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  • Karen Wheat avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Christian Jedi

    Contributed by Karen Wheat on May 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,848 views

    This graduation sermon takes a look at the StarWars Jedi, looking for and finding parrells with the values and practice of Christianity.

    THE WISDOM OF THE CHRISTIAN JEDI 5/21/2005 EPHESIANS 6:10-20 Long ago in a Galaxy far far away…. And with those words we are whisked off to a fictional Galaxy where the noble Jedi Knights fight the evil of the Dark Side in an effort to overcome that evil and champion Peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Not To Be A Grumpy Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 17, 2023
     | 3,349 views

    I want to show you from God’s Word HOW NOT TO BE A GRUMPY CHRISTIAN.

    So you wives tap your husbands on the shoulder and say, “Wake up! Listen, you need to hear this sermon!!! I want to preach on this subject for two reasons: (1) No one likes to be around a GRUMPY person…NO ONE! (2) You can not be an effective Christian if you are a GRUMPY CHRISTIAN! WHY ARE SOME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Christian Today

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,363 views

    This sermon explores what it is like to be a Christian in a postmodern world.

    Introduction: I started reading a new book a couple of weeks ago. It’s a book written by Bill O’reilly entitled “Culture Warrior.” O’Reily who is a News Commentator for The Fox News Network believes that the United States is in the middle of a “Culture War.” According to O’Reily, the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Community Of Grace

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,626 views

    We are called to live in and develop a community of grace

    Romans 12:9-21 – A Community of Grace The Soap Maker • A minister and a soap maker went for a walk together. The soap maker said, "what good is Christianity? Look at all the trouble and misery of the world! Still there, even after years--thousands of years--of teaching about goodness and truth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christianity's Toughest Competitor:

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    All of us need God’s mercy. All of us.

    CHRISTIANITY’S TOUGHEST COMPETITOR: MORALISM OBJECTIVES: “Churchy” people will be reminded of their need of God’s mercy and will repent of prideful attitudes. “Nonchurchy” people will understand God’s promise to be close to the contrite in heart and will pour out their hearts to God. INTRO: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    This is the 1st part of a sermon series I preached in Anjung, South Korea after spending 2 months in hospital.

    First of all I'd like to thank all of you for your prayers for me over the past 2 months or so. I thank God that He has heard and that He has answered and that He has given me the strength to be here with today. There are still some problems with my discs, I still have difficulty sitting down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Spirits Given To All Christians

    Contributed by Mike Carmody on May 16, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 5,224 views

    As we grow in the grace of God we learn that there are only 2 types of emotion that live inside the human heart. While these emotions may be shown in different ways, depending upon how emotional we are, there are still only 2 types of emotions. One is fear and the other is faith.

    3 Spirits given to all Christians 2 Timothy 1:7 Intro: As we grow in the grace of God we learn that there are only 2 types of emotion that live inside the human heart. While these emotions may be shown in different ways, depending upon how emotional we are, there are still only 2 types of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 4: Living With Integrity Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,510 views

    By sacrificing our integrity, we dishonor God.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 4: Living With Integrity Text: Matt. 5:33-37 Introduction 1. Illustration: The name of Admiral Dewey was being acclaimed throughout the country after his victory at Manila Bay in the war between the United States and Spain in the early 20th century. A newspaper ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Am, Am I Willing To Rise And Live? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,442 views

    We can know what it is to be alive in Christ. Right here, right now. As Paul said, "It's no longer I that lives but Christ lives in me."

    John 11:17-37 Am I willing to rise and live? A good mate of Jesus had died; Jesus knew of his death it appears, even before the news had reached him in an earthly way. If we read the passage that precedes the one that we have read today we can also see that Jesus used Lazarus death to answer some ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    “living In An Up-Side-Down World!” Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
     | 5,076 views

    When we find God we discover the order of things; what is important, and what is not. What the world calls normal is UP-SIDE-DOWN in the Christian’s LIFE! As we examine our lives, we need to ask ourselves, “Do I feel OUT of PLACE in this world?

    N. T. Wright tells the story of trying to prepare for a hiking and camping trip. He went to an outfitter who took him around the store showing him everything he would need. The salesman recommended a good sleeping bag and a durable tent. He sold him a very good pair of hiking shoes. He convinced ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Healthy Christian Family

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 29, 2025
     | 745 views

    A healthy Christian family is built intentionally, with consistent commitment to God. As Joshua realized, families must choose to serve God or risk drifting toward other spiritual influences.

    Healthy Christian Family Key Scripture “but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh.” - Joshua 24:15 (LSB) Introduction How to build a Healthy Christian Family? Or how do I teach my children to be a true Christian? These are the questions is so valid for this century Christian families, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    You Were Shaped For Serving God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,726 views

    The fourth purpose of our lives is to serve God.

    (Note: The title, and some of the ideas for this message came from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same name.) This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". We began by establishing that God made us for a reason, every one of us. No one here this morning was a mistake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Belief Christians

    Contributed by John White on Sep 7, 2018
     | 5,649 views

    An analysis of characteristics that may mark those who are not true believers.

    MAKE BELIEF CHRISTIANS Matt. 11:15-19 "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ruler Of Darkness Fell Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,376 views

    THE THIRD IN A FOUR PART SERMON SERIES. SATAN LIVES IN DARKNESS. WHATEVER CATEGORIZES THE DARKNESS, SATAN LIVES. DO YOU HAVE DARKNESS IN YOUR LIFE?

    I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 1. The Accuser/Adversary Fell 2. The Pride Example Fell 3. The Ruler of Darkness Fell, John 3:19-21 4. The Father of Lies Fell We’ve heard how the disciples were given authority and how in Jesus’ name demons would obey. Jesus’ response was, “I saw Satan fall like lightning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Developing A Christian Mindset

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,035 views

    Develop a Christian mindset: 1. Be nice. 2. Be positive. 3. Be thankful

    This will probably be the most basic sermon you have ever heard. Nothing I will say is new or profound. You have heard it all before, but it needs repeated because the very simplicity of what I will be saying is the reason it is so often overlooked and ignored. So many times we want to plunge ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist