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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Christianity And Persecution Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,042 views

    A sermon focussing on the resilience of Christian faith under persecution.

    Sermon for 4 Easter Yr C, 2/05/2004 Based on Rev 7:9-17 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta In our second lesson today, John of Patmos reminds the churches in the province of Asia that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christians And Their Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,618 views

    A message on growing as a Christian.

    CHRISTIANS AND THEIR CHRIST Romans 8:1-9 INTRO: Just as Christ says that there is no true Christianity without conversion (Matthew 18:3), even so, Paul says that there is no true Christianity without Christ (Romans 8:9). Those who do not have Christs Spirit do not have his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Salty Christian

    Contributed by James Pless on May 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    Christians are the salt of the earth during the Church Age.

    The Salty Christian Matthew 5:13 (KJV) 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Introduction 1- The Jewish Nation was the salt of the Earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Meekness Series

    Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,303 views

    True Christian meekness, as preached by our Lord as part of the Beatitudes, can only grow in the soil of poverty of spirit and godly sorrow.

    CHRISTIAN MEEKNESS Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16 Text: Matt. 5:5 My text is Matt. 5:5. Last time I preached on "Blessed are they that mourn." I want to remind you of a few things before we look at our text. RECAPITULATION General Our Lord Himself is the speaker: therefore the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dangerously Christian Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,797 views

    This sermon was preached on Pentecost Sunday and challenges the church to become "Dangerously Christian!" (Len’s Sweet’s phrase).

    Who would have ever thought that going to church would be dangerous? But it has become exactly that in some places. Simon Loh, a pastor at Faith Assembly of God in Singapore, visited a hospital to pray with a church member who had contracted SARS. Soon thereafter, Loh discovered that he, too, had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christian Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    The nature and enemies of Christian felloship and the traits that characterize "fellow Christians."

    Christian Fellowship I Jn. 1:3 INTRO.: Once at an area meeting, I invited a choir from a congregation of another Church to sing. They did a very good job, but a fellow preacher who attended took exception to bringing in "outsiders" to sing. He felt moved to write me a very strong letter, soundly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Christian's Hope

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 20,718 views

    To live without Christ is to live without hope.

    Introduction. Some people are, by nature, optimistic. It is their natural temperament. Others are, by the same token, pessimistic. You often get what you expect. One man sees a rose bush as in terms of thorns; another sees only the roses. One man sees the dark side of every cloud, while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Race

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,976 views

    Lay aside every stumbling block that would hinder you from running the Christian race.

    July 11th, 2003 To the family, to all friends and love ones, we at The First Church of God in Harvey grieve with you in the passing of one whom we all dearly love, in the person of Bro. Rodney Casimere. Even though we all love Bro. Casimere, there is someone who loves him more, and because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christian Myopia Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    The fourth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    CHRISTIAN MYOPIA CHRISTIAN SHORTSIGHTEDNESS ACTS 4:36-37 1 PETER 4:7-11 Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. INTRODUCTION: Perhaps one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Warfare

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 8,042 views

    Paul makes it very clear that the Christian is involved in an ongoing spiritual warfare...not merely an occasional spiritual skirmish.

    THE CHRISTIAN’S WARFARE "Although we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and ever high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Admonitions

    Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,031 views

    To establish as children of God we are always in need of Christian admonitions.

    INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Let Us Draw Near: 2. Let Us Hold Fast: 3. Let Us Consider: Remarks: 1. Webster defines admonitions as, "to caution, advise, or encourage. To reprove or warn in a mild manner, to urge to duty, or remind of an obligation. When one admonishes he counsels, advises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Christian's Assurance

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome.

    THE CHRISTIAN’S ASSURANCE Text: Rom. 8: 31-39 Thesis: To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome. Introduction: 1. Many times a Christian will live in doubt. a. He begins to worry about whether or not he is saved. b. He begins to beat himself up over his shortcomings; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Orvel Barker avatar

    Christian Adversity

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    Adversity is to be expected in the life of a Christian, but how we handle adversity will determine it’s effect and outcome in our life.

    Intro: Paul’s main emphasis here seems to be that God has opened a door for effective ministry and that he has faced much opposition. Opposition was not new to Paul neither is it uncommon for any believer, for the Bible tells us that we have an adversary the devil, who goes about as a roaring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Evangelist Ron Freeman avatar

    Christian Certainties

    Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent.

    INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the theme, "Christian Certainties." B. Pro: To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent. C. Text: 1 Cor 15:20-26 D. Outline: 1. He is risen: 2. He is reigning: 3. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Christian Science Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    A metaphysical worldview that is neither Christian nor scientific

    Christian Science, a contradiction in terms...Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was about to fly from Germany to Saugus to be interviewed by the Pulpit Committee, my supervisory Chaplain from V Corps HQ in Heidelberg told me to be sure to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational