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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Christian Traits

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 19, 2006
     | 2,786 views

    This message expounds upon the important traits or characteristics of a Christian as outlined by Paul to the Ephesians.

    Text: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise” (v. 15). Introduction: I wonder how many people ever think along these lines. Many people take life for granted and do what other people do. They never stop to consider how to live. Children are influenced by their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living The Life

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    A look at the lifestyle of the Christian

    The story goes that: “A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young woman who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, the soldier and the young woman kept eyeing one another; ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Temptation Strikes

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    When we find ourselves facing temptation we have a Saviour who will bring us through, even when we fall into temptation.

    Scripture Readings Luke 15:1-10 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Congregation in the Lord, What is it about temptation which makes us so vulnerable? Think about it for a moment. We are not that far away from Christmas. Christmas time is a wonderful and joyful time of the year; a time to be enjoyed. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rebellious Son Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,273 views

    The Rebellious will always end up in the pig pen of sin if they remain in their rebellion.

    THE REBELLIOUS SON A. An ACCUSATION brought against Jesus more than any other was: "He is a FRIEND of SINNERS!" 1. Luke 15:1-2 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: A lump must have SWELLED in the throat of Jesus and tears WELLED in His eyes. Before Him were people from all walks of life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Homecoming

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 33,717 views

    It is interesting to try and identify with the three characters in the story: 1. The prodigal. 2. The older son. 3. The father.

    I realize that I have recently preached on this passage of scripture, but I feel compelled to speak on it again. The reason is that while on vacation I picked up Henri Nouwen’s excellent book entitled: The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. It is one of those books that pulls you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Strength Through Humility

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 7, 2014
     | 6,686 views

    The world thinks humility is pious weakness, whereas the bible says it is strength through submission, in fact true humility results in power, and honour and glory and majesty and strength. Who would not want that?

    Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45: 11-18 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015
     | 12,014 views

    A detailed look at the church and what makes it healthy. We now focus on loving one another.

    Love One Another October 25, 2015 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Have you ever tried to love someone you don’t like? Actually, let me make this even easier or maybe more difficult because loving someone you don’t like isn’t easy! So – let me ask you this . . . have you ever tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Formula For Evangelism

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013
     | 6,356 views

    Help in learning how to talk to others about Christ.

    First Baptist Church A Formula for Evangelism Matthew 28:18-20 April 8, 2001 Have you ever been given a difficult job to do, but were not told how to do it? You were left to figure it out on your own. It is an overwhelming feeling. Before coming to Ashland, I worked in 2 churches and 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Must I Do? You Must Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2014
     | 5,685 views

    When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest; a communion sermon.

    WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE FAITHFUL 1 CORINTHIANS 4:2 Big Idea: When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Give Thankfulness With A Grateful Heart; Why?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014
     | 5,288 views

    The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here comes from the Greek word “Eucharist”.

    Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-9 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Summary: The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    How Paul Greets The Philippian Christians Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009
     | 4,276 views

    There’s a lot of insight to be gained from the greetings in Paul’s letters. Philippians is no exception. See how Paul greeted these Christians in this exposition of Philippians 1:1-2

    “A Study of the Book of Philippians” Philippians 1:1-2 ________________________________________ Paul is writing to a community of saved persons living in Philippi. Paul established this church, this family of Christians. Paul loves these people and wants to thank them for the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Choice To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,970 views

    This message focuses on our choosing to give thanks with a grateful heart.

    The Choice To Give Thanks Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 3:7-14; James 3:8-12 Introduction: We have completed our Thanksgiving celebration and are preparing for Christmas. Although Thanksgiving is a national holiday, not everyone in the United States celebrate it. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The City Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,402 views

    The incentive of future blessings is held out to the present as reason for repenting and living a heart-emanating kind, compassionate and righteous life. So here we have the assurance of full kingdom blessing for Zion and Jerusalem.

    ZECHARIAH 8:1-8 "THE CITY OF TRUTH" The remnant people have been told what disobedience to the Word of God had brought to pre-exiled Israel and what it would bring to them in chapter seven. In chapter eight they are told the glorious blessings of what repentance and obedience to the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Be Your Name: When I'm Found In The Desert Place Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,149 views

    Part 2 of 2: When God gives and when He takes away, our only right response is praise.

    THE POINT: When God gives and when God takes away, our only right response is praise! ME Last week we took some time and we practiced praise. Let me hear you again today… Give me a sample of what praise sounds like! Now, as we saw last week. Praise is more than just making noise, even if ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Do You Call Me Lord And Not Do What I Say?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,561 views

    This sermon focuses on the fact that too many Christians are not doing what the Lord expects us to do.

    Title: Why do you call me Lord? Text: Luke 6:46-49 Date: 7/13/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: If Bobby Knight calls time out with 10 seconds on the clock and sets up a play for his star player to take the last second shot, but the guy who is supposed to pass him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist