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  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Recognize Self-Centered Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,871 views

    God’s plan is that His people lead Christ centered lives. How can you tell if you are living a self-entered life instead?

    1. Illus. of moving to seminary • Two level seminary apartment. My 10 year old daughter wanted to be downstairs by herself. My wife was afraid she would be injured walking up and down stairs in middle of the night. • Mom had no girls, so she was always especially close to my duaghter. She decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Christians And Christmas, Part 1 - An Overview Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    What comes to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the star, angels, Santa Claus…wow! There are about a zillion symbols we have for Christmas, aren’t there? What do they

    If everyone would take a moment and close their eyes…I am going to say a word and I want you to tell me what you picture when I say it. Ready? Christmas. What came to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should Christians Go To Church

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,929 views

    Why go Christians go to church? In short because we are family. There we 1. To learn more about Jesus, 2. Can be generous to each other and 3. Praise God Because we are family, to praise God

    What is Church all about? I think that when you have a new minister, it is a good time to take stock and ask yourself – why do we come to church. Conjuring trick Switch bag – the Church Handkerchiefs – the people In the same way that the individual handkerchiefs that went into the bag and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Does Christianity Look Like?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,270 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan surprises - it’s not what you’d expect, as a picture of Christianity - but it works.

    Luke 10:25-37 WHAT DOES CHRISTIANITY LOOK LIKE? Have you ever been surprised when you have met someone in person, surprised by the way that person looked? During the fair, the local radio station personalities are there, and you’re able to see what they look like. And almost always, you’ll hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    And They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,880 views

    What we believe - our faith - is acted out in service to others.

    I want to ask you a couple of questions and then I want to present you with a challenge. The questions are these: Do you love the Lord? Have you accepted Jesus as the rescuer and guide of your life? Do you want to be a disciple of Jesus and follow him? Then here’s your challenge: Put your money ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Are You A High Maintenance Christian?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,511 views

    What does it mean to be a high maintenance Christian?

    Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches September 12, 2004 “Are You A High Maintenance Christian?” Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: In a small town there was an old doctor who, when he wasn’t saving lives, was planting trees. Doc Gibbs didn’t look like any other doctor. Most of the time he wore overalls ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being Content As A Status Quo Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    This message, though, not part of the mini-series on marriage builds from a principle revealed in that series - "We do not know what God is going to do". Hence, we need to look at where we are as an opportunity, not a stepping stone

    Being Content as a Status Quo Christian 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 1 Corinthians 7:16-24 (NIV) 1Co 16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 17 Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practically Living An Authentic Christian Life

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,206 views

    Living the Christian life is not easy. This passage illustrates 4 key principles required to practically live an authentic Christian life: Perspective, Persistence, Practice and Praise.

    Introduction Illustration The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During the conversion, her three massive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desktop Computer Christians Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 29, 2013
     | 5,208 views

    In part one of this series it compares a Christian's mentality to that of a desktop computer.

    Desktop Computer Christians Part 1 Scriptures: Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Tim. 2:15; 1 Cor. 15:58 Introduction: I was traveling in Southeast Kansas this past week and while driving on a long stretch of road I began thinking about how Christians can be like a desktop computer – yeah I know its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Christian Where You Work

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 14, 2013
     | 2,310 views

    What are you willing to go thru to reach the lost?

    Philippians 4:21-22-Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household. Greet Every Saint-Those from different denominations, those from different backgrounds, the only stipulation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Good - Being An Attractive Christian

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,655 views

    Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ.

    Looking Good - Being an Attractive Christian Titus 2:1-10 Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ. If our lifestyle fails to reflect the character of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011
     | 3,780 views

    1 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru a accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

    ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-I—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defining Church And Christian Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2013
     | 2,127 views

    Baptism, which should be a uniting part of faith, seems to have divided us instead. This is a first step of faith and an entry point into Christ where discipleship begins.

    We are living in confused times, are we not? Our government doesn’t seem to know what a marriage is, or that an unborn baby is a real person. Where do we go to decide such things? We have a wide array of institutions and individuals claiming to be churches or Christians, but believing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Paul Teaches About The Christian Family Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,086 views

    Paul teaches some basics about the Christian family and the importance of living OUT our faith in everything we do.

    Colossians 3:18-25 [NLT] February 06, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s teaches on the Christian Household: In ch1-2 Paul was all about exalting Christ and the sufficiency of Christ for salvation and for walking and living out our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Must Be Strong Mature Christians

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    Christians must grow to the point God can use them.

    WE MUST BE STRONG MATURE CHRISTIANS We are in the age to seek maturity . We have the steps that lead to mauturity Given by Paul. 3:12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist