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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012
     | 2,625 views

    The word Christian is a two sided coin 1. United to Christ 2. Unction by Christ

    Acts 11:26 ...... And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. - WHEN A COIN has been so long in use that its impression is almost effaced, it is not easy to recapture its appearance as it came from the mint. - Words are like coins — they are worn down by usage, and not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Rewards Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,060 views

    Though saved by grace through faith, our work does matter.

    Introduction Do you want to know what scares me? You have seen scenarios in a movie or TV show where someone is causing mischief, not knowing that he is being observed by others about to administer retribution. You want to yell out, “Look behind you!” knowing the terrible punishment hanging over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    Jesus' leadership style is very much at variance with that of the World - and often too the Church

    Who wants to be the greatest in the Kingdom Story: D.L. Moody was the Billy Graham of the 19th Century. He was a man used by God to bring millions to faith in Jesus At the end of the 19th Century, a large group of European pastors came to one of D. L. Moody’s Northfield Bible Conferences ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Comfortable Christianity

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    God calls His children to be “on fire” for Him; not to a life of ease and comfort.

    Comfortable Christianity June 5, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God calls His children to be “on fire” for Him; not to a life of ease and comfort. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carnal Christian

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 26, 2011
     | 9,497 views

    This sermon will help you determine if you, or someone else, is a carnal Christian; and will provide the solution to help you/them move out of carnality to spiritual maturity.

    Carnal Christian 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Instant Christian

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,535 views

    We have adapted the Christian life to the culture. We want it hot, easy, quick and effortless.

    The American people expect everything fast, easy and cheap. And we often treat the Christian life like that. We want it to be like a McDonald’s drive through — drive up to the window, get what you want and drive off. Have you noticed all the ads that tell us about the products ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Caricatures Of Christianity

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,167 views

    This serman shows that modern spirituality is a distorted view of Christanity much like a caricature is a distorted view of an individual hoping to bring people back to their committment to be a disciple of Christ

    Caricatures of Christianity as edited by Henry Shellman Original Idea and manuscript written by Rev. Aaron McCollough-freshfireministries.com Preached and Posted with his permission and prayers Matthew 28: 19-20 John 15: 1-12 Text Scripture: Matthew 28: 19-20 Matthew 28:19 – Go ye ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Christian Baptism"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,477 views

    What does the Bible teach about Christian baptism?

    A story is told of a preacher who liked to preach on water baptism. Week after week he preached about it. Finally, the deacons asked him to preach a sermon on Genesis 1:1. They said, “Let’s see him get a sermon on baptism out of that.” When he got up to preach, he said, “In the beginning God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marrow Of Christianity

    Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,553 views

    Repentance is the very marrow of our Christianity.

    Marrow of Christianity – 01.04.09 READ: Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction – I visited Ben and found out that he might have a bone marrow problem. Explain. At same time I’ve been studying Matthew 3. Confluence. What is the marrow of our Christianity? Are we producing the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Uniquely Christian

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,327 views

    There is something different about a real Christian, something that separates them from the world and others. Today we will see how there are something different about being a Christian.

    INTRODUCTION There is something different about a real Christian, something that separates them from the world and others. Today we will see how there are something different about being a Christian. IT’S GOD’S BLOOD NOT OURS It seems the price of certain deities to assure your place ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christianity Is Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,593 views

    How you live is what you are.

    CHRISTIANITY IS CHRIST Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Every unscriptural Religion can stand on its formulas without the founder. But if you take Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,960 views

    Christian leaders are servants of Christ and stewards of the gospel.

    Title: Christian Leadership Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 Truth: Christian leaders are servants of Christ and stewards of the gospel. Aim: I want the church to understand the qualities needed in deacons. Life ?: What are the marks of Christian leaders? INTRODUCTION A deacon, who was full of himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Science And Christianity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,752 views

    Is Science in conflict with the claims of Christianity? How can someone hold to the truth of Science and the truth of Christianity at the same time?

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. How do you answer your friends or colleagues when they ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Cafeteria Christians

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,603 views

    Christians tent to want to pick and choose what Christianity means to them.

    Cafeteria Christians I have pretty much had a problem understanding some people… Ok. Perhaps the problem is even larger. There a large groups of people I don’t understand. Women in general, teenage girls more specifically. People that believe that the Government should take ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    The Fearless Christian Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,385 views

    • As we continue a walk in this new year of God’s Divineness, we will experience change, expansion, new levels and extreme favor. • Today I want to challenge each of you to never get in fear, but walk in faith. God will do a tremendous work through you

    Introduction • As we continue a walk in this new year of God’s Divineness, we will experience change, expansion, new levels and extreme favor. • Today I want to challenge each of you to never get in fear, but walk in faith. God will do a tremendous work through you if you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational