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  • Christian Stewardship - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    Third in a series of four messages on Stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    Proverbs 11:24-29 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell. He who seeks good ...read more

  • Christian Stewardship - Part Four Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    Fourth of four messages on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    2 Samuel 24:18-25 On that day Gad went to David and said to him, "Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite." So David went up, as the LORD had commanded through Gad. When Araunah looked and saw the king and his men coming toward him, he went out and bowed ...read more

  • "Five Misconceptions Of The Christian Life"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,427 views

    What’s wrong with this picture? There are twelve disciples in the ship. Where is Jesus? Have you ever prayed something like this, "Hey God, where are you?"

    Title: “Five Misconceptions of the Christian Life” Introduction: At Kids Camp last week, it rained all day Monday. It was not supposed to do that! My plans were to have the kids play on the beach and stay in their tents! I stood on our deck overlooking Lake Michigan and asked God to make the ...read more

  • Christian Life - Winners Are Finishers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.

    Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more

  • Disappointments New Christians Face

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,758 views

    Common disappointments that new Christians face often bring discouragement to the point of giving up.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 29, 2004 “Disappointments New Christians Face” I Peter 1:6-9 James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Think back to the time when you first came to the Lord and made your decision to become a Christian. You might have been a little child in Sunday school. It may have ...read more

  • Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,393 views

    Following Jesus means being willing to serve and be inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel.

    Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye August 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques PROBLEM: We have many ministry needs unmet and the needs of a 3rd service coming up. Christians think that serving others is optional. Christians think that laying down your life is just something “figurative” and ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    Just saying that you are a Christian does not make you a Christian. Going to Church doesn’t make you a Christian.

    TEXT: Acts 26:20 TITLE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? Listen to this from The Living Bible: “I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and through Judea, and also to the Gentiles that all must forsake their sins and turn to God-- and prove their repentance by doing good ...read more

  • Fancy Footwork - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 14,769 views

    God say our feet are beautiful when we talk about Jesus with others. What’s so significant about our feet that God would think they would be beautiful?

    OPEN: Leonardo da Vinci had once worked on a great masterpiece for a long period of time. There was a young student standing next to him as da Vinci worked, and the student watched the master work as the painting had evolved in front of him. The student was awed by da Vinci’s technique and had ...read more

  • Creating Thirst - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,615 views

    How would Jesus witness to my friends and relatives. Could I do what He did?

    (We began the service with a video clip from “Contagious Christianity” called “Lesson #8 - Objections” where a Christian woman was trying to witness to a skeptic who maintained that Christianity was too narrow and exclusive for her tastes). OPEN: Someone once speculated about how certain people ...read more

  • Why Should Ibecome A Christian

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,130 views

    It would be a terrible thing to live a good life, be a good person and then end up in a terrible place for the rest of eternity. It is not God purpose that any person should be lost.

    Why should I become a Christian? Or, why should I remain a Christian? Rev. 3:21-22 I read an article this morning written by a preacher who really wanted people to become Christians. He came to this conclusion. There are three things that are hard to do. 1. Climb a fence leaning toward you. 2. ...read more

  • Hisstory - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,165 views

    The Cross is a central focus of Christ’s story. But why? Why did Jesus need to die on the cross?

    VIDEO – Session 7 – “Putting It All Together” (up thru the phrase “There’s No Middle Ground”) OPEN: Richard Bandler tells one story about visiting a mental institution and dealing with a man who insisted he was Jesus Christ - not metaphorically, not in spirit, but in the flesh. One day Bandler ...read more

  • False Faith/Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    Simon the sorcerer is an illustration of Counterfeit Christianity or false faith. It begins with a false self perception, and foolish pride. Trying to show folks that the rituals we use in the church do not save, instead it is the life changing presence

    Intro: Online Encyclopedia, Wikipedia this to say about Counterfits “Today the finest counterfeit banknotes are claimed to be U.S. dollar bills produced in North Korea, which are used to finance the North Korean government, among other uses. The fake North Korean copies are called Superdollars ...read more

  • 'christian' Means 'like Christ'

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 23,041 views

    Too many church goers think they are Christians because they do not know the real definition of the word "Christian".

    We were created by God to worship Him. That is our purpose. God’s plan is for us to worship Him. But, there is something else we are supposed to do, too. We are supposed to be like Christ. If you would take a random poll and ask people in America what they think being a Christian means, most ...read more

  • God's Power In Christian Living

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,435 views

    Christian living 101. The essence of our life, knowing God the father through God the Son, in the power of God the Holy Spirit, should cause the effort and effect of our Life to Glorify God.

    Intro: In a “Peanuts” comic strip, there was a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

  • Secrets Of A Successful Christian Lifestyle

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,998 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE AND INCLUDES GIVING , PRAYING. FORGIVING , FASTING , A PURE EYE , LAYING TREASURES IN HEAVEN AND SERVING GOD ALONE AS A SINGLE MASTER

    SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE ******************************************* 1. DO NOT GIVE TO OTHERS WITH A DESIRE TO GET THE PRAISE OF MEN . HELP OTHERS WITHOUT SEEKING PUBLICITY AND YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR REWARD FROM GOD . DO NOT BE FILLED WITH PRIDE FOR THE HELP YOU HAVE RENDERED TO ...read more