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  • Jud Wilhite avatar

    Christianity Uncensored: Temptation Uncensored Series

    Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    Do you ever just get tired of the spin? Do you ever get worn out or exhausted by it? Do you ever just wish someone would tell you like it is? Just lay it out there straight. You can handle it. You can deal with it. Don’t sugar coat it. Don’t airbrush it.

    Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #1: Temptation Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite Do you ever get tired of the spin? Do you ever feel like everywhere you go and everywhere you look somebody is trying to sell you something? They are trying to spin something one way. You are never getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness And The Name Of God Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,730 views

    Christians are responsible for developing God’s reputation in the world. The failure to do this well always leads to action from God.

    Holiness and the Name of God Text: Ezekiel 36:16-27 Introduction: Proverbs 22:1 says, "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." Now of course what’s being talked about here is not really a quality name, although if you’re thinking about one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Growing In God's Grace

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,204 views

    There are many Christians who are content to receive God’s grace on their lives, without growing and developing and maturing into the image of Christ.

    Growing in God’s Grace There are many Christians who are content to receive God’s grace on their lives, without growing and developing and maturing into the image of Christ. Christians, who are complacent in their spiritual lives, who only seek after grace to cover their sin. Grace is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Team Of The Shrewd

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,034 views

    People of this world are shrewd in their secular dealings, and Christians can likewise be shrewd in their spiritual development, not at the expense of virtue but in pursuit of it.

    Yesterday morning, I went outside to cut the grass. I put on my jeans and a ratty old aloha shirt. I put on my yard work shoes, my hat and sunglasses, and my big yellow ear muffs. I climbed up on the tractor, pulled out of the garage. BOY, it was a beautiful day. I ride down to the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Right Righteousness

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,376 views

    How developing the right kind of "righteousness" can develop "Christlikness" within us.

    BACK WHEN THE TELEGRAPH WAS THE FASTEST METHOD OF LONG-DISTANCE COMMUNICATION, A YOUNG MAN APPLIED FOR A JOB AS A MORSE CODE OPERATOR. ANSWERING AN AD IN THE NEWSPAPER, HE WENT TO THE OFFICE ADDRESS THAT WAS LISTED IN THE PAPER. WHEN HE ARRIVED, HE ENTERED A LARGE, BUSY OFFICE FILLED WITH NOISE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Can A Christian Be Lost Again?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 7, 2012
     | 4,321 views

    Eternal life means unending life; this is what Christ offers. Some, however, are convinced that His gift is probationary. The life He offers is meant to encourage us, and not to intimidate us.

    “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Amos Dele Dada avatar

    My Month Of Understanding Christianity

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020
     | 2,033 views

    It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to this special month of Understanding Christianity. Christianity, like the proverbial mustard seed that Jesus gave as an analogy of faith, as a small seed has grown to become a big tree.

    It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to this special month of Understanding Christianity. Christianity, like the proverbial mustard seed that Jesus gave as an analogy of faith, as a small seed has grown to become a big tree. Christianity, as one of the religions on earth, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Enjoying The Maturing Process

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 10, 2021
     | 2,031 views

    This is a series of sermons based upon 1 John that focuses on the foundation of the Christian experience, love and fellowship with God. 1 John is about application of these two themes. This is sermon 4 of 14, a series about a genuine relationship with God and right living.

    What mother ever gives birth to a child with the goal for the child to remain a baby, never to grow into maturity? What mother would ever delight in seeing her child go immediately from infancy to heaven? On this day, my heart is heavy when I think about the children who never get to enjoy their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Ask, Seek, Knock - Grow! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,605 views

    A look at on going growth in God and our understanding of his word.

    With a New Year, you may have been one of many to have made a resolution. You know the sort of thing; I’m going to loose six kilograms, that’s one I probably should have made! I’m going to work harder at my job, at school, at keeping the garage tidy. I’m going to give up this, that or some other ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About The Christian’s Relationship With The Government?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 25, 2021
     | 3,589 views

    What do Paul and Peter have to say about the Christian and government? Is the church allowed to pursue the violent overthrow of secular governments? What should be our focus if it's not the accumulation of earthly power?

    - We are going to dig into a subject this morning that is challenging. We are going to be talking about church and state. It’s one we don’t talk about particularly often. - As we start, I want to acknowledge up front that these passages are difficult. I want to say that I don’t like everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Understanding The Fear Of The Lord (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 24, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,888 views

    The key to developing an intimate friendship with God is understanding and developing a healthy fear of the LORD.

    Understanding the Fear of the Lord (Part 2) Call to worship scripture: Heb. 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” REVIEW: The key to developing an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    So You Want To Be Unique Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World -- Developing a Christlike character is possible, and just what we all need.

    So You Want To Be Unique? (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) Developing a Christlike character is possible, and just what we all need. James 1.19-27 February 4, 2001 Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Life Of Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,825 views

    We are called to live a life of love. How can learn to do this. Here are four habits to develop to grow as a Christian.

    Sermon for CATM - January 23, 2005 - “The Life of Love” Genesis 12:1-3; 1 Corinthians 13:11-13; Ephesians 4:32- 5:2 Faith, hope and love. What remains, we are told in Holy Scripture, after all is said and done, is love. And we are encouraged by scripture to live now as though we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Discovering Our Future

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    Exhorts Christians and the church to look at the future and develop a plan to work with God for the Kingdom. Is shows how the Devil will try to hinder this progress.

    DISCOVERING OUR FUTURE MATTHEW 4:1-11 February 11, 2007 Thompson Creek Baptist Church As I was trying to put together the thoughts for today, I kept thinking about the team that has been put together by God in our church. We all want to know what the future holds. I feel it is very important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Team Work Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 7, 2012
     | 7,033 views

    Blessed by God and anointed by the Holy Spirit the Church--the Body of Christ--is called to develop its strength, coordination and endurance in order to lovingly and boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Ephesians 4:1-16 “Team Work” INTRODUCTION Once we got past the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics, with the Queen skydiving out of a helicopter and Mr. Bean playing with the London Symphony, our focus has been on the athletes. We had been awed by their strength, coordination and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran