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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Being A Spiritual Christian

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,715 views

    how to be a spiritual christain

    We will be talking primarily to do with the faith of Abraham as he believed God. Genesis 12:1-5 1Now the LORD had said unto Abram, “Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2And I will make of thee a great nation, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualities Of A Good Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 9, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,237 views

    This sermon is about some of the most important qualities that should be evident in the life of a beleiver.

    QUALITIES OF A GOOD CHRISTIAN OUTLINE 1.LOVE 2.LIBERALITY 3.LABOUR 4.LOWLINESS 5.LAUGHTER 6.LEADERSHIP 7.LIFE THE MESSAGE QUALITIES OF A GOOD CHRISTIAN 1.LOVE Matthew 22:36-40 I Corinthians 13;1-3 The foremost quality that God expects of a Christian is Love.The greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Joy Of Christian Fellowship

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,964 views

    The apex of the Christian life is to enjoy fellowship with God through Jesus Christ.

    THE JOY OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Study Text: 1 John 1:3-7 Introduction: - The apex of the Christian life is to enjoy fellowship with God through Jesus Christ. As Christians, rebels against God but saved by grace, we are unworthy of this fellowship. Yet God, in all of His goodness, has paved the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sex And The Young Christian

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 14, 2019
     | 2,379 views

    Sex is a bridge between husband and wife, and between generations. That means they must not be abused in the pursuit of the secondary meaning of giving pleasure.

    Friday of 10th Week in Course Virtue: Chastity There’s an anecdote that is at least a half-century old, because I first heard it in high school (at this point you should state a disclaimer that this homily is not written for pre-teens). An organization announced a lecture by some out-of-town ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christians And Sin And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2017
     | 3,246 views

    As we image Christ more and more, so does the nature of God abide in us. Let’s strive daily to attain that blessedness, and pray for all Christians to aspire to that state.

    Thursday in Christmas Season: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Reformation-Revolution John the Baptist’s witness to Jesus was like the little snowflake that hits the snowbank and causes an avalanche. “Behold the Lamb of God” was a sentence that to a Jew tuned to the prophets would evoke images of Isaiah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Christian Approach To Technology

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 28, 2014
     | 4,423 views

    A Christian Approach To Technology

    In Jurassic Park, the chaos theorist played by Jeff Goldblum quipped that scientists were in such a hurry to find out if they could that they never took the time to consider whether they should when it came to resurrecting extinct dinosaurs through genetic cloning technology. The comment was quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Christian Rescue Mission Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
     | 7,504 views

    Caring Christians rescue straying sinners

    Take a look around you and answer this question? Who is not here today that should be? Think about that for a minute. Some of you have been members here at TFC for many years and as you think back, you can probably think of a lot of people who were once part of this body who are no longer here. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Centers In Christ Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
     | 2,794 views

    Describes how Christ is the central point to our belief system

    Christianity centers in Christ! Colossians 2:16-23 1. Christians follow Christ, not men’s rules. Contexually: Jewish legal system. Not under law…and we’ve never been under it. Make our own rules: Great ones for making rules. Not so good at making them. Florida: The state constitution allows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity: A Balanced Life

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    In many churches you will find unbalanced Christians: Those who are strong on holiness but weak on ministry. Those who are strong on ministry but weak on holiness. God wants those who are strong on holiness and ministry, the balanced Christian.

    CHRISTIANITY: A BALANCED LIFE (Based on the book by Mike Cope entitled: Living Between Two Worlds) A. John 17:9-19 (READ) COMMENT: As you listen to Jesus’ PRAYER you since a DILEMMA in our Lord. At one time He says that His disciples are of the WORLD and then He says they’re not of the WORLD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Attributes Of Action

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 15, 2012
     | 4,404 views

    Nehemiah models Patience, Prayer, Posession, Plan and Praise in his actions while being obedient to God.

    Christian Attributes of Action Nehemiah 2:1-8 Intro: There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their respective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Building A Christian Family

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,311 views

    Build your family through covenant, not contract. Because just as God loves you unconditionally and eternally, God wants you to love your family unconditionally and eternally.

    Building A Christian Family Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. - Psalm 127:1 I would like to start my sermon with a small family joke: A little girl asked her father, "Where did the human race come from?" Her father replied, "God made Adam and Eve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Toolbox Basics

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,788 views

    I like to think that every Christian is born again with a spiritual toolbox. In your Christian toolbox are some basic tools. We all need to become experts in using these tools if we want to become mature Christians.

    CHRISTIAN TOOLBOX BASICS Let me see the hands of everyone who has a toolbox. (interview people “What do you have in your toolbox?” - (next person) “Do you have anything different in your toolbox?” “Why do you have a toolbox?” “What would your life be like without your tools?”) I like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Stages Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,552 views

    sermon 3 in 1st John series

    The Stages of the Christian Life Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. I find it interesting to look at those type of family portraits. Slide You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fat Christians In 2005

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,743 views

    An acrostic of the word "FAT."

    PROV. 28:25 “FAT CHRISTIANS IN 2005” A) One of the things that we may have gotten over the holidays is an unwanted possession (Fat)! * New Year’s Eve often brings resolutions concerning diets and determination to lose pounds. * But tonight, I want to say that we need to be FAT Christians in 2005! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    Job Description For The Christian

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,162 views

    What is the Christian supposed to be doing with his life in order to please God? This sermon looks at the Great Commission that too often the "Great Ommission."

    I thought this week, what if preaching doesn’t work out and I need a second career. So I got on the internet and researched some careers and their job descriptions. Actor: Portrays role in dramatic production to interpret character or present characterization to audience: Rehearses part to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ