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  • Val Black avatar

    The Christian Tree

    Contributed by Val Black on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    Our Christian Tree is on a hill in a city called Jerusalem, in the nation of Israel. Its not much to look at. Its made of wood and isnt even finished or sanded smooth. Its really rugged looking. I see gifts under it. Lets investigate!

    The Christian Tree In a few days it will be Christmas and a lot of us are going to be around friends and relatives who we see only at this time of the year. Many of those people will be unsaved and because of the season, they will be more receptive to spiritual things than they would at other ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Christian Carol

    Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    A sermon based upon the story of Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ "Christmas Carol". Let the Holy Spirit reveal your past, present and future.

    A Christian Carol Sunday, December 18, 2005 – AM By Pastor Jim May Let us take a journey this morning. It’s a journey that will begin right where you are now, for where else can we really begin? Today I want us to think of one of the greatest works of literature, penned by Charles Dickens, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Vengeance

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    Turning the other cheek is often one of the hardest things a Christian can do. This is a message about Vengeance

    Christian Vengeance Romans 12:19-21 I. The Offence A. Our Rights have been Denied – that is, until we realize that we don’t have any rights! · 1 Corinthians 6: 19, 20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Walk Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013
     | 6,140 views

    We who claim to be Christians must be sure they are on the true path.

    The Christian Walk 1 John 2:7-14 Introduction Last week we learned that sin is not normal in the Christian. The Christian’s sin does not affect just that person, but the entire body of Christ. We saw from the plural "we have an advocate" that there has to at least be a sense in which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is A Christian

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,697 views

    A Christian is someone who has been changed by his or her encounter with the risen Jesus

    What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved ones in these terms “He didn’t believe in God He didn’t go to Church But he was a good Christian” That isn’t a very useful definition of what is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Growing As A Christian

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 2,307 views

    Are you a Christian? Have you received his salvation Will you persevere And are you convinced that you need the word of God in your life

    The secret club’s of life • Little Raskels “He man women haters club • Adult Clubs – Masons • These clubs just wont let you in on what is happening inside It seems like in life churches tend to do this also • We don’t let the outside world know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christian Influence

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 29, 2014
     | 6,122 views

    The Christian is the salt and light and has more influence than he can imagine

    “Christian Influence” June 1, 2014 Matthew 5:10-16 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christian Giving

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,455 views

    Giving is an important aspect of the Christian life because it has capacity to provoke the blessings of God upon the giver, but most of us are not faithful in our giving.

    CHRISTIAN GIVING Study text: I Corinthians 16:1-4 1 Cor 16:1-4: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Christian And Sin Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,204 views

    Christians sin, but cannot continue in sin. Why and what it means is covered by John in this passage.

    Sin and the Christian 1 John 3:1-9 When I worked for a huge family distribution business, several of us used to meet for lunch and play cards. We had to take an hour lunch and had nothing else to do. Of course, discussions normally ran all across the board, from sports, to politics, to religion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Basketball

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,981 views

    We are Christians on the basketball court of life and how well we play depends on how well we conquer sin in our lives.

    CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL ILLUSTRATION I love to watch my grandchildren play basketball and I try very hard to seldom miss a game. My enjoyment does not come from them being superstars or because their team is always in first place. I enjoy the game because I love my grandchildren; I love seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Mark Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    Exposition of John 13:34-35 regarding the command to love one another

    Text: John 13:34-35, Title: The Mark of a Christian, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/10/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “even now, there is nothing else that causes the heathen to stumble, except that there is no love…Their own doctrines they have long condemned, and in like manner they admire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Real Christian

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    This message brings to light several of Jesus' characteristic that we Christians should follow.

    Text: “Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures” (James 1:18). What do we mean by “a real Christian”? Many people say they are Christian. Out of curiosity, I have asked people how they know they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Barefoot Christians

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    The most basic footwear of life is mutual love for one another.

    "I arrived in the city of EVERYWHERE early one morning. It was cold, and there were flurries of snow on the ground. As I stepped from the train to the platform, I noticed that the Baggage man and the redcap were warmly attired in heavy coats and gloves, but oddly enough, they wore no shoes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Character

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,891 views

    A look at Psalm 15 and what God calls us to in terms of our character.

    1 ¶ A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Real Christian

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,531 views

    This may come as a surprise to you but most people really don’t know what it is to be a “Christian”.

    Most of all Mike loved the Lord Jesus with all his heart, and it was with great passion he shared his faith and hope with others. Mike went on to be with the Lord January 23rd 2009 and now rests in the arms of his loving Savior and Lord. Knowing Mike as I do he would not want us to be only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist