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  • Gary Landsberg avatar

    Implementing Christian Discipline Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Oct 5, 2006
     | 6,130 views

    The Christian needs to know what they believe, and then decide to implement that belief in their lives, before they are faced with trials and temptations. Christians should be proactive, not reactive.

    CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE “DECIDE TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN” RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming A Wholehearted Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,838 views

    This message is #2 in the series and deals with facing the giant of apathy. This message uses the Death Crawl" video clip to set up the topic of wholeheartedness

    FACING THE GIANTS Becoming a Wholehearted Christian – Dealing with the Giant of Apathy Colossians 3:23-25; Proverbs 3:5-6;Jeremiah 29:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season. Even his hope of a new season is squelched when the best player on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Portrait Of A Godly Christian

    Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 9,904 views

    The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character Within Us

    A Portrait of a Godly Christian The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character within Us INTRODUCTION: - What makes a man of God? A woman of God? - Certainly he must be saved and a committed follower of Jesus Christ, but what are the traits or marks that distinguish that person as being different to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Traits Of The Christian

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    Christian’s Possess many Important traits, Here are three that Stand out

    1. POWER • As Christians we have power; this power exists both in the Spiritual and Physical realm and can only be obtained by those who believe in God’s ability to endow it • One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Determining An Authentic Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,934 views

    Some ways to identify if a person is an authentic Christian.

    DETERMINING AN AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN John 15:1-11 INTRO: How do you determine an authentic Christian? Many people could profess to be believers, but they may only speak words. Jesus gave a means of determining the real Christian. Look at their lives to see if they are bearing fruit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Essence Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by John White on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,995 views

    The essence of being a Christian is to walk as Jesus walked.

    THE ESSENCE OF BEING A CHRISTIAN I John 2:3-7 "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    This sermon I preached in my seminary among my friends and teachers and it talks about the cost of being a desciple of Jesus

    The cost of being a Christian Text: Mk.10:17-22 Intro: There are lot of sad stories in the Bible. The stories that grieve our hearts time and again. This is also one among those stories with a tragic end even though it had a wonderful beginning. It is a bit dramatic. When we enter into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be A Bad Christian

    Contributed by Robert Doran on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    In this sermon I wish to encourage people to be real for God and to seek a relationship with Jesus Christ which is what everyone needs. We need to be careful about how we as believers treat those outside of the faith and those new to the faith.

    Sermon March 11,2007 ‘How to be a bad Christian’ Years ago ,a British missionary asked the former Prime Minister of India Dr. Gandhi If he would consider becoming a Christian. Gandhi said no The missionary said why Ghandi had seen how the so called Christians in South Africa had treated non whites ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christians Need Jesus

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,674 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

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    Job Description For The Christian

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,286 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

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    4 F Christians

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,100 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

  • Tony Rivers avatar

    Becoming A Great Christian

    Contributed by Tony Rivers on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,428 views

    Jesus tells us that in order to be great, we must be willing to become servant to all.

    Jesus Explains His Kingdom Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: Attention: At one point during my seminary days, my wife and I gave up our jobs in Walters, Virginia so that we could return to Southeastern Seminary and so I could finish my degree. The plan worked out beautifully. I was able to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians And Economic Issues

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,923 views

    In today’s world, there are two great economic systems engaged in a struggle that could win in our present civilization. Only time will reveal which, if either survives. Christianity is not to be identified with either capitalism or socialism. In the f

    Christians and Economic Issues Luke 20:25 Intro In today’s world, there are two great economic systems engaged in a struggle that could win in our present civilization. Only time will reveal which, if either survives. Christianity is not to be identified with either capitalism or socialism. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians And Racial Issues

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    Jesus’ choice of a Samaritan as the hero of his parable was not accidental or incidental. Racial difference was the occasion for problems that were acute, divisive, and controversial in that day. And in America today racial issues still have great emoti

    Christians and Racial Issues Luke 10:36-37 READ TEXT Intro Jesus’ choice of a Samaritan as the hero of his parable was not accidental or incidental. Racial difference was the occasion for problems that were acute, divisive, and controversial in that day. And in America today racial issues ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Successful Christian Living

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,073 views

    I want to look at three key-words in this scripture, - ‘come, ‘take’, and ‘find’. Keys unlock doors, and an understanding of how these words relate to this scripture can unlock truth for us that will help us know compelling ‘Successful Christian Living’

    SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING His Yoke Fits Well Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible