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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Christian Charity

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
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    Having the poor around us will be an unending condition for the world until Jesus comes back in glory to set up his kingdom. In the mean time what do we do about it?

    The Rich Young Man 16Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17"Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." 18"Which ones?" the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Christians Allowed Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 16, 2007
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    247 millions call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. what is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple? (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

    Hello COTR- talk about being a Christian. Today’s message called- No Christians Allowed. What do I mean by that? Let me ask a question ... When you hear the word dog- what think about? What about when you hear the word cat? What do you think when you hear the word Christian? Republican, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Cosmetic Christianity

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
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    We look good on the outside, but are we pure on the inside?

    Cosmetic Christianity Hab 2:4 KJV We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a great deal of activity but we accomplish little; many services but few conversions; much machinery but few results. - R. A. Torrey These are these symptoms of a Cosmetic Christianity, we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dynamic Christianity

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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    Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic.

    Dynamic Christianity Matt 14:25-33 NIV • The activity in a Christians life should be active not passive. Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic. • Many follow only wanting to be blessed. • Christianity should be a blessing to any that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christians & Debt

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
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    God has direction for his Church and we are told to Live Justly, Lovingly, and Expectantly

    John Ortberg tells a story that we are all familiar of. When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination christened, in a moment of marketing genius, the Happy Meal. You’re not just buying fries, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christians & Politics

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
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    God states in Romans 13 the picture of Government, our responsibilities and obligations.

    In the course of any given week we can hear of stories of corruption. It becomes most distressing when it is from elected officials, for we know that is was our money. From this past week: In Romans 13, the Apostle Paul, a Roman citizen by birth, is writing to a church located in the very capital ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Alpine Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007
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    Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack"). First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience. Engaging stories, easy applicability,

    In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest. He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters. The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain. One of the Sherpas was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Christian's Armour

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 26, 2008
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    The real meaning of putting on the whole armour of God and what we as believers need to be doing.

    The Christian’s Armour Ephesians 6:10-18 The story has been told of a mental hospital that many years ago came up with an unusual test to determine when their patients were ready to go back into the world. They brought the patient who was ready for release into a room where a water faucet was left ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sin And The Christian Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2008
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     | 4,738 views

    In this text we notice that even Christians still struggle with sin.

    Scripture Billy Sunday was a well-known evangelist at the start of the 20th century. In preparation for a series of evangelistic services in a large city, Sunday wrote a letter to the Mayor of that city in which he asked for the names of individuals whom the Mayor knew had spiritual problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Parenting Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2008
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    Simple Sermon on what it means to be a Christian Parent

    Title: Christian Parenting Theme: Show what it is to be a Christian Parent Text: Proverbs 22:6 Pr 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. CEV 6 Teach your children right from wrong, and when they are grown they will still do right. NLT 6 Teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Perfect Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2008
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     | 6,475 views

    Many Christians that are thought to be mature demonstrate immaturity through their speech. James confronts Christians, demanding that they look at what is said and how they say it.

    JAMES 3:2-5a A PERFECT CHRISTIAN “We all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Christian Behavior Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,855 views

    Just how should we as Christians relate to "Others" and "Ourselves".

    Christian Behavior Hebrews 13 Intro The first eleven chapters of Hebrews do not emphasize specific commands to Christians. It is pure doctrine and is almost entirely directed to Jews who have received the gospel but need to be affirmed in the superiority of the New Covenant. The exhortations in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christianity Is

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
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    If your life is built upon the words of Jesus, it will endure.

    WHAT CHRISTIANITY IS Matthew 7:21-29 (RSV) 21/ “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22/ On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rhythm Of Christianity

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008
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     | 4,339 views

    We are called by Love, nurtured in Love, and sent to love.

    THE RHYTHM OF CHRISTIANITY Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Characteristics Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    Looking at 2 Timothy we see four anologies to a Christian that we can use for our life.

    Introduction 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Grace- Grace is the empowering of God enabling me to be what God created me to be and to do what He has called(destined for) me to do. Not something I dream up not something I deserve. Not merely unmerited ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God