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  • Carl Allen avatar

    9 To 5 Christianity

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,162 views

    All to often Christian’s find themselves living in part time for God Sunday morning only. When we come into a relationship with Christ, we are called to live a life for God everyday and all the time.

    9 to 5 Christianity 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Intro: One day a little boy anxiously waited for his father to come home from work. He had seen a bright shiny toy train in the toy store window and just had to have it. He asks his father, if he could do something in order to get this train. His father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trialschristian Face Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,327 views

    Trials are part of life, and perhaps even more for a Christian desiring to live for the Lord. The Christian does not have to face these trials alone. James tells us to count our trials a joy.

    Some Trials Christians Face James 1:9-18 JAMES1-3.WPD {9} But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position; {10} and let the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. 11} For the sun rises with a scorching wind, and withers the ...read more

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    Counterfeit Or Concrete Christianity Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    The definition of Christianity is needed today. All clarifications based in God’s word will be helpful. This message evaluates a counterfeit Christianity, or a Concrete Christianity.

    Counterfeit or Concrete Christianity James 1:26-27C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES1-5.WPD {26} If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. {27} This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our ...read more

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  • Don Jaques avatar

    Christianity's Toughest Competitor:

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,201 views

    All of us need God’s mercy. All of us.

    CHRISTIANITY’S TOUGHEST COMPETITOR: MORALISM OBJECTIVES: “Churchy” people will be reminded of their need of God’s mercy and will repent of prideful attitudes. “Nonchurchy” people will understand God’s promise to be close to the contrite in heart and will pour out their hearts to God. INTRO: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can Christianity Be Proven

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,689 views

    This is a study into the evidence we have to prove the Bible is the truth. That it is the Word of God and should be believed completely.

    Can Christianity be proven ? 1 Peter 3:15 The fact that many Christians today are scared to stand up for their faith spurs me to try and give you some tools to put into your spiritual toolbox so that we might be effective witnesses for our Lord. Is there evidence for the truth of Christianity? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Karen Wheat avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Christian Jedi

    Contributed by Karen Wheat on May 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    This graduation sermon takes a look at the StarWars Jedi, looking for and finding parrells with the values and practice of Christianity.

    THE WISDOM OF THE CHRISTIAN JEDI 5/21/2005 EPHESIANS 6:10-20 Long ago in a Galaxy far far away…. And with those words we are whisked off to a fictional Galaxy where the noble Jedi Knights fight the evil of the Dark Side in an effort to overcome that evil and champion Peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Artificial Or Real Christian?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 24, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    It expalains what makes on real Christian as opposed to artificial Christian.

    Artificial Christian 1 Peter 1:18-25 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20He was chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Know The Time Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,392 views

    Christian, do you know the time? We are admonished to be aware of the time and that things are drawing near. Let’s examine God’s word to us today...

    Christian, know the Time Time to awaken out of sleep and to cast off the works of darkness Time to walk straight Time to put on the Lord Jesus Christ If you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,000 that carried over no balance from day to day...Allowed you to keep no cash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    How Is A Christian To Live? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,842 views

    The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 1) THREE QUESTIONS—how, who, and what? How is a Christian to live? Who am I living for? What does it take to live the Spirit-filled life? Find sermon at www.praiseag.org

    HOW IS A CHRISTIAN TO LIVE? The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 1) Galatians 5:16-25 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [16] So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. [17] For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Committed To Christian Friendship

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,714 views

    In a world crying out for friendship, 3 John helps us to define the kinds of friendships that define Christian community.

    Committed to Christian Friendship 3 John Everybody wants it. But few know how to find it. Some would give their life for a taste. Most are left desperate. Searching in loneliness for a friend. In the July 21, 1980 issue of Time Magazine there was an essay entitled “Friends, And Countrymen”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • steven cannon avatar

    Christians Need Jesus

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,475 views

    Sometimes christians depend way to much on men to "fix" things; they need Jesus!

    PEOPLE NEED JESUS We all have one thing in common today. We have needs. And because we have needs we seek to meet those needs. We need security. We need jobs. We need food. We need relationships. We need direction. We need hope. We need faith. We need trust. No matter who you are we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Chandler avatar

    Job Description For The Christian

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,150 views

    What is the Christian supposed to be doing with his life in order to please God? This sermon looks at the Great Commission that too often the "Great Ommission."

    I thought this week, what if preaching doesn’t work out and I need a second career. So I got on the internet and researched some careers and their job descriptions. Actor: Portrays role in dramatic production to interpret character or present characterization to audience: Rehearses part to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    4 F Christians

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    Examining why so many Christians have become inactive in the Church.

    Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1 – Title: “4 ‘F’ Christians” Introduction: During the FIRST two World Wars (1 – 2) a classifications system was used to determine which area of service the person would be assigned to. Every person that was of the acceptable age received a CALL to Service beginning with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Problem Of Dirty Christianity

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,196 views

    Sermon one in a series on Jude. It reveals the problem in Conservative Christianity where people living in wilfull disobedience to God claim salvation.

    2 Peter-Jude 1. The Problem of Dirty Christianity (Jude 1:1-4) “Godless people, whose condemnation was written about years ago, have slipped in unnoticed among us (by the side door).They are people who distort the grace of God and use it as an excuse to practice unrestrained immoral acts.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Being A Christian Today

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,019 views

    This sermon explores what it is like to be a Christian in a postmodern world.

    Introduction: I started reading a new book a couple of weeks ago. It’s a book written by Bill O’reilly entitled “Culture Warrior.” O’Reily who is a News Commentator for The Fox News Network believes that the United States is in the middle of a “Culture War.” According to O’Reily, the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist