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  • Chris Norton avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Chris Norton on Jun 5, 2008
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    I hope to explain a little bit of what it means to be a Christian.

    What does it mean to be a Christian? Matthew 16 Many preachers have asked that question over the years. Now the first thing most of you think when I ask that question is ok here it comes. I have heard all this before I know what it means to be a Christian. If you really do then you can sit there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nice Church

    Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Jun 19, 2008
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    There is more to the faith and to the work of the church than trying to raise a "nice" army. There are those things that are actually of greater importance.

    Ever have a bad day? That’s a bit of a rhetorical question actually. All of us have. One mother writes: It was one of the worst days of my life: The washing machine broke down, the telephone kept ringing, my head ached, and the mail carrier brought a bill I had no money to pay. Almost to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Time In The Trenches Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009
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    What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

    OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way To Life Goes Through Death

    Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Feb 4, 2006
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    Sermon on the nature of Christian life as denying oneself and taking up one’s cross.

    In the kingdom of God the way to life goes through death. Jesus says, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” The kingdom of God is bizarro ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing The Difficult Thing

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
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    Why does it have to be so hard? Doing the most important things in life is often hard. God knows that and will help us!

    DOING THE DIFFICULT THINGS March 5, 2006 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 16:21-28 Have you ever asked yourself Why does it have to be so hard?? Why does marriage have to be so hard? Raising Kids so hard? Why is being honest, losing weight, growing in Christ so hard If doing right is the right thing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dull Disciples

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 11, 2001
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    Disciples aren’t born they’re made.

    “Dull Disciples” Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: It’s summer time, and for many that means it’s family vacation time. Have you ever had a bad experience on a vacation? If you’ve been on many vacations then you know what I’m talking about. Things don’t always go as planned, people and weather doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Smith avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001
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     | 3,621 views

    A look at what being a Christian is, and is not

    What does it mean to be a Christian? Matt 16:24 - 27 KJV-- disciple. 3101 mathetes (math-ay-tes’); from 3129; a learner, i.e. pupil: I - What does to mean to be a Christian? A - To love God? 1 - many profess such 2 - their actions will either prove or deny this claim John 14:15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Max Q

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,151 views

    Jesus require the maximum from us. MAX Q is a NASA term and is used by the St. Louis Rams.

    INTRODUCTION • A physician told this about her four-year-old daughter. One the way to preschool, the doctor had left her stethoscope on the car seat, and her little girl picked it up and began playing with it. The mom tried to remain calmly, although she was extremely excited that it seemed her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sold Out

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2002
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    We are to have a total commitment to Christ as He has given a total commitment to us

    Sold Out Matthew 16:21-28 September 1, 2002 Introduction One of the most frustrating times I can remember as a child was one time that my brother and I tried to go see one of the Star Wars movies. We stood in line for what seemed like forever to get the tickets for the afternoon show only to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    You And The Church

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
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    God’s purpose and design for church and church growth

    Before I begin this mornings sermon I have an announcement to make regarding next Sunday. To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    The Questions That Can Revolutionize Your Life And Destiny Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,276 views

    Life is often defined by the questions we ask. The questions we are asking often reveal what we are thinking – or the direction we are going.One of the most vital questions ever asked “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses

    “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? “(Matthew 16:26NKJV) The significant of asking Questions Life is often defined by the questions we ask. The questions we are asking often reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trouble At A Place Of Revelation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2014
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    The enemy of our souls tries to snatch away the words of our confessions of faith while they are still in our mouths, robbing us of our newly received blessing.

    TROUBLE AT A PLACE OF REVELATION. Matthew 16:21-28. The place was Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13): a place of revelation, and a place of decision. Which of two realms will we choose? Which of two religions? Who is it that we are following? Jesus asked the disciples, ‘Whom say ye that I am?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me / Another Prospective

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 27, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
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    What if this text is about not being afraid; not being afraid of death. About not fearing the suffering places in our lives that can often feel so much like death. For the moment we start to fear death, it will not long before we start to fear life. Updated August 2020.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105; Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 16:21-28 The story is told ... that a man living out on the edge of town ... heard a commotion in his back yard. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William Baeta avatar

    Get Behind Me Satan

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 28, 2014
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    “But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man” (Mat. 16:3).

    Theme: Get behind me Satan Text: Ex. 3:1-15; Rom. 12:9-21; Mat. 16:21-28 An important question we all need to ask ourselves is how a person becomes a Christian and what is expected of a Christian? How to become a Christian is relatively easy to answer and is illustrated in Peter’s confession ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Did You Know?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 3, 2014
     | 5,084 views

    Sermon asks us did you know statements from the scriptures.

    Did you know? Matthew 16:21-28 It's a phrase we love to attach to the odd-but-essential insights and idioms (sayings, phrases, insights) that friends, warning labels and parents throw our way. • Head Over Heels: Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love. High ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist