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  • David Washburn avatar

    "A Christian Response To War"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    We’re called to take a Chritian stand and not a political stand when it comes to war? Should we support it or oppose it?

    “A Christian Response To War” Matthew 5:9 March 23, 2003 I’ve heard it said that one of the best ways to make God laugh is for us to make plans. I typically have my sermons planned in advance, which allows me to better focus my thoughts and coordinate worship, which probably made God chuckle this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Am A Christian

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    I am a Christian because of the mysterious movement of the spirit of God in my life, the encouragement and teaching of my parents and my response to the void that only conscious discipleship of Christ could fill. This only begins the story!

    Why I am A Christian The picture on the front of the pew bulletin sums up the journey before us. There is the central image of the cross with several symbols of holy Week. The palms are for the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem as the King riding on a colt rather than in a chariot. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Abc's Of Salvation And The Christian Life

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 19, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    How to become a Christian and How to walk the Christian life.

    1. ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR NEED a. AGREE with God that you have sinned. (Romans 3:23; Psalm 51:5; Genesis 6:5; Ecclesiastes 7:20) b. ADMIT your need that you cannot save yourself. (Romans 3:20, 28; Galatians 2:16; 3:11; Isaiah 59:2; 64:6; Romans 6:23; James 1:15) c. ACCEPT God’s provision in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity: The Thinking Man's Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 22, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    We are not commanded to blindly believe what the Scriptures teach. Rather "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord". Paul "reasoned" with Felix. Christianity IS the thinking man’s faith!

    CHRISTIANITY: THE THINKING MAN’S FAITH “And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Christians, A Dying Breed

    Contributed by Paul Dehaan on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,041 views

    A great message about being faithful to the things of life.

    “Faithful Christians: A Dying Breed” Daniel 6:1-4 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; [2] And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Types And Shadows Of Christianity #2 Series

    Contributed by James May on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    Moses – a Shadow of the Coming Christ

    Types and Shadows of Christianity #2 Studies from the Book of Exodus Moses – a Shadow of the Coming Christ There are many parallels in the lives of Moses and that of Christ. While Moses was the chosen man for the deliverance of God’s chosen nation, Israel, Jesus was God’s Son, the Chosen One, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Live A Christian Life Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 59,319 views

    Paul gives three simple steps to how to live the Christian live -- Seek Christ, Think Christ, and Live Christ!

    How does one BE Christian? How do you live the Christian life? Paul offers three very simple steps in the passage we read this morning, and I want us to walk through them today. The first step is very simple -- seek Christ. There is an old Candid Camera episode. You remember that old ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Christian's New Dress Code Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,431 views

    Clothe yourself, says Paul, in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience -- all aspects of love.

    Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com “The Church’s Dress Code” October 28, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Introduction to Scripture… We are continuing our series of sermons on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good Clean Christian Living

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,777 views

    Seven Areas that will help us live a more Christ centered life

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: CLEAN CHRISTIAN LIVING 10-28-01 A.M. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Vs Christian Love

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    Religion produces babes in Christ and a carnal church, but christian love produces spiritual maturity and a strong church.

    "Religion vs Christian Love" Introduction: If I asked each one of you what you wish for this church, I feel sure that I would not get one single person who would wish anything bad to happen here. Yet, without even asking, I already know what "Old Satan" wishes for this or any other church. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit & Crys Of The Christians.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 24, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,568 views

    A descussion with Christians and their outlook for their future.A walk thru the Bible for help.

    The Fruit of The Spirit, Our relationship with God. Christians are crying out for help in this, the end of times, are we ready to accept our responsibility? We have to know whom we are in God, explaining this to Christians sometimes offers some difficulties in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Christian's Terror Threat"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,155 views

    How to respond when threatening circumstances/difficulties come on the heels of great spiritual victory.

    “The Christian’s Terror Threat” I Kings 19:1-8 & John 10:10 1KI 19:1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Five Misconceptions Of The Christian Life"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    What’s wrong with this picture? There are twelve disciples in the ship. Where is Jesus? Have you ever prayed something like this, "Hey God, where are you?"

    Title: “Five Misconceptions of the Christian Life” Introduction: At Kids Camp last week, it rained all day Monday. It was not supposed to do that! My plans were to have the kids play on the beach and stay in their tents! I stood on our deck overlooking Lake Michigan and asked God to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Life - Winners Are Finishers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.

    Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,275 views

    Following Jesus means being willing to serve and be inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel.

    Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye August 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques PROBLEM: We have many ministry needs unmet and the needs of a 3rd service coming up. Christians think that serving others is optional. Christians think that laying down your life is just something “figurative” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational