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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Would You Not Join The Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    Christians are expected to unite with a congregation of the faithful in order to fulfil the ministry God assigns each follower of Christ.

    “Those who received his word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unswayed Messiah Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,118 views

    Do good Christians sometimes doubt the reality of the testimony they hold? Do strong believers have moments when they are unsure about the Christ they have so boldly proclaimed? What should they do in these moments of doubt when life is against them & God

    MATTHEW 11: 1-6 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] THE UNSWAYED MESSIAH [ Isaiah 35:2b-l0] Do good Christians sometimes doubt the reality of the testimony they hold? Do believers who shouted from the roof tops have moments when they are unsure about the Christ they have so boldly proclaimed? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming A Fiery Tongue

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    The tongue that is itself set on the fire of hell can be tamed and quenched by the refining and sanctifying fire of the Holy Spirit, if we will only allow the Lord to do so.

    Text - James 3:1-12, RSV 1. Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 6 – Part 7 – How Am I Expected To Live Without A Super Fund? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,371 views

    If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor.

    Matthew 6 – Part 7 – HOW AM I EXPECTED TO LIVE WITHOUT A SUPER FUND? If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor, or even better - in Haiti? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Look On Me

    Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    The lame man looked at Peter and John expecting to recieve something. When people look at Christians, they expect to see something. What would I want people to see when they look on me???

    LOOK ON ME *Peter and John fastened their eyes on this man, and said "Look on us." *He looked expecting to recieve something. *He was helpless and hopeless, but they had something to offer him. *As Christians, people are looking at us everyday and expecting to see something. We should have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral For Elderly Christian Lady

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 288 ratings
     | 111,610 views

    Funeral service for elderly Christian lady who was active in church work and mission work within the community.

    Funeral Service for Mrs. Frances k. Stone From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Prelude Organist Seated: As we seek comfort today, we’re assured that Mrs. Frances Stone is with the Lord Jesus Christ; yet her death leaves a vacancy in our lives that no one can replace! Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Church Is Called Christian

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 8, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    EASTER 6(B) - May 5, 2002 - God’s church is called Christian because it is given good news for all and it is given a ministry for all.

    GOD’S CHURCH IS CALLED CHRISTIAN Acts 11:19-26 - May 6, 2002 19Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Examples Of A Spirit Filled Christian

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    This sermon looks at the life of Stephen and illustrates six charateristics of a spirit-filled Christian

    I. Introduction a. In Acts Chapters 6, 7 & 8 we see the story of Stephen. b. Stephen was a i. Martyr, Deacon, Preacher c. He was a man full of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:3; 6:5; 7:55) d. The Characteristics of a Christian filled with the spirit. II. Available to the Lord a. When the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Christian Should Do? Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,210 views

    This is the fifth sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon illustrates Paul’s two examples of what a Christian should do.

    I. Introduction a. People who are examples i. Michael Jordan – Basketball Player ii. Billy Graham – Man of God iii. Your Name -??? b. Paul wrote to the church at Phillipi and told them that should live like a Chistian. c. What should a Christian Do? II. The Example of Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Christian Are You?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,049 views

    Asks the Christian to examine their life to find out if they are truly walking with God.

    WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN ARE YOU? HEBREWS 10:30-31 MAY 13, 2001 PARKERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH WHERE DO YOU STAND WITH GOD? WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN ARE YOU? ROMANS 14:12-SO THEN EVERY ONE OF US SHALL GIVE ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF TO GOD. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU? I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU THIS MORNING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

    Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Christian Faith Or Magical Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    What are you trusting, why?

    Christian Faith or Magical Thinking? For a couple of Sundays, we’ve been considering the importance of a contemporary experience of hearing God’s voice. A fresh relationship with the Lord prevents us from following a sterile set of rules that have little true power to shape our values and daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Let The Christians "Pray Up"

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,735 views

    "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up."

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Christians ’Pray Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 17:9-23, KJV Purpose: "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up." INTRODUCTION This Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "An Old-Fashioned Christian"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,404 views

    This sermon details some of the characteristics of the true people of God.

    AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTIAN Text: Acts 11:26 Introduction- I’m afraid that the modern day definition of a Christian that some people proclaim just won’t fit into the Bibical description of what a true child of God is like. A true believer, according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Four F's" Of The Christian Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 381 ratings
     | 134,434 views

    The "Four F’s" of Christianity are: Fear not, Fret not, Faint not, Forget not.

    The Four “F’s” of the Christian Faith Ps 37:1-7; 39-40 1 Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan