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  • David Cambridge avatar

    All Christians Are Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
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    People often use this as excuse for not being a Christian or for leaving the church. This lesson examines the question and demonstrates that such a criticism cannot be used as an excuse.

    Answering Criticisms "All Christians Are Hypocrites" Introduction 1. This is quite a criticism that is often leveled against Christians for a variety of reasons by both unbelievers and believers alike. 2. We shall consider several aspects of this accusation. I. What Is A Hypocrite? A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Problems With Carnal Christians

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2003
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    Encourage people to not be argumentative through your own fine example. Paul writes, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

    What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1. Let everyone know the advantages of being controlled by the Spirit versus the disadvantages of living according to one’s fleshly desires. Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Timely Death Of A Christian

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
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    KNOWING THAT WE ARE PREPRARED TO DIE NO MATTER THE TIME NOR THE SITUATION

    THE TIMELY DEATH OF A SAINT Luke 23:42 INTRO: I. DEATH IN CHRIST BRINGS PEACE A. Heb. 2:14 “ Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil B. Psalms 116:15 “ Precious in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Weedy Seedy Christians

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
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    Getting the weeds out of our life

    Sermon: Weedy Seedy Christians Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 July 21, 2002 I. Introduction A. A Story 1. A blonde was hard up for money, so she went walking around her neighborhood looking for odd jobs to do. She met a nice man who said he would give her work. All she had to do was paint his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Necessity Of Christian Fellowship

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
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    Knowing the importance of Christian fellowship

    THE NECESSITY FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Psalms 133 - “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christianity Is Not A Spectator Sport

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
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    America has become a land of professional Spectators We gain most of our daily pleasures from watching others live out their lives….. People don’t even know they are being watched Example web cams on the internet and satellite photos

    Christianity is not a Spectator Sport Pastor Jim Parisi HHM Oct 6, 2002 America has become a land of professional Spectators We gain most of our daily pleasures from watching others live out their lives….. people don’t even know they are being watched Example web cams on the internet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Miracles In The Christian Life

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,120 views

    The Christian sees what the unbeliever does not see; believes what the unbeliever does not believe; and will escape what the unbeliever cannot escape.

    NOTABLE MIRACLES IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE "What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it." Acts 4:26. I. THE CHRISTIAN SEES THE INVISIBLE We see Christ in the Old Testament: As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    A Christian Response To Aids

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,721 views

    four questions we need to ask as Christians in response to AIDS

    A Christian Response to AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that has spread over the last 20 years in countries all over the world. Already more than 33 million people throughout the world are infected. More than 14 million have died. HIV is a virus. Illnesses caused by a virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Profile Of A Great Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    Truly one of the great figures in the long line of Christian heroes is Stephen. His fearless proclamation of the Gospel, well-knowing the possible consequence of doing so, should inspire us to uncompromisingly proclaim God’s message without regard as to

    PROFILE OF A GREAT CHRISTIAN “And Stephen, full of faith and power, did wonders and miracles among the people.” Acts 6:8 I. STEPHEN WAS A MAN OF HIGH MORAL CHARACTER: "But select from among you, brethren, seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Credible Christian Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,376 views

    To be credible as Christians, men need to acknowledge their dependence on God in everything, to make God their first priority, to make their spiritual security more important than their financial security, humbly admit their mistakes and express their sex

    You may wonder whether a sermon in a Sunday service is the place to be talking about being a credible Christian man, given that at least half the congregation are women, but let me suggest that at least some of what we’ll talk about today is equally relevant to women, and even those bits that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Adventure Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,452 views

    Are Adventure and Christian Oxymorons. A sermon to challenge believers to have a vision for the CHRISTIAN LIFE.

    THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 9:1-16 II Cor. 11:23-28 Introduction On the TV show Jeopardy, they had a category called "Oxymorons". An oxymoron is a combination of words that seem to contradict each other. For example: Old news, Work party, Hot chili, Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Tree Christians

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    There is a message from a Christmas tree that can be compared to the life of a Christian.

    MATT.12:33 "CHRISTMAS TREE CHRISTIANS" A) A tree is known to be corrupt or good not by its leaves, but by its fruit! * Notice what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount in Matt.7:17-20 "Even so every ......." * The truth given here is that we judge a man by the words he speaks and the works he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Is Christianity Losing America?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 24, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,496 views

    The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8).

    Is Christianity Losing America? The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8). Why is the truth in Christ so hard for people to understand? The Christian culture is dwindling according to scripture and there are those that continue to denigh the very existence of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Pray, Christian, Pray!

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

    Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christians Full Grown

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    Are you still sucking your thumb or are you a grown up?

    I have been listening to a show on 990 Main Street America Radio, Chevis and Joe. They have a lot of folks call in and say that they are Black men full grown. This is the first time I have ever heard that phrase and I have pondered it and decided it was time to use it in reference to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist