, offer prayers, deliver sermons, and do works of ministry – they can go through the motions of “doing church” but they will never be the church without being alive in God’s Holy Spirit!

    INTRODUCTION Modern Day Scene: A paramedic arrives on an accident scene with what seems like a lifeless body; no pulse, no breath – CPR begins and instead of taking the body to the morgue, they go to the ER. Jesus has pronounced the church at Sardis as dead. Yet there is hope. A church that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Wardrobe Of A Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 20, 2008
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    There are three important items of apparel in every Christian’s spiritual wardrobe. All three are to be worn at their appropriate time.

    THE WARDROBE OF A CHRISTIAN Daniel said: "So I gave attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. And I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed and said, ’Alas, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and loving-kindness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Christianity And Sex Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
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    Sex has become a cultural obsession but the picture of sex that our culture paints is a cheap counterfeit of God’s design. What we have done is dehumanized ourselves and taken something which was meant to be sacred, wonderful and beautiful and changed it

    Christianity and Sex 1 Cor. 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Genesis 2:24-25 Where would you expect to find the following articles? How to Maintain an Erotic Marriage; Sexual Limits: What other Women Will and Won’t Do in Bed. In the Adults Only section of the newsstand? Try Readers Digest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christianity And Divorce Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
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    Divorce is a near universal experience as pervasive as it has become. Some of you are still dealing with the pains of divorce. For some, it may be hard to sit here without tears running down your face. Others of you are struggling in your marriage and sec

    Christian and Divorce Matthew 19:1-10 How many of you have been touched by divorce, either yourself or through a family member or friend? Raise your hands. Divorce is a near universal experience as pervasive as it has become. Some of you are still dealing with the pains of divorce. For some, it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    No Secret Christians

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008
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    Our desire to keep it secret that we are Christians will have to be revised when we receive joy from a redemptive fellowship. when we become informed about our faith, and when we learn to live conscious of the presence of Christ.

    Before I begin, I do have some instructions for our ushers. Can I get the ushers to help us make sure we are truly ready for this experience? First, gentlemen, please make sure all the windows are sealed tight. We don’t want any sound to seep out to the outside world. And then will you please ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Somnambulism

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 28, 2008
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    Christian Somnambulism is walking through life like a sleep-walker, unaware of the reality of God’s kingdom in today’s world.

    Mark 13: 24 – 37 / Christian Somnambulism Intro: Mark Twain once called on a certain young lady in Hannibal, MO. He was late getting off work. By the time he got to the livery stable to rent a horse and buggy, the only animal left was a very old, bony, swayback, scraggy, bedraggled-looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christians In Costume

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 2, 2008
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    Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be.

    Christians in Costume Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be. But today our society has turned it into a night of fun and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Christian's Assurrance Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 5, 2007
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     | 5,713 views

    There are certain assurrances every Christian should have.

    Text: 1 John 5:1-21 Title: The Christian’s assurance Introduction This final chapter of 1 John is all about certain assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer in Jesus Christ. As I list the assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer lets ask; “Do I have all of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Christian Haters

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 22, 2007
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     | 6,839 views

    We must stand firm on the Truth!

    John 15:18-15:25 JOHN 15:18"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20Remember the words I spoke to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Christian Charity

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007
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     | 8,696 views

    Having the poor around us will be an unending condition for the world until Jesus comes back in glory to set up his kingdom. In the mean time what do we do about it?

    The Rich Young Man 16Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17"Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." 18"Which ones?" the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    No Christians Allowed Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 16, 2007
     | 3,480 views

    247 millions call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. what is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple? (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

    Hello COTR- talk about being a Christian. Today’s message called- No Christians Allowed. What do I mean by that? Let me ask a question ... When you hear the word dog- what think about? What about when you hear the word cat? What do you think when you hear the word Christian? Republican, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ed Warfield avatar

    Practical Christianity

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
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     | 7,719 views

    Would anyone like to have some practical ideas on how to live the Christian life in an achievable way? This message is a good place to start.

    Practical Christianity - Mark 12:28-34 Intro.: Would anyone like to have some practical ideas on how to live the Christian life in an achievable way? Good, let’s look at a little background of our text… Jesus had just finished answering a bunch of his critics. They had been trying to get him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joshua Hetrick avatar

    The Christians Rest Series

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 18, 2008
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     | 4,488 views

    An Overview of Hebrews Chapter Four

    ¬¬¬¬The Christians’ Rest Hebrews Chapter Four Introduction: 1. In chapter three the writer of Hebrews made the argument that Christ is better than Moses. a. He has showed why Christ faith is superior to that in which Moses had. b. The author established that Christ position is superior to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ