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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Overcome Fear

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 4,691 views

    Most Christians enjoy reading passages of scripture that bring comfort to our hearts during difficult times.

    A very favorite passage of scripture of mine is Isaiah 41:10. We read, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” These are comforting words. Notice, five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How What We Know Impacts How God Judges Us Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014
     | 3,302 views

    A look at our how our judgment is partially dependent on how much we knew, whether we're a Christian or non-Christian.

    MORE THAN HEARING: How much we’ve heard impacts how much God expects of us. - 1 Timothy 1:13. - Verse 13 brings out an interesting phrase: “because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.” - Paul there acknowledges that part of God’s great mercy to him was prefaced on his lack ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cohabitation And Christians Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015
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     | 6,262 views

    What are some ways that we must please God in the area of our sexual purity? (Material adapted from Walter Kaiser's book, What Does the Lord Require?: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching Biblical Ethics, chapter 6 Cohabitation and Fornication pg. 79-89)

    HoHum: A mother was concerned when she heard that her son had a live in girlfriend. She went to his house. Her son was the only one home. The son said, “It’s not what you think, Mom. She needed a place to stay. She has her bedroom and I have mine.” The son then showed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is It Wrong For A Christian To Smoke?

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,948 views

    I have often been asked by christians "why if the Bible doesn’t mention smoking, how can it be wrong" I believe this message answers those questions.

    What’s Wrong With A Christian Who Smokes? Text (1Cor. 3:16-17) (A) Would Jesus Smoke? Honestly can you imagine Jesus inhaling a cigarette? Can you picture the Lord blowing smoke in your face? NO! Jesus is our example of what a Christian should be. (ILL) My great-grandmother used to say, "If God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Are You A Christian Snob? Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    There is no room for favoritism or partiality in the church today and James in Chapter 2, shows us how we can make sure it doesn’t surface in our life or church.

    Are You a Christian Snob? James 2:1-13 Intro Let me open tonight by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian Snob?” Before you answer that question too quickly ask yourself this, “Who, outside of your present circle of friends, have you attempted to include in your life recently?” Almost all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Brooks avatar

    The Christian Trump Card Series

    Contributed by Scott Brooks on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,769 views

    An exegetical approach to the narrative story of chapter 23 highlighting how Saul throws God’s name around while David simply inquires of God and the results are telling

    INTRODUCTION: ILL: When I was leading worship in Denver there were two sisters on the worship team. One day one of the sisters was in a car accident and suffered minor injuries like on a Thursday. She was a shaken up really bad and had looked death in the face and wrote a poem about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Defeated Christians Forget.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 14, 2022
     | 2,288 views

    Defeated Christians have forgotten who they are. How easy it is to forget what Jesus Christ has done and who we are in Him, especially when we fail.

    Defeated Christians Forget. 2 Peter 1:3-11ESV Defeated Christians have forgotten who they are. How easy it is to forget what Jesus Christ has done and who we are in Him, especially when we fail. As soon as we stumble, the accuser of the brethren is right there to tell us what sorry sinners and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert L. Scriven avatar

    How I Love To Sing

    Contributed by Robert L. Scriven on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    Christians need to Sing Out for the Lord.

    “How I Love to Sing” Scripture Lessons: Exodus 15:1-22 Psalm 118:14 Psalm 107:2 Introduction - Music - Music - Music The world is filled with music: the Good - the Bad - the Ugly Those growing up in the 1960’s will remember, “Smoke gets in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    The Christian's Body

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 157 ratings
     | 33,778 views

    There was something amazingly wonderful and special about the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. What was it? Did it radiate with light as He walked among men? Could it be in two places at one time? Did a halo hover over His head? No, it was none of these thi

    THE CHRISTIAN’S BODY SCRIPTURE: I Corinthians 6:19 INTRODUCTION There was something amazingly wonderful and special about the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. What was it? Did it radiate with light as He walked among men? Could it be in two places at one time? Did a halo hover over His head? No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,124 views

    A look at what a Christian’s role in government and politics.

    Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of government and politics? The issue of Christian involvement in politics has been one of the most debated and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Is It Important To See God As A Missionary God?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,369 views

    Understand the grounds upon which missions rest otherwise we will tend to give in to the hostile, apathetic or incorrect views that people have about the great commission. Many people think that the Christian missionary enterprise is politically disruptiv

    Why is it Important to See God is a Missionary God? – (Gen. 12:1-20) Quote: God only had one Son and He sent Him to earth as a missionary. W. T. Watson Quote: For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory both now and to day of eternity. (Rom. 11:35,36) 1. God is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    How To Bring A Friend To Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,530 views

    Do you know someone who you want to introduce to Jesus? Have you tried your best to get them to come to church or read a bible or attend a Christian event in the hope it might change their life?

    How to bring a friend to Jesus Do you know someone who you want to introduce to Jesus? Have you tried your best to get them to come to church or read a bible or attend a Christian event in the hope it might change their life? Is there someone on your heart whom you know would love to be here ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Place Of Prayer And The Open Heart

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,550 views

    Some "musts" for the Christian when it comes to the matter of prayer. 1- We must find God’s place 2- We must listen to God’s Word 3- We must respond to God’s will

    INTRO. - ILL.- Shortly after the US Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools, a pupil in class heard her teacher sneeze and said, "God bless you." The teacher said, "Cut that out or we’ll both be in trouble." ILL.- One person said, "Now that there’s no more praying in schools, kids will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Is Christianity Anti-Women? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    Uses the DaVinci Code’s view that the Christian faith is oppressive to women as a platform for demonstrating how true Christianity views women and men as created equally in the image of God.

    Over the last two weeks I have been preaching a series called Counterfeit Christianity, to reveal the truth about the false Christianity that is being presented in the media, particularly by a popular fictional book written by Dan Brown called The DaVinci Code. Even though this book is a work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Ghosts: A Christian View Of The Paranormal

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,172 views

    How do Christians account for the paranormal – ghosts and the like?

    A Christian View of the Paranormal (topical) 1. Rob Vance and non-occult Halloween party here at HPC about 15 years ago. Got sheet for his son, Andrew, and cut holes in it. Andrew came as the "holey ghost!" 2. I spoke about ghosts and the occult at the King’s Academy school in Jonesboro, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible