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    Christian Ethics At A Glance Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 4, 2021
     | 2,776 views

    Christians are supposed to stand out from others in their ethics, but sometimes we need both direction and permission to be different. Paul does this by means of several bullet points.

    Christian Ethics At-a-Glance (Romans 12:14-21) 1. The Law Professor specialized in teaching ethics: “You’re currently failing your ethics course,” he told me. So I slipped him a $200 in crisp bills across the table. “How about now?” I asked. The professor pocketed the money and said, “Still ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Uniqueness Of The Christian Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 21, 2012
     | 6,182 views

    Jesus Christ was unique in every way. From His complete deity to His perfect humanity, from His miraculous conception to His supernatural ascension, from His impeccable character to His incomparable teaching—Jesus stands above all other religious or mora

    The Uniqueness Of The Christian Faith John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” THE BIBLE IS UNIQUE The Bible was written over a 1600-year span, during 60 generations, over a time-span of 1400 years. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Privileges Of The True Christian

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Mar 27, 2025
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    Christians Have the True Gospel and Worship by the Spirit

    Privileges of the True Believer Phil. 3:3a. We live in an age where “privilege” is a big word that can have all kinds of good and bad connotations.Just a week or two ago, A California jury awarded a delivery driver $50 million in damages after he suffered severe burns from a hot beverage that ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Every Christian Is A Minister

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 12, 2006
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    This sermon from Ephesians Chapter Four challenges our laity to be in partnership in ministry with pastors as pastors train them for that ministry.

    EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MINISTER--EPHESIANS 4:11-13 Since the time I was in the fourth grade, I always wanted to be a teacher. Prior to wanting to teach music, I inspired to be a classroom teacher. I always enjoyed school. Each year I would enter a new grade that became the grade I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sweet And Sour Christians Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,900 views

    Although leaders in a church are crucial, the real strength or weakness of Christianity is found in its laymen, those who populate the pews and live out their Christian values throughout the week.

    Sweet and Sour Christians (I Thessalonians 5:15) 1. A society cannot be governed if most of its members do not buy into its laws. The English philosopher, John Locke, who set the tone for the American Revolution, in his Second Treatise, wrote "the ruling power ought to govern by declared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Spirit-Filled Christian

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004
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     | 6,060 views

    . We want to be a Spirit-filled church. Since this church, like every church, is made up of people, the only way that we can be a Spirit-filled church is if we have Spirit-filled people. But what exactly does that mean?

    January 18, 2004 Ephesians 5:18 ¡§The Spirit-filled Christian¡¨ INTRODUCTION Let¡¦s try a little experiment. I¡¦m going to mention some events or players in past and present day history, and you see what comes to mind as I say these things. Here we go: „X the death of Princess Diana „X ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Regarding Christian Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
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     | 4,253 views

    Paul was NOT suggesting that these believers neglect their earthly citizenship. Paul’s challenge to them was that they recognize the unique relationship they had with God and the work of the Kingdom.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 17, 2001 Date Preached: January 17, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Our Christian Citizenship Text: Phil 1:27-30 Introduction: Paul shares many thrilling truths in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #2 - A Patriot And A Christian Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jul 28, 2016
     | 7,006 views

    Can you be a Christian and a patriot? How do we fight injustice? How do I show love even when I believe what is happening is wrong?

    POWERPOINT Matthew 22:15 Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. 16 They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    For The Prisoners Who Are Christians PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
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    Explores the concept of true freedom in Christ, emphasizing liberation from sin, fear, and guilt through a personal relationship with Jesus.

    Good morning, family! Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the Lord's house today? We're here, not by accident, but because we're led by God's grace. We're here because we've been called to learn, to grow, and to understand His Word better. Our focus today is freedom. Not the kind of freedom ...read more

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    Why Are Christians Hated?

    Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,871 views

    With the greatest message in the world to give, why are Christians treated with hostility?

    One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Most of us think that since we go to the world with the greatest and most important message in all of history that the world would applaud and cheer. For the most part, people are not waiting for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Mile Christianity Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    How do you respond to situations in life, that is at the heart of what we will learn tonight from this passage of scripture from Jesus and His sermon on the Mount.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 9 Second Mile Christianity Matthew 5:38-42 Introduction One winter day not so long ago a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Christians Are Different? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,822 views

    We are in a series of sermons called, The Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This week we’re focusing on “Why Christians are different” by examining our giving.

    Part One (This message is in two parts as the offering separates it.) This morning I want to talk about, “Why Christians Are Different.” We are different in many ways from the rest of the American population but one of the ways we are different is in how we use our money. I want to call your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory Of Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 532 views

    Many people treated Jesus like a celebrity as they followed Him from place to place, listened to His teaching, observed His miracles, and sought healing from His touch. Yet Jesus was never self-important or aloof, but available to all.

    Opening illustration: In today’s celebrity-obsessed culture, it isn’t surprising that entrepreneurs are marketing “celebrities as products … allowing them to sell their personal time and attention.” Vauhini Vara’s article in The New Yorker noted that for $15,000, you can have a personal meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lgbtq - A Christian Response

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2019
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     | 5,006 views

    We Christians face an immoral society with alternate lifestyles. How are parents to explain to their children the lifestyles of these people and how we should treat them? Despite our stand for godliness, we must still demonstrate the grace and love of Jesus Christ to those still lost in sin.

    LGBTQ – A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS 1. The village blacksmith finally found an apprentice willing to work long, hard hours. The blacksmith instructed the boy, “When I take the horse shoe out of the fire, I’ll lay it on the anvil. And when I nod my head, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedom And The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 3, 2011
     | 6,268 views

    An exploration of what it means to be free in Christ.

    “Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, “You will become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist