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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Quick Start Guide To Christian Living

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
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     | 3,460 views

    This lesson looks at Paul’s Quick Start Guide to Christian Living – it’s found in Romans 12. Here we find the basic elements to help us live the Christian life.

    Quick Start Guide To Christian Living 08/27/06 AM Reading: Romans 12:1-21 Introduction Ill: Using the Quick Start Guide from newly purchased software package. When it comes to life, we often react the same way – we don’t want anyone telling us how to live, we just go out there and start living – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pickpocketed By The Past Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,477 views

    Reclaiming our identity in Christ from issues in our past.

    Over the past three weeks we’ve been investigating the culprits of spiritual I.D. theft. We’ve looked at how to avoid being, Robbed by Relationships, Mugged by the Mirror, and Stolen by Success. This morning we’re going to complete our series by considering the role of our past… and how to avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revival Of The Remnant Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,447 views

    The change that revival brings is UNCOMFORTABLE. Real revival will reach inside you and DESTROY everything. You will be WRECKED with a deeper understanding of the gospel and a more passionate relationship with Jesus. You will be purged of known sin.

    Opening illustration: The lone tree in the farmer’s field near our home remained a mystery. Acres of trees had been cut down so the farmer could grow corn. But one tree remained standing, its branches reaching up and spreading out. The mystery was solved when I learned the tree was spared for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Love And Hate

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    Our love of God, if deep and true, must needs exclude--and therefore hate--all things that draw us away

    “Love, love, love, love. Christian hear this is your call. Love your neighbor as yourself, for God loves us all.” Christians hear a lot about love. Today’s New Testament and Gospel readings are the standard texts on love, maybe throw in John 3:16 and 1 Corinthians 13, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    We Are Sojourners - Travel Light

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Apr 26, 2020
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     | 5,619 views

    You were not made for this world. You were made for eternity. Travel Light.

    Kingston Church of the Nazarene Sermon: Non-Series April 29, 2020 Sermon Title: We are Sojourners - Travel Light Sermon Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23 (key verse: 17) {DO NOT READ} INTRODUCTION: WE ARE SOJOURNERS - TRAVEL LIGHT We are traveling through life on a journey that leads to a destination. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    John Series Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 3, 2021
     | 1,830 views

    The world is in desperate straits. It is full of darkness—the darkness of sin and despair, of sickness and death, of corruption and hell. The darkness looms over the whole world. This is the problem dealt with in the present passage. There is hope in Jesus Christ

    John Series Part 3 John 1:9-13 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC Jesus the Light of Men: The Second Witness of John the Apostle, 1:9–13 (1:9–13) Introduction: the world is in desperate straits. It is full of darkness—the darkness of sin and despair, of sickness and death, of corruption and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look To The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022
     | 2,197 views

    The more you look to the Lamb, the more you understand His all-encompassing sacrifice, the more you will grasp the greatness of God’s grace and mercy.

    This month, we began studying the Gospel of John. John most likely wrote this Gospel around 70 AD, about 40 years after Jesus Christ walked the earth. John was an eyewitness of Christ’s life - His love and holiness, His justice and mercy, of all the miracles and healings - an eyewitness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024
     | 1,384 views

    A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

    “The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bought With A Price

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 23,327 views

    What is your soul worth? Consider the price that was paid for it then make a determination.

    Bought with a Price 1 Cor. 6:20 INTRODUCTION In a chapel in Southern France, the great Emperor Charlemagne is buried. In that chapel is a large dome and in the center of that dome is where the body of Charlemagne is placed. It is not unusual that his body is buried in a prominent place. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Be-Attitudes - Part Vi Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    Blessed are those whose hearts are pure.

    This morning we will be continuing our series called "The Be-Attitudes." We are looking at the issue of purity today and our passage comes from Matthew 5:8. Matthew 5:8 (CEV) God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see Him! Let’s take a few moments to define purity. Purity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Integrity

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 186 ratings
     | 9,240 views

    A reminder not to sell out when the devil comes calling.

    SPIRITUAL INTEGRITY © 2000 Mark Beaird Text: 1 Kings 21:1-16 n Joseph Stowell tells of a conversation he had with a pastor in the former Soviet Union. "Stalin's reign was the worst time," said the pastor. "I had two KGB agents come to me and say, 'We'll take care of you. You stay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Raymond Smith avatar

    Abraham, A Man Challenged #11 Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008
     | 2,244 views

    Historical Events That Colour Our Thinking

    Abraham a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise Historical Events That Colour Our Thinking Reading Genesis 17:1ff Abraham had been in the land now some 24/25 years. Upon entering the land he had spoken very readily of what God had spoken to him about, and enthusiastically so about the promise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Cody avatar

    Simple Restoration

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,150 views

    A study of Naaman and God’s simple process of restoration.

    1. Lesson Intro a. Restoration is difficult work i. easier to build a home than to restore one b. Washington monument i. 1886 - $250,000 ii.Renovation 1986 – 86 million. c. Restoring one’s life is just as difficult. 2. The Work of Art a. (2 Ki 5:1) " ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Lie: A Loving God Could Not Send Anyone To Hell Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,428 views

    Many have been led to destruction believing the lie that a loving God would not send anyone to hell. This sermon counters the lie.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells A LOVING GOD WOULD NOT SEND ANYONE TO HELL Matthew 7:7-14 Without a doubt the most unpopular of all Christian beliefs is the doctrine of hell. "There is one very serious defect to my mind in Christ’s moral character, and that is he believed in hell. I do not myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cash For Clunkers

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,038 views

    The Govt incentive to car dealers, Cash for Clunkers. Everything this side of heaven is a clunker. But God’s promise is heaven. Imperishable.

    8.9.2009.Sermon.Cash for Clunkers By William Akehurst, BA HSWC While driving up the road past a local car dealership, I saw what I would have to say is one of the best marketing statements I have ever seen. On the lot was a large rollback dumpster with a car sticking up in the air, as if placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational