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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Should Christians Do About The Principles Of Christian Living?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 18, 2023
     | 1,413 views

    Paul had recently uncovered some unacceptable behavior and now he is clarifying how we need to change our conduct into the genuine Christian conduct.

    Paul recently uncovered some unacceptable purposes behind the self-denying attitude in chapter two. Presently, in chapter three, Paul clarifies the genuine Christian conduct, the putting on the new nature by accepting Christ and viewing the old nature as dead. We change our ethical and moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    There Were Two Brothers

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,100 views

    As we approach this third parable, the Lord seeks to contrast the lost with those who are not. Our tendency is to focus on the younger son in the parable, and to completely miss the elder son. Today, I hope to be the exception to that tendency.

    There Were Two Brothers Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: This parable is the third of a trilogy of parables. The first parable in the group was that of the shepherd and the lost sheep. This parable told of the shepherd leaving the 99 sheep and searching for the one lost sheep. The truth communicated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jumping Blind Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 27, 2006
     | 4,531 views

    What is God showing you in your life today? What is He doing? How are you growing? Every small step and every small glimpse of God in your life is a miracle that deserves to be proclaimed to all.

    I would like to start with a little activity tonight and to begin I need everyone to stand up. I would like everyone to close their eyes and listen carefully to the description I am going to read and imagine living life that is being described. Your alarm goes off at 6:00 AM as it is time to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "lord, Who Is It?"

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022
     | 1,763 views

    Today we live in a society where people make a profession of salvation and you cannot see any transformation take place in their lives.

    An arrogant church lady stood before a class of young children. She was going to teach them the importance of living the Christian life. She said, “Why do people call me a Christian, children?” A little boy said, “It is because they don’t know you!” But this is not Bible salvation. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Celebrating Halloween As Christians - Ephesians 5:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,175 views

    As Christians, we’re called to examine everything through the lens of Scripture. Today, let’s take a closer look at the origins of Halloween, what it celebrates, and, most importantly, what God’s Word says about it.

    The Danger of Celebrating Halloween as Christians - Ephesians 5:11 Introduction: As October rolls around, Halloween decorations start popping up everywhere—stores, schools, even some churches. For many, Halloween is seen as harmless fun: costumes, candy, and a chance to escape reality for a while. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Something Old, Something New Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,721 views

    The need for Christians to be relevant for today’s ever-changing culture.

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Something Old, Something New January 27, 2002 Matthew 13:51-52 "Have you understood all these things?" They said to Him, "Yes." And He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When God Offers A Blank Check

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,417 views

    A message on how to live a Christian life in today’s world.

    WHEN GOD OFFERS A BLANK CHECK 1 Kings 3:3-15 INTRO: ILLUS: When I was an adolescent, my family would go to Daytona Beach, Florida for vacation. We would have a convoy of cars making the trek. When we reached the Florida state line, we would begin to see Orange Juice stands along the highway. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,860 views

    How can we "sell" Christianity in today’s world?

    The second part of today’s Gospel reading told us about Jesus calling Andrew, Simon Peter, James and John to be his disciples. This was probably not the first encounter with Jesus for any of them. We know, for example, from last week’s reading from St John’s Gospel that Andrew was already a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Christians Are Persecuted Severely Worldwide: Ancient Thessalonica To The Modern Era

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 2,154 views

    Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day.

    Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day. A great deal of persecution occurs in the following countries: Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, India, China, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Cup Of Cold Water

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,255 views

    How important is it to be a welcoming church? How thankful are we for those who receive us?

    Intro How important is it to be a welcoming church? How thankful are we for those who receive us? How do we receive Gospel preachers, each other, and newcomers? Purpose Let’s become more welcoming. Plan We will look at Matthew 10:40-42 and hospitality. 2 Kings 4:8-17 The Shunammite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Higher Priorities Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 7,900 views

    Paul shared rules for godly living with the Corinthians that relate well for us today as well.

    Introduction: 1. According to an Associated Press report from May 17, 2001 student led prayer was going to be allowed at the Washington Community High School graduation in 2001 until the ACLU & senior valedictorian, Natasha Appenheimer, filed a law suit against the district. They won an injunction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Watchmen For Christ Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,537 views

    Today, just as there was in Isaiah’s day, there is a need for the people of God to assume the role of watchman.

    Isaiah 21:6-10 WATCHMAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Intro: The year/689 BC/world/in turmoil. • Babylonian Empire/under attack/Assyrian Empire. All of the nations in that area hoped that Babylon would be able to defeat the Assyrian aggressors to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Is Very Near

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    "Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach...No the word is very near you: it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it."

    Theme: The word is very near Text: Deut. 30:10-14; Col. 1:15-20; Lk. 10:25-37 Read Deut. 30:11, 14 “Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach… No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” This century has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Disease Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,657 views

    Does this ever happen today? Is there ever a time when you want to close the door of welcome on those who come seeking to fellowship with this church? with you? What are the ways we use to make people feel unwelcome?

    THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES 3 John 1:9-10 (NIV) 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. 10 So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Cycle Free Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008
     | 4,026 views

    The one common denominator between all cycles is they control you. The One common thread to breaking all cycles is hearing from God and obeying. Today, let’s understand what it is to be set free from cycles.

    LIVING CYCLE FREE!! Philippians 2:12-15 This month we have talked about breaking cycles. There are several cycles that we haven’t talked about. The one common denominator between all cycles is they control you. The One common thread to breaking all cycles is hearing from God and obeying. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist