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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Homosexuality And The Christian

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 4, 2017
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    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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    How An Individual Can Help To Keep And Develop Unity In A Family, A Church

    Contributed by George Barton on Jul 4, 2006
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    Uses Scripture texts to expalin the value of unity in a church, a family, and a group.

    HOW AN INDIVIDUAL CAN HELP TO KEEP AND DEVELOP UNITY IN A FAMILY, A CHURCH, OR A GROUP A. RECOGNIZE THE PURPOSE & VALUE OF UNITY AND THE HARM OF DISUNITY. (John 17:20 NIV) "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, (John 17:21 NIV) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wunder Weapons

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2019
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    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 26: 1 – 23

    2 Chronicles 26: 1 – 23 Wunder weapons 26 Now all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. 2 He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested with his fathers. 3 Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Christian Hospitality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 3, 2006
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    The most valuable earthly possession a person can have is a warm, supportive friendship. True friendships are developed within the church community through hospitality. What is Christian Hospitality, what is its basis, and how is it demonstrated?

    CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY ROMANS 12:9-21 Introduction: The most valuable earthly possession a person can have is a warm, supportive friendship. People without relationships are miserable people. Recently, I spoke on the fact that everyone needs a friend. True friendships are developed within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022
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    The first chapter of Second Peter provides guidance for Christian growth. The first half of the chapter discusses character qualities for Christians to develop in life.

    First Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to caution against an inside assault, lack of concern and sin. Here Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. These two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Contribution Of The Methodist Churches To The Development Of Our National Character

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    Content for this discourse has been excerpted from Wikipedia free-content encyclopedia and reworked into a message originally presented at a Flag Day Ecumenical Service held outdoors in the city park in Bird Island, Minnesota, June 13, 2013.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The United Methodist Church and the many other offshoots of the Methodist movement comprise one of the largest groupings of Protestant denominations in the world today. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 23, 2023
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    Peter gives direction for growing Christians regarding the character qualities to develop in our lives.

    1 Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to causation against an inside (inward) attack, lack of concern and sin. Here, Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seven Attitudes Developed Through Feetwashing And Communion

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004
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    There are several things that Christians can learn by participating in feetwashing and communion. Here are seven.

    Seven attitudes that are developed through feetwashing and communion: 1. Feetwashing. (John 13:1-17) a. Service. (John 13:5; Matthew 20:25-28) b. Humility. (John 13:6-8; Philippians 2:1-11) c. Obedience. (John 13:12-17; Luke 5:1-11) 2. Communion. (1 Corinthians 11:20-34) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accept One Another

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
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    WE ARE ALL CONSTANTLY GROWING SPIRITUALLY. THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CHRISTIANS FOR 20 YEARS, SHOULD NOT BE AT THE SAME PLACE AS A PERSON WHO HAD BEEN A CHRISTIAN FOR ONE OR TWO YEARS. WE MUST HELP NEW CHRISTIANS DEVELOP.

    ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER ROMANS 15:1-13 TODAY BRINGS US TO THE END OF THIS SERIES ON THE BOOK OF ROMANS. NEXT WEEK WE BEGIN OUR ADVENT SERIES. AS WE STUDIED THE BOOK OF ROMANS, I HOPE YOU COULD SEE THE LOGICAL PROGRESSION OF PAUL’S IDEAS IN THE LETTER. PAUL HAS THREE MAIN AREAS OF THOUGHT IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Mental Health: Strategies For Developing Personal & Relational Security

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021
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    Jesus Christ, during his time on Earth was once asked, “What is the greatest commandment?”

    Jesus Christ, during his time on Earth was once asked, “What is the greatest commandment?” (Mark 12:28 English Standard Version). His response was very powerful: “29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Developing Godly Habits: How To Order Your Life

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021
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    Today we’re looking at the topic of developing great habits. So we’re going to look at a theological concept, exam some scripture, and then consider our applications.

    I try to exercise regularly. I have to exercise a great deal and be very, very careful about how I eat, because my body is very good at gaining weight and not very quick to lose it. Can anyone relate? I always have eggs for breakfast, and coffee. I try not to eat again all morning until lunch ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 30, 2007
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    DEVELOPING COMMITMENT TO CHRIST.

    THE EXTRA MILE MATT 5:41 INTRO: JESUS SAID TO GO TWO MILES IF ASKED TO GO BUT ONE. 1: EFFORT A) MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ENERGY THAT IS EXERTED TO ACHIEVE A PURPOSE. B) JESUS CALLS FOR AN EXTRA EFFORT C) GO TWO MILES POINT: GOD WILL NEVER ASK OF YOU ANYTHIGN HE HASN’T ALREADY DONE HIMSELF. GO YE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Promoting Authentic Human Development In An Outsourced World Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2009
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    New social justice problems have emerged in recent years, straining systems of insurance and welfare. How shall we as Christians respond?

    Monday of 28th week in course October 12, 2009 Caritas in Veritate The queen of the South and the men of Nineveh will rise up and condemn the generation of pharisees for not believing in Jesus. At the end of time, they will also condemn the pharisees of our day for not believing in Jesus or His ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Winning Christian Attitude

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 11, 2001
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    A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude. As a believer we can become mighty in the Spirit of the Lord, and develop a heart of a champion when we are willing to give ourselves to the mind of Christ.

    Sermon.977 See # 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 “A Winning Christian Attitude” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday, June 10, 2001 Philippians 3:7-14 A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude about yourself, God, the church, and other people! The same victorious life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Developing Friendships By Allowing Christ-Like Character Qualities To Flow

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 23, 2012
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     | 6,790 views

    84 Christlike Character Qualities that enable us to develop godly friendships.

    Developing Friendships By Allowing Christ-like Character Qualities to Flow Through You "Have this attitude in you which was also in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 2:5) 1. Be Accountable without getting hung up on doing things right and forgetting to do right things 2. Be Alert, but do not be quick to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational