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  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 207 ratings
     | 25,872 views

    How a Christian Can Effectively Resist Evil

    Spiritual Warfare - Message 1 There are times when we see evil so blatant, so powerful that we shudder with fear and weep in despair. On September 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m. - American Flight 11 from Boston crashed into the North Tower at the World Trade Center. Onlookers were stunned and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can We Be The Christians God Wants Us To Be? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,364 views

    God wants us to... 1. Be moved by His great mercies (vs. 1). 2. Dedicate every day to the Lord (vs. 1). 3. Have regular times of renewal (vs. 2).

    How Can We Be the Christians God Wants Us to Be? The Book of Romans Romans 12:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 29, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Romans 12 marks a big turning point in Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome. Pastor Steve Weaver explained that "the first 11 chapters of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Serve As An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,572 views

    Many Christians are missing out on some of the greatest blessings available in the New Testament and they do not even realize it. In our passage this morning, John recognized missionaries as co-laborers worth investing in.

    How to Serve as An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8 Quote:If the world were a village of 1000 people, next year’s population would be 1018. Twenty-eight people would be born, but 10 would die: three from lack of food, one from cancer, two in birth, one from war or crime, and three from natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,896 views

    So what is a Christian? The answer is not as easy as you might think. Everything depends on how you define the word.

    What is a Christian? 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact text of the question: How is a Christian defined? It used to be that if you were not Jewish or Hindu or Buddhist, you were a Christian, whether Catholic or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Carnality

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,828 views

    A study of James 4 which addresses carnality vs. spirituality among believers.

    Christian Carnality (James 4) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/james4.html] (handout follows sermon text) INTRODUCTION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Learning To Live In Liberty Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 15, 2011
     | 5,854 views

    It was much easier to get Israel out of Egypt than to get Egypt out of Israel. This is a beautiful picture of the Christian's journey of faith. God saves us out of the world (Egypt) in an instant, yet the growing process of sanctification is the ongoing

    After 400 years of cruel bondage and enslavement, the Jews are walking out with God's mighty hand on them, just as promised (Exodus 13). What could have been a short 10-day trip from Egypt to Canaan would take about a year - because God had quite a bit to teach His people. It was much easier to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    "Living Beyond Vapor"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 13, 2013
     | 6,973 views

    James wants believers to forsake living like practical atheists. They profess that they know God but their hearts are cold and far away from God. THE PROBLEM: A Shift / Transition has occurred within Christian Culture. America Needs revival!

    Cornerstone Church August 11, 2013 “LIVING BEYOND VAPOR” James 4:13-17 James 4:13   And now I have a word for you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Pentecost Effect - The Impact Of A Church With Pentecostal Power!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,746 views

    The power of God seemed to have had two purposes. The first was power for personal transformation, power to become sons of God and secondly, power to assist in kingdom building through effective witness to the entire world.

    Sermon - The Impact of A Church With Pentecostal Power! Scripture: Acts 3:1-11 Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Living God Of Living Men

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,974 views

    A sermon on Jesus’ Passion Week controversy with the Sadducees about the resurrection.

    The Living God of Living Men Matt. 22:23-33 INTRO. Tuesday of Passion Week was a day of great controversy with the religious leaders of the Jews. In their turn, the Sadducees ask Him a question about Levirite Marriage based on Deut. 25:5, 6. No doubt they had heard Him teach of the resurrection and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    United In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023
     | 1,112 views

    To be most effective in spreading the Gospel of Christ, as Christians we need to be united together in fellowship with Christ.

    Did you know that in Christianity in the United States there are over 200 different church denominations and in the global Christian Church there are over 45,000 denominations. This doesn’t include the many thousands of inter-denominational and non-denominational churches with their own belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Fox avatar

    A Christian And A Gentleman

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 7, 2006
     | 4,133 views

    What does it mean to be a Christian? Likw the word "Gentleman", the percieved meaning of the word "Christian" has changed over the years. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a high-school audience. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint, feel free to drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [A Christian and a Gentleman] Slide graphic: The most excellent Mr. Darcy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Santasiere avatar

    Do Not Be Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 21,418 views

    Shame often hinders our effectiveness as Christians.

    How To Become An Effective Christian “DO NOT BE ASHAMED!” II Timothy 1:8-18 Introduction It’s safe to say that we all have embarrassing moments that we’d like to forget… A woman told of a time when she was in high school and musical car horns were popular. Her mother’s deluxe car horn model ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Swanger avatar

    Christian Character

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,403 views

    Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

    WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,276 views

    How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

    How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling Eph. 4:28-32 - "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ has forgiven us." Begin by integrating some of following five suggestion: 1). Break the problem into smaller issues. The manager’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Our Christian Faith - The Book Of James

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,131 views

    James teaches about the principles we must follow within our Christians lives. He teaches us how to live by faith and the law of the Lord. These principles are what separate us from the world, for we are children of God.

    Our Christian Faith So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. - James 1:19 Today, let us meditate on the title of ‘Christian Faith’. When we are going on a trip, it is good to read a map so that we know how to get to our destination. We will know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational