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  • David Flowers avatar

    How Christianity Would Never Be Missed Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2009
     | 2,622 views

    Part 3 in series The Company We Keep, this message looks at what it is that really “saves” human beings.

    How Christianity Would Never Be Missed The Company We Keep, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 16, 2009 Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT) 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christians Are Abnormal In How They View Salvation Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012
     | 4,156 views

    Examines the requirements for salvation and how you can KNOW you are a Christian.

    CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY VIEW SALVATION - Matthew 7:13-23 On April 13th, 2008, Oprah Winfrey said that Jesus could not be the only way to God. She went on to ask about “People who live on the planet in places where they never even hear the name of Jesus”. Even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    How Do You Become A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012
     | 3,948 views

    Part 4 in Bible Study series on salvation. Part 4 examines what it takes to be saved, and how you can know that you are a Christian.

    CENTRAL VBS LETS TALK ABOUT SALVATION part 4 How Do You Become a Christian and How Can You Tell? - Acts 16:25-34 > Acts 16:30 Then he escorted them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” I. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE “SAVED”? A. Some folks ideas on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Are Abnormal In How They View The Future Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 14, 2012
     | 3,847 views

    Continuing series on the Sermon on the Mount (Christians are Abnormal) - Examines how God ansers prayer. Also suitable for Father's Day

    CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY VIEW THE FUTURE Matthew 7:7-11 We would like to say “thank you” this morning to all of you dads. It’s not always easy being a Dad. Man, it’s a great thing. It’s an exciting thing, but it is also a trying thing. Recognize Dads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Are Abnormal In How They View The World Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 14, 2012
     | 5,254 views

    In series on the Sermon on the Mount (Christians are Abnormal). Addresses priorities in the Christian life. Suitable for graduations.

    CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY VIEW THE WORLD 6 12 Matthew 6:19-34 This time of year we have our young people graduating from high school and college, while others are finishing one grade and moving on to the next. Sarah McDaniel will be graduating this afternoon. It’s part of growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Does It Cost To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
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    Being a Christian is not a casual experience. Daily, we need to renounce our old life, dedicate ourselves anew to serve Jesus Christ, and live in such a way as to imitate the life of Jesus in ourselves.

    HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE A CHRISTIAN? (Remake of Feb. 10, 1991 Sermon at Lord’s Cove for Dorn Ridge April 29, 2012) Mark 8:34-38 INTRODUCTION: 1.) A common question asked today is “How much does it cost?” A.) More than ever, there is a price consciousness. aa.) There is a popularity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Recognize Self-Centered Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
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     | 11,651 views

    God’s plan is that His people lead Christ centered lives. How can you tell if you are living a self-entered life instead?

    1. Illus. of moving to seminary • Two level seminary apartment. My 10 year old daughter wanted to be downstairs by herself. My wife was afraid she would be injured walking up and down stairs in middle of the night. • Mom had no girls, so she was always especially close to my duaghter. She decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Live As A Consistently Growing Christian

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 2,175 views

    Brass tacks, let's talk practical application. What are the most common practices that underpin a legitimate growing Christian faith? I consider in my own life, how I can be a real, genuine follower of Jesus.

    Brass tacks, let's talk practical application. What are the most common practices that underpin a legitimate growing Christian faith? I consider in my own life, how I can be a real, genuine follower of Jesus. Not just a faker, or a part time believer. What does it look like where the rubber ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Arsenio Segismundo avatar

    Topic: How The Rapture Inspires A Christian

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022
     | 832 views

    The rapture is closer now more than ever before. And that is our hope that one day Christ will return to take us with Him.

    Topic: How the rapture inspires a Christian Text: Hebrews 10:24-25 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Ask God For Forgiveness As A Christian Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2025
     | 269 views

    Practical insight on asking God to forgive our sins as we walk daily with Christ.

    NOT JUST WHEN WE'RE SAVED: Asking for forgiveness is supposed to be a regular part of my walk of faith. - Matthew 6:12a. - Let me start by saying that we are going to handle v. 12 in two parts. This week we will look at the first half of the verse; next week the second half. I am doing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How Do I Become A Christian?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021
     | 1,333 views

    So you've looked at the arguments for God, the Bible, and Jesus. You've decided there is enough evidence to take a reasonable leap of faith. Or you just know in your heart there is a God, something bigger than you. What's next?

    So you've looked at the arguments for God, the Bible, and Jesus. You've decided there is enough evidence to take a reasonable leap of faith. Or you just know in your heart there is a God, something bigger than you. What's next? What does it mean to be a Christian, a follower of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How Are You Living Your Christian Life?

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020
     | 2,811 views

    Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.

    “Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Understand How Death Works Through Adam's Sin

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    Many people would have us believe that man is basically good at heart. Few people seem to understand the power of sin, yet all try to escape its consequences. Paul teaches us an important truth that through the sin of Adam death passed to everyone’s human

    1. What do you suppose Paul meant when he wrote, “Death reigned from the time of Adam…even over those who did not sin.” (vs.14) Many people would have us believe that man is basically good at heart. Few people seem to understand the power of sin, yet all try to escape its consequences. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Paul Showed Us How To Cope With Perplexing Ironies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    How Paul Showed Us How to Cope With Perplexing Ironies 2 Cor. 6:7-10 (Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing)

    How Paul Showed Us How to Cope With Perplexing Ironies - 2 Cor. 6:7-10 Illustration:Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. Viktor Frankl, concentration camp survivor. Philippians 2:12-18. 1. Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Prevent Compromising

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,609 views

    Christians should not conform to the ways of this world.

    HOW TO PREVENT COMPROMISING Daniel 1:1-21 Believers are commanded not to conform to the ways of this world. READ Romans 12:1-2. Conforming to the pattern of this world means to be in accord or agreement with the principles of this world. Christians should not agree or follow the ways of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist