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  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    What A Christian Feels

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,883 views

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    Sermon: What a Christian Must Feel James 4 May 15, 2005 A bishop was visiting a church one day and was invited to dinner with the chairman of the board and his wife and daughter. During the meal the Bishop ask the little girl what she thought of church. She said that a person must be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Characteristics Of Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 41,512 views

    God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.

    Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,032 views

    38th in a series from Ephesians. Paul describes how the Christian work ethic is different than that of the world.

    A webmaster name Paul Kinsella recently performed a test in the mid-sized town of Belleville, Illinois. He dropped 100 identical wallets which each contained $2.10 in cash, a fake $50 gift certificate, ID containing the name, address and phone number of the owner, and few miscellaneous items in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Models For Growing Christians Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    1st in a series on Christian Growth

    Almost every image used in the New Testament to describe the Christian life suggests growth and development. • We are to "pursue righteousness" (1 Tim. 6:11). • We are challenged to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Rom. 12:2). • We are to "press on toward the goal" (Phil. 3:14). • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Habits For Growing Christians Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    2nd in a series on Christian Growth

    Reba McEntire is one of the most successful entertainers in country music. One of the reasons for her success is a basic philosophy which motivates her. She says, "One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that you’re never as good as you could be. There’s always room for improvement." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inward Christian Qualities Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,505 views

    This is an exposition of Philippians 4.4-9.

    Inward Christian Qualities Text: Phil 4.4-9 Introduction: 1. The Christian life is not conformity to an outward standard, like the Pharisees, but rather inward qualities that are developed and lived from the inside out. 2. Our series on Philippians has uncovered a great many of these inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Celebrations For Christians

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010
     | 6,654 views

    A sermon for Super Sunday / Super Bowl Sunday.

    SUPER BOWL SUNDAY: VICTORY CELEBRATIONS FOR CHRISTIANS (*Note - this is outdated, but is the kind of information you can find in the current year and makes for interesting start to the sermon.) At this moment two of the “best” football teams in our country are battling it out so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "We Are Not A Christian Nation" Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 12, 2009
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     | 3,268 views

    Should the church dissolve since our president has declared that we are not a Christian nation? The numbers of people claiming to be Christians has dropped dramatically. The question is, is the cross still relevant in this post-Christian world?

    President Barak Obama visited Turkey this week. In a press conference he stated “we do not consider ourselves a Christian nation.” Newsweek reporter Jon Meacham wrote the cover story for his magazine entitled “The Decline and Fall of Christian America.” The 2009 American Religious Identification ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Second Mile Christianity Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,215 views

    How do you respond to situations in life, that is at the heart of what we will learn tonight from this passage of scripture from Jesus and His sermon on the Mount.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 9 Second Mile Christianity Matthew 5:38-42 Introduction One winter day not so long ago a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Exactly Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 21, 2009
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     | 4,233 views

    Through Paul’s defense before Agrippa we learn what it means to be a Christian.

    They come in many kinds: slip-joint, diagonal, needle-nose, parrot-nose, midget… Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Pliers. If you were here last week for the Easter sermon, you know that I’m pretty clueless when it comes to pliers. I used one for an object lesson but had to stop and ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christian Environmental Responsibility

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,030 views

    I am a firm believe that while the Bible contains the Word of God that speaks to every area of our lives, we as Christians have allowed the world to take the lead on ethical, moral, and even spiritual issues. And environmental responsibility is one area

    Christian Environmental Responsibility Genesis 1:28 Sermon by CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English Standard Version. Wheaton : Standard Bible Society, 2001, S. 1. In my stay in Iraq this year, I have notice one image that is repeatedly on my mind and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Christian Hears

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    A sincere Christian witness is dependent upon a particular manner/quality of listening. BUT What does a sincere Christian witness hear? A sincere Christian witness hears that...

    WHAT A CHRISTIAN HEARS—Luke 8:16-21 The sincerity with which we approach God’s voice. The manner/way/sincerity in which we listen affects our Christian witness. Jesus told the multitude that the way in which they listened to Him was of utmost importance to their witness. A sincere Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Know Who They Are

    Contributed by Edward Frey on May 19, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    God’s grace which is revealed by the Holy Spirit assures Christians they are uniquely loved.

    The famous philosopher, Rene Descartes, once said, “I think, therefore, I am.” Like every philosopher – every person, really – Descartes wanted to know himself, and not just superficially, but on the inside. All people have a desire to know themselves, to know their weaknesses and strengths, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Credentials Of A Committed Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 20, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 11,083 views

    All Christians should have some good credentials of Christ in their lives.

    CREDENTIALS OF A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN II Cor. 11:16-33 INTRO.- ILL.- The Indian in Arizona heard his first Christian sermon. Asked for his opinion, he replied, "Big wind! Loud thunder! No rain!" I’ve heard some sermons like that and I’ve preached many of them! ILL.- In 1974 when I went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Effects Of Sin On A Christian

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,392 views

    A reminder of the dangerous and slippery path of sin....A reminder, that we ming not again be lured into the path of sin, which we left.

    (Mark 5:1-20 - “1Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ