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  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Stephen: The 1st Christian Martyr"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,524 views

    This message examines the life and influence of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

    STEPHEN: THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR Text: Acts 6:8-15 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Lib- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Keys To Being A Contagious Christian

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,756 views

    Is your Christianity showing, is it Contagious?

    3 Keys to being a Contagious Christian Matthew 5: 13-16. Key Principle: People matter to God. 3 Key to being a Contagious Christian. 1)Prayer…(Matthew 9:35-38.) We need to talk to God about people before we talk to people about God. When you take the time to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Your Christian Friends

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    How To Pray For Your Christian Friends John 15:7 - Tips for people who are serious about prayer

    How To Pray For Your Christian Friends (John 15:7) Their relationship with God 1. They would know Christ better (Phil. 1:17) 2. They would be able to worship God I Cor. 10:31 3. Their perception of God would not be colored by their circumstances Their work 1. That spiritual blindness would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problems And Solutions Of Second Generation Christians

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 13,843 views

    Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. Throughout the book of Judges the Israelites suffered greatly from the problems of second generation apathy.

    The Problems and Solutions of Second Generation Christians Illustration:The penalty that good men pay for not being interested in politics is to be governed by men worse than themselves. Plato. Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Could We Be Convicted Of Being Christian

    Contributed by Mark Ripper on Oct 21, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    Could we be convicted of being a Christians by our daily words and actions.

    There are two passages I would ask you to consider from today’s Gospel. The first: “If anyone openly declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, the Son of Man will declare himself for him in the presence of God’s angels.” We can and do make definitive statements or declarations for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "What Is The Worst Thing In The Christian Life?"

    Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    Many Christians have never let God be totally God in their lives.

    Reference: Psalm 78:41 “The Worst Thing in the Christian Life” Before you read the text, what is the worst thing in the Christian life? What could it possibly be? Could it be not getting blessings from God? Maybe not seeing the power of God? Is it possible that the worst thing could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Purpose - Building Up Christians Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 440 ratings
     | 59,103 views

    Here are some reasons why it is vitally important that we are "building each other up" & growing as Christians.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2019) TEXT: Ephesians 4:11-16 A. Last week we started looking at the purpose of the church, & I asked these questions, "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose?" We concluded that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    3 Spirits Given To All Christians

    Contributed by Mike Carmody on May 16, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    As we grow in the grace of God we learn that there are only 2 types of emotion that live inside the human heart. While these emotions may be shown in different ways, depending upon how emotional we are, there are still only 2 types of emotions. One is fear and the other is faith.

    3 Spirits given to all Christians 2 Timothy 1:7 Intro: As we grow in the grace of God we learn that there are only 2 types of emotion that live inside the human heart. While these emotions may be shown in different ways, depending upon how emotional we are, there are still only 2 types of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why A Christian Should Not Celebrate Halloween

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 334 ratings
     | 42,053 views

    Halloween is an annual celebration, but just what is it actually a celebration of? And how did this peculiar custom originate? Is it, as some claim, a kind of demon worship? Or is it just a harmless vestige of some ancient pagan ritual?

    WHY A CHRISTIAN SHOULD NOT CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN Halloween is an annual celebration, but just what is it actually a celebration of? And how did this peculiar custom originate? Is it, as some claim, a kind of demon worship? Or is it just a harmless vestige of some ancient pagan ritual? In North ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian Approach To Jehovah`s Witnesses

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY STAND AT YOUR DOOR

    In 1973 there were 67,500 Jehovah`s Witnesses in Britain. In the year 2,000 there were 126,000 of them, an 87% increase in 27 years. America has seen a similar rise in their numbers to nearly a million last year. The Christian Church needs to be aware that this sect, recovering from the failure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How Does Your Christianity Taste?

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,628 views

    In a culture that questions the very foundation of our belief in Christ, we are still called to be the "salt of the earth" to the culture in which we live.

    How Does Your Christianity Taste? Marc Naugler Children’s sermon: Mr. Hershey of Hershey Chocolate Corporation never wanted to advertise his chocolates because he wanted people to come back for his wares because they liked his chocolate for its taste, not it’s looks. Myth - “I am not as good at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Isn't Everyone A Christian?

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    When you consider what Jesus offers, it’s a wonder that people arn’t queing up to obey the gospel isn’t it? But, sadly, so many wont come to Jesus. Why not? This lesson offers several reasons.

    Why Isn’t Everyone A Christian? Reasons People Won’t Obey The Gospel Introduction “’Gold! Gold! I’ve struck gold! I’m going to be rich…rich I tell you!’ goes up the cry from an excited prospector. We must forgive his excitement, after all, he’s been digging in those hills for weeks and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark McElroy avatar

    Islam Vs Christianity (Part 1)

    Contributed by Mark Mcelroy on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,500 views

    Islam is not like Christianity and is opposed to it.

    {Handout to Congregation) Islam vs. Christianity (Pt.1) (7/14/02) “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Does Anyone Know You Are A Christian

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,212 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter Sharing faith

    Sixth Sunday of Easter John 14:15-21 Does Anyone Know You Are A Christian? 15* ¶ "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16* And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you for ever, 17* even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What About The Violence In Christian History? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    We need to ask: 1) Why is there violence in Christian history? 2) Why is there violence in present day Christianity? 3) What can be done about it today?

    Sadly, there are many people today who reject Christianity because of the hypocrisy and inconsistencies of the church and individual Christians throughout history. They point to some of the ugly parts of the church’s past like the Crusades, the witch trials, and the Inquisition. The Spanish ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist