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  • Mark Engler avatar

    Living A Christian Life

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,159 views

    Living a Christian life is a wonderful thing. It doesn’t stop at baptism. That is only the beginning. We can’t turn away from God after baptism or act as if you have it all taken care of now, there are things we need to do. We have been enlisted into

    Theme: Christian Living Text: Col. 3:1-4 Prop: Every Christian needs to maintain Christian living daily. Trans: How do we go about daily Christian living? Intro: Last week and only one other time since I have been here have I preached on the subject of baptism. And the reason I preached on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confusion Of Christianity

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,169 views

    Exploration of the paradox of Christianity

    Paradox -- a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true Para -- beyond Dox -- (dokein -- to think, opinion) (doxa -- glory) There are many paradoxes within Christianity. Listen to how one contemporary Christian song summarized a few: The Rose of Sharon wore a crown of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Are - U - Not Praising Him

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    A SERMON THAT POINTS OUT THE CHRISTAN EXCUSES FOR NOT PRAISING GOD.

    WHY ARE - U - NOT PRAISING HIM FOR THEY LOVE THE PRAISES OF MAN MORE THAN THE PRAISES OF GOD. BELIEVE IT OR NOT EVEN SOME OF OUR CHRISTIAN TODAY ARE FALLING SHORT BECAUSE THEY ARE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT IT’S GOING TO DO TO THEIR REPUTATION, OFTEN TIMES WE ARE AND HAVE BEEN OVERSHADOWED OR DISTRACTED ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Listen More, Speak Less And Don't Be Angry Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,349 views

    Part 7 in a series on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 7 “Listen more, Speak Less, and don’t be Angry” Date: September 29, 2002 p.m Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:19-21 Introduction I believe in this passage of Scripture, James shows us the proper attitude should be in anger. He begins in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doers Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 23,096 views

    Part 8 in the series on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 8 “Doers of the Word” Date: October 6, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:22-25 Introduction We live in a day that offers so much information. We can find an answer to almost any question at our fingertips. The Internet is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    The God-Pleasers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,866 views

    Paul gives a great example for pastors and believers to seek to be God-pleasers, not man-pleasers.

    “Be Ready” The God-Pleasers 1 Thes. 2:1-12 Intro. A funny thing happened to me on the way to studying for my message today.  I discovered that it’s easy to find stuff that will help you grow in your walk with Christ, but when it gets personal, it gets uncomfortable.  We’re quick to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Mccoy Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,338 views

    Christianity in America has become like the Game Show "To Tell the Truth". It’s getting harder to tell believers apart from unbelievers. We need to be real in demonstrating our faith.

    “Be Ready” The Real McCoy 1 Thes. 2:13-20 Intro. Years ago there was a TV game show called To Tell the Truth.  Contestants would try to pick the real person from the fakes.  Would the real John Doe please stand up? Christianity in America has become like that game show.  ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Striving For The Advancement Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,544 views

    Part 4 in a study of the church covenant

    A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 4 THE CHURCH COVENANT Date: July 7, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Philippians 1: 27-30 Introduction Someone asked me the other day if we were going to continue in our study of the church covenant or did I forget. No I did not forget and yes we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Mitchell avatar

    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 29,199 views

    Use chairs to show people where they are spiritually.

    Where Are You? Introduction A. Genesis 3:1-9 -READ B. This morning, God asks that same question, “Where are you?” C. It’s quite obvious that God already knows where we are! D. The challenge is for us to discover where we are today. 1. II Corinthians 13:5 - “Examine yourselves to see if you are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. avatar

    Get Set For Time And Eternity

    Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    The Lord makes it possible for those who put him before them to be blessed now and in eternity.

    Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Nov 2002 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Psalm 16:8 Get Set for Time and Eternity Preparation is made for almost everything that we do in life although we don’t always prepare thoroughly. We do well with some things and not so well with others. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of God (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    Paul opens his letter to the Romans reminding them of the Promise of God! As Paul states "the gospel . . . is the power of God unto salvation" and it is also the central theme of Romans.

    The Gospel of God (Part 2) Romans 1:7–17 Introduction People for two thousand years have been refuting and overthrowing this book, and yet it stands today as solid as a rock. Its circulation increases, and it is more loved and cherished and read today than ever before. People make about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Kallan avatar

    King Of The Life We Dream About

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,080 views

    Anyone who brings us the hope of a new life has the character of a king!

    The parable of Matthew 25.31-46 presents the concrete and visible demands of our christian faith. Jesus is presented as the King of the life of the people of God. He has the authrotiy to take an account of our life and to judge a life either as just or unjust. One who feeds the hungry, provides a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Goodwin avatar

    Suffering From An Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,254 views

    Understanding just who we are in Christ.

    Suffering From a Identity Crisis (Ephesians 2: 4 – 10) Eph 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Life Of Faith

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,509 views

    In each of John’s miracles he gives us a glimpse of what the Christian life is like. Here we see that the Christian life is the life of faith.

    Introduction Each of John’s miracles give us a glimpse of what the Christian life is to be like. In his first miracle Jesus shows us the Christian life is the better life(John 2:10). Here in his second miracle we discover that the Christian life is the life of faith. In our passasge we see three ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Talking In Church

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    Did you know that God has rules about talking in Church? There is an entire chapter in the Bible that addresses this. It is 1 Cor. 14.

    Rules for Talking in Church 1 Cor. 14:1-39 When I was little, one thing I remember about going to church was that I was supposed to be quiet. My mom and dad made it clear that there were dire consequences for disobeying this rule. Even passing notes was considered breaking the rule. As far as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ