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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    And You Call Yourself A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,336 views

    The danger that confronts religious people is that they rely on their performance to gain right standing with God.

    Scripture Several years ago I was pulled over by a police officer for running a red light. “Why did you do it?” he asked. “Well, Officer,” I explained. “I am a pastor. One of the members of our church is about to have open heart surgery at Harrisburg General Hospital. I got off to a late start ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Marks Of A Great Christian - Loving Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,487 views

    This sermon is second in a series of three. It looks at five reasons why we should love one another.

    The Marks Of A Great Christian - Loving Two friends were discussing what it means to be in love. One said, "I think I have been in love three times.” His friend asked him to tell him about his three love experiences. He said, "Five years ago I cared deeply for a woman. I wanted to be around her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Marks Of A Great Christian - Encouraging Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,465 views

    This is the thrid and final sermon in this series. This sermon looks at 1. The People Of Encouragement Are Us. 2. The Time Of Encouragement Is Now. 3. The Purpose of Encouragement Is Overcoming Sin.

    The Marks Of A Great Christian - Encouraging We have been looking at “The Marks Of A Great Christian.” The first week we looked at serving and we found that we were called to serve one another. Last week we looked at loving and we found that we were called to love one another. And this week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Profitable Christian Life

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,305 views

    A message on the relationship between Faith & Works.

    LIVING A PROFITABLE CHRISTIAN LIFE James 2:14 INTRO: Every Christian should be interested in a successful career. Profession without possession will be a sad plight. There are two essentials to balance and guarantee the quality of Christian life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Play-Acting At Being A Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    A message addressing the commitment of some church members.

    PLAY-ACTING AT BEING A CHRISTIAN Galatians 6:7 INTRO: Have you ever been in a play? If you haven’t, I am sure you have watched one. The performers in the play assume the role of the person they are portraying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Disciplines: Solitude & Silence

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,741 views

    The purpose of this lesson is to expose God’s children to an aspect of spiritual discipline that has been forgotten & encourage us to make it a part of our spiritual lives.

    CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINES – Solitude and Quiet* Matthew 6:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Here I have a 3 minute egg timer, which actually runs about 3minutes and 5 seconds. 1. First thing I want you to do is get a thought about God to think on – got it? 2. When I say go, I will turn the timer over and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counterfeit Christianity Part 2

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,702 views

    A broken life can never be a raw material for the devil. A broken life knows the secret of the law. It is immune to satanic arrows. It will trample permanently on serpents and scorpions. It is a terror to demonic forces. When a broken life goes into a par

    COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY PART 2 Dr. D. K. Olukoya This is the concluding part of the message, we started last week. We went into it because many people are working behind their schedules and some have spent unprofitable time in incubation instead of doing what God wants them to do. In the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth About Christian Character

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    This sermon deals with our character and what we need to look for in it. and also what we can Learn from it.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT Christian Character 2 Peter 1:1-10 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Helping Christians Rely On Grace

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,514 views

    Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as a healthy fear of God. Learning how to love, reverence and trust the Lord involves holding God in holy

    Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Steps Of Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understan

    Ten Steps of Christian Maturity Ephesians 4:15 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) "Speaking the truth in love let us grow up into all aspects of Christ." (Eph. 4:15) THE PROBLEM OF BECOMING MATURE IN MANY ASPECTS Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Helping Christians Rely On Grace

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,357 views

    Most people want to be treated in a kind, gracious and respectful way. When one learns how to appropriate the grace of God, interpersonal relationships are developed in a genuine spirit of love. Without a proper appropriation of God’s grace to our communi

    Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,317 views

    Following Jesus means being willing to serve and be inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel.

    Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye August 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques PROBLEM: We have many ministry needs unmet and the needs of a 3rd service coming up. Christians think that serving others is optional. Christians think that laying down your life is just something “figurative” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,616 views

    Just saying that you are a Christian does not make you a Christian. Going to Church doesn’t make you a Christian.

    TEXT: Acts 26:20 TITLE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? Listen to this from The Living Bible: “I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and through Judea, and also to the Gentiles that all must forsake their sins and turn to God-- and prove their repentance by doing good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Fancy Footwork - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 14,733 views

    God say our feet are beautiful when we talk about Jesus with others. What’s so significant about our feet that God would think they would be beautiful?

    OPEN: Leonardo da Vinci had once worked on a great masterpiece for a long period of time. There was a young student standing next to him as da Vinci worked, and the student watched the master work as the painting had evolved in front of him. The student was awed by da Vinci’s technique and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    Why Should A Christian Give? Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,313 views

    This is the first in a series of four messages that emphasize giving and christian stewardship.

    Why Should I Give? Malachi 3:6-12 I. A Christian Should Give Out of Obedience A. Because God is Unchanging 1. He is unchanging in His expectation 2. He is unchanging in His mercy B. Because Our Obedience Improves Our Fellowship 1. Fellowship with God 2. Fellowship with God’s people C. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist