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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Christian Paradoxes

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 5, 2017
     | 12,310 views

    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
     | 15,383 views

    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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    Christian Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017
     | 7,001 views

    Looking at holiness through God's Word.

    Christian Love 1 John 3:16-3:24 Prayer- Introduction- We begin a new series this week looking at holiness. Every time you mention holiness, people automatically think of perfection. We serve a holy and perfect God. We as God’s children strive to be holy by being more Christ-like. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Homosexuality And The Christian

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 4, 2017
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    Same-sex attraction and homosexual lifestyles - hardly mentioned in public a few years ago - are mentioned daily in news, entertainment, and other venues. Public acceptance is on the rise. How is the Christian to respond to this development?

    Homosexuality and the Christian I. Introducton Read the story of Lot in Sodom (Genesis 19:1-11) God destroyed Sodom because of its utter sinfulness. Clearly, theirs was homosexual sin. When I was coming of age in the 1950’s, I was barely aware such a thing as homosexuality existed. I naively ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Distracted Christian

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 11, 2017
     | 11,959 views

    Distraction prohibits us from learning to know God better. Reach for Jesus when the waves engross you.

    Baseball fans all know the late Yogi Berra (; the legendary catcher for the New York Yankees in the 50’s. He had an amazing career at the plate, offensively and defensively. Some consider him the greatest catcher in the history of baseball; his lifetime batting average of .285 and great ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Christian Walk

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 4,044 views

    What is the Christian walk?

    I. Trials Produce Steadfastness - Vs. 1-4;12 - Genesis 22:1-18 - Greek word “peirasmos” = proof - Hebrew word “nâsâh” = prove - Steadfastness = true Christian - 1Jn_2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Real Christian Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015
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     | 7,941 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Are You Real?". How do you know that your faith is genuine?

    Series: Are You Real? [#1] A REAL CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:1-4 Introduction: It is not unusual to hear the word “real” when someone is trying to convince you that what they have is genuine. Coca-Cola is the Real Thing, Dove soap has Real Beauty, etc… I have heard the statement more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scars Of Christianity

    Contributed by Reginald Knight on Apr 7, 2015
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     | 11,102 views

    This sermon focuses on the scars Jesus received, and reminds us of the Scars we too experience in life, and how we respond.

    WHEN HE HAD SAID THIS HE SHOWED THEM HIS HANDS AND HIS SIDE… All of us have scars somewhere on our body, which have accumulated over the years, and more often than not, there is a story connected to these scars. These scars are reminders of one experience or the other. Some of these scars ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Vital Christianity

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 13, 2015
     | 4,013 views

    Only a vital Christianity creates vital Christians.

    Without Jesus at the center of our faith and life, what are we left with? As far as our Christianity goes, it’s going to be nothing more than some form of bland moralism, religious formalism, or an anemic spirituality that neither motivates us nor appeals to others. We must have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Training

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Nov 3, 2014
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     | 6,391 views

    In this message we use 1 Corinthians 9:24 as the basis to be ready for what life with bring .Proper preparation through a relationship with Christ is the only way to be truly ready .

    No one becomes a doctor without an extensive education and thorough training. But still even after all that education and training no one really wants to be that doctor’s first patient. Imagine going to a doctor for an operation and the doctor says I’ll see you first thing Monday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Christianity

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 6, 2014
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     | 7,522 views

    What it is to become a christian and to live as a christian.

    Matthew 16:21-24 REAL CHRISTIANITY! Matthew 16:21-24 Jesus Predicts His Death 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Yah But Christians" Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,811 views

    Talking without walking leads to mocking and blocking

    As most of you know, I officiate high school volleyball and basketball. When I first began doing that over 15 years ago, I really wasn’t very good, but I was fortunate to have a lot of more experienced officials who have mentored me and helped me to become a better official over the years. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2014
     | 8,820 views

    Good Christians are good citizens.

    Christian Citizenship 1 Peter 2:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill November 8-9, 2014 Video: Veterans Day Honors In recognition of Veterans Day this week, we’d like to honor our veterans by asking you to stand so we can show our thankfulness. Our topic today is “Christian Citizenship” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ideal Christians

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 28, 2016
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     | 8,640 views

    In interpersonal relationships “ peace should rule or arbitrate, not by their wrangling.”

    The Ideal Christians Col. 3: 15-17 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Home Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 7, 2016
     | 11,686 views

    So what kind of home are you building for your family? Is it one where God is honored, loved and served faithfully or halfheartedly?

    The Christian Home Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 Deuteronomy 6:1-9 6 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed