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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Mission Possible

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023
     | 2,439 views

    Peter could only do the impossible as long as he focused on Jesus instead of on his surroundings.

    As sometimes happens, this sermon took a turn I had not expected once I really got into it. Not a very big one, mind you, but I would up focusing on the gospel lesson instead of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. I do like, when I can, to tie the three lessons together, and these three seemed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growing Old Gracefully

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 159 ratings
     | 54,785 views

    Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

    Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude Of A Messenger Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    As followers of Jesus in a world contrary to His Kingdom, we are to focus our attention on Him.

    A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude of a Messenger Text: Matt. 10:24-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: We need to be like the 84 year old grandmother who fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived n the same town, but she rarely called ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Should Christians Do About The Principles Of Christian Living?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 18, 2023
     | 1,277 views

    Paul had recently uncovered some unacceptable behavior and now he is clarifying how we need to change our conduct into the genuine Christian conduct.

    Paul recently uncovered some unacceptable purposes behind the self-denying attitude in chapter two. Presently, in chapter three, Paul clarifies the genuine Christian conduct, the putting on the new nature by accepting Christ and viewing the old nature as dead. We change our ethical and moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Christian Perfection?

    Contributed by David Seeley on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,232 views

    Matthew 5:48 says to be perfect! What does this mean? Discover with me several things that this does not mean and several things it does mean.

    Background: Matthew 5 Text: Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. What is Christ demanding in this verse? Does He really expect us to be perfect? If so, how perfect does He want us to be? If not, why did He say it? What is Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Is A Christian Home?

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 27,587 views

    The Christian home is a fortaste of heaven when we attribute our lives to serving God.

    Dickerson Road Baptist Church 3601 Dickerson Road Nashville, Tennessee. 37207 Pastor: Michael Blankenship 615-865-0911 Joshua 24:13-15 What Happened to the Family? We live in an age where televison and video games have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Full Christian Life

    Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,196 views

    In order to be right with God, we must be right with our brethren. In order to be right with our brethren, we must be right with God. Therefore, we need to love one another.

    Intro: 1. “I am somebody” (1 Cor 1 - God made nobodies sombodies) 2. That is the thought for our text (Mt 5:3, 10) a. Jesus went up on the mountain b. Expounds on the torah for the kingdom 3. Exod 21-23 - Just like the covenant code, relationships are prominent 4. Jesus explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Christians Are Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,454 views

    People often use this as excuse for not being a Christian or for leaving the church. This lesson examines the question and demonstrates that such a criticism cannot be used as an excuse.

    Answering Criticisms "All Christians Are Hypocrites" Introduction 1. This is quite a criticism that is often leveled against Christians for a variety of reasons by both unbelievers and believers alike. 2. We shall consider several aspects of this accusation. I. What Is A Hypocrite? A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Problems With Carnal Christians

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,136 views

    Encourage people to not be argumentative through your own fine example. Paul writes, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

    What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1. Let everyone know the advantages of being controlled by the Spirit versus the disadvantages of living according to one’s fleshly desires. Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Miracles In The Christian Life

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,178 views

    The Christian sees what the unbeliever does not see; believes what the unbeliever does not believe; and will escape what the unbeliever cannot escape.

    NOTABLE MIRACLES IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE "What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it." Acts 4:26. I. THE CHRISTIAN SEES THE INVISIBLE We see Christ in the Old Testament: As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    A Christian Response To Aids

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    four questions we need to ask as Christians in response to AIDS

    A Christian Response to AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that has spread over the last 20 years in countries all over the world. Already more than 33 million people throughout the world are infected. More than 14 million have died. HIV is a virus. Illnesses caused by a virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Profile Of A Great Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    Truly one of the great figures in the long line of Christian heroes is Stephen. His fearless proclamation of the Gospel, well-knowing the possible consequence of doing so, should inspire us to uncompromisingly proclaim God’s message without regard as to

    PROFILE OF A GREAT CHRISTIAN “And Stephen, full of faith and power, did wonders and miracles among the people.” Acts 6:8 I. STEPHEN WAS A MAN OF HIGH MORAL CHARACTER: "But select from among you, brethren, seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Credible Christian Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,603 views

    To be credible as Christians, men need to acknowledge their dependence on God in everything, to make God their first priority, to make their spiritual security more important than their financial security, humbly admit their mistakes and express their sex

    You may wonder whether a sermon in a Sunday service is the place to be talking about being a credible Christian man, given that at least half the congregation are women, but let me suggest that at least some of what we’ll talk about today is equally relevant to women, and even those bits that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Credible Christian Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    The Credible Christian church will be characterised by unity, humility, gentleness, patience and peace. Our primary task is to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth and our success will depend on our credibility.

    If you were here 2 weeks ago you may remember that I posed the question, ’What is the church here for?’ That might sound like a straightforward question at first, but I think you’ll find if you ask a range of people what they think the Church should be doing, you’ll get a range of answers. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Adventure Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,604 views

    Are Adventure and Christian Oxymorons. A sermon to challenge believers to have a vision for the CHRISTIAN LIFE.

    THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 9:1-16 II Cor. 11:23-28 Introduction On the TV show Jeopardy, they had a category called "Oxymorons". An oxymoron is a combination of words that seem to contradict each other. For example: Old news, Work party, Hot chili, Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist