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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Christian Way To Punish Your Enemies

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,662 views

    The Christian not only pleases God when "he overcomes evil with good" but the Christian way for dealing with wrong is infinitely more effective.

    THE CHRISTIAN WAY TO PUNISH YOUR ENEMIES “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty give him water to drink. For so you will heap coals of fire on his head and the Lord will reward you.” Proverbs 25: 21-22 We often hear people talk about “getting even with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    The 4 Stages Of "Fruit Bearing" In Christians

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,988 views

    Fruit in the Christian life

    THE FOUR STAGES OF FRUIT BEARING JOHN 15:1-8 I REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS LIKE WHEN I BECAME A POLICE OFFICER AND HOW PROUD I WAS OF THE FACT THAT I WAS FOLLOWING THROUGH WITH A DREAM I HAD SINCE CHILDHOOD. MY DADDY WAS A STATE TROOPER IN NEW ORLEANS WHEN I WAS ABOUT FOUR YEARS OLD AND I CAN REMEMBER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When A Christian Sins?

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 205 ratings
     | 33,737 views

    When a Christian sins relationship is NOT altered, position is NOT altered, BUT fellowship is broken.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN SINS? PSALM 51 Scripture makes it abundantly clear that if we believe in Jesus and have put our trust in Him, then we are His, and nothing or no-one can change that. How wonderful it is to know that we are secure in the Lord Jesus Christ! WELL THEN, SINCE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    How Should Christians Live? With A Message!

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,182 views

    We have a message that is personally Heard from God, a message of Hope and a message of Harmony! Does you life reflect these?

    At your age 993 1001 more A message that is heard. Hearing God- #294 p. 311 750 engaging ill. Ambient noise generator. John heard a message from God. One of the great needs about man is a word from God. A word that tells us the truth about God, why we are here, who we are, and where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Keys To Being A Contagious Christian

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,889 views

    Is your Christianity showing, is it Contagious?

    3 Keys to being a Contagious Christian Matthew 5: 13-16. Key Principle: People matter to God. 3 Key to being a Contagious Christian. 1)Prayer…(Matthew 9:35-38.) We need to talk to God about people before we talk to people about God. When you take the time to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Hyde avatar

    "What Is The Worst Thing In The Christian Life?"

    Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,985 views

    Many Christians have never let God be totally God in their lives.

    Reference: Psalm 78:41 “The Worst Thing in the Christian Life” Before you read the text, what is the worst thing in the Christian life? What could it possibly be? Could it be not getting blessings from God? Maybe not seeing the power of God? Is it possible that the worst thing could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does Your Christianity Taste?

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,694 views

    In a culture that questions the very foundation of our belief in Christ, we are still called to be the "salt of the earth" to the culture in which we live.

    How Does Your Christianity Taste? Marc Naugler Children’s sermon: Mr. Hershey of Hershey Chocolate Corporation never wanted to advertise his chocolates because he wanted people to come back for his wares because they liked his chocolate for its taste, not it’s looks. Myth - “I am not as good at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    It's Fun Being A Christian - Enjoy!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    Satan wants us to believe that serving God is too hard. The truth is that only a life with God’s favor is worth living.

    THE GREAT LIE 1 Jn. 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will The Real Christian Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 233 ratings
     | 31,711 views

    This message encourages Christians to take a stand as a witness so this world can see there are real Christians that are unafraid to let their faith become visible.

    Scripture: Daniel 3:1-18 Title: “Will the Real Christian Please Stand Up?” Introduction: There was a game show on the television many years ago called, “To Tell the Truth.” Three people would be questioned on the show by a panel of four people to determine who was really what they said they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strong Foundations For Fruitful Christian Living

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,149 views

    This sermon is the foundation principles of christian living that a beleiver must follow in order to live a fruitful Christian life.

    STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING OUTLINE 1.CASE-STUDY 2.CROSS 3.CONSOLATION 4.COMPARISON 5.CONFIDENCE 6.CHALLENGE 7.CHOICE THE MESSAGE STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING 1.CASE-STUDY James 5:10 I Corinthians 10:1-12 II Peter 2:1-22 Jude 1:1-25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Appropriate The Advantages Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,915 views

    How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian (Rom. 8:1)

    How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian (Rom. 8:1) Illustration:Why did only one cleansed leper return to thank Jesus? The following are nine suggested reasons why the nine did not return: One waited to see if the cure was real. One waited to see if it would last. One said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Harold Dixon avatar

    America Under Attack - A Christian Response

    Contributed by Harold Dixon on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,042 views

    Our nation needs a Godly response to these unspeakable events. For this to happen we must see the right response in the Christian community.

    America Under Attack A Christian’s Response September 12, 2001 Proposition: Christians must respond Biblically and trust in The Lord during seemingly Senseless Tragedies. Introduction: Four airplanes (carrying some 266 people) were hijacked by Terrorists yesterday. Two crashed into and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Christian Life Is An Impossible Mission

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    Apart from Christ it is impossible to live the Christian life - but with his strength we are empowered to carry on in the face of a hostile world.

    "I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies on the field of battle exhausted - victorious." The legendary Coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi once professed those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Nurturing Christian Ideals—part-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,534 views

    This is part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to Christian ideals. But what atmosphere is conducive to Christian ideals? An atmosphere conducive to Christian ideals Nurtures the...

    NURTURING CHRISTIAN IDEALS-Part-I—Revelation 2:12-17 Animating Proper Ideals Need: Giving Life/Animating to improper/non-christian ideals Jesus cautioned the Pergamum Church about not maintaining an atmosphere which nurtures Christ’s ideals. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Ii

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,431 views

    Do you want relationships with little or no conflict? Look at part 2 of this series.

    Qualities for low conflict Christians Part # 2 John 15:12 “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you!” Last week we talked about some low conflict qualities of Christians. We talked about the Grace of Humor, Grace of Humility, Grace of Empathy, Grace of Optimism. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God