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  • Richard Reid avatar

    Christian Readiness

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,945 views

    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

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    Zombie Christianity

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,965 views

    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

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    The Mark Of A Christian

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,022 views

    There are many marks of a believer. This message focuses on what I believe to be "The Mark of a Believer."

    The Mark of a Christian John 13:1-38 There are many marks of the Christian that I’m sure we could all name. I would like to focus on what I believe to be “The Mark of a Christian.” “By this all people will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Without this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,815 views

    If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

    Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Armour

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,116 views

    The real meaning of putting on the whole armour of God and what we as believers need to be doing.

    The Christian’s Armour Ephesians 6:10-18 The story has been told of a mental hospital that many years ago came up with an unusual test to determine when their patients were ready to go back into the world. They brought the patient who was ready for release into a room where a water faucet was left ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Virtues

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,884 views

    - Even though we are born again in Christ, we are not removed from our human nature. - As Christians we are continually in the process of sanctification, the “work of God,” which we are to participate in. - Those Peter writes to us that we are to be

    I. The Eight Virtues (vv. 5-7) A. Faith i. It is by faith alone that we are saved through grace, but this saving grace doesn’t continue on by itself. ii. Peter calls for us all to add to our faith, which in NT times meant to add the richness of God to your life. B. Goodness i. This is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shrewd Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on May 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,641 views

    Does "accidental" repentance "count?"

    Shrewd Christianity The Parable of the Shred Manager (Luke 16:1-9) 1There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. 2So he called him in and said, “What’s this I hear about you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Christian Meditation Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,202 views

    What does it mean for us and do for us to meditate. Part 6 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Discipline of Meditation February 10, 2008 I was reading a story about a man who was running on his treadmill. He had it set at an incline of 5.5%. About 30 minutes into his workout the treadmill had a slight malfunction. He was running at a fairly decent pace and doing incline ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Life

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 30, 2012
     | 4,763 views

    The Christian Life

    The Christian Life August 29, 2007 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Christian Life Focus Passage: Hebrews 13:1-6 I. Christian Relations a. Charity i. Some we love easily ii. Others we have to love intentionally b. Hospitality i. Travel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Rice Christians?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,004 views

    A sermon about seeking Christ in order to be transformed.

    John 6:24-35 “Rice Christians?” I have read that in 19th Century China, and perhaps all over Asia, there was a name given for people who came to church for one reason and one reason only—because they were hungry for material food. They converted to Christianity, were baptized, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    Just because you call yourself a Christian doesn’t make you one.

    What Is a Christian? May 10, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Just because you call yourself a Christian doesn’t make you one. Focus Passage: Acts 11:19-26 Introduction: I. A Christian Shows Evidences of Believing - v. 21 a. Many today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Camouflage Christians?

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,556 views

    As Christians in the world we often try to hide our faith out of fear but God has given us his Holy Spirit to overcome our fears and be bold witnesses in this world.

    Camouflage. It’s something very well known today. Besides being worn just as a fashion today by some boys and men, why is camouflage used? First, to be able to attack without being seen. This is the whole purpose in war. Soldiers are dressed up in camouflage so that they can sneak through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christian Citizen Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,430 views

    Paul teaches that we have responsibilities as Christians to the State.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 13:1-14: 1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Definition Of Christianity

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    Christians have given themselves a bad name, this sermon challenges us to bring the definition of Christianity back to its original meaning.

    In 1996, The Barna Group did a poll on young adults and teens asking whether or not they had a positive image of and respect for Christianity’s role in society. The report showed that 85% of were favorable towards Christians and the part they played in the American society. The Group did the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christian Giving

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,501 views

    Giving is an important aspect of the Christian life because it has capacity to provoke the blessings of God upon the giver, but most of us are not faithful in our giving.

    CHRISTIAN GIVING Study text: I Corinthians 16:1-4 1 Cor 16:1-4: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal