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  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Christian Citizenship

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,146 views

    It is inconceivable that God would have ordained government and then have His people stay out of it! And if we stay out of it, then I ask - who does that leave running this country? Use your head!

    What are our duties, responsibilities and right In America? Why have so many Christians dropped out of sight and stepped back from speaking out on the major issues that America faces today? 4 Reasons Why Christians Have Dropped Out From The Social Issues Plaguing Our Nation: a. They See ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aaron Johnson avatar

    Christian Scents

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    The importance of a Christian’s "fragrance" (according to Paul).

    CHRISTIAN SCENTS…. 7/13/2008 (Intercession City Community Wesleyan) 2 COR. 2:14-16 2 Corinthians is Paul’s defense of his actions and apostleship. It seems that since his first letter to the Corinthians, what has happened, is that false teachers had come into town and were discrediting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Becoming Christian"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,446 views

    Paul’s process of growing spiritually

    “Becoming Christian” August 3, 2008 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Biblical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    Looks at the essential beliefs of Christianity as the beginning of a series on the different religions of the world and how they compare with Christianity and what makes them false.

    Biblical Christianity Series: Faithology 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 Welcome Slide Good morning and Happy Easter. We are glad that you are here today. A couple of announcements before we get started. Offering Baptism Opportunity – next week Ladies tea invitations available in foyer – Saturday, May ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compassionate Christians?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 28, 2010
     | 8,055 views

    Compassion is not easy in a world full of sin, how do we become compassionate christians?

    Compassionate Christians? Have you ever wondered how our Lord, was, and for that matter, still is, so compassionate? Jesus gives us the greatest examples of compassion seen, ever, in our world. I guess to be compassionate, one must first understand what compassion really is. "Compassion is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lost Christians

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,176 views

    A message to stir the church from complacency to commitment. A message for revival and repentance.

    LOST CHRISTIANS Scripture: Luke 15:4-7 A Message by Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church Luke 15:4-7 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Marks Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 26,359 views

    I want to talk about what Christians should be known for. According to the Bible there are some things that others should know about Christians.

    MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN Acts 11: 19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over the question, “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy died, and when his will was read it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,893 views

    Paul is informing the church how to live as a Christian, not only as individuals, but as a group.

    Christian Living: Phil. 4:1-9 Intro – There’s not much context here besides to know that Paul is writing to the church at Philippi. He’s writing from prison and Paul loves this church. He really looooves this church! We know that in ch.3 Paul was urging the church to know their secure by grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sideline Christians

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,613 views

    EVERY CHURCH MEMBER IS “IN THE GAME” EVERY CHURCH MEMBER CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CHURCH MINISTRY TO CARRY OUT THE CAUSE OF CHRIST, AND SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE LORD AND DO HIS PART TO HELP WIN THE BATTLE AGAINST S

    SIDELINE CHRISTIANS 1/20/08 TEXT: JAMES 1: VS. 22--25 INTRODUCTION: I WAS WATCHING A FOOTBALL GAME RECENTLY, AND I COULD NOT HELP BUT NOTICE THAT THOSE WHO WERE “IN” THE GAME (11 ACTIVE PLAYERS ON EACH SIDE), WERE CARRYING THE LOAD FOR THE TEAM. THEY WERE IN THE TRENCHES, THE THICK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christianity Is

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,181 views

    If your life is built upon the words of Jesus, it will endure.

    WHAT CHRISTIANITY IS Matthew 7:21-29 (RSV) 21/ “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22/ On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rhythm Of Christianity

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,461 views

    We are called by Love, nurtured in Love, and sent to love.

    THE RHYTHM OF CHRISTIANITY Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is A Christian

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,662 views

    With times and opinions changing as fast as they are today, i feel this would be a good time to remind ourselves what the biblical discription of a christian is. We will do this by examining the lifestyle and beliefs of the people first called Christians

    What is a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 (NIV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Christian Fellowship

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    Christian fellowship is more than fun and games.

    CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Acts 2:41-47 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.43 And fear came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Christian Father

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,565 views

    WHAT A CHRISTIAN FATHER NEEDS TO BE.

    WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN FATHER? IS HE A FATHER THTA GOES TO CHURCH? IS JUST GOING ENOUGH? IS HE A FATHER THAT SHOUTS AMEN? IS HE MR. HOLY AT CHURCH AND MR. WHATEVER AT HOME? IS HE A FATHER THAT PRAYS? ANSWER: A CHRISTIAN FATHER IS A MAN WHO TAKES THE RESPONSIBILITY GOD GIVES HIM. AND USES GOD’S POWER ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Committed Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 24,899 views

    A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN SERVES CONFIDENTLY, WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND ABSOLUTELY TO GOD.

    A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN Judges 3:31 Commitment means: The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons. A pledge to do. An engagement by contract -American Heritage Dictionary Shamgar’s name means "a stranger" and his father’s name, Anath ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational