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  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    Practicing Wise Christianity Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    Jesus said that unless we put into practice His words of the Sermon on the mount, we are like the foolish builder

    Sermon preached on 1/27/02 at Parkview Church of the Nazarene by J. Richard Lord, Jr. PRACTICING WISE CHRISTIANITY Matthew 7:24-29 INTRO: Ravi Zacharias, a well-known Christian author and teacher did a lectureship at Ohio State University not too long ago. As he was being driven to the lecture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Healthy Christian Community Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    The apostle Paul highlights what makes for a healthy, mature Christian community. A sermon for II Advent, based on Phil 1:3-11.

    Sermon for II Advent Yr C, 7/12/2003 Based on Phil 1:3-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The apostle Paul’s letter to the congregation at Philippi in Macedonia, is “filled-to-overflowing” with joy and love. Some passages of scripture communicate very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dana Chau avatar

    The Effective Christian Life

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,275 views

    Learn and apply the two keys to becoming an effective Christian

    Statistically, in the church, less than 50 percent of the people do all the work. When this happens, those who are doing the work eventually burn out or neglect other areas of life. In our church, the percentage of people serving is greater than 50 percent. We understand it’s a privilege to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard White avatar

    Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,706 views

    Sometimes we don’t witness because we don’t know what to say. When an insurance salesman comes to sell us insurance he or she points out the benefits of having this plan. We should point out the benefits of being a Christian.

    Benefits of a Christian Romans 8:16-37 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Christian & Military Service

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    This is an examination of what the Word of God teaches about the Christian’s participation in the military and carnal warfare.

    I want to begin this lesson by acknowledging that when we address the subject of whether or not the Christian should take part in the military we are dealing with a controversial subject. The Church has debated this subject for 1400 years. Many theological scholars and Christian philosophers have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Regarding Christian Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,341 views

    Paul was NOT suggesting that these believers neglect their earthly citizenship. Paul’s challenge to them was that they recognize the unique relationship they had with God and the work of the Kingdom.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 17, 2001 Date Preached: January 17, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Our Christian Citizenship Text: Phil 1:27-30 Introduction: Paul shares many thrilling truths in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #2 - A Patriot And A Christian Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jul 28, 2016
     | 7,145 views

    Can you be a Christian and a patriot? How do we fight injustice? How do I show love even when I believe what is happening is wrong?

    POWERPOINT Matthew 22:15 Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. 16 They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Traits Of A Focused Christian Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,056 views

    The joy of the Lord and having the attitude of Christ is being a focused Christian

    Traits of a focused Christian Philippians 2:1-2:11 Introduction- This morning we will begin a two part series of a focused Christian. I hope you will be able to hear both messages and I hope your heart is open for the Lord to be able to speak to you. Being united with Christ is a basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Christian Is... A Priest Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 7,167 views

    What are spiritual sacrifices we offer today? (Outline and material from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 12, pgs. 171- 180)

    HoHum: R. Paul Stevens: Christian priesthood is not a matter of being religious and Mr. Goody two shoes but of serving God and God’s purposes in the nitty gritty everydayness of life in the world, not a matter of sacred times and sacred places but ordinary times and ordinary places, not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Smyrna--The Church Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,748 views

    Smyrna was a church under the great pressure of persecution.

    THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION SMYRNA—THE CHURCH UNDER GREAT PRESSURE TEXT: Revelation 2:8-11 Revelation 2:8-11 (KJV) And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; [9] I know thy works, and tribulation, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 17, 2022
     | 3,014 views

    We should love Jesus enough: 1. To confess that He is our Lord (vs. 32-33). 2. To choose the Lord over our family (vs. 34-37). 3. To carry our cross for Him (vs. 38-39). 4. To be fully confident in Him (vs. 40-42).

    Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 4) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:32-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 17, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 10. Most of you know that in this chapter, Jesus was about to send His twelve Apostles out to the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Biblical Christianity - 2016 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 14, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,601 views

    It is imperative for Christians to clearly understand Biblical Christianity as well as have a basic understanding of other religions so we can communicate Christianity clearly and to do so within a Biblical framework of thinking.

    Faithology - Biblical Christianity Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. Today we are starting a new series called Faithology. If you have never heard that word before, it is because it is just made up, but it does have real meaning. I have combined the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Bright avatar

    A Change Of Desires Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 23, 2025
     | 46 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “A Change of Desires” 1 Peter 4:7-11 A sermon for 8/24/25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 4 “1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Schroer avatar

    Be A 24/7 Christian

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,293 views

    Being a Christian means a lot more than going to church on Sunday morning. God wants us to live our life of love 24/7.

    Almost nine months ago, we sent out postcards announcing the opening of our church here in Doral. The first postcard that we sent out had the picture of a young woman on it who is quoted as saying: “When I walked out of my parent’s church, I never thought I’d walk back in. For me church was all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Christian Civics 101 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 27, 2010
     | 3,561 views

    WE need a quick civics lesson from Peter!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As citizens of Heaven we have talked about how important it is for our life to reflect our true citizenship. This means that we are not to be a reflection of the world we live in but rather a reflection of the God we serve! • Today as we continue with that theme Peter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ