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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Christians In Peril

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,471 views

    The Lord has said that, with out a vision my people perish. We work and cannot obtain, we save and spend more, we fight and loose ground, we obtain and have less, we learn and understand little, we pray and little is accomplished.

    Christians in Peril The Christian today has become a people without a vision. The Lord has said that, with out a vision my people perish. We work and cannot obtain, we save and spend more, we fight and loose ground, we obtain and have less, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Citizens Series

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Apr 18, 2009
     | 5,164 views

    On being a Christian Citizen.

    Romans 13:1-14 Christian Citizens April 09 Thesis: Being a Biblical New Testament Citizen Introduction: Do Christians have a right or an obligation to be engaged in secular government? In our chapter we are going to study today, we will see the character Christians ought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By The Word Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,408 views

    The Word of God transforms us. The three mindsets as we approach the Word: (1) apprehend its Author; (2) accept its authority; (3) apply its principles.w

    Matt 4:4 - Jesus: "It is written: ’Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’" People need more than bread for their life; we must feed on every Word of God. The truth transforms us. Imagine the Power of God’s Word - in Genesis, things come into being ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Seed Of God's Word

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,352 views

    The key to a fruitful and abundant life is with our response to the Word. The way we receive the Word is critical to having a fruitful and blessed life. The seed is productive only if the soil is receptive. The Word is good seed; are you the good soil?

    This is a parable. Jesus explains: “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man” (Mt 13:37) • The field is the world, people of the world (13:38). • And the seed is the Word of God. The sower throws seed onto the ground. God is speaking to the world. • The seed falls onto the ground without ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Reactions

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,600 views

    How to overcome evil with good.

    CHRISTIAN REACTIONS. Romans 12:14-21. Romans 12:14. The positive imperative is to “bless” those who persecute us. This is similar to the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27-28). The supreme example is that of Jesus Himself (1 Peter 2:21-23). This partly involved Jesus praying for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mean Christians

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church)

    2Timothy 3 – “Mean Christians” (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church) Opening Here’s how things are going to be in the “last days” i.e. NOW. FACE IT I want to introduce you to some people, here… Notice first the misdirected love: (1) lovers of themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is A Christian

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,864 views

    Describes a Christian: stands out from society; speaks out for the Saviour; and ings out in their suffering

    WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:26 Introduction: 1. A Christian is a person who realizes that he/she is a lost sinner, recognizes what God has done for them through the lifted Saviour, and then receives by faith Jesus Christ to Christ to be his lasting salvation. 2. One of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Suffering Of A Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Celebration Of Scripture

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,893 views

    Four reasons why Christians celebrate the Bible as Scripture

    Well with this being Labor Day weekend, this week I became interested in some of the more obscure holidays people celebrate in our culture. For instance, I found out that one community celebrates February 12 as "Darwin Day." March 22 is "National Goof Off Day." November 24 is "Buy Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian And Government Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,422 views

    As Christians, we are to support the Government because human government is ordained by God.

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: The Christian and Government Romans 13:1-7 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 6, 2008 God’s timing is always perfect. As I began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity And Service

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Aug 30, 2020
     | 2,841 views

    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times

    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times and to some extent the postmodern folks of today who neither think much about science or of religion. Yet this story is also the story of our time and of ordinary folks who are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Definition Of Christianity

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,349 views

    Christians have given themselves a bad name, this sermon challenges us to bring the definition of Christianity back to its original meaning.

    In 1996, The Barna Group did a poll on young adults and teens asking whether or not they had a positive image of and respect for Christianity’s role in society. The report showed that 85% of were favorable towards Christians and the part they played in the American society. The Group did the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 29, 2023
     | 1,375 views

    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023

    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023 Note: The notes here are more extensive than what was actually shared due to time requiring moving more briefly and quickly through parts. All the main points were shared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Encouragement SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 981 views

    This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

    Admiral Richard Byrd, a famous polar explorer, had incredible adventures of being lost and then found. In his book Alone, he recounts being alone for six months in his small shack during a long Antarctic winter. Every day, he would take a walk, pushing a bundle of sticks into the snow every 30 ...read more

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    The Judas Christian

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    Was Judas a Christian? Was he not very much like us? What can we learn from Judas about being a Christian?

    The Judas Christian Matthew 26:1-4,14-16 (2) Our central character today is perhaps the most hated, most disgusting, most sinister, most evil, most conniving and most selfish of any in the whole of scripture. No… I am not talking about Satan. (3) I’m talking about Judas… Judas Iscarioth… the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist