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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Charge To The Christian

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,775 views

    We need to know where we are at.

    THE CHARGE TO THE CHRISTIAN 2nd Tim.2: 14Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. Most Christians think that the charge is only given to pastors, but Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wardrobe Of A Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,692 views

    There are three important items of apparel in every Christian’s spiritual wardrobe. All three are to be worn at their appropriate time.

    THE WARDROBE OF A CHRISTIAN Daniel said: "So I gave attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. And I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed and said, ’Alas, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and loving-kindness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sleeping Christians. Series

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Nov 5, 2022
     | 2,304 views

    Mark 13: 36-37 KJV "Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch."

    THE SLEEPING CHRISTIANS. Mark 13: 36-37 KJV "Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch." The above last sentence was a direct expression from our Lord Jesus Christ. He is very much aware of the past, the present & the future. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,192 views

    There are several characteristics that every Christian should possess. Reveiwing these will help us to examine ourselves, and be in a better position to help the erring.

    The Characteristics Of A Christian A Question Of Judgment Introduction 1. What characterizes a disciple of Jesus? I ask this question because I believe there are some people who are “confused” about this! 2. In this lesson I will share my concerns and remind us of what ought to characterize a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 21,207 views

    Our marriages should reflect the kind of commitment Jesus demonstrated when He went to the cross. We have in Scripture, instructions to both the wives and the husbands, that we bring our marriages under the Lordship of Christ.

    Christian Marriage Col 3: 18-19 Ephesians 5:18-19, I Peter 3:1- 3:7 I remember standing before the congregation at Inverness Scotland. I announced the subject of my sermon. Today I will be preaching on marriage. I could see smiles and hear laughter coming from the congregation. I do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Assurrance Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    There are certain assurrances every Christian should have.

    Text: 1 John 5:1-21 Title: The Christian’s assurance Introduction This final chapter of 1 John is all about certain assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer in Jesus Christ. As I list the assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer lets ask; “Do I have all of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,760 views

    If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

    Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Liberty Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,904 views

    : Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their freedom.

    CHRISTIAN LIBERTY I CORINTHIANS 8: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    What all true Christians have in common.

    A preacher was having revival services in a town where a mental institution was located. One of the deacons employed at the institution asked the preacher to speak to the inmates at the chapel service. He agreed and after he had been preaching for a couple of minutes, one inmate stood up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    How To Live A Godly In A Corupt World

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 15,673 views

    This sermon deals with Christians playing Church instead of being the Church.

    HOW TO LIVE GODLY IN A CORUPT WORLD 11/11/02 We live in a time that is not like any other that I’ve seen. I know that I’m getting older even though I do not like to admit it. I can remember as a junior in High School working at a full service gas station, (you remember the ones that ...read more

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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “living In Light Of Eternity” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 7, 2014
     | 5,583 views

    What difference should eternity make in the life of the Christian today?

    James emphasizes that if we are going to experience the life God wants us to know here and now, we must learn to live in light of eternity. Referring to two extremes of existence - the “haves” and the “have not’s” - James illustrates for us why living in light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    The Mark Of A Christian

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,909 views

    There are many marks of a believer. This message focuses on what I believe to be "The Mark of a Believer."

    The Mark of a Christian John 13:1-38 There are many marks of the Christian that I’m sure we could all name. I would like to focus on what I believe to be “The Mark of a Christian.” “By this all people will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Without this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Christian Apprentice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,634 views

    Jesus viewed the church as being made up of one of 3 types of people. Which one are you? Are you a non-Christian, an Apprentice, or a Mentor training apprentices?

    Back in the 1930s, Radio was King, and TV hadn’t caught on yet. Radio was the main way people got news and entertainment. I remember my dad telling me about my grandfather. Granddad loved the Lone Ranger, and he would get off the tractor and run to the house when that show came on so that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Somnambulism

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,767 views

    Christian Somnambulism is walking through life like a sleep-walker, unaware of the reality of God’s kingdom in today’s world.

    Mark 13: 24 – 37 / Christian Somnambulism Intro: Mark Twain once called on a certain young lady in Hannibal, MO. He was late getting off work. By the time he got to the livery stable to rent a horse and buggy, the only animal left was a very old, bony, swayback, scraggy, bedraggled-looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Death Of A Christian

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 44,094 views

    What death is to a Christian - a funeral message for an elderly Christian.

    (Please note that the basic outline of this message was adapted from a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon related to a Christian’s death and prayerfully reworked to meet the need of the family of the deceased) THE DEATH OF A CHRISTIAN PSALM 116:12-15 What shall I render to the Lord For all His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist