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  • David Shipman avatar

    The Successful Christian

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,109 views

    Being a Christian means something. There are promises in the Bible and if we are not experiencing the promises it is hard to make a case that we are successful in our Christian walk.

    I want to talk this morning about being a successful Christian Many people would define being a successful Christian as being a Christian that makes it to heaven. Do you know what the definition of success is in our dictionary? “Desirable Outcome” or “one that succeeds” I want you to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Surrendering As A Christian Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    The Christian life is and should be a life of Joy. James said, "count it ALL joy when you fall into various trials." Paul, in Col. 1 shares with the Believer how to turn trials into JOY.

    Joy in SUFFERING OCCASIONALLY (v.24) Jesus’ death was COMPLETE Our suffering is CONSTRUCTIVE Joy in SERVING OTHERS (25-27) Paul RECEIVED God’s Grace Paul helped to REVEAL God’s Grace Joy in SEEING OBEDIENCE (v.28,29) Paul’s only desire was to PREACH Paul’s only goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Doubt Christian?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    Should Christians ever doubt - and what should we do if we do?

    Doubt: Mt 11:1-15 This morning’s Gospel reading shows how doubt comes to that great man of God, John the Baptist. How come you might ask? Last week’s reading showed John the Baptist being very sure that Jesus was the Messiah. He had heard the words of God the Father announcing that Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Be A Courageous Christian!

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,011 views

    In 2004, Christians may not be nailed to crosses or thrown to wild animals or burned as torches, but the need is as great now as it was in Paul’s day for us to be courageous. As we approach the Christmas Season the Lord wants us to be courageou

    Be a Courageous Christian! Text: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Humble Christian Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    A Contrast between the mindset of a legalistic Pharisee and that of a humble Christian as illustrated in the beatitudes.

    THE LEGALISTIC PHARISAIC MINDSET CONTRASTED WITH THE HUMBLE CHRISTIAN MINDSET SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:3?12 1a. The legalistic Pharisee believed that the law of Moses was the greatest thing in the world. He believed that the ethical standards of the law of Moses were the greatest ethical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Action

    Contributed by Mark Smith on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,482 views

    A sermon on helping to grow your Christian walk in the actions that you take as a Christian

    I. A. Christian Action: The action that characterizes a Christ-centered life. The relationship you have with Christ causes a “want-to” in you. You “want-to” be like Christ, therefore, you “want-to” show others Christ’s love, and you do that through your actions. 1. Christian action is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Christian In The Church

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006
     | 2,457 views

    All Christians are called into God’s Church. And all are given gifts that they may play their part in the life and ministry in the Church. Each person’s gifting needs recognition, not least by church leadership

    In that passage from Ephesians chapter four that we heard, Paul begins by saying that he wants his Christian readers to live lives that are worthy of the calling they have received; lives which are ’worthy’ in the sense of being worth-while and of refelcting that calling- that their calling by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Christian's Influence Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,233 views

    Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Assurrance Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,931 views

    There are certain assurrances every Christian should have.

    Text: 1 John 5:1-21 Title: The Christian’s assurance Introduction This final chapter of 1 John is all about certain assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer in Jesus Christ. As I list the assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer lets ask; “Do I have all of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,767 views

    If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

    Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Armour

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,028 views

    The real meaning of putting on the whole armour of God and what we as believers need to be doing.

    The Christian’s Armour Ephesians 6:10-18 The story has been told of a mental hospital that many years ago came up with an unusual test to determine when their patients were ready to go back into the world. They brought the patient who was ready for release into a room where a water faucet was left ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sin And The Christian Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,022 views

    In this text we notice that even Christians still struggle with sin.

    Scripture Billy Sunday was a well-known evangelist at the start of the 20th century. In preparation for a series of evangelistic services in a large city, Sunday wrote a letter to the Mayor of that city in which he asked for the names of individuals whom the Mayor knew had spiritual problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Parenting Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,449 views

    Simple Sermon on what it means to be a Christian Parent

    Title: Christian Parenting Theme: Show what it is to be a Christian Parent Text: Proverbs 22:6 Pr 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. CEV 6 Teach your children right from wrong, and when they are grown they will still do right. NLT 6 Teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Cosmetic Christianity

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,088 views

    We look good on the outside, but are we pure on the inside?

    Cosmetic Christianity Hab 2:4 KJV We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a great deal of activity but we accomplish little; many services but few conversions; much machinery but few results. - R. A. Torrey These are these symptoms of a Cosmetic Christianity, we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dynamic Christianity

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,706 views

    Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic.

    Dynamic Christianity Matt 14:25-33 NIV • The activity in a Christians life should be active not passive. Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic. • Many follow only wanting to be blessed. • Christianity should be a blessing to any that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God