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The Christian’s Stand Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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What Christians are suppose to stand for in the morden world.

I. Taking our stand according to the Scriptures {I Corinthians 15: 1-2} A. As Christians, we constantly battle or fight against {Ephesians 6: 10-18} 1. Powerful evil forces led by Lucifer, who is a vicious fighter {I Peter 5:8-11} 2. He attacks the sick, young and straggling 3. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: *other

God, The Giver Of Good And Perfect Gifts Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

based on 147 ratings

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Part 6 in a series on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 6 “God, the Giver of Good and Perfect Gifts” Date: September 29, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:16-18 Introduction · Some one has said that these three verses are a pivotal point in the chapter. · James has reminded us that the problem ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18, James 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Temptation

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Oct 18, 2000

based on 188 ratings

| 30,026 views

Defeating Temptation is one thing that Jesus told us to pray for.

True or False? Temptation can be both a curse and a blessing. We can defeat temptation successfully on a regular basis. What were your answers? There are some things in life that are a sure thing· difficulties, taxes, death and temptation. As Christians, we should expect to be tempted. Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Christian Perfection?

Contributed by David Seeley on Apr 24, 2004

based on 55 ratings

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Matthew 5:48 says to be perfect! What does this mean? Discover with me several things that this does not mean and several things it does mean.

Background: Matthew 5 Text: Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. What is Christ demanding in this verse? Does He really expect us to be perfect? If so, how perfect does He want us to be? If not, why did He say it? What is Christian ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 5:48

Denomination: Holiness

What Does It Mean To Be Christlike?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 12, 2003

based on 86 ratings

| 38,513 views

This is a sermon that tells the challenges the Christian to be Christlike, God wants more than our obedience, He wants our Heart.

What Does It Mean To Be Christlike? Feb. 2, 2003 PHP 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Words Of Distinction - "Mind"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 21, 2004

based on 89 ratings

| 43,202 views

This message examines the use of the word "mind" in the Scriptures. There is a battle going on for your MIND.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Mind” INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have looked at the words “daily”, “adoption”, “rather”, “sleep”, and “pleasure”. TODAY, we look at the word “mind”. If you are a Christian, Satan has declared war on YOU. You are his ENEMY. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Pot Small Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 5,260 views

Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 13, 2003

based on 78 ratings

| 28,446 views

This is the first message in a series on the book of 2 Thessalonians. Paul gives encouragment to Christians who are going through trials and tribulations.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A few months after writing his FIRST letter to them, Paul writes his SECOND letter to the Christians at Thessalonica. WHY did he write this 2nd letter? o The 1st letter didn’t answer all their questions. o Persecution had intensified (1:4). o They got a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Running Your Race - God's Olympics

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 2, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 15,733 views

Whether you realize it or not, as a Christian you are in a race. Salvation is the gift that puts you in that race. How you run that race and finish it is the theme of this message.

Running Your Race Heb. 12:1-3 Intro. Ill. - Eric Liddell “The Flying Scotsman” (Note - Read about Eric Liddell’s life at the end of Sermon notes) (If possible play the theme from the movie "Chariots of Fire" some time during the service. Dino, the Christian concert pianist, has an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Man Your Battle Stations

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003

based on 144 ratings

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There are things we can do to overcome the opposition.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Mr. Duffy said, “MY SON David enlisted in the Marine Corps and was sent to San Diego. At the base, he was greeted by a poster of a ferocious-looking drill sergeant, placed on a wall where no recruit could possibly miss it. “As the DI glared out of the picture, the caption read: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificial Living.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 10, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 11,894 views

The option isn’t whether we will conform; rather, the choice is to whom will we conform.

Sacrificial living. Rom. 12:1 -- 8. 09/14/03 Paul spent the first 11 chapters of this book telling us that we can be saved by the grace of God through faith. He told how that God sent his son into the world to die on the cross for our sins. I pray that I have made that plain through the first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Peace

Contributed by Kevin Parkins on Apr 19, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 21,390 views

Given the circumstances of any given day, peace can easily be lost in the chaos, fear, worry, frustration… Just the same, You can have peace – today, if I were not sure and certain, I would not invest my time or waste yours. A fair question- Where ar

Given the circumstances of any given day, peace can easily be lost in the chaos, fear, worry, frustration… Just the same, You can have peace – today, if I were not sure and certain, I would not invest my time or waste yours. A fair question- Where are we to find peace? Shalom, Hebrew salutation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Faith That Really Works

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2005

based on 354 ratings

| 66,941 views

[Rick Warren outline] Faith is not just something you SAY, not just something you FEEL, not just something you THINK, and more than just something you BELIEVE. James teaches it’s also something you DO. Powerpoint at website.

Real Faith That Really Works James 2:14-26 PowerPoint at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RealFaith.html It seems if you put the word "real" in front of anything it sells more – “real coffee” or “real leather.” We’re interested in the genuine article. There is Real TV. There’s a book out Real ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Alignment Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006

| 9,529 views

You can have joy by aligning yourself with God’s passion, God’s purpose, and God’s perspective!

The Joy of Alignment with God Philippians 1:12-26 I. Introduction We are continuing to talk about joy! The Christian life should be a joyful life. The preacher once said that some Christians look like a mule eating oats out of a half-inch gas pipe. What does it take to be joyful? We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wounded But Victorious

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 15,251 views

Every victorious Christian goes through warefare.

INTRO: In the 1976 Summer Olympics, Shun Fujimoto competed in the team gymnastics competition for Japan. In a quest for the gold medal, Fujimoto suffered a broken right knee in the floor exercise. But his injury did not stop him, for during the next week he competed in his strongest event, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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