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  • Stephen Evoy avatar

    Alpine Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack"). First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience. Engaging stories, easy applicability,

    In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest. He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters. The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain. One of the Sherpas was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ben Peak avatar

    Attractive Christianity

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,772 views

    What will it take to reverse some of the damage we have done to ourselves and the church’s image? I believe it will take Christians really living like Christians.

    You know, it’s startling today to realize exactly how people look at Christianity. To much of the world Christians are just a nuisance. We are just a bunch of crazy fanatics who try to impose innumerable rules upon everyone else. We’re just a bunch of do-gooders who always find ways to condemn ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christian Stewardship

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,853 views

    This is an entire series on Stewardship focusing on Christian giving

    MESSAGE ONE: CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP SERIES TRUE RICHES vs. UNCERTAIN RICHES TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: America has a standard for comparing the relative value of those things that are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Almost Christian

    Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,481 views

    "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Acts 26:28 AND many there are who go thus far: ever since the Christian religion was in the world, there have been many in every age and nation who were almost persuaded to be Christians. But seeing it av

    I.) 1. Now, in the being almost a Christian is implied, First, heathen honesty. No one, I suppose, will make any question of this; especially, since by heathen honesty here, I mean, not that which is recommended in the writings of their philosophers only, but such as the common heathens expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Crisis Christianity

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,383 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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    The Lukewarm Christian

    Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 38,654 views

    To live as a Lukewarm Christian is a dangerous place.

    The Lukewarm Christian Revelation 3:16 (KJV) 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Introduction The city of Laodicea was located roughly 45 miles south of Philadelphia. It occupied an almost square plateau several hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Contagious Christians

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,984 views

    Much of this content comes from Bill Hybels "Contagious Christianity Course". This was a sermon to launch the small group study

    Luke 14:15-23 – Contagious Christianity 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Christian Citizen

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,545 views

    Christians are both citizens of this world and members of a new kingdom.

    THE CHRISTIAN CITIZEN Romans 13:1-14 INTRO: In recent years, we Americans have elected a president and celebrated our constitution. During the same time, as members of a church, we have shared in special occasions and ongoing efforts to fulfill our church’s mission. Christians are both citizens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crucified Christians

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,867 views

    What does it mean to be "Crucified with Christ?" This text examines that concept.

    CRUCIFIED CHRISTIANS Galatians 2:20 INTRO: The Christian life is the noblest and happiest life that a man can live, but it is no bed of roses and no holiday journey. Once you enter this life it is a battle from that day until you die. The text says: "I am crucified with Christ." What is meant by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Evans avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,604 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

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    Undercover Christians

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,855 views

    Have you ever been a Christian in hiding? Have you ever failed your Lord in witnessing. Ever failed to stand up for what was right. If yes, then at that time you were an "Undercover Christian". Take heart your’e not the first.

    John 19:38-42 UNDERCOVER CHRISTIANS I. SOMETIMES THE GREATEST FOLLOWERS ARE THE LEAST NOTICED. (v. 38) A. Some followers are unknown, but not insignificant notice: 1. He honored Christ when everyone deserted Him. 2. He honored Christ when it was personally dangerous. 3. He honored ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Counterfeit Christianity Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,606 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

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Christian Hospitality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 20,019 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

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Wanna Be Christians

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,042 views

    Three people think they wanna be a follower of Jesus; but, only when it is convenient for them to do so.

    Luke 9: 51 – 62 Wanna Be Followers Intro: Sinclair Lewis, the great 20th century writer was once scheduled to a give an hour-long speech about writing to a group of college students who planned to be writers. Lewis stepped to the podium and asked a question: “How many of you want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    So what is a Christian? The answer is not as easy as you might think. Everything depends on how you define the word.

    What is a Christian? 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact text of the question: How is a Christian defined? It used to be that if you were not Jewish or Hindu or Buddhist, you were a Christian, whether Catholic or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible