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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Needs Of A New Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    The essential needs of new converts are discussed using this account describing the events that immediately followed the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 9:19-31 TITLE: “THE NEEDS OF A NEW CHRISTIAN” INTRODUCTION: A. One criticism of the church-at-large is that when we produce new Christians, we “dunk ‘em and drop ‘em” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Welcome To The Christian Olympics"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,677 views

    This message compares the "Judgment Seat Of Christ" to the Olympic games, where rewards will be given.

    “Welcome To The Christian Olympics” INTRODUCTION: Did you catch any of the Olympics? I always enjoy the gymnastics, the swimming & the diving, and the boxing. The 1980 Olympics where the U.S. Hockey Team beat the Russians will always be a highlight of my Olympic memories. Did you catch any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Response To Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    How should a Christian deal with the issue of Homosexuality

    Series: America, Bless God There are many, many issues we could talk about in regards to this election. However, I am only going to choose a few. It is our job to come down standing on the truth and to help all those around us do the same. There is a large poster of Tiger Woods on the 18th ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christians Need Jesus

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    Sometimes christians depend way to much on men to "fix" things; they need Jesus!

    PEOPLE NEED JESUS We all have one thing in common today. We have needs. And because we have needs we seek to meet those needs. We need security. We need jobs. We need food. We need relationships. We need direction. We need hope. We need faith. We need trust. No matter who you are we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hope Of The Christian's Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,572 views

    In our lesson today, we learn about the hope of the Christian's resurrection.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of what happens to our bodies when we die. There are some who believe that the bodies of Christians are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Christian Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,968 views

    38th in a series from Ephesians. Paul describes how the Christian work ethic is different than that of the world.

    A webmaster name Paul Kinsella recently performed a test in the mid-sized town of Belleville, Illinois. He dropped 100 identical wallets which each contained $2.10 in cash, a fake $50 gift certificate, ID containing the name, address and phone number of the owner, and few miscellaneous items in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Christian Enough?

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Mar 11, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,916 views

    True Christianity requires love not rigid ideology that supports oppression.

    ARE YOU CHRISTIAN ENOUGH? Luke 7: 36 – 50; Gal. 2: 11 – 16 Dr. Ezekiel Ette A story is told of a man who wanted to become a Christian. He walked to church within a walking distance from his home. When he got there he discovered that the board of trustees was having an emergency meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Distinction Of Christian Marriage Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 14, 2022
     | 1,819 views

    The modern view of marriage is the idea that you are going to find “the one” who is going to fulfill all your dreams. Nothing could be further from the truth.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/140695 According to Pew Research, the number of people who have never been married is rising. In 1960 the number of adults not married was 1 in 10. Today that number ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Be A Genuine Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 26, 2025
     | 653 views

    Our motives are the underlying reason for any action we take.

    That is, our motives are what MOTIVATE us to do the things we do. But there are two kinds of MOTIVES: (1) Good motives (2) Bad motives Motives matter and they matter to God. God doesn’t just desire us to do the right thing but to do it with the right attitude. Illus: For example, it use to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Christian Community

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024
     | 1,001 views

    It’s easy to get proud. It’s easy to want to show off. It's too common in the church. Instead, let’s choose to be very humble, serving each other gently.

    I’ve been wrestling with God lately on some things, battling depression, anxiety, even questioning God, his will and purposes. And I’m so grateful for my wife who has been there day in and day out challenging my poor thinking patterns. Reciting God’s word to me. She brings the truth up, and just ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    In Hot Pursuit - What Are You Running After?

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2021
     | 6,009 views

    You can tell a lot about a person by what they are running after and what they are running from. Christians have a godly assignment even in a pandemic. .

    Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides instructions for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Grumpy Old Christians

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,740 views

    There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News!

    Grumpy Old Christians Thesis: There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News! Texts: Phil. 4:8 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,015 views

    Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

    Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Full Time Christian

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 289 ratings
     | 9,179 views

    Every aspect of life is to be lived for his glory.

    MARK: Pastor, I was wondering if you could help me. I'm trying to figure out my schedule for this fall, and I don't really know how much time I have to be a Christian. PASTOR: What do you mean? MARK: Well, you know I'm going to be really busy this fall teaching Science at the high school, and I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Mark Of The Christian" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,355 views

    In admonishing the believer to walk according to what God has called them, Paul lists the primary things that set the Christian apart (#11 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox