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  • Ed Warfield avatar

    Practical Christianity

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,819 views

    Would anyone like to have some practical ideas on how to live the Christian life in an achievable way? This message is a good place to start.

    Practical Christianity - Mark 12:28-34 Intro.: Would anyone like to have some practical ideas on how to live the Christian life in an achievable way? Good, let’s look at a little background of our text… Jesus had just finished answering a bunch of his critics. They had been trying to get him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Justification Through Faith Is Nothing New. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,341 views

    Paul takes his critics back to the OT to reveal that justification through faith is not some Pauline idea but Gods right from the begining.

    ROMANS 4: JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH IS NOTHING NEW. • HAVE YOU EVER HEARD SOMETHING NEW FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IT HAS JUST BLOWN YOUR MIND AWAY? MAYBE IT HAS BECOME UNCOMFORTABLE, BECAUSE IT IS CHALLENGING ALL THOSE PRECONCEIVED IDEAS AND BELIEFS YOU HOLD. WHAT YOU HEAR DOESN’T FIT INTO YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Instructions

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008
     | 4,187 views

    Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable.

    Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable. A while back, I was involved in a Christian outreach project with the Jewish community. They weren’t sure if they trusted my intentions, so they invited me to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proper Introductions

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,948 views

    We are introduced to the Almighty God of the Universe. We are introduced to a man named Abraham and something called faith. We are also introduced to the idea of

    PROPER INTRODUCTIONS GENESIS 15:1-21 INTRODUCTION The Christian Education Ministry is focusing on twelve books this year for our church to study. This month, is Genesis. I would like to highlight one passage each month in the different books to help you in your reading and to keep you motivated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,730 views

    This sermon attempts to provide a biblical basis for why God created marriage and rebuts the idea of the acceptance of homosexual marriages in our culture today.

    Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From? 3/11/2004 Genesis 2:18-25 Ephesians 5:22-33 Suppose you brought you a shiny gold brand new Lexus. You’re looking real good going down the highway. But when you get home, you notice this funny sound when you stop. The next day you notice this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Replace A Complaing Attitude Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,617 views

    This is from a series on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book by James MacDonald called Lord Change My Attitude.

    LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Replace A Complaining Attitude Sunday January 21, 2007 Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-2 Numbers 11:1-3 Intro. A. We are launching today into a brand new sermon series that will take us all the way to Easter Sunday. As you can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Witnessing 101: Witnessing As A Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,634 views

    This is the Fourth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of witnessing as a way of life. A simplified understanding of witnessing that is real.

    You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 4 ¡V Witnessing, A Way of Life Acts 1:8; John 15:1-17 In Acts chapter 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples ¡§you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Biblical Christianity: Falling In Love Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,567 views

    This is the first of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of falling in love with Christ.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 1 ¡V Falling In Love Mark 14:3-9 I want you to know that I spent a long time searching for what I am going to begin sharing with you today. It is perhaps the most important series of messages that I have shared in a long time. Listen to these passages of Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Comfort, Hope, And Salvation

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,832 views

    A sermon on 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 (Thanks to Joe Focht from Blue Letter Bible www.blueletterbible.org for ideas)

    Sermon for 5/25/2008 Introduction: Advice and instructions taken from actual military sources. Some of these guys must have had a sense of humor "When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend." --U.S. Marine Corps "Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Give The Church A Penny...

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    This stewardship sermon is a play on the children’s book, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." Main idea of the sermon is tithing our TIME.

    If You Give the Church a Penny… 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Laura Joffe Numeroff is the author of a beloved pre-school classic entitled, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” Now, some of us may be quite familiar with the book, but others may not… So, let me begin this morning by reading this classic to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My Gospel

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,281 views

    Dramatic monologue as if given by Paul. Against trusting in ritual, correct ideas, or emotion, trust the grace of Christ given in personal relationship with Him.

    Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. Oh.. almost didn’t see you there. See what large letters I make when I am writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Jealous Of Me

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 17, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,847 views

    We should be captured by the idea that the God of the Universe is jealous for us. God in His infinite power and glory is concerned about you and me.

    “He Is Jealous for Me Exodus 20:4-6 I was recently listening to a contemporary Christian song “Oh, How He Loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Jonah Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 5,435 views

    What’s the BIG IDEA of the book? God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to the ones who seem less deserving of His grace.

    I am Jonah Jonah 1:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-19 You Think you Know Jonah? If you have grown up in church at all, you know the story of Jonah. It’s probably the best know prophetic book of the Old Testament. Or you think you do. Even if you didn’t grow up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message Of Reconciliation - Sharing The Message Of Christ Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020
     | 3,904 views

    BIG IDEA: The High Calling of God is to not only be reconciled, but also to help others to be reconciled to HIM through the ministry and preaching of the Cross and Christ.

    2020.01.12.Called to reconciliation – the higher calling – sharing the message of Christ William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The High Calling of God is to not only be reconciled, but also to help others to be reconciled to HIM through the ministry and preaching of the Cross and Christ. CHRIST’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,802 views

    Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one.

    Introduction: Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one. In week four (4), if you remember, I used John the Baptist as an example of needing to let go of how we think things ought to be and let God take control of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist