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  • Rick Lance avatar

    Be A Fourth Quarter Christian

    Contributed by Rick Lance on May 2, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,330 views

    The fourth quarter is the best quarter of life.

    SERVING THE LORD IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF LIFE or BE A FOURTH QUARTER CHRISTIAN Psalm 90:12 Rick Lance (Executive Director, State Board of Missions, Alabama Baptist State Convention) If you are a fan of college football, you know that the game is divided between two halves – the first half and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Full Christian Life

    Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,256 views

    In order to be right with God, we must be right with our brethren. In order to be right with our brethren, we must be right with God. Therefore, we need to love one another.

    Intro: 1. “I am somebody” (1 Cor 1 - God made nobodies sombodies) 2. That is the thought for our text (Mt 5:3, 10) a. Jesus went up on the mountain b. Expounds on the torah for the kingdom 3. Exod 21-23 - Just like the covenant code, relationships are prominent 4. Jesus explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Christians Are Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    People often use this as excuse for not being a Christian or for leaving the church. This lesson examines the question and demonstrates that such a criticism cannot be used as an excuse.

    Answering Criticisms "All Christians Are Hypocrites" Introduction 1. This is quite a criticism that is often leveled against Christians for a variety of reasons by both unbelievers and believers alike. 2. We shall consider several aspects of this accusation. I. What Is A Hypocrite? A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Christians Disagree

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,922 views

    Disagreements among Christians are inevitable, but they can be overcome.

    WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41 INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. ILL.- Two boys were fighting and one was on top of the other. Finally, the mother of the boy who was on top came out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Adornment Befitting A Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,372 views

    More important than attractive outward apparel is the adornment of a holy life. The incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit is very precious in the sight of God.

    ADORNMENT BEFITTING A CHRISTIAN "Do not let your adornment be merely outward--arranging the hair, wear-ing gold, or putting on fine apparel--rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Committed To Christian Friendship

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,952 views

    In a world crying out for friendship, 3 John helps us to define the kinds of friendships that define Christian community.

    Committed to Christian Friendship 3 John Everybody wants it. But few know how to find it. Some would give their life for a taste. Most are left desperate. Searching in loneliness for a friend. In the July 21, 1980 issue of Time Magazine there was an essay entitled “Friends, And Countrymen”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Misha Zigas avatar

    4 Types Of Christians

    Contributed by Misha Zigas on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,549 views

    On the parable of the sower.

    Mathew 13 By Dr M Zigas 4 types of Christians We see from this scripture of St Mathew, that Jesus spoke to the crowd with parables. He spoke in parables so as to not cast pearls before the swine, so as to not lay out a step by step process, as this, due to human nature, would come under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,216 views

    People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

    By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Be A Successful Christian Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 17,331 views

    The successful Christian life is not nearly as complicated as we try to make it...if only we’ll pick up one good habit!

    How to be a Successful Christian Ps. 119 The successful Christian life is not nearly as complicated as we try to make it. If only we’d do 2 things: Read Bible/Pray And the one always leads to the other. Shocked was I to hear of a recent survey by Barna research group showing the avg. Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Are You A Happy Christian?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,366 views

    We get upset and walk around focusing on those things that do not go the way we want them to. But is being unhappy what God wants for us?

    All of us want to be happy in our lives, don’t we? That might be one reason a person would go to church; to find happiness. But have you ever really thought what happiness includes? Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your heart. Happiness includes a feeling of calmness when all around ...read more

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    Fully Equiped Christians

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,517 views

    learn what to add to your Faith in order to be a fully equiped Christian.

    2 Peter 1:3-1:11 “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Christian Snob Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 45,267 views

    Fourth in a series on James. Deals with the fact that there are a number of ways in which favoritism shows up in the church today.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 4 “Are You A Christian Snob?” James 2:1-13 Let me open this morning’s message by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian snob? Before you answer that question too quickly ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Confusion-Free Christianity

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    You are worse off than you think. But, you are also better off than you think. Do understand this is to rid yourself of confusion.

    CONFUSION-FREE CHRISTIANITY (Romans 5:12-15) Confusion is a big problem in our world today. Perhaps one of the best examples of confusion I have ever seen is this past week, on TV. They were showing hundreds of Iraqi people, standing in the streets, shouting and screaming their support for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Wearing The Christian Label

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,142 views

    A label is used to identify certain things relative to which it is attached. Even so, the label "CHRISTIAN" should tell the world a great deal about us.

    WEARING THE CHRISTIAN LABEL “Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,275 views

    Is it right to say that Jesus is the ONLY way? Unless you deny the Word, you better preach the truth and He is the truth and the only way!

    Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive It is often said that Christianity or at least some sects of Christianity are too exclusive or intolerant in that they do not accept any other faiths as valid and even reject other sects of Christianity. There is a lot of truth in that accusation. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist