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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Christian's Duty In Times Of War

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 21, 2003
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    We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. In this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come what should be the Christian’s response? How should he react and what should he do?

    THE CHRISTIAN’S DUTY IN TIMES OF WAR ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. Ecclesiastes tells us that in the reality of this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come as it has to our country both in our war on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead-Sea Christians

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 27, 2013
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     | 11,417 views

    May the Lord make us refreshing fountains where thirsty souls may drink. Indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we possess the “water of life” and can be channels of blessing to those in need. From hearts of love, let us pour out to others what we have first receive

    Opening illustration: The Dead Sea is so salty that it contains no fish or plant life. What accounts for this unusual condition? There are absolutely no outlets! A great volume of water pours into this area, but nothing flows out. Many inlets plus no outlets equals a dead sea. This law of nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eight Qualities Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
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    How effective is your prayer life?

    Intro: We all want to have a more effective prayer life. In order to do so, our prayers must have certain qualities. - James 5:16b …The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. I. Prayer should be specific. (v.16-18) - Turn away wrath - Provide Mercy • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitudinal Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
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     | 7,365 views

    Living the Christian life is all about attitude.

    Attitudinal Living Text: Phil. 4:4-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Grateful Living Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 14, 2009
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     | 7,578 views

    To live gratefully is to worship God inwardly in prayer and reverence and outwardly in service of God and others. To live gratefully is to fully live the life of a disciple.

    “Grateful Living” “1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 INTRODUCTION Contentment—basking in and savoring the gracious gifts of God in our lives was the topic of last week’s sermon. We wrestled with the idea that contentment is foundational to a life of gratitude; if we are not content we cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living By Faith Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
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    4 times in Scripture, the phrase "The Just Shall Live by Faith" is repeated; 3 times in New Testament – each with different emphasis...

    Galatians 3:11 Hebrew 2:4: Live by Faith Galatians 2:20 “life” 5 times 1. Sin = Death – Eden &Adam, Ezekiel 18:20 2. Christ = life – John 10:10 to Martha – John 11:25,26 / John 3:16, 5:24, 14:6, 6:41,51 Living process – A process of Faith * Life begins at _____ (40? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relentless Living!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
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    Jesus offers freedom from our past and from our bondages. We don’t have to make peace with our chains and just get used to them, because Jesus came to set free those who are captive! You can grow! You can and should move forward in your faith!

    Relentless Living! Philippians 3:7-16 7… whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Toxic Living

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 1, 2010
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     | 7,635 views

    Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace.

    Opening illustration: Picher, Oklahoma, is no more. In mid-2009, this once-bustling town of 20,000 went out of business. In the first quarter of the 1900s, Picher was a boomtown because of its abundant lead and zinc. Workers extracted the ore, which was used to help arm the US during both World ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Life That Counts In God's Community

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 6, 2008
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     | 6,356 views

    4 steps to being an effective worker in the communtiy of God

    Intro: I received the news that a young man from our bowling league, William Harris died of a heart attack last Saturday morning. 53 years old, in seemingly perfect condition, gone. I heard someone say, when it’s your time to go, you go. But today, I am not going to preach on death, or eternity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Real Christianity

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 6, 2014
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     | 7,591 views

    What it is to become a christian and to live as a christian.

    Matthew 16:21-24 REAL CHRISTIANITY! Matthew 16:21-24 Jesus Predicts His Death 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Practical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
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     | 9,313 views

    What is involved in living the Christian life?

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY MATTHEW 5:33-48 1. SPEAK THE TRUTH. Mt 5:33-37 33 “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counterfeit Christians

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
     | 5,487 views

    True Christians live like Jesus.

    Counterfeit Christians October 7, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: True Christians live like Jesus. Focus Passage: I John 3:3-12 (especially vs. 10) Supplemental Passage: John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idle Living Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,150 views

    Not being idle in the christian life

    Idle Living - 1 Peter 4 July 20, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Courageous Living Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 16, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,270 views

    The right kind of courage is an indispensable part of the Christian life.

    Courageous Living Griffith Baptist Church – 5/18/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 31 Main Verse: Psalms 31:24 - Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. The Introduction “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.” - Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Exhortations

    Contributed by Shashi Marian on Feb 17, 2026
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     | 129 views

    Progress is everyone's right. It is God's Will that we progress in our Spiritual lives. Many people wonder what the will of God is for their lives. It is His Will that we develop, grow and increase in our spiritual lives.

    It is very important to know that it is the will of God that we grow in His Kingdom. Progress in the Kingdom of God is our right. It only comes with an obedient heart, a willing heart and a learning heart. I always say that Instruction from the Word leads to Construction in our lives. We always ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal