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  • Steve Hereford avatar

    Christian Absolutes

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,547 views

    Are you familar with what the Bible teaches about absolutes? Join Pastor Steve as he examines attitudes that we are to have as believers.

    John Wesley’s Rule for Christian Living Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever... You can! A great list that all of us can apply! In fact I wonder if any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Objective Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,610 views

    What is the objective of every Christian? As time passes, some forget! This lesson aims to remind all believers of their true objective.

    The Objective Of Being A Christian Introduction 1. What is the objective of a car salesman? The designation car salesman is a bit of a giveaway! His objective is to sell cars. But what would happen if that objective became cloudy or distorted? What if he supposed that his objective was to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians Must

    Contributed by Eddie Perry on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,654 views

    An outline of christian attributes.

    Christians Must 1. BE KIND Eph 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Rom 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. 2. BE THANKFUL Psa 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Paradoxes Series

    Contributed by George Durham on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 15,712 views

    The radical call of Christ is to live with a counter-culture world view based on the paradoxes of Christianity.

    CHRISTIAN PARADOXES A paradox is a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense; but when understood, makes a lot of sense. In fact, a paradox says something that couldn’t be said as well any other way. Jesus made some paradoxical statements. He did so to draw the attention of His listeners, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christian Carnality

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,739 views

    A study of James 4 which addresses carnality vs. spirituality among believers.

    Christian Carnality (James 4) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/james4.html] (handout follows sermon text) INTRODUCTION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian's Beware

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    exposition on Matt ch7

    CHRISTIANS BEWARE Matthew 7 v. 15 - 29 Beware of:- 1. False prophets v. 15 - 20 Jesus speaks of a :- (a) A dangerous crowd "beware" - they exist, have existed in the past, and will exist in the future. (b) A deceitful crowd "wolves in sheeps clothing" - disguised as genuine. (c) A deadly crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    Four tests to examine your Christianity.

    Counterfeit Christianity - Matthew 7:13-27 Introduction: A man had died and appeared at the gates of heaven. St. Peter told the man that in order to get into heaven he had accumulate 100 points based on how he lived his life. St. Peter asked the man to begin describing his life. The man said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian Church

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    With so many things missing from the church and Christian lives it’s time to look again at the 8 Charesteristics that wrere present in the first Churh.

    A CHRISTIAN CHURCH Introduction: Isn’t I funny that everyone around can’t regonize the living God at work in the world today. God has given us truth and salvation through Jesus and this world refuses to acknowledge the living savior, Jesus. It doesn’t amaze me because Peter wrote about it in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A "Fashionable" Christian

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,770 views

    how God wants us to put on the clothing of Christ and armor of light in these dark times

    December 2, 2001 Romans 13:11-14 11 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christian As Nazarite

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    A message on the relation of the Nazarite to the life of the New Testament believer.

    Please accept my apologies, but I feel I must delete this message. God bless, Dr. Dana ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mission Of The Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    Essentials For Growth

    A. Represent Christian Righteousness. 1. Jas. 2:17 "faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." 2. Rom. 8:2 "Because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death". 3. Eph. 4:24 "Put on the new self, created ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The End Of Christianity

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 2,859 views

    A response to Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor’s statement that Christianity had been “all but eliminated” as a source of moral guidance in people’s lives, and that people were ‘indifferent’ to Christian values. Mission: the essential role of the Church

    Sermon: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; 9th September 2001 Text: Luke 14:25-33 “Anyone who does not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple” In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. BBC News, last Thursday. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Christian Wife

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 8,204 views

    What does the Bible sya about being a Christian wife?

    INTRODUCTION I am going to venture into an area of teaching that is probably one of the most sensitive areas of teaching in the church and the society today. It is an area in which there has been much abuse over the years. It is a subject that has been done a great injustice over the years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Definition Christianity

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,849 views

    This is an attempt to clear up the blurred condition in the minds of people concerning the basics of Christianity.

    Scripture: Acts 11:26 Title: “A Definition of Christianity” Introduction: What a sweet, suggestive title “Christian.” They were called after the name of Christ because they had believed on Him, and turned to Him, and were now, with full purpose of heart, living for Him. Wouldn’t it be wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Suffering In Christianity

    Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,365 views

    Our purpose and Gods purpose suffering in Christianity, questioining God

    Call to worship Psalm 143 v 1&2 Old Testament Lesson Job Ch 42 vs 1 to 6 New Testament lesson Galatians Ch 5 v 16 to Ch 6 v 10 Often in our world today we see many organisations, charities and governments who seem to be in pursuit of charitable acts and good works based on Humanitarian grounds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist