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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christianity

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,434 views

    Explains the costs and rewards of faithfulness as a Christian.

    Let’s take a look at society’s honest view of the early church by reviewing this letter from antiquity: For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind by country, or by speech, or by dress. For they do not dwell in cities of their own, or use a different language, or practice a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 23, 2025
     | 331 views

    I would like to try to answer 4 simple questions: 1. What is or who is a Christian? 2. What does it mean to be a Christian? 3. Is everyone a Christians? 4. How do I become a Christian?

    “Christian” Acts 11:25-26 Barnabas was sent to Antioch because something very special was taking place and word had been received in Jerusalem. While there Barnabas observed the Holy Spirit moving and he encouraged them. Them for no explained reason Barnabas leaves Antioch and heads to Tarsus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Strong And Work Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2019
     | 12,359 views

    The people were discouraged at the modest structure of the new Temple as they started rebuilding it. God assured them of His presence, His promise, and His power. The future glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.

    Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They rebuilt the altar and started work on the Temple but the local Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged they stopped work for some 16 years. Nothing was done to God’s house while they busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "you're Supposed To Pay But You Don't Have To"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2019
     | 2,734 views

    Paul tells us that grace is available to all you are suppose to pay but you don't have to.

    1 Timothy 1:12-17. “You’re supposed to pay but you don’t have to” 1. Paul begins by saying “12 I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord,” Why is Paul grateful? • He admitted to Timothy that he was “a blasphemer, a persecutor and a man of violence” • Paul was a blasphemer — He was against Christ. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Test The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 29, 2013
     | 5,774 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you testing the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show signs or symptoms why some Christians are prone in testing the LORD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:9 (Amplified Bible) We should not tempt

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you testing the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show signs or symptoms why some Christians are prone in testing the LORD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:9 (Amplified Bible) We should not tempt the Lord [try His patience, become a trial to Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 2,393 views

    Explore the power of reflection, the freedom found in God's forgiveness, and the strength to move forward, breaking the chains of regret and guilt.

    Good morning, church family. Today's sermon is going to be a little bit like looking into a spiritual mirror. We're going to take some time to reflect on our lives, accept God's forgiveness, and find the strength to move forward. Alan Redpath said, "It's Satan's delight to tell me that once he's ...read more

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    I Don't Wanna Be!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004
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    I don’t want to be poor, hated, etc.. I don’t wanta be a Woe Christian either.

    Sometimes I can’t make up my mind. Sometimes I think I am so poor. I get depressed because I don’t have never ending resources. Then other times I am amazed at how Rich I really am. Sometimes, I can change how I feel about my situation in a flash. I believe that you know what I mean. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,343 views

    The importance of acknowledging and confessing our sins rather than concealing them and the transformative power of God's forgiveness.

    Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into a topic that touches all of us - sin. We often think that we can hide our sins, keep them concealed from others, and maybe even from God. But, as St. Augustine once said, "The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works." ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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     | 977 views

    This sermon explores God's unwavering guidance, guardianship, and governance, emphasizing His boundless care and the importance of trusting Him amidst life's trials and tribulations.

    Welcome, beloved, welcome. We gather here today, not as strangers meeting in passing, but as family, united under the banner of God's love and grace. You see, we are bound by a common thread, a shared faith that reaches out in the midst of our trials and tribulations, pointing us towards the ...read more

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    Fear, But Continue To Live"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 20, 2020
     | 3,284 views

    The Disciples are in fear but Jesus says, "Peace Be with you" Hello, or bye is the greeting in the text, however they are in fear but He encourages them to live life.

    “Fear, But Continue to Live life” John 20:19-31 1. After the death of Jesus, the disciples are hiding behind locked doors in fear of the Jewish leaders. • There was fear they had no idea what to do, what they should do, a question lingering in their minds, should we go out in public. • What ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You’ve Got It All Wrong SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,478 views

    Don’t judge others

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in the warmth of this sanctuary, let us take a moment to breathe in the grace of God that surrounds us, to feel the love of Christ that binds us, and to sense the fellowship of the Holy Spirit that unites us. We are here, ...read more

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    The Christian’s Response To Government Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 19, 2012
     | 6,635 views

    1) The Principles of Authority (Romans 13:1-2) 2)The Purpose of Authority (Romans 13:3-4) 3)The Problems of Authority (Romans 13:5-7)

    In Canada, this is the Victoria Day weekend. Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. At a time of civil unrest, from continued reverberations of the 2010 G20 sumit, Vancouver hockey riots, student riots ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,176 views

    Explores the vision of Heaven in Revelation, emphasizing its holy city, harmony and joy, and eternal rest, to inspire hope and faith.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we stand shoulder to shoulder in our shared faith, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His Word. There's something quite profound about this gathering, isn't there? We are not merely a ...read more

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    Prepare To Be Blessed!

    Contributed by Richard Roberts on May 25, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,419 views

    Don’t wait for the Blessing Prepare for it!!

    TEXT Deuteronomy 28 3. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field . 4. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. 5. Blessed shall be thy basket and thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Don't We Witness?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007
     | 3,169 views

    Using North American Mission Board (SBC) Statistics from 1998, this brief message challenges Christians to NOT be ashamed of the Gospel!

    WHY DON’T WE WITNESS? ROMANS 1:14-16 1998 STATISTICS 40,870 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES 15,729,000 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 407,264 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1998 412,027 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1997 4,763 LESS THAN PREVIOUS YEAR AVERAGES OUT TO ONLY ONE CONVERSION PER 38.62 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist