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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Christian Maturity Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,000 views

    How to become a mature Christian.

    Christian maturity. Philippians 3:12-16 WBC 5 Mar 06pm V15 "all of us who are mature should take such a view" - but - what is maturity? "Christian maturity?" Am I mature? Are you? Well- elsewhere there are all kinds of definitions of maturity - Educationally: "gratification deferment". Being able ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Solitude Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,390 views

    The Spiritual Discipline of Solitude strengthens our soul.

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul March 12, 2006 Solitude There are many places in the Bible where we are compared to trees – trees that bear good fruit, like the fruit of the Spirit, or bad fruit. Have you ever looked at your life and wondered why there is so little of the fruit of the Spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Almost Christian

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 133 ratings
     | 41,594 views

    A contemporary rendering of John Wesley’s famous sermon illuminating the differences between one who is simply wears the Christian lable and one who is truly reborn.

    There’s a movie out at the theaters now, and I’m wondering how many of you have seen it. Has anyone seen the movie “Elf” yet? Although I have yet to see it, I heard the basic storyline in a review of the movie and thought to myself that the storyline of the movie sounds remarkably similar to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Crisis Christianity

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    To instruct Christians how to live daily for the Lord!

    CRISIS CHRISTIANITY!! Matthew 14:25-30 INTRODUCTION: Why do so many Christians wait until they have gone under for the third time to cry out unto the Lord? Why do married couples wait until it is too late to cry unto the Lord? Why do churches wait until the congregation has gone or until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Y Christian?

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,335 views

    Why are we so concerned that people should become christians?

    Y CHRISTIAN Romans 10.1-13 George Barna, a market researcher on Christianity, recently revealed that 51%, or 1 out of 2 people, believed ‘good people’ went to heaven. Sophie Loren, some of you are old enough to know who that is, said this when asked if she was going to heaven: “I should to heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jason Evans avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    A message on what defines someone as a Christian.

    In Acts 11:26 we read at the bottom of the verse these words “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” The word Christian is misunderstood in a lot of ways these days. It seems few really know what a christian really is. People tend to think these days that they can call ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Counterfeit Christianity Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,518 views

    John gives us several characteristics of counterfeit Christianity, as well as several characteristics of true Christianity.

    WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY I John 2:18-29 For almost two thousand years of Christianity there have been those who would offer a counterfeit faith as a substitute for the real. In verse 18, John reminds us that the antichrist is coming. According to Nelsons New Illustrated Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Hospitality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,923 views

    The most valuable earthly possession a person can have is a warm, supportive friendship. True friendships are developed within the church community through hospitality. What is Christian Hospitality, what is its basis, and how is it demonstrated?

    CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY ROMANS 12:9-21 Introduction: The most valuable earthly possession a person can have is a warm, supportive friendship. People without relationships are miserable people. Recently, I spoke on the fact that everyone needs a friend. True friendships are developed within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Eula Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    Ever wonder what you are signing up for with Jesus Christ? Luke 9 gives us some practical examples of the principals in the Christian discipleship.

    Do you know what a "EULA" is? It’s not a form of Hawaiian dance. It’s not what you say about a person at a funeral. It stands for "End User License Agreement." If you have ever installed a piece of computer software, you have encountered a EULA. It’s that huge mass of legal garbly-gook full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Christian Traits

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 19, 2006
     | 2,798 views

    This message expounds upon the important traits or characteristics of a Christian as outlined by Paul to the Ephesians.

    Text: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise” (v. 15). Introduction: I wonder how many people ever think along these lines. Many people take life for granted and do what other people do. They never stop to consider how to live. Children are influenced by their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,888 views

    Qualifications for church leadership.

    Church life always involves leadership. We must understand spiritual leadership - whether we are becoming leaders - or choosing leaders. Over the past couple of weeks we have been looking at what is involved in becoming and making disciples. 1. Because Jesus told us to go make disciples - that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And The World

    Contributed by John White on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,864 views

    A message warning of the dangers of compromise with the world.

    The Christian And The World II Cor. 6:14-17 The primary problem for many Christians could be in the difficulty encountered in being all they know they should be for the Lord. In having the sort of separated life that Paul talks about here and in Romans 12:1-3. If a Christian is not at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teflon Christians Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    Christians are different from the world and it should not surprise them to be teated different by the world. We need to learn to let those things slide off of us.

    1 Peter 2:11-12 Teflon Christians Introduction: History of Teflon® (Taken from Dupont’s Web site) It all began April 6, 1938, at a Laboratory in New Jersey. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was working with gases related to Freon® refrigerants. Upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dutiful Christians Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,153 views

    This message reminds us of basic Christian duties, like being in subjection to governmental powers...

    1 Peter 2:13-17 Dutiful Christians Introduction: Do you like to go to masquerade parties? Let me tell you about a party that occurred a long time ago. On December 16, 1773 Samuel Adams was speaking and in his closing comments, he gave a prearranged verbal signal. He said, "This meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joe Burke avatar

    Christianity Is Revelation

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
     | 1,952 views

    Revelation from God Our Father is the lifeblood of Christianity

    Christianity is Revelation "On one occasion Jesus spoke thus: Father, Lord of heaven and earth, to you I offer praise; for what you have hidden from the learned and the cleaver you have revealed to the merest children." Matthew 11:25 A saying that is popular these days is that the longest ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic