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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Roles Of A Model Christian Leader Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2019
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     | 6,442 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Christian Leader look like?

    Series: Encouragement [#3] ROLES OF A MODEL CHRISTIAN LEADER 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction: Just as God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost, He uses people to nurture the babies in Christ and help lead them to maturity. The Church at Thessalonica was born through the faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message Of Hope For Struggling Christians Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,360 views

    Jesus deserves our praise and is coming again.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] AN INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION John to the seven churches that are in Asia (v. 4a). • TITLE: “The revelation” (v. 1), which means “the UNVEILING.” • AUTHOR: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Gives To Christians Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,877 views

    What has God given to Christians and how does it impact life?

    Last week we started our study of 1 Peter; please open your Bibles there…. We noted that this is a letter to encourage all Christians. Peter, an ordinary fisherman, was called, taught, and empowered by the Lord Jesus Christ. Peter’s call from Jesus was to strengthen Christians. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Men And Women In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 17, 2021
     | 2,222 views

    What is the main focus of Christians no matter the society or era?

    Let us continue to worship our God by listening to what is said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Again, we noted from the First chapter of this first Letter that Timothy was to lead and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Spreading Flame Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,068 views

    Paul Harvey said: "Too many Christians no longer are fishermen but keepers of the acquarim." God used the death of Stephen, and persecution to move the church beyond the walls of Jerusalem in order to complete his "mission" stated in Acts 1:8

    In Jesus Holy Name August 15, 2006 Text: Acts 8:1,4-5 Series Redeemer “The Spreading Flame” I want to share a story with you so If you choose I’m going to give you permission to close your eyes and visualize the scene I’m about to describe. The first rays of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unity Is Key Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 2, 2015
     | 6,063 views

    We must be willing to live in harmony with one another. We are to bless those who persecute, return love for anger, show grace to all we encounter. It is what the Bible commands that we do … plain and simple.

    Unity is Key 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 8 1 Peter 3:8-12 EASTER SERVICES ON SUNDAY!! Introduction - Why is our testimony so important? -- v21, “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” -- We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Safeguarding Your Christian Life Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 5, 2021
     | 4,047 views

    Like guardrails and protective barriers around potential dangers, so the writer to the Hebrews attempts to safeguard our Christian walk by noting potential dangers to our Christian life--among them apostate religious institutions

    I’m a big fan of Yellowstone National Park, not only because of the great fishing it offers, but also because of the great natural wonders that can be seen. Of course, some of its most famous natural wonders are found in its geyser basins, where Old Faithful can be found among many others, along ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Jesus Risen, Christianity Unique!

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,715 views

    As great as the restoration of a classic car is, a resurrection of a lifeless human body is more impressive. The resurrection of Jesus Christ, changed history—and eternity—for every human who has ever lived.

    “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.” (Job 19:25) Have you ever seen a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? That’s one hot car. Even back when I was a kid, the silhouette of a ‘57 Chevy with the bulging headlights and streamlined trunk fins on the back was already a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount: Christian Perfection Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 3,659 views

    Characteristics of Christian perfection from the sermon on the mount.

    Characteristics of Christian Perfection Theme: Text: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48 AV) James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don’t Be A Passive Christian

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 3, 2025
     | 604 views

    A passive Christian is one who is indifferent to spiritual matters, easily swayed by worldly distractions, and hesitant to take a bold stand for righteousness.

    DON’T BE A PASSIVE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:15-16 Supporting Texts: James 1:22-25, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Ephesians 6:10-11 INTRODUCTION: Many believers today fall into the trap of passivity, where they claim to follow Christ but lack the zeal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Death Of Polycarp At Smyrna: How To Give Up Everything For Christ Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023
     | 1,909 views

    Many Christians would be killed for their faith in the first few hundred years of Christianity, many of whom lived in Smyrna. Most famous of all these martyrs was a man named Polycarp.

    Smyrna as you can see on the map was located on the Aegean sea and was considered the gateway into Europe from the middle east. Smyrna was known for it’s production of fine materials, in fact, Smyrna was known for production of frankincense and myrrh. Primarily for myrrh. And myrrh was a substance ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Is Our M-O In Life?

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 14, 2013
     | 3,193 views

    The Thessalonian Christians are our examples in our christian living.

    We noted from the Apostle Peter that the writings of the Apostle Paul are full of godly wisdom. Bible Scholars tell us that the Letters to the Thessalonians were the first letters written by Paul; and so after praying and consultation with our Elders, we will study these letters to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Islam Vs. Biblical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,556 views

    Looks at some facts and background of Islam and compares it to Biblical Christianity

    Islam vs. Biblical Christianity What’s the difference? Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. We are at the front end of a series called Faithology that is helping us to compare other religions to Biblical Christianity and to help us know the truth of what we believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christianity's Next Top Model Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    Looks at what Paul tells the Thessalonians they are modeling and sees how we can apply that to our lives to be the model Christ wants us to be.

    Christianity’s Next Top Model 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Know if you are a Model of the Christian Life Are you Chosen? Have you believed the Gospel? Has the Gospel affected your Life? Know how to Model the Christian Life We model the Christian life by Following the Leaders Finding joy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Governance-&-Church-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 31, 2018
     | 2,560 views

    4 of 4. Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--IV—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist