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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    How To Treat A New Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,152 views

    New Christians should be treated with acceptance, understanding and patience.

    HOW TO TREAT A NEW CHRISTIAN Acts 9:19-31 INTRO.- ILL.- Bob Russell of the large Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, tells this story about a young man he baptized while in college. Bob said, "In my senior year at Bible college I met a tall, gangly basketball player from the University ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Examples Of A Spirit Filled Christian

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,885 views

    This sermon looks at the life of Stephen and illustrates six charateristics of a spirit-filled Christian

    I. Introduction a. In Acts Chapters 6, 7 & 8 we see the story of Stephen. b. Stephen was a i. Martyr, Deacon, Preacher c. He was a man full of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:3; 6:5; 7:55) d. The Characteristics of a Christian filled with the spirit. II. Available to the Lord a. When the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Christian Should Do? Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,332 views

    This is the fifth sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon illustrates Paul’s two examples of what a Christian should do.

    I. Introduction a. People who are examples i. Michael Jordan – Basketball Player ii. Billy Graham – Man of God iii. Your Name -??? b. Paul wrote to the church at Phillipi and told them that should live like a Chistian. c. What should a Christian Do? II. The Example of Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Christian Are You?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,266 views

    Asks the Christian to examine their life to find out if they are truly walking with God.

    WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN ARE YOU? HEBREWS 10:30-31 MAY 13, 2001 PARKERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH WHERE DO YOU STAND WITH GOD? WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN ARE YOU? ROMANS 14:12-SO THEN EVERY ONE OF US SHALL GIVE ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF TO GOD. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU? I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU THIS MORNING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

    Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Clean Christian Living

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,841 views

    Seven Areas that will help us live a more Christ centered life

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: CLEAN CHRISTIAN LIVING 10-28-01 A.M. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Vs Christian Love

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,480 views

    Religion produces babes in Christ and a carnal church, but christian love produces spiritual maturity and a strong church.

    "Religion vs Christian Love" Introduction: If I asked each one of you what you wish for this church, I feel sure that I would not get one single person who would wish anything bad to happen here. Yet, without even asking, I already know what "Old Satan" wishes for this or any other church. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Discipline&discipleship Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,267 views

    exposition on Matt ch4

    THE DISCIPLINE & DISCIPLESHIP OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Matthew 4 v. 1 - 11, v. 18 - 22 The Discipline of the Christian Life v. 1 "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil" Note:- 1. The Timing of the Temptation v. 1 "Then" ch 3 v. 17 immediately after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Christian Response To A World Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,185 views

    How should Christians respond to tragedy, especially in light of September 11th, 2001?

    "The Christian response to a world of tragedy: the strawberry plant." 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Robert Warren September 23rd, 2001 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christian Perspective Of War And Peace

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 231 ratings
     | 9,280 views

    1. We must face the reality of evil in the world. 2. God has given governments the responsibility for the restraint of evil in the world. 3. If war becomes necessary, it must be done justly.

    The United States is in the middle of a great conflict. There is a civil war of words that is not always so civil. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to go to war, and on the other side are those who believe that there is justifiable cause. Demonstrations are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Christian's Duty In Times Of War

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 203 ratings
     | 6,372 views

    We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. In this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come what should be the Christian’s response? How should he react and what should he do?

    THE CHRISTIAN’S DUTY IN TIMES OF WAR ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. Ecclesiastes tells us that in the reality of this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come as it has to our country both in our war on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Role In A Christian's Trials

    Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

    God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christian's Response To Islamic Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 1,302 views

    How a Christian should respond to Islamic Faith.

    A. DEFINITIONS 1. Muslim. Webster’s definition, “One who surrenders to God, i.e., Allah.” 2. Islam. Webster’s definition, root, “Submission to Allah.” (a) The religious faith of Muslims, including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Mohammad as his prophet. (b) A civilization erected as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Christians Suffer?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 3, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,680 views

    There are many people in the world today who have suffered greatly for no other reason than that they were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Text: "But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye..." Introduction. For the Christian believer no suffering is meaningless. Paul said that,"in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). But yet there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Christians Sin?

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 13, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    This lesson explains why Christians sin and offers several practical, scriptural steps in avoiding sin.

    Why Do Christians Sin? Introduction 1. Speaking of man generally, the Scriptures state the following fact: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23) "For there is not a righteous man on earth, that does good continually, and never sins." (Ecclesiastes 7:20) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ