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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Practical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
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    What is involved in living the Christian life?

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY MATTHEW 5:33-48 1. SPEAK THE TRUTH. Mt 5:33-37 33 “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And The Occult Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 24, 2017
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    The occult is all around us. It invades our homes via entertainment, lures power-seekers, the superstitious, escapists, and thrill seekers. A solid Biblical foundation is the best inoculation against this lure.

    The Christian and the Occult (intro) (topical) 1. I do a lot of review for Amazon.com, so I am flooded with requests to review books, products, etc., often in exchange for a free copy/product. 2. But I like to set my own agenda as to what I read; my time is precious, and doing one thing means not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Christian Courtesy

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2017
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    Christians are commanded to demonstrate perfect courtesy toward all people. We are called to speak the truth in love; this means that we are to be gentle and gracious toward those who speak ill of us or who attempt to injure us.

    “Remind [the believers] to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Paradoxes

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 5, 2017
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    Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." There are paradoxes when it comes to Christianity. Let's take a look at some of them.

    CHRISTIAN PARADOXES Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." A paradox is something that's not necessarily a contradiction; just a contradiction in terms. There are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Service

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 28, 2017
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    Sometimes our zeal for evangelism and for secular service is so great that we neglect the need for service within the Christian family.

    Christian Service Illustration A young child was sitting in class listening to the teacher explain a government generated lesson on what service means. The teacher carefully explained that, from a public standpoint, service is an important and useful action, which is performed to meet a specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    True Christianity Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2017
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    What does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. Relating to the Father’s family. 2. Receiving the Lord's touch. 3. Rising to serve the Savior.

    True Christianity The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 11, 2017 (Revised July 31, 2021) MESSAGE: *Many people think you're a Christian if your parents were Christians, or if you have been baptized, or if you have been going to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Christian And Anger Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2019
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    Is it natural to become angry? Is it always a sin to be angry? What is the scriptural permit for anger? What is the best solution for sinful anger?

    Before I start this message, I would like to give you some question to consider as you listen: 1. Is it natural to become angry? 2. Is it always a sin to be angry? 3. What is the scriptural permit for anger? 4. What is the best solution for sinful anger? I. Anger in Relation to Murder Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And Marriage Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2019
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    God only established two institutions on this earth: marriage and the church.

    God only established two institutions on this earth: marriage and the church. Any thing else is man made and outside the sanction and blessings of God. This is not to say that all other organizations are bad or wrong. This merely means that anything outside the church that tries to hide under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Christians And Oaths Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 13, 2019
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    Oaths and swearing are as common as food and clothing in our life today. This should not be so.

    Oaths and swearing are as common as food and clothing in our life today. This should not be so. As Christ rebuked the hard hearts of the Jews of old so the Bible still rebukes those of us who would use the things of God lightly and treat them with disrespect. I. Do Not Swear Beyond your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And Revenge Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 13, 2019
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    Revenge might well be called the battle cry of the modern age. Everyone wants to get even or get back or get to someone else. The world is full of inequality and always will be.

    Revenge might well be called the battle cry of the modern age. Everyone wants to get even or get back or get to someone else. The world is full of inequality and always will be. There will always be good and bad, rich and poor, famous and unknown. Perhaps, I should riot because I do not have as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Christian And Enemies Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019
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    The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies.

    The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies. On the surface, this would seem the logical thing to do. It is the main theme of most philosophy, religion and tradition. Only in Christianity do we find this original and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Christian And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019
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    Prayer is the breath and heartbeat of Christianity. Thus, a prayerless Christian is a dead Christian.

    Prayer is the breath and heartbeat of Christianity. Thus, a prayerless Christian is a dead Christian. Every religious system has a place in it for prayer, but only Christianity offers the privilege of speaking to a living, acting God. For the Christian, God is only a prayer away. Sometimes this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Christian And Tithing Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 26, 2019
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     | 3,574 views

    Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms.

    The Christian and Tithing Matthew 6:1-4 Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms. I. The Disciple and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Christian And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 26, 2019
     | 2,203 views

    Perhaps, the most misunderstood and most misapplied teaching in the Bible is the teaching of fasting.

    The Christian and Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Perhaps, the most misunderstood and most misapplied teaching in the Bible is the teaching of fasting. Down through the ages, it has been a method of displaying something on the outside that was supposed to be prevalent on the inside. It supposedly used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Christian And Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2019
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     | 3,744 views

    I suppose anxiety or worry is one of the most profitable tools of the Devil. It has been said why pray when you can worry.

    The Christian and Anxiety Matthew 6:25-34 I suppose anxiety or worry is one of the most profitable tools of the Devil. It has been said why pray when you can worry. I am afraid many of us take that attitude. A man once told me, “Worry is like a rocking chair. It keeps you busy, but it doesn’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist