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  • Pierre Naude avatar

    Isn't Christianity Arrogant?

    Contributed by Pierre Naude on May 6, 2011
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     | 3,547 views

    Christains are so often accused of being arrogant when they claim that Jesus is the only way. If you know someting to be the truth, is it arrogant to claim that?!

    Isn’t Christianity Arrogant? Jn 14.1-6 I’m sure we all understand the word ‘blasphemy’ – “using the Lord’s name in an inappropriate way” – perhaps as a swear word or a curse, or even just thoughtlessly. But have you ever noticed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Having Confidence Always

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,602 views

    In our Christian life there are many issues that test us and cause us to stumble. Sometimes they even have the ability to make us lose our confidence in God. In this passage we are shown how to keep our confidence in difficult circumstances.

    Hebrews 10:32-39 Having Confidence Always Scripture Readings:- 1 Peter 4:12-19 Hebrews 10:32-39 Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Have you ever been involved in a “remember the good old days” discussion? That is one of those discussions where you sit with your parents or grandparents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Teacher’s Integrity

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 18, 2011
     | 11,604 views

    James highlighted the grave responsibility of the Christian teacher’s integrity. Inconsistencies may exist which can undermine the Christian teacher’s integrity. 4 Inconsistencies undermining the Christian teacher’s integrity are...

    The Christian Teacher’s Integrity—James 3:1-18 Attention: The teachers we remember: Elementary School: Mrs. Kluttz—1st grade Mrs. Smeltzer—2nd grade Mrs. Elaine Kluttz—4th grade These all expressed such love for us. They cared about our hurts & wanted us to succeed. In a way, these were sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping Christians To Be Effective Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    Caution to newly promoted executives—remember what the mamma whale told the baby whale: “When you get to the top and start letting off steam, that’s the time you’re most apt to be harpooned

    HELPING CHRISTIANS ASCEND TO HIGHER LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS (Eph. 4:15,16) "No longer should we be like children tossed like ships to and fro between chance gusts of teaching and wavering with every changing wind of doctrine, the prey of cunning and cleverness of unscrupulous men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping Christians Rely On Grace

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
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     | 2,491 views

    Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as a healthy fear of God. Learning how to love, reverence and trust the Lord involves holding God in holy

    Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping Christians Rely On Grace

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006
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     | 4,317 views

    Most people want to be treated in a kind, gracious and respectful way. When one learns how to appropriate the grace of God, interpersonal relationships are developed in a genuine spirit of love. Without a proper appropriation of God’s grace to our communi

    Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Makes For A Good Christian?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,128 views

    What Makes for A Good Christian? 1) One who is watchful and forgiving; 2) One who knows that faith is more portal than power;3) One who realizes that doing God’s will is simply our duty.

    The Major League playoffs are in full swing. Contenders for the World Series title have been narrowed down to four teams. Which of the four teams will win the World Series? The team with the best pitching will win. If you have good pitching, your opponents’ bats will be silenced so that even if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Listening To Unchristian America

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,922 views

    Christianity has an image problem. What can we learn from how those outside the church see the church today. I use Jesus criticism of religious leaders to cause us to think.

    I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in this message. James White’s Critical Times email was a starting point. I also referred to Kinnaman’s book. LISTENING TO UnCHRISTIAN AMERICA October 28, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 15:1-12 The Church in America HAS AN IMAGE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bottom-Line Of Christian Service

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 7,157 views

    The text is tailored to teach us that love is the bottom-line to effective Christian Service. Carrying out this new command given to us by Jesus Christ can and will only be evident in how we treat one another.

    In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the intercom asking for a carry out at checkout register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he approached the check-out stand a distant smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Four F's" Of The Christian Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 381 ratings
     | 134,701 views

    The "Four F’s" of Christianity are: Fear not, Fret not, Faint not, Forget not.

    The Four “F’s” of the Christian Faith Ps 37:1-7; 39-40 1 Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Path Of Christian Character Development Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,133 views

    How does one go about developing Christian character?

    In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; The pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better view, You will find the ranks are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Beautiful Stages Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016
     | 9,720 views

    Sermon series on 1 John

    Series: 1 John Week: Seven Passage: 1 John 2:12-14 Title: The Three Beautiful Stages of Christianity Focus: Christian Living Last Week in Review Week 5 – PRINCIPLES (Knowing God – Part 1): (1) Keep His Commandments (2) Keep His Word (Conclusion) Walk Like Jesus. Week 6 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christianity Made Easy(Er) Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 3, 2023
     | 1,508 views

    How the world describes a Christian and how the Lord describes are very different.

    Sermon Series Christianity 101 Christianity made easy (ier) Romans chapter 5:1-11 Good Morning everyone- This morning I want to talk to you about being a Christian. It is a new sermon series I am calling Christianity 101. It is shown to us by the writings of Apostle Paul in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sustaining Christian Ministry-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2025
     | 449 views

    2 of 4 The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

    SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-II—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Nuns Out Of Gas: Two nuns were driving down a country road when they ran out of gas. They walked to a farmhouse they had seen just down the road. The farmer had gasoline, but it could only be pumped out of a huge barrel directly into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians At War With Each Other!

    Contributed by Steven Skinner on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”

    READING: James 4 TEXT: “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” (James 4:1) Sunshine - Not a cloud in the sky! That was, in itself, an unusual event for a Saturday afternoon in the valleys of South Wales. Most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free