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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Christian Science Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    A metaphysical worldview that is neither Christian nor scientific

    Christian Science, a contradiction in terms...Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was about to fly from Germany to Saugus to be interviewed by the Pulpit Committee, my supervisory Chaplain from V Corps HQ in Heidelberg told me to be sure to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Christian Marriage

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 12, 2010
     | 5,000 views

    Our view of marriage will affect the attention we give to keeping it healthy.

    The Christian Marriage Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION A. Like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, we want to put a “D” on Hester Prynne and other divorced people. 1. We tell them God can’t use them but we still love them (what kind of grace is that?). 2. Half of all marriages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Christianity Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,597 views

    Was the Lord teaching salvation by works here? No, rather He is teaching us what true and genuine Christianity is. He is teaching us how we ought to live our faith out if we are truly His followers.

    Real Christianity Matt.25: 31-46 nOTE: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com What is Christianity? It is a religion of love –love to God expressed in loving and serving people. Serving people out of their needs is the hallmark and the essence of the ministry of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,557 views

    This sermon is a recap of Jesus' identity and mission, and then explains what it means to follow him.

    Scripture The past few Sundays we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at the Gospel of Mark. Let’s read Mark 8:22-38: 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand and led ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    So what is a Christian? The answer is not as easy as you might think. Everything depends on how you define the word.

    What is a Christian? 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact text of the question: How is a Christian defined? It used to be that if you were not Jewish or Hindu or Buddhist, you were a Christian, whether Catholic or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christian And War

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,345 views

    A sermon that explores three different views of war that Christians have traditionally advocated: The Christian Pacifist View, the Augustinian "Just War" View and the Christian Realist View (advocated by the author).

    Fourth Sunday After Epiphany James 4:1-4 A Sermon The Christian and War "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always evil. -Jimmy Carter I very reluctantly find myself addressing a situation that like you, a few months ago I wouldn’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Counterfeit Christianity Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,562 views

    John gives us several characteristics of counterfeit Christianity, as well as several characteristics of true Christianity.

    WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY I John 2:18-29 For almost two thousand years of Christianity there have been those who would offer a counterfeit faith as a substitute for the real. In verse 18, John reminds us that the antichrist is coming. According to Nelsons New Illustrated Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian In The Church

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006
     | 2,422 views

    All Christians are called into God’s Church. And all are given gifts that they may play their part in the life and ministry in the Church. Each person’s gifting needs recognition, not least by church leadership

    In that passage from Ephesians chapter four that we heard, Paul begins by saying that he wants his Christian readers to live lives that are worthy of the calling they have received; lives which are ’worthy’ in the sense of being worth-while and of refelcting that calling- that their calling by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Microwave Christianity

    Contributed by James May on Aug 21, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,727 views

    A look at the attitudes of the modern church compared to what the true church must be like.

    Microwave Christianity By Pastor Jim May We live in a fast-paced world. Less than 100 years ago, most people were still riding wagons, drawn by mules, ox or horses. Air travel was non-existent. TV’s did not exist. Radio was just beginning to make its presence known in the homes of private ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christians In The Wild Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,548 views

    By forcing the reader to see what it means to serve Jesus in extreme circumstances, Luke challenges us to consider the depth of our own personal discipleship.

    Message Hard Sayings of Jesus - Luke 9:57-62 “The Truly Committed Don’t Look Back” In America there is a mountainous forest called the “Bridger Wilderness Area”. Let me say that again the Bridger WILDERNESS Area. The idea is to go there and have a genuine wilderness experience. After you visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Quite A Christian Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    The Savior saved us so we will speak about Him to those He sends us to.

    How many of you remember the sermon from last weekend? Me either. Howard Hendricks used to say we have the potential of remembering 10% of what we hear, and that’s just the potential. Another pastor believes we forget 95% of a sermon after 72 hours. For us to remember, we need to hear things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,735 views

    If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

    Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John White avatar

    The Christian Life

    Contributed by John White on Jul 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,371 views

    As the years roll by we all tend to increasingly have questions about life. As Christians we know the general answers to the age-old questions, “Who am I?’ Where did I come from?” “Why am I here?” “Where am I going?”

    The Christian Life James 4:13-15 “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Passover

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,169 views

    This Sermon shows the parallels between the Lord Supper and the Passover, and the need for trust in our relationship with God.

    Christian Passover Luke 2:8, Exo 12:1-27, Rom 3:23, Rom 6:23, Isa 53:1-6, Eph 2:8-9, Heb 11:6, John 3:16 - 18 Rom 5:6-7, John 1:29, 1 Cor 5:7, John 19:32 - 36, Gal 4:4-5, 1 Pet 1:18-20 December 19, 2002 I. I don’t like to start a sermon with something that is my opinion, but the fact that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Traits

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 19, 2006
     | 2,823 views

    This message expounds upon the important traits or characteristics of a Christian as outlined by Paul to the Ephesians.

    Text: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise” (v. 15). Introduction: I wonder how many people ever think along these lines. Many people take life for granted and do what other people do. They never stop to consider how to live. Children are influenced by their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church