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  • The Christian And War

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,423 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

  • Christians Are Not Showboats

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    Prophecy -- clear proclamation of God’s Word -- is the greatest gift of the tongue.

    Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 February 8, 2004 – The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany CHRISTIANS ARE NOT SHOWBOATS Did you know that Saints wide receiver Joe Horn was fined $30,000 for using his cell phone? It’s true. You may remember the premeditated phone call. Horn had just scored a ...read more

  • Counterfeit Christianity Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,684 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

  • Emotions And The Christian

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,199 views

    Let's talk about emotion from several angles (Material adapted from two main sources 1) Mark Copeland at: http://www.ccel.org/contrib/exec_outlines/top/emotion.htm 2) David Riggs at: http://oakridgechurch.com/riggs/emotion.htm)

    HoHum: In his book, None of These Diseases, Dr. S.I. McMillen says, "Medical science recognizes that emotions such as fear, sorrow, envy, resentment and hatred are responsible for the majority of our sicknesses. Estimates vary from 60 to 100 percent." One patient was told by his doctor, "If you ...read more

  • In The Lions' Den

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,082 views

    Daniel’s unwavering faith got him into trouble.

    THE LIONS’ DEN Daniel 6:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Last week, I talked about the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the face of the furious King Nebuchadnezzar. Today, I’ll be talking about the faith of the fourth man in that brigade¾Daniel. He faced a similar test; only he wasn’t facing a fiery ...read more

  • The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014
     | 4,427 views

    How am I being affected by persecution? This is one blessing we want to do without

    Matthew 5:10 (AV) 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - One of biggest problems for the American church today is that it has never really made up its mind to follow Jesus Christ. Example Lot’s wife: Genesis ...read more

  • When God Calls Us To Suffer Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,747 views

    How does suffering fit into God’s good plan for my life?

    When Life Gets Rough “Suffering” When God calls us to suffer 1 Peter 1:6-7 Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . ...read more

  • Authentic Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 22, 2014
     | 5,866 views

    A sermon on how we should define the term authentic Christianity.

    "Authentic Christianity" I John 3:11-19 (Key verse) 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in ...read more

  • Christian Encouragement

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,633 views

    Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

    CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

  • Vital Christianity

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 13, 2015
     | 4,067 views

    Only a vital Christianity creates vital Christians.

    Without Jesus at the center of our faith and life, what are we left with? As far as our Christianity goes, it’s going to be nothing more than some form of bland moralism, religious formalism, or an anemic spirituality that neither motivates us nor appeals to others. We must have a ...read more

  • It Hurts So Good Series

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,285 views

    Last sermon in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

    It Hurts So Good! Matthew 5:10-12 Introduction: Imagine in your youth reading of a promised Messiah that would one day come to set the captives free, establish His kingdom, banish the wicked and rule with a rod of iron through love and power. A Messiah that would bring salvation to the lost, ...read more

  • Others

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    Suffering

    Text: Hebrews 11:35b-40, Title: Others, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/5/12, AM Opening illustration: Bro Howard, former pastor, who got cancer of the throat and could not preach. Complained until another pastor said, "You are not exempt." Background to passage: these verses bring an ominous but ...read more

  • A Christian Gambler?

    Contributed by John Gerald on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    Statistics and Warnings Against Gambling

    A CHRISTIAN GAMBLER? Rev. John W. Gerald I. YOUR CHILDREN ARE YOUR HEIRS Ezra 9:12 Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good ...read more

  • Christian Love Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
     | 7,344 views

    Love puts all the spiritual gifts into proper perspective.

    Introduction Thirty-two years ago I sat on the grounds of a college in Denton, Texas reading a New Testament. Although I was raised in church, I felt like I was reading the Bible for the first time. The highlight was when I came across 1 Corinthians 13. I have the chapter number circled, and it ...read more

  • "Becoming Christian"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,501 views

    Paul’s process of growing spiritually

    “Becoming Christian” August 3, 2008 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven ...read more