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  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Becoming A World Class Christian

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008
     | 4,023 views

    In order to be Great Commission Christians, we need Four changes in how we think from day to day. Here they are, with scriptures.

    Becoming a World Class Christian Pastor Eric Hanson November 7, 2004 Mark 16:15 You will either be a “World Class Christian” or a “Worldly Christian”. Do you know that you were saved to serve? Do you know that you were created for a mission? Are you excited about being used by God… to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bottom-Line Of Christian Service

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,134 views

    The text is tailored to teach us that love is the bottom-line to effective Christian Service. Carrying out this new command given to us by Jesus Christ can and will only be evident in how we treat one another.

    In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the intercom asking for a carry out at checkout register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he approached the check-out stand a distant smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,730 views

    Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that it covers rat

    What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? Acts 11:26 Intro Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Priceless Possessions Of The Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,656 views

    As a Christian we have some of the greatest things in the world. In this passage there are seven great things that are priceless to us.

    Seven Priceless Possessions of the Christian Philippians 4.1-19 As a Christian, you and I have some of the greatest things in the world. Many of the things that we have are priceless. Paul in this passage shows us seven things that are priceless to us as a Christian. I. The Privilege of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Innovation - Being A Christian Innovator.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,062 views

    How to be a christian innovator. Using the faith passage from hebrews it discusses how god is an innovator and how through faith we can be as well. (The Swiss pocketknife illustration at the start can be supported with illustrations from a simple web s

    Carl Elener began with a presenting difficulty. The problem was unemployment – He knew that no ordinary method would deal with the problem there was a need for something so creative so different to anything anyone had ever thought of before that would turn the situation around. So he invented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rise And Revelvancy Of Christian Apologetics

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,097 views

    “We already know that we’re not supposed to take drugs, have sex, or drop out of school. Sometimes adults think we’re just a bunch of goofballs, only interested in pizza and concerts. But kids in our youth group really do want to learn all about Chris

    The September morning air felt cold as I walked from my car toward the flagpole. Across the school property in front of me, I was encouraged by the large gathering of students that I could see in front of the building. “Wow… a pretty impressive group at this hour,” I thought as I glanced at my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Risen, Christianity Unique!

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,695 views

    As great as the restoration of a classic car is, a resurrection of a lifeless human body is more impressive. The resurrection of Jesus Christ, changed history—and eternity—for every human who has ever lived.

    “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.” (Job 19:25) Have you ever seen a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? That’s one hot car. Even back when I was a kid, the silhouette of a ‘57 Chevy with the bulging headlights and streamlined trunk fins on the back was already a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Capital Punish: Christian Or Barbarian?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,668 views

    WHAT DOES JESUS BELIEVE ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? That would be the big question. I does not matter what I believe but it does matter what Jesus believes.

    CAPITAL PUNISH: Christian or Barbarian? Rom 13:1-6 NIV Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two P's Of Christian Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    To see a change in our world today, we need to PRAY and PROCLAIM Christ. Pray is to talk to God for men, and proclaim is to talk to men for God.

    2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Science And Christianity Conflict? Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,736 views

    One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, do science and Christianity conflict?

    INTRODUCTION I have a question to ask God and it’s this - - is there a conflict between science and Christianity? Some people believe that science and Christianity are completely opposite and will never be reconciled. The argument has included debate about … • Astronomy (Is the earth the centre ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christian Behavior In The Shadow Of Exploitation

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,804 views

    This message looks at the behavior of believers in a world that often exploits them.

    Christian Behavior In the Shadow of Exploitation Hebrews 13:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Since the beginning of the church, Christians have been subject to abuses, prejudices, and negative acts. Here are a couple of examples that occurred recently, …: June 5, 2006 -- DENTON, TEXAS (ANS) -- Secret Service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Christian Can Be Painful! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    We should invest ourselves in the Lord, even while suffering.

    Being A Christian Can Be Painful! (I Peter 4:12-19) 1. C. S. Lewis once remarked that “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pain; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” Today’s sermon is about suffering, trials, and stressful experiences. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Sets Christianity Apart

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 40,209 views

    A Sermon on God’s grace and our response to it.

    WHAT SETS CHRISTIANITY APART Years ago, a large international conference was held of religious leaders from around the world. In the midst of the conference, a debate began about what it was that set Christianity apart from other religions. Some argued that it was God coming in the flesh that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenging "Me First" Christianity

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,471 views

    A look at a couple of the sayings of Jesus that go against the grain of our natural human desire to “look out for number one”.

    August 27, 2006 Dakota Community Church Challenging “Me First” Christianity Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Fake Vs. Real Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 81 ratings
     | 65,079 views

    Was Jesus teaching us that we can "buy" our way into heaven by doing good works?

    OPEN: One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: “I did. I created you.” APPLY: Over the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ