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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Living As Exiles In Babylon: Christians In Culture

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 2,128 views

    As we look at 1st Peter chapter 2 and 3, we consider the background of this epistle. Peter wrote his letter to Jewish Christians in the dispersion throughout Asia Minor, in the Roman Empire.

    As we look at 1st Peter chapter 2 and 3, we consider the background of this epistle. Peter wrote his letter to Jewish Christians in the dispersion throughout Asia Minor, in the Roman Empire. Jewish Christians were the recipients, but Peter also speaks clearly to the gentile Christians throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,871 views

    This is sermon #4 in a series of messages concerning Developing Christian character.

    The Specifics of Christian Development, Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro Today we are going to continue our consideration of the specifics of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will The Real Christian Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 233 ratings
     | 31,698 views

    This message encourages Christians to take a stand as a witness so this world can see there are real Christians that are unafraid to let their faith become visible.

    Scripture: Daniel 3:1-18 Title: “Will the Real Christian Please Stand Up?” Introduction: There was a game show on the television many years ago called, “To Tell the Truth.” Three people would be questioned on the show by a panel of four people to determine who was really what they said they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Almost Making Heaven Your Home

    Contributed by Joe De Leon on Oct 26, 2013
     | 4,269 views

    Many People today and around Christians, attend a Christian Church, carry a Christian Bible, Listen to Christian music, have a Christian decal on their car bumper, yet are not Christians

    Open: Acts 3:19. Almost Making Heaven Your Home There was a women who came here and was from an other church, leader in an other church, teacher in an other church... Came here and heard the message of holiness, the message of living a transformed life Came up to my wife and I and said "I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Don't Pass Over The Passover"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 24, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 21,984 views

    An examination of the original Passover instructions found in Exodus and finding a powerful spiritual application for today’s Christian.

    “Don’t Pass Over the Passover” Exodus 12:1-14, 21-23 EX 12:1 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, 2 "This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year. 3 Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb for his family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,753 views

    This is an introductory sermon to a series on First Peter. In this sermon, we get reacquainted with the man who wrote it, the people to whom he sent it, and the particular situation that prompted him to write it.

    Introduction: A. Maybe you’ve heard the statement: “Where there’s life, there’s hope!” 1. Like most sayings, it has an element of truth, but no guarantee of certainty. 2. It is not the fact of life and determines hope, rather it is the faith of life that determines ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Christian Hope Just Pie In The Sky

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,074 views

    Christian hope is not pie in the sky but founded on the concrete reality of what has been promised by God.

    Has anyone seen The Postman. It’s a bit old now, it was released a few years ago. And while it comes from a good book, the movie does boil down to a new setting for Kevin Costner to play the same character he played in every other movie he’s ever been in. But in this movie, the self-centred guy who ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being A Christian Spouse In A Hostile Home Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    How Christians live in a marriage with a non-Christian spouse.

    We have been going through Jesus’ disciple Peter’s first letter. Last week we looked at how we, as Christians, live as citizens of God’s kingdom, heaven, while still living here on earth in a society which frequently does not share our values. Peter’s particular focus was on how we live under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Six Habits Of Highly Effective Christians

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,389 views

    Christians can strengthen their walk with God by adopting these habits.

    Six Habits For Highly Effective Christians (Based upon concepts from John Calvin’s Institutes) Topical Message September 5, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson A school teacher who was bypassed for a promotion went to her administrator and complained, "I have twenty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Basic Training For Christians, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,681 views

    Soldier training for Christians

    Basic Training for Christians Part 3 Review from last week: 1. Last week we learned, its all about the group, its not about us. It is all about being strong in the grace that is in Christ, not our own strength Text: 2 Tim. 2:1-4 A. A soldier endures hardness. Vs. 3 1. Endure ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

    Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Nelson Mandela: Well Done, Good And Faithful Servant

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,647 views

    Nelson Mandela chose to persevere in his life’s mission regardless of the cost and hardship, just like Christians everywhere are to persevere in their mission from God regardless of the cost and hardship.

    Before I deliver my homily this morning, I’d like to say a few words about the passing of Nelson Mandela this past Thursday. How can I describe in a few words and a few moments what he meant to the people of South Africa and the world? How can I describe his legacy in a short amount of time? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Funeral Service Elderly Christian Woman

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 97 ratings
     | 83,878 views

    Funeral service for My Grandmother

    FUNERAL SERVICE: ELDERLY CHRISTIAN WOMAN by George Crumbly Service for Emma Faye McGill (My Grandmother) December 22, 1995 2:00pm Lake Wales Church of the Nazarene Lake Wales Florida Acts 20: 36-38 "A Time Of Parting" We come today to pay our final tribute of respect to Mrs. Emma Faye McGill. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Amazing Grace Of God

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,217 views

    Here in this drama the we call the Last Supper, the grace of God is demonstrated in a way that was missed by those there, and especialy by one! But we can't afford to miss it today!

    Passage: Matthew 26:17-30 Intro: Hindsight is an amazing thing. 1. someone has said “hindsight 20/20 2. but when we can look back, with explanations, we can actually see what is going on better than those who were there! 3. saw last week, great event, with things going on in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brett Crosson avatar

    How Leaders Can Serve Those They Are Called To Lead Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019
     | 5,573 views

    Christ was the ultimate leader. He was the greatest servant leader. But exactly HOW did he serve his disciples. We will look at this today, and encourage you to emulate him.

    How leaders and pastors can serve others Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal