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  • Phil Smith avatar

    Successful Christian

    Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 2, 2009
     | 4,442 views

    What does Jesus want from us anyway? Just what is a "successful Christian"? Are you one?

    Jas 1:2-4 - 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV) I. Introduction My last sermon I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    Christianity is more than going to church or even declaring yourself to be one. Christianity is not about lip service, Christianity is about life service.

    Begin with brief video illustration with Brittany. In this video, Brittany talks about what she wants to be and expects to become that by going to the right places or by saying the right things. Her last statement says, “At least I know I can go to church and become a Christian”, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Readiness

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Feb 26, 2009
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     | 12,808 views

    Preparing yourself for the return of Christ

    Christian Readiness Luke 12:40 2/24/08 You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect. Just when you don’t expect him, the Son of Man will show up. - Message The need for readiness or preparedness is taught in every area of life. Children are taught to be ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mark Of A Christian

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2009
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     | 12,835 views

    There are many marks of a believer. This message focuses on what I believe to be "The Mark of a Believer."

    The Mark of a Christian John 13:1-38 There are many marks of the Christian that I’m sure we could all name. I would like to focus on what I believe to be “The Mark of a Christian.” “By this all people will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Without this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Obligation Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 20, 2013
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     | 7,692 views

    There are two sides to every story and the believer in Christ has the Battle of the Two "I's" going on inside of HIm. How can the "requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us" as Christians?

    1 20 13 “The Christian OBLIGATION” Romans 8:1-14 The SHORT SIDE I. God in Christ has given me a new life (zoe) to live for Him. (vs. 1-2) II. The law cannot save, sanctify, nor justify us: only Christ can. (vs. 3-4) III. If you are LIVING in the flesh (sinFULL self), you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Christian

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 15, 2013
     | 7,609 views

    The Apostle John tells us how to live as Christians

    Marks of a Christian 1 John 3: 11-19 Intro: There was a married couple sitting on their front porch and the neighbor across the street came home. The man got out of his car with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and started walking toward the front door. When he was about halfway there, his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfortable Christianity

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 6, 2011
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     | 6,031 views

    God calls His children to be “on fire” for Him; not to a life of ease and comfort.

    Comfortable Christianity June 5, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God calls His children to be “on fire” for Him; not to a life of ease and comfort. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2014
     | 8,774 views

    Good Christians are good citizens.

    Christian Citizenship 1 Peter 2:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill November 8-9, 2014 Video: Veterans Day Honors In recognition of Veterans Day this week, we’d like to honor our veterans by asking you to stand so we can show our thankfulness. Our topic today is “Christian Citizenship” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrary Christianity Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2014
     | 7,018 views

    Husbands are to lovingly lead their wives.

    Contrary Christianity 1 Peter 3:7 Rev. Brian Bill November 29-30, 2014 Offering: He’s Always Been Faithful/Great is Thy Faithfulness Aren’t you glad we can count on God’s faithfulness? Wow, what a week! There are lots of lessons to be learned from what happened in Ferguson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defining Christianity

    Contributed by Scott Thomas on Nov 6, 2013
     | 3,750 views

    Christianity is Receiving Christ, Representing Christ, and Responding to Christ by working for Him. So many today think if their good out weighs their bad, than they are a good Christian. So look and lets see what a real Christian is.

    DEFINING CHRISTIANITY I John 5:10-13 10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of The Christian

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,752 views

    We willingly accept the blessings of the Beatitudes, but must also embrace the responsibilities.

    THE BLESSINGS OF THE CHRISTIAN. Matthew 5:1-12. The Sermon on the Mount is directed towards those who are already disciples of Jesus (Matthew 5:1). This is important. It counters both those religious hopefuls who find the Beatitudes impossible to keep, and those religious moralists who glibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Figful Christian

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Nov 30, 2013
     | 4,950 views

    Are we still dressed in fig leaves/

    THE FIGFUL CHRISTIAN: Mark 11 We see our Lord Jesus coming to the end of his earthly ministry; the last mile of his journey; about to perform his last miracle. He is on his way to Jerusalem also known as the House of Fullness coming from Bethany, the House of Figs. At this time of the year; ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Salty Christians Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 7, 2012
     | 6,192 views

    What influences you and what kind of influence are you on others? In the final portion of Mark Chapter 9, Jesus describes a common substance: salt. It is either salty or flavorless. When it comes to you affect on your environment are you salt or unsalt?

    Leading up to this portion of Mark 9, Jesus has taken a young child and put them into his arms. Somehow I picture him placing the child in front of Him and wrapping his arms around their front. The disciples can see both the child and the Messiah standing together. That stance of loving protection ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Christian Service

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 28, 2017
     | 15,344 views

    Sometimes our zeal for evangelism and for secular service is so great that we neglect the need for service within the Christian family.

    Christian Service Illustration A young child was sitting in class listening to the teacher explain a government generated lesson on what service means. The teacher carefully explained that, from a public standpoint, service is an important and useful action, which is performed to meet a specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    True Christianity Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2017
     | 8,800 views

    What does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. Relating to the Father’s family. 2. Receiving the Lord's touch. 3. Rising to serve the Savior.

    True Christianity The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 11, 2017 (Revised July 31, 2021) MESSAGE: *Many people think you're a Christian if your parents were Christians, or if you have been baptized, or if you have been going to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist