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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Passionate Christianity

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 22, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,888 views

    Preachers need to return to fasting, prayer and keeping their offices as a place of study. The children of God need to walk into church expecting to hear a message that is birthed from the Word of God while praying for illumination from the Holy Spirit.

    Turn Your Bibles to Mark 8:34 -38 Title: Passionate Christianity Theme: Unashamedly Living for Christ Introduction: There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; “What is the difference between the two of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lukewarm Christian

    Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 38,491 views

    To live as a Lukewarm Christian is a dangerous place.

    The Lukewarm Christian Revelation 3:16 (KJV) 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Introduction The city of Laodicea was located roughly 45 miles south of Philadelphia. It occupied an almost square plateau several hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contagious Christians

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    Much of this content comes from Bill Hybels "Contagious Christianity Course". This was a sermon to launch the small group study

    Luke 14:15-23 – Contagious Christianity 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Complete Christian

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 11, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    Helping us seek and realise the wonder of the true presence of God

    THE COMPLETE CHRISTIAN Psalm 27:4 [NIV] One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. [BBE] One prayer have I made to the Lord, and this is my heart’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Salty Christian

    Contributed by James Pless on May 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,546 views

    Christians are the salt of the earth during the Church Age.

    The Salty Christian Matthew 5:13 (KJV) 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Introduction 1- The Jewish Nation was the salt of the Earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Wedding

    Contributed by Kelly Fellows on May 23, 2006
    based on 174 ratings
     | 92,636 views

    A basic wedding ceremony for a Christian couple.

    1.Opening Bride and Groom I get to say what Ben & everyone is thinking – WOW! Today ______ & ______ are on the threshold of the closest relationship that can exist between a man and woman . . . marriage – the first and most important institution that was created by God himself at the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Y Christian?

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,338 views

    Why are we so concerned that people should become christians?

    Y CHRISTIAN Romans 10.1-13 George Barna, a market researcher on Christianity, recently revealed that 51%, or 1 out of 2 people, believed ‘good people’ went to heaven. Sophie Loren, some of you are old enough to know who that is, said this when asked if she was going to heaven: “I should to heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Christian And The World

    Contributed by John White on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,867 views

    A message warning of the dangers of compromise with the world.

    The Christian And The World II Cor. 6:14-17 The primary problem for many Christians could be in the difficulty encountered in being all they know they should be for the Lord. In having the sort of separated life that Paul talks about here and in Romans 12:1-3. If a Christian is not at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teflon Christians Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,119 views

    Christians are different from the world and it should not surprise them to be teated different by the world. We need to learn to let those things slide off of us.

    1 Peter 2:11-12 Teflon Christians Introduction: History of Teflon® (Taken from Dupont’s Web site) It all began April 6, 1938, at a Laboratory in New Jersey. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was working with gases related to Freon® refrigerants. Upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christianity Is Revelation

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
     | 1,953 views

    Revelation from God Our Father is the lifeblood of Christianity

    Christianity is Revelation "On one occasion Jesus spoke thus: Father, Lord of heaven and earth, to you I offer praise; for what you have hidden from the learned and the cleaver you have revealed to the merest children." Matthew 11:25 A saying that is popular these days is that the longest ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Definition Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    First message in an expositional series through 1 Peter

    Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2, Title: The Definition of a Christian, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/24/05, AM A. Opening illustration: They have a personal relationship with God, say their faith is very important in their life today; believe they have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Husband Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:7

    Text: 1 Peter 3:7 Title: The Christian Husband Date/Place: LSCC, 10/9/05, AM A. Opening illustration: Panel of Women debated on what they thought was a perfect man, a guy who was ‘with it’. You would have thought they would have decided upon some actor or athlete even a wealthy tycoon. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Evans avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    A message on what defines someone as a Christian.

    In Acts 11:26 we read at the bottom of the verse these words “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” The word Christian is misunderstood in a lot of ways these days. It seems few really know what a christian really is. People tend to think these days that they can call ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Undercover Christians

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    Have you ever been a Christian in hiding? Have you ever failed your Lord in witnessing. Ever failed to stand up for what was right. If yes, then at that time you were an "Undercover Christian". Take heart your’e not the first.

    John 19:38-42 UNDERCOVER CHRISTIANS I. SOMETIMES THE GREATEST FOLLOWERS ARE THE LEAST NOTICED. (v. 38) A. Some followers are unknown, but not insignificant notice: 1. He honored Christ when everyone deserted Him. 2. He honored Christ when it was personally dangerous. 3. He honored ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Counterfeit Christianity Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,521 views

    John gives us several characteristics of counterfeit Christianity, as well as several characteristics of true Christianity.

    WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY I John 2:18-29 For almost two thousand years of Christianity there have been those who would offer a counterfeit faith as a substitute for the real. In verse 18, John reminds us that the antichrist is coming. According to Nelsons New Illustrated Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist