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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    War And The Christian Response Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

    WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Glorious Hope Of The Christian

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,239 views

    Thank God for the Protecting, Positive, and Purifying hope of the Lord’s return.

    THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN Titus 2:1 - 15 The ‘Glorious Hope Of The Christian’ is the near return of our Lord Jesus Christ, coming to receive those who are His own that they may be with Him in Glory. We look for this great event because of the promises of God’s Word, and also because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Marks Of A True Christian Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
     | 554 views

    A true Christian is not known merely by title or church attendance but by a life that reflects Christ's character and teachings.

    THE MARKS OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:9-21 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:13-16, John 13:34-35, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 3:10, James 1:22 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, the term “Christian” is widely used but often misunderstood. Many carry the name, but few ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Christian Is... A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015
     | 5,029 views

    Some commandments true disciples obey (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 2, pgs. 25-34)

    HoHum: Brian Jones tells the story of one elderly gentleman who came forward and was baptized. This older gentleman lived alone. After one service Brian and his family invited this elderly man out to eat. Turns out that this elderly man was soon going on vacation to Florida. The man was excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You A Sleepwalking Christian?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,237 views

    Sleepwalkers may look awake, but they're asleep, even if they're driving a car! In this message we look at what spiritual sleepwalking is, the characteristics of such a person, and why it is so serious.

    ARE YOU A SLEEPWALKING CHRISTIAN? Eph. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. Have you heard about the dog that sleepwalked into a PetSmart and told the attendant, “ZZZZ, I’m a cat. ZZZZ, I’m a cat.” The attendant responded, “Yes sir, you are a cat.” 2. The sleepwalking dog left and a patron said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Understanding Christian Suffering Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 11, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,219 views

    A sermon examining the reason that God's children face suffering, trials and tribulations in this life.

    Understanding Christian Suffering I Peter 1:6-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ A Charlotte, North Carolina, pastor and his wife have been hit by unthinkable tragedy, losing their 2-year-old son and newborn child in just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Christian Character Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 618 views

    Christian character is not developed in a day but through a daily walk with God. It requires commitment, surrender, obedience, and patience.

    DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN CHARACTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14, Philippians 2:5, Titus 2:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Christian character is the visible expression of Christ in the life of a believer. It is the sum total ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Specific Steps Of A Christian

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,679 views

    A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action

    Acts 16:16-34 PROPOSITION: A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action. OBJECTIVE: To identify these steps in the individual believer. This past Thursday was the day recognized on the Christian church calendar as Ascension Day. From the earliest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christianity Equals Service"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    A sermon about "being raised with Christ" in order to "serve."

    Mark 1:29-39 “Christianity Equals Service” In November of 2010 a wedding party was unexpectedly called into action right after the ceremony. While they were posing for pictures on a scenic ledge, a woman who was not involved in the wedding fell into the water and started ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christian Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 67,259 views

    My wife and I put together this ceremony for a couple in our church. If you’d like to know more about the music, email me. I’ll give you more information as to where to purchase it.

    Wedding Ceremony 12:30 — Entire wedding party dressed and in sanctuary for pictures 2:00 — Wedding party ready for ceremony (time to relax and take care of little details) 2:00-2:30 — Prelude, you can have solos or music played while guests begin to arrive and ushers take them to their seats 2:30 — ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A "Born Again Christian”?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,249 views

    This is a message that looks at what it means to be born again in a little different way.

    What does it mean to be born again? As I thought about this, I tried to think of something, an analogy that would help us see how understanding what it means to be born again is crucial to how we are supposed to live as sons and daughters of God. But I couldn’t think of an analogy that would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confusion-Free Christianity

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    You are worse off than you think. But, you are also better off than you think. Do understand this is to rid yourself of confusion.

    CONFUSION-FREE CHRISTIANITY (Romans 5:12-15) Confusion is a big problem in our world today. Perhaps one of the best examples of confusion I have ever seen is this past week, on TV. They were showing hundreds of Iraqi people, standing in the streets, shouting and screaming their support for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Christian Is... A Saint Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 4,323 views

    Several questions about a Christian Is... a Saint (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 9, pgs. 133- 143)

    HoHum: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep many years ago in England. In accordance with the punishment of those days, they were branded in the forehead with the letters “ST” for sheep thief. One brother, unable to bear the stigma, fled to a foreign country where he died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
     | 4,915 views

    THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO DO WHAT WE BLIEVE TO BE RIGHT, WITHOUT PRAYING THY WILL BE DONE. WE ESSENTIALLY WANT TO BE IN CONTROL, AND NOT GOD. WE BELIEVE WE KNOW, EVEN BETTER THAN GOD WHAT IS BEST FOR US. HOW WRONG WE ARE!

    OVERCOMING COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY ROMANS 12:1-8 I THINK IT WOULD BE FAIR TO SAY, THAT THIS SERIES HAS PROBABLY LEFT A FEW OF YOU SCRATHCING YOUR HEADS AND WONDERING IF THE PASTOR HAS TAKEN A DIVE OFF THE DEEP END. I ASSURE YOU THAT I HAVEN’T, THOUGH AT TIMES YOU MAY BE RIGHT TO WONDER. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is At Work For Christians Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 31, 2010
     | 3,827 views

    God is continually at work to perfect the Christian, but the questions is, "Is the Christian resisting?"

    We continue our study of the Letter to the Christians in Rome 2000 years ago. We have noted that Romans Chapters 6-8 describe who Christians are. Rom 6:8-14 Alive in Christ and alive with Christ! Rom 6:15-7:6 Christians are slaves to Righteousness! Rom 7:7-8:17 Christians have 2 natures in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible