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  • Maria Saunders avatar

    When Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 21, 2013
     | 11,965 views

    Peter wants the elect of God to not lose hope but to realize that suffering is one tool that God uses to prepare us for life and service in the Kingdom of God. A close view of our text reveals four things that God promises to His elect who are enduring trials and tribulations, sufferings

    "In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation" (1 Peter 5:10) NLT. In this 1st letter of the Apostle Peter, he expresses from first-hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 21, 2013
     | 7,596 views

    Peter wants the elect of God to not lose hope but to realize that suffering is one tool that God uses to prepare us for life and service in the Kingdom of God. A close view of our text reveals four things that God promises to His elect who are enduring trials and tribulations, sufferings

    "In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation" (1 Peter 5:10) NLT. In this 1st letter of the Apostle Peter, he expresses from first-hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Christian Who Cares

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 24, 2013
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     | 11,621 views

    How can we be Christians who care? 1. Go beyond what's familiar. 2. Go beyond what's fair. 3. Go beyond putting ourselves first. 4. Go beyond our fears. 5. Go beyond by faith.

    Be a Christian Who Cares 2 Kings 5:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 28, 2013 INTRODUCTION: *It's always a good idea to look back over life and think about the people who have made a difference: People who helped us in a time of need. *People who blessed us. -Opened new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Christians, What Are They?

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 2,941 views

    What are we as children of God?

    CHRISTIANS, WHAT ARE THEY? Acts 11:26 I. CHRISTIANS, WHAT ARE THEY? 1. They are the Children of God; Galatians 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 2. They are forgiven; I John 2:12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Disagree Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 7, 2012
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     | 6,788 views

    Unity is crucial to Christian witness. Nothing is more essential and nothing brings God glory like the love and unity of the body of Christ in a fallen world. Yet this struggle is pervasive. How does God want us to deal with it?

    Powerpoint available upon request: gwnance@bellsouth.net ask for "Powerpoint for When Christians Disagree." When Christians Disagree Philippians 4:2-3 is an unusual text that we need to slow down and look into. 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keys To Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,140 views

    as we wait for jesus christ, what are the keys to christian living?

    As we noted last week, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will return for us soon! We who are unrighteous can be righteous and be accepted to heaven if we fully trust in Jesus Christ who is God who died for all our sins but rose from the dead! We will celebrate Communion in a little bit and this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Highly Contagious Christian!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 29, 2014
     | 7,723 views

    Are you highly contagious? I mean……are you infectious enough to spread what is in you?

    Highly contagious! 1 Thessalonians 1:5”..because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction…” Are you highly contagious? I mean……are you infectious enough to spread what is in you? Do people close to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Christians Pray? Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 29, 2012
     | 4,973 views

    Message about the importance of Prayer in the church and Jesus in the temple.

    Note: The introduction I got from Jim Cymbala - Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, and other sources from years ago about importance of Prayer. Title: Prayers of a Christian Theme: Text: Opening scripture James 4:6-8 James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The People Called Christian

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 2, 2014
     | 5,373 views

    A communion sermon

    THE PEOPLE CALLED CHRISTIAN ACTS 11:26 Big Idea: Communion sermon celebrating the tie that binds; Jesus Christ. In the 2nd century, when the Roman world was still confused about the identity and beliefs of the people called Christian, an unidentified believer tried to explain in a letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Non-Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 8, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    Ephesians 4:17-19 teaches us that Christians must not live like non-Christians.

    Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of sermons in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Paul continued his description of the life that is worthy of those who are called by God. God’s people have been called to be “one” people, and so unity must characterize Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Christian Point Of View

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 18, 2018
     | 3,344 views

    But how do we keep a 'right' point of view about Jesus and the Christmas Story in the face of so much that influences us otherwise?

    How we interpret our feelings about a particular event or circumstance is not always the same as someone else. When others take great risks in life, you might tend to label them foolhardy. When you take chances, you are adventurous. If someone else suggests a correction, are they nit-picky or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 29, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,704 views

    Ephesians 4:25-32 teaches us how Christians build up Christ’s body, based on what is true of them as Christians.

    Scripture Today I am concluding my sermon series in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Ephesians 4:17-32 may be divided into three sections. In verses 17-19, the Apostle Paul describes the non-Christian life. In verses 20-24, the Apostle Paul describes the Christian life. And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    The Cry Of A Christian Heart

    Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,520 views

    The church must have one main focus and that is the saving of lost souls. We don't need more entertainment and more pats on the back for our own salvation and faithfulness. God give us a burden for the lost!

    The Cry of a Christian Heart Sunday, January 06, 2019 – 6 pm By Rev. James May The most prolific writer of the New Testament was the Apostle Paul as he wrote many letters to the church of his day. How much he thought of the church that would be around in 2019 I don’t know, but the words he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Christians Responsibilities In Politics

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019
     | 2,927 views

    What is the Christian responsibility in the world of politics?

    I. Christians must be engaged - When the righteous increase, - We must be part of the process A) Lies Christians are told 1. We are told there is a separation of church and state 2. We are told politics will corrupt our faith 3. We are told not to preach politics from the pulpit II. Christians must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist