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  • Robert Glass avatar

    Why Bother To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 29, 2011
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    Why go to the trouble to be a Christian?

    Why Bother To Be A Christian? Christians were stoned to death Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. They were beheaded. (John the Baptist) Mark 6:24.The Apostle Paul was beheaded. Peter was crucified, upside down. And, of all the Apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stand Up

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009
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    Trials are a common part of the Christian life, but not one that we should allow to rule us. This portion of Thessalonians gives us insight into how we can stand up against the trials that come our way.

    Stand Up 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Intro Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was the “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beattitudes

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006
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    Life Context Response

    The Beatitudes Life Context Response to The Gospel of Matthew 5:3-12 By Kent Wise Introduction This pericope of scripture has captured my attention from my first reading at an early age. I come from a very traditional and conservative background where prosperity, wealth, and power were emphasized ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Purpose Of Loving Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 3,540 views

    This passage is a continuation of what we learned last week in the previous passage, on how we learned what we are not supposed to do when we’ve been mistreated by others. That is, we are not to retaliate in like kind. The Biblical principle of an "eye fo

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 10 The Purpose of Loving Pm service January 4th 2008 Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction No Subject is more important than the subject of human relationships. God is creating a family of believers who are to live together eternally. Therefore, He wants that family to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation: Wisdom For Building An Unshakeable Life Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2014
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    In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us wisdom for building an unshakeable life.

    TRANSFORMATION #1: WISDOM FOR BUILDING AN UNSHAKEABLE LIFE OPENING TEXT: “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    David's Preservation

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
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    David's Preservation

    Psalms 7 1. David's Preservation - 7:1,2 O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: 2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    In Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016
     | 5,746 views

    What does it mean to be IN CHRIST?

    At the beginning of the study I invited you to pay attention to all the times you hear the phrase "In Christ" Today we'll look at that concept. Let's back up Verse 1: to . . . the faithful in Christ Verse 3: God . . . has blessed us in heavenly places in Christ Verse4: . . . chosen in Him . . ...read more

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    The Salt And Light Shaker

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017
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    We are entrusted with the light of God’s truth, that truth is our Savior Jesus Christ. It behoves us to reach ever higher to come together in ever larger numbers so that the light of our individual candles becomes a beacon that penetrates the darkness

    The Salt and Light Shaker Matthew 5:13-16 Earlier this week our Adult Bible Study group took a look at how Jesus made reference to salt and light as He cautioned us about our need to stay salty and to uphold the light that illuminates our candles as His followers. We examined in depth how these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Are Precious Stones In The Eyes Of God

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011
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    Peter says, that Jesus is a living stone rejected by men But, chosen by God and precious. He also says that we are living stones…so we are precious to God also

    We Are Precious Stones In The Eyes Of God. 1 Peter 2: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somebody’s Happy Somewhere.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 22, 2020
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    We can be happy following Jesus' teachings

    ILLUSTRATION: A grumpy old man and his wife . . . While on a road trip, an elderly couple stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. After finishing their meal, they left the restaurant, and resumed their trip. When leaving, the elderly woman unknowingly left her glasses on the table, and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bearing The Marks Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
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    Bearing the marks of Jesus is not just about suffering for His name but also about living a life that reflects His nature. It is a call to love, holiness, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to the gospel.

    BEARING THE MARKS OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:17 – “From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:10-11, Philippians 3:10, Romans 8:17, Colossians 1:24, 1 Peter 2:21 INTRODUCTION To bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Legalistically Stubborn Paul Experienced Jesus For His Indwelling Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023
     | 904 views

    The most defining experience of your life will be touching/encountering Jesus.

    A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists ... the best of all ... born a Jew into the tribe of Benjamin, and circumcised on the eighth day. He spoke Hebrew, kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Way

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,146 views

    God does not or will not surrender to the every desire of man, He chooses to work in his own Glory, and will continue to do so. Amen

    “God’s Way” The Lord says, “My thoughts are not like your thoughts. Your ways are not like my ways. Just as the Heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”( Isaiah 55:8-9.) If God allows me to live till November of this year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rich Poor Church Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 83 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    The second in a series of seven messages dealing with the seven chuches of Asia Minor, specifically Smyrna

    Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Rich Little Poor Church (Seven Churches #2) Text: Revelation 2:8-11 Date: May 21, 2006 Intro. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles from Ephesus. It was a city of about 100,000 people in John’s day. It was called the, “Crown City,” and the Flower of Asia.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something To Brag About Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,366 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

    Series: Continued Encouragement [#1] SOMETHING TO BRAG ABOUT 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: One thing I talk about often is the success of our children. While they are all grown, I love talking about what they are doing and how they are doing. Paul continues in the same theme in 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist