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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    A "Born Again Christian”?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,102 views

    This is a message that looks at what it means to be born again in a little different way.

    What does it mean to be born again? As I thought about this, I tried to think of something, an analogy that would help us see how understanding what it means to be born again is crucial to how we are supposed to live as sons and daughters of God. But I couldn’t think of an analogy that would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palm Tree Christians

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 57,002 views

    This is a fun topical sermon to be used on Palm Sunday. It's a way to have something different to say on Palm Sunday. It takes the characteristics of a Date Palm Tree and applies them to living out the Life of a Christ Follower.

    Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15 and John 12:12-16 Theme: Palm Sunday Title: Palm Life - Palm Tree Christianity This is a topic sermon used on Palm Sunday - taking the characteristics of the Date Palm Tree and applying them to the Christian Life. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Successful Christian Living

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,974 views

    I want to look at three key-words in this scripture, - ‘come, ‘take’, and ‘find’. Keys unlock doors, and an understanding of how these words relate to this scripture can unlock truth for us that will help us know compelling ‘Successful Christian Living’

    SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING His Yoke Fits Well Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Moderate Drinking And The Christian

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    Moderate Drinking and the Christian

    Moderate Drinking and the Christian Joshua Hetrick I. What are some Reasons why a Christians should not be a social drinker. A. Wine. 1. Oinos (Greek) a. 134 (Septuagint) b. 33 (N.T.) 2. Yahyin (Hebrew) a. 141 (O.T.) 3. Generic term. 4. Wine is the word used to describe the fruit to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Christians In The Market Place Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,488 views

    In the Dog eat Dog world of today’s corporates, can Christians be true witnesses?

    Christians in the Market Place The corporate world is a dog eat dog world. There is severe competition, there is lack of values all around. There is corruption in many places. I do not want to start off in a negative tone. Some of us have the blessing of working in corporates which go by values, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Christian Is... A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015
     | 4,969 views

    Some commandments true disciples obey (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 2, pgs. 25-34)

    HoHum: Brian Jones tells the story of one elderly gentleman who came forward and was baptized. This older gentleman lived alone. After one service Brian and his family invited this elderly man out to eat. Turns out that this elderly man was soon going on vacation to Florida. The man was excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians Are The Chosen People

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Apr 17, 2018
     | 7,477 views

    A look at Election and the place of Free Will based on Jesus' words "Many are called but few are chosen" in Matthew 22

    Matthew 22: 1 – 14 (emphasise v. 14) Jesus said ‘Many are called but few are chosen’. This raises three questions, 1. on what basis are people ‘chosen’, 2 why are only a ‘FEW chosen’? and 3 who does the choosing? God alone, or o we have any free will in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Genuine Christian Fellowship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 3, 2019
     | 4,651 views

    Paul and his companions give us a great example of genuine Christian fellowship.

    Here are mentioned six persons who sent greetings through Paul to the church in Colossae: Aristarchus, Mark, Justus, Epaphras, Luke, and Demas. In their examples, we learn the characteristics of genuine Christian fellowship. Genuine Christian fellowship . . . 1. Reaches across social ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Glory Of Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 625 views

    Many people treated Jesus like a celebrity as they followed Him from place to place, listened to His teaching, observed His miracles, and sought healing from His touch. Yet Jesus was never self-important or aloof, but available to all.

    Opening illustration: In today’s celebrity-obsessed culture, it isn’t surprising that entrepreneurs are marketing “celebrities as products … allowing them to sell their personal time and attention.” Vauhini Vara’s article in The New Yorker noted that for $15,000, you can have a personal meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passing Christianity Down Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
     | 5,369 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

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    The Promise Of Life

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,356 views

    There is that precious, opportunistic moment; when a gentle hand by a touch on the shoulder is able to magically remove the sting of failure from the midst of defeat,,, There is something about a shoulder that invites attention when we are slumped in sorr

    Deut: The Promise of Life STATING THE SCRIPTURES (Deuteronomy 30:1-20) When all these blessings and curses I have set before you come upon you and you take them to heart wherever the LORD your God disperses you among the nations, and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Ending Christian Intolerance Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 18,191 views

    What Christian tolerance is, what qualifies for tolerance, and why God views it as significant.

    In our culture, tolerance has been exalted as the highest virtue to be embraced and pursued. In a recent article about tolerance in "Christianity Today," Christian author Daniel Taylor suggests that intolerance is the only serious sin left in our culture. Taylor says, "America is sick of intolerant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John White avatar

    Characteristics Of A Converted Christian

    Contributed by John White on Sep 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,306 views

    A saved believer is a changed believer

    Characteristics Of A Converted Christian TITUS 3:3-8 "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Christians: An Endangered Species

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,602 views

    As Christians, we feel like an endangered species. Evil is flourishing. But God will protect us and God answers us when we call on Him.

    July 13, 2003 Title: "The Immoral Majority" or "Christians: An Endangered Species" Text: Psalm 12:1-8 Introduction I’m sure you are at least somewhat familiar with animals on the endangered species list. Here in Florida, I am aware of several that appear on our license plates ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Don Schultz avatar

    A Balanced Christian Life

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 35,950 views

    A Christian is someone who balances his life of asking and receiving blessings from God, with worshiping and thanking God.

    Luke 17:11-19: The Balanced Christian Life It’s hard to find balance in our lives, isn’t it? Spending time at work versus spending time at home. How do you balance that? What is the proper amount of time to spend at work, or spend at home? We struggle to find balance in our lives. Or how ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran