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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Christians & Debt

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    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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    Politics And Christianity

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    Our war is with the spirit and not with the flesh. God ordains the Powers that be. Vote, but don’t get involved in all the rhetoric, the damage has been done, its time to repair it.

    Politics and Christianity There has been many an article about this past election. Some, praising Christians and some condemning them. As for me being a Minister, I’m disappointed in both sides. Politics have no place in the Church. Jesus would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Distracted Christian

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 11, 2017
     | 11,935 views

    Distraction prohibits us from learning to know God better. Reach for Jesus when the waves engross you.

    Baseball fans all know the late Yogi Berra (; the legendary catcher for the New York Yankees in the 50’s. He had an amazing career at the plate, offensively and defensively. Some consider him the greatest catcher in the history of baseball; his lifetime batting average of .285 and great ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Christian Citizen Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,319 views

    Paul teaches that we have responsibilities as Christians to the State.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 13:1-14: 1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Assurance

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,908 views

    christian assurance

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Grownup Christians”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,161 views

    What are the marks of a mature Christian believer or the mark of a dynamic, mature Christian church?

    Biblical Text: Philippians 1:3-11 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sacredness Of Submission (Sermon On Christian Growth)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 19, 2023
     | 1,794 views

    Today I will be preaching about Submission. This is a sermon dealing with Christian growth. The word “submit” in the Bible means “to submit to one’s control”, “to obey.”

    There were three guys talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remained quiet. • After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, "Well, what about you, what sort of control do you have over your wife?" • The third fellow says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Servanthood

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 39,458 views

    A very practical study on the necessity of servanthood, what servanthood is and is not, and the qualities of a Christian servant-leader.

    Christian Servanthood I. Being a servant is necessary for the believer and for Christian leadership. Matthew 20:20-28 20 Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt respectfully to ask a favor. 21 "What is your request?" he asked.She replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Disciple In A Post Christian World

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 4,780 views

    We no longer live in a Christian culture. We are living in a post Christian world and people today are living like God doesn’t exist or at the very least, as if God doesn’t matter.So how can we be a disciple?

    Being a Disciple in a Post Christian World 1 John 2:6 and Ephesians 5:1-2 We might as well finally admit it. We no longer live in a Christian culture. We are living in a post Christian world and people today are living like God doesn’t exist or at the very least, as if God doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Defense Rests Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010
     | 5,305 views

    What does suffering reveal about how we view God?

    The Defense Rests Job 31:1-40 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 25, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year I want to begin this morning with a bit of a disclaimer – or perhaps a clarifier would be a more appropriate term. What you are about to hear in no way is a reflection upon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Attractive Christianity

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    What will it take to reverse some of the damage we have done to ourselves and the church’s image? I believe it will take Christians really living like Christians.

    You know, it’s startling today to realize exactly how people look at Christianity. To much of the world Christians are just a nuisance. We are just a bunch of crazy fanatics who try to impose innumerable rules upon everyone else. We’re just a bunch of do-gooders who always find ways to condemn ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011
     | 5,750 views

    How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

    This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,496 views

    What all true Christians have in common.

    A preacher was having revival services in a town where a mental institution was located. One of the deacons employed at the institution asked the preacher to speak to the inmates at the chapel service. He agreed and after he had been preaching for a couple of minutes, one inmate stood up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,818 views

    Series in Philippians

    Title: Christian Unity Script: Philippians 2:1-13 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 6-17-23 Intro: In one of Aesop’s Fables he describes an old man who had several sons, who were always falling out with one another. He had often, but to no purpose, exhorted them to live together in harmony. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Graduation Of A Christian

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020
     | 7,335 views

    Life is full of milestones, changes, & growing up. Each day of our lives we become a little bit different, each day. The change isn’t always one that is visible, or even one that we notice, but we still change.

    Sermon - Graduation of a Christian - In this Pandemic a lot has changed, & a lot has been forgotten/overlooked. - I realized, I have not brought a message geared towards graduation. - Life is full of milestones, changes, & growing up. - Each day of our lives we become a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist