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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    How To Succeed As A Christian

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
     | 39,629 views

    Everyone should have a desire to succeed in life. But the focus of the child of God should'nt seek success according to the world’s standard but by God’s standard. God’s word tells us how to succeed as a Christian.

    How to Succeed as a Christian 1 Chronicles 28:9-10 Know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Christian Hope

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,287 views

    2nd Coming - our hope! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Counsel For Troubled Christians

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,368 views

    People who are discouraged in life have always asked the familiar question, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the righteous suffer? Why are they being deprived of good things in life while the wicked prosper?” When sad and terrible things

    Intro: People who are discouraged in life have always asked the familiar question, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the righteous suffer? Why are they being deprived of good things in life while the wicked prosper?” When sad and terrible things happen to the Christian, what should ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Illustrations Of The Christian Believer

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,641 views

    It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall

    Intro: It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall see and study six of them. To better ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Bother To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 29, 2011
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     | 3,631 views

    Why go to the trouble to be a Christian?

    Why Bother To Be A Christian? Christians were stoned to death Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. They were beheaded. (John the Baptist) Mark 6:24.The Apostle Paul was beheaded. Peter was crucified, upside down. And, of all the Apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responsible Christian Living

    Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,281 views

    “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” Phil. 4:8.

    Theme: Responsible Christian living Text: Ex. 32:1-14; Phil. 4:1-9; Matt. 22:1-14 Our priorities in life dictate our choices and our choices determine the outcome of our lives. Whether we arrive at the right destination or not depends on our choices that are often between alternatives that appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Destiny Of Every Christian

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 10, 2010
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     | 17,039 views

    There are certain privileges that are our right as the blood-washed children of the King. This sermon reveals those privileges, and encourages the saints to appropriate them by faith.

    THE DESTINY OF EVERY CHRISTIAN Text: Rom. 8:29; Eph. 1:11, 12 Intro: Destiny is often thought of as ones lot in life—that which is preordained and inevitable. The idea of destiny is found in both of the passages of scripture being considered today. In Rom. 8:29, Paul used the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can A Christian Divorce?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 23, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    Christians are taught of the necessity of honouring marriage. However, much of contemporary practise among churches reflects more of the world than of the will of Christ.

    MATTHEW 19:3-12 CAN A CHRISTIAN DIVORCE? “Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, ‘Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?’ He answered, ‘Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, “Therefore a man shall leave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Soar As A Christian Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,709 views

    Message about SOARing as Christians.

    NOTE: I did research from different sights and sermons, yet the SOARing points are original. Title: Learning to SOAR Theme: Understanding that we must SOAR to be real men. Text: Isaiah 40:26-31 Isa 40:26-31 Lift up your eyes on high, And see who has created these things, Who brings out their ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christians In The Market Place Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,550 views

    In the Dog eat Dog world of today’s corporates, can Christians be true witnesses?

    Christians in the Market Place The corporate world is a dog eat dog world. There is severe competition, there is lack of values all around. There is corruption in many places. I do not want to start off in a negative tone. Some of us have the blessing of working in corporates which go by values, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christians In Name Only Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,174 views

    In order to avoid being Christians in name only, we must continue to rely upon the Holy Spirit and not our own wisdom and power.

    In his commentary on World Net Daily posted on April 21, 2009, David Welch wrote the following words: One of the most massive and widespread occurrences of identity theft has happened, and it is not even attracting the attention of local, state or national leaders. This particularly insidious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Basics Of Authentic Christianity

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,363 views

    Where is our passion for the Lord. We say we LOVE Him, but do our actions agree with our words?

    The Basics of Authentic Christianity The Internal Motivation: Passion Matthew 22:34-40 Getting Back to the Basics…it’s a cry heard in business, sports, and in life. But why is it so vital? Why the basics? … Because everything we do well is the result of mastering the basics. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Happy Christian

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,529 views

    God’s people ought to be the happiest people on earth. Most chase an elusive butterfly of perceived happiness. Here are three keys to being truly happy.

    HOW TO BE A HAPPY CHRISTIAN PSALM 40:16 I. Be in the Center of God’s Will A. Proverbs 13:15 “... the way of the unfaithful is hard.” B. Psalm 1:1-2 (NKJV) “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Christian Has

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009
     | 2,296 views

    What a Christian Has

    Part of a sermon series on the Book of James. What a Christian has: trials and tribulations, temptation, joy wisdom and freedom. A Recipe for Real Religion by Lewis Fawcett. Get religion like a Methodist, experience it like a Baptist; stick to it like a Lutheran; conciliate it like a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What A Christian Says

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    James

    A young pastor tells the story of his infant son and a ham sandwich. As ham sandwiches go, he said it was perfection. A thick slab of ham, a fresh bun, crisp lettuce and plenty of expensive, light brown, gourmet mustard. The corners of his jaw(s) ached in anticipation, He carried this precious ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist