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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    What Christianity Is Really About?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 11, 2024
     | 422 views

    John is trying to tell the folks what religion is and what living right is all about.

    Luke 3:7-18 Our text tells us what it not about and what Christianity is about? 1. Its not about so much of simply saying forgive me but it is about Repentance8 Therefore, bear fruits worthy of repentance • Jesus tells us it’s Time to produce better fruit • It’s about changing our self from old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dangerous Christian Pt 3

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 5, 2025
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     | 3,430 views

    In part three of our series the Dangerous Christian, we will go beyond what we know and our position in Christ and look at what we have.

    Dangerous Christian Pt 3 Texts Reading... Acts 3:1-10 1 ¶ Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sustaining Christian Ministry-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2025
     | 500 views

    1 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

    SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-I—2Peter 1:12-15 So far in our analysis of 2Peter, we’ve discovered some provisions for God’s people that are ACQUIRED Thru FAITH(1:1-4)... Those being: 1. TRUSTWORTHY APOSTLES(:1a) 2. CHRISTIAN FAMILY(:1b) 3. The SINGULAR, PERFECT SAVIOR(:1c) 4. MULTIPLIED GRACE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sustaining Christian Ministry-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2025
     | 435 views

    2 of 4 The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

    SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-II—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Nuns Out Of Gas: Two nuns were driving down a country road when they ran out of gas. They walked to a farmhouse they had seen just down the road. The farmer had gasoline, but it could only be pumped out of a huge barrel directly into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangerous Christian Pt 4

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 19, 2025
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     | 4,335 views

    In part 4 of becoming a dangerous Christian we are faced with the inescapable fact that to be a threat to the kingdom of darkness we have to live a life of prayer.

    Luke 18:1-8 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, "that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sustaining Christian Ministry-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2025
     | 313 views

    3 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

    SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-III—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Lighthouses: Thru the centuries, lighthouses have used varying methods of lighting. “At the beginning of American light keeping, our 12 Colonial lights established before the American Revolution, almost without exception, used candles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Humility In Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025
     | 1,606 views

    Humility is a fundamental Christian virtue that reflects the heart of Christ. It is the opposite of pride and self-exaltation, which lead to destruction. Humility enables believers to serve others, grow in grace, and glorify God in their daily lives.

    Title: THE POWER OF HUMILITY IN CHRISTIAN LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:3-8 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." Supporting Texts: James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5-6; Matthew 23:12; Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You A Coffee Table Christian?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021
     | 2,453 views

    A Coffee table Christian is one that is set out for everyone to see but barely ever gets used and waiting to do something else.

    Are you a coffee table Christian? Hebrews 4:12 2 Timothy 3:16 Good Morning Church! it is good to be in the house of the Lord! Are you a Coffee table Christian? One that looks good, out where everyone can see you but usually only looked at while you are waiting to do something else! Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Do Christians Suffer?

    Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021
     | 4,003 views

    The only thing I can think of is this, we who have been called to this great purpose of conformity to the image of Christ will for that reason also be called to suffer with Christ.

    Intro: When writing this message, not to long ago, I had a conversation with a lady who lives here In the trailer park where I live. I was cutting her yard for her because she was hurt 2 weeks ago and could not do so and asked me to cut the lawn for her till she gets better. When she came to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Works-Based Karma Christianity

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,029 views

    Throughout history, karma theology has penetrated church beliefs and enslaved people to serve God based on legalistic performance so they can earn His approval, receive rewards, blessings, healing, and obtain a victorious life. - A Two-Part Series

    Karma is the "law of the deed" and is a century's old worldwide belief that if you do good things then good will come back to you, and if you do bad, then bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is the result of a person's wrongdoing in the past. It can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Essentials Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 1, 2021
     | 5,115 views

    We mortals understand for us to live in this physical life there are somethings that are essential.

    These things we cannot survive without in this physical world, they are: • Air to breathe • Water • Food • Sleep • Shelter • Income These things are essential to life here on earth. Also, when it comes to our spiritual life there are somethings that are essential to live the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Essential Instructions For Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 6, 2021
     | 3,498 views

    1. Don't make mountains out of molehills (vs. 1-3, 5-6). 2. Don't jump to judge others (vs. 3-4). 3. Remember that we are held in the Father's Hand (vs. 4). 4. Remember that as believers, we belong (vs. 7-9).

    Essential Instructions for Christian Life The Book of Romans Romans 14:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 6, 2021) MESSAGE: *We all need guidance in life. King Duncan found a list of Kid's Instructions on life, and here are my two favorites: 9-year-old Rocky said, "Always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death From Christians Perspective Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 22, 2021
     | 3,222 views

    Some deaths people treat as a “tragic end”, but for some deaths, people say “well-earned rest”. Our judgments are not true because those are based on outward known deeds. Death reveals mysteries.

    Message for Memorial Day – Theme: DEATH in Christian Perspective Text: 1 Corinthians 15:56 The Diagnosis A woman accompanied her husband to visit a doctor. After his check-up, the doctor called the wife into his chamber. He said, "If you don't do the following, your husband will surely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Casual Christians Will Become Casualties

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,038 views

    Barna research contrasted captive & casual believers, which we can see in Abraham & Lot. We'll see how their faith, or lack of it, guided their choices, and see the outcome of their choices.

    CASUAL CHRISTIANS WILL BECOME CASUALTIES Gen. 13:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BAD-MOUTHING TO THE WRONG PERSON. An elderly woman came into church. An usher asked her where she’d like to sit. She said, “I’d like to sit down front.” The usher said, “No, you don’t want to sit down there; our pastor is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Gifts And Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 379 views

    Spiritual gifts are powerful expressions of God’s grace, meant to equip the Church for its divine assignment. But gifts alone are not enough. Without maturity, they can become tools of pride, division, or confusion.

    SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND CHRISTIAN MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:4-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Hebrews 5:12-14, Colossians 1:28 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God