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  • Patrick Mead avatar

    Christians Making A Difference In The Community Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,446 views

    Christians Making a Difference in the Community

    Christians Making a Difference in the Community Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction One of the great debates consuming our society today is the debate over the separation of church and state. The debate finds its source in a statement made by Thomas Jefferson in the 1800’s concerning the “wall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth In Advertising The Christian Life

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    Suffering for the gospel is an indispensable part of the gospel. Faith that perseveres through suffering is rewarded with the victory of Christ’s resurrection.

    Psalm 16, Genesis 22:1-14, Romans 8:31-39, Mark 8:31-38 There is a body of legislation on the books in most states today that we might call “truth in advertising laws.” They were enacted by state legislatures over the past several decades in order to protect consumers from false advertising ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    8. Handling Conflict With Christians Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    All Christians should be willing to be wronged rather than engage in public litigation to protect their rights when in conflict with other Christians.

    OBJECTIVES: The hearer will be instructed on how to respond when in conflict with other believers. The hearer will be motivated to choose the way of meekness in order to bring glory to the name of Christ. INTRO: My friend Jeff Hartwell is a chiropractor in Oregon. He and his wife are also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Christians Face Battles

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,048 views

    how to face the trials of life

    Intro: as we look around our world today we see a world in the midst of battles and struggles. Christians face the same battles that those do in the world, it truly rains on the just and the unjust. But as Christians we face our battles not from a worldly perspective but a Godly one. The Bible is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Christian Motto For Your Home

    Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    Joshua 24: 15 provides us with a motto that could very well be your family motto or church motto or even our national motto: “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.”

    Joshua 24: 15 cf 2:10 A Christian Motto for Your Home I am going to present you with a meaningful Christian Motto for your home. It is not something that I have made up. It is taken straight from the text in Joshua 24: 15: “As for me and my home we will serve the Lord”. First, I would like you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christian Disciplonie - By Camille Lang Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,199 views

    When Jesus comes again there will be judgment and reward. For those who have their hearts right with God … the right motives … they will receive a reward from their Father in Heaven … For those who don’t have their hearts right with God … there will be ju

    Well it’s official!!!! my personality has been locked in!!! I am an "I". Let me explain … I did a personality survey a couple of years ago (and they are always so spot on!!) … it was the DISC model. Now the word DISC is an acronym – that is the letters standing for different words … in this case ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Demands Of Christianity - Part One Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,186 views

    Expectations of Christians.

    Demands of Christianity – Part One Introduction: A. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. B. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the demands to be less in either quantity or quality. C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demands Of Christianity - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,433 views

    Part Two, Expectations of Christians

    Demands of Christianity – Part Two Introduction: A. Grandmother’s demands – Picadilly; Done eating; No old people! B. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,284 views

    Following Jesus means being willing to serve and be inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel.

    Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye August 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques PROBLEM: We have many ministry needs unmet and the needs of a 3rd service coming up. Christians think that serving others is optional. Christians think that laying down your life is just something “figurative” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,588 views

    Just saying that you are a Christian does not make you a Christian. Going to Church doesn’t make you a Christian.

    TEXT: Acts 26:20 TITLE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? Listen to this from The Living Bible: “I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and through Judea, and also to the Gentiles that all must forsake their sins and turn to God-- and prove their repentance by doing good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fancy Footwork - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 14,700 views

    God say our feet are beautiful when we talk about Jesus with others. What’s so significant about our feet that God would think they would be beautiful?

    OPEN: Leonardo da Vinci had once worked on a great masterpiece for a long period of time. There was a young student standing next to him as da Vinci worked, and the student watched the master work as the painting had evolved in front of him. The student was awed by da Vinci’s technique and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Creating Thirst - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,490 views

    How would Jesus witness to my friends and relatives. Could I do what He did?

    (We began the service with a video clip from “Contagious Christianity” called “Lesson #8 - Objections” where a Christian woman was trying to witness to a skeptic who maintained that Christianity was too narrow and exclusive for her tastes). OPEN: Someone once speculated about how certain people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Should Ibecome A Christian

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,107 views

    It would be a terrible thing to live a good life, be a good person and then end up in a terrible place for the rest of eternity. It is not God purpose that any person should be lost.

    Why should I become a Christian? Or, why should I remain a Christian? Rev. 3:21-22 I read an article this morning written by a preacher who really wanted people to become Christians. He came to this conclusion. There are three things that are hard to do. 1. Climb a fence leaning toward you. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hisstory - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,061 views

    The Cross is a central focus of Christ’s story. But why? Why did Jesus need to die on the cross?

    VIDEO – Session 7 – “Putting It All Together” (up thru the phrase “There’s No Middle Ground”) OPEN: Richard Bandler tells one story about visiting a mental institution and dealing with a man who insisted he was Jesus Christ - not metaphorically, not in spirit, but in the flesh. One day Bandler ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian Man's Duty To Love Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    The Christian man (husband/father/leader/mentor must love the Lord; must love his wife; must love his children; must love the believers in the house of God.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic