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  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    When Christians Disagree

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
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     | 14,183 views

    Christians disagree about almost everything. And when we disagree, we usually start a new church.

    When Christians Disagree Acts 15:36-41 Christians disagree about almost everything. And when we disagree, we usually start a new church. Which reminds me of a story I heard a few years ago. A Scottish Presbyterian is rescued after many years of living alone on a desert island. When he is picked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Curse Of "Christian Philosophy" Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 11, 2011
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     | 2,943 views

    happiness is not found in knowing, but in enjoying christ

    THERE IS THE STORY OF A GREAT PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY WHO WAS A GREAT HEDONIST. ONE QUESTION BURNED IN HIS MIND SINCE CHILDHOOD: HOW TO BE HAPPY? WHEN TO FIND HAPPINESS? HE TRIED EVERYTHING! FINALLY HE DECIDED THE LAST ATTEMP: TO ACCUMULATE AS MUCH KNOWLEDGE AS POSSIBLE, THUS HE BECAME ONE OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Practices And Liberties

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
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    A message about the liberties Christians have and the warning about causing others to stumble

    Christian Practices and Liberties Romans 14:1-23 Introduction First, I want to say that this passage of scripture is a tough one for me and I am preaching to me more than anyone else today Why? Because I have been guilty of what Paul tells us about in these passages. We see Paul present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Inhibiters To Christian Patience

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011
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    THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE LORD”.

    THE INHIBITERS TO CHRISTIAN PATIENCE PSALM 37 INTRODUCTION: THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fundamental Requirements Of Christianity

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 8, 2011
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    The very fabric of Jesus Christ is made up of the fundamental truths concerning who He is and why He came to earth.

    FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF CHRISTIANITY ILLUSTRATION As the new plant manager walked through the factory he noticed, in the distance, a worker hit the machine he was at with a large hammer. The manager stopped and watched the worker. It was remarkable, every three minutes the worker would pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Measure Of A Christian Life

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
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     | 11,110 views

    Eulogy for my Aunt

    The Measure Of Success Of A Christian Life My father told me on Tuesday not to make you happy twice so I will honor his wish. We have gathered here in this church today to celebrate and remember the life of a mother, a sister, a grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Aunt Betty, a quiet soul who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Christian's Cup?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 29, 2007
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    Challenges the Christians to look at his/her "cup" and prepare to drink it ALL.

    What is the Christian’s Cup? Matthew 26:36-42 August 22, 2004 Parkersburg Baptist Church What was this cup that Jesus talked about with His Father? It was a cup that contained all the sin of the world. It was a cup that contained the rejection of His Father. It was a cup that contained a horrific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cultivating Christian Aftercare

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 2, 2007
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     | 1,993 views

    This message is a call to be Christians who care for others to go to places and to people in Jesus name and show real aftercare to a hurting world.

    Cultivating a life of care Luke 17:11-19. Here we see Jesus traveling along the border of Galilee and Samaria, where he would enter a village and minister to 10 lepers and the remarkable would take place they would be healed of their leprosy. Here we see the aftercare of Jesus ministering to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prerequisites For Christian Discipleship

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2007
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     | 5,197 views

    What does Jesus mean when he said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me?” Luke 9:23

    Prerequisites for Christian Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 The call of Jesus to be a disciple is a demanding call. The word “disciple” is related to the word “discipline.” A disciple is a learner and one who is teachable. A disciple is in training and following the instructions of a teacher. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Christianity Vs. Wicca

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    A comparison of Biblical Christianity with Wicca.

    As we finish this brief series in which we have looked into false religions and cults we want to look at Wicca. Wicca is an attempt to revive the pre-Christian nature and fertility religions of western Europe. It is a neo-pagan religion that believes in supernatural magick, worships a male and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Great Christian

    Contributed by Tony Rivers on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    Jesus tells us that in order to be great, we must be willing to become servant to all.

    Jesus Explains His Kingdom Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: Attention: At one point during my seminary days, my wife and I gave up our jobs in Walters, Virginia so that we could return to Southeastern Seminary and so I could finish my degree. The plan worked out beautifully. I was able to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Christians Pray? Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 29, 2012
     | 5,002 views

    Message about the importance of Prayer in the church and Jesus in the temple.

    Note: The introduction I got from Jim Cymbala - Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, and other sources from years ago about importance of Prayer. Title: Prayers of a Christian Theme: Text: Opening scripture James 4:6-8 James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Christianity Equals Service"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    A sermon about "being raised with Christ" in order to "serve."

    Mark 1:29-39 “Christianity Equals Service” In November of 2010 a wedding party was unexpectedly called into action right after the ceremony. While they were posing for pictures on a scenic ledge, a woman who was not involved in the wedding fell into the water and started ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sins Ignored By Christians

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 15, 2012
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     | 9,343 views

    Sin is sin; we must root it out of our lives.

    Sins Ignored by Christians February 12, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Sin is sin; we must root it out of our lives. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 3:1-7 Supplemental Passage: "Be on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Ahead For The Christian

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    A look at four of the great things we can anticipate being in our future.

    The Big Idea: For the Christian, what’s ahead is better than what’s behind. - The specific context here is that things are going to be better for Israel. - In Romans 11 (see vv. 11-12, 28-29), Paul makes it clear that God is not done with Israel. - Those passages speak of how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist