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  • Michael Bowen avatar

    Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,796 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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    Christian Virtues

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,736 views

    - Even though we are born again in Christ, we are not removed from our human nature. - As Christians we are continually in the process of sanctification, the “work of God,” which we are to participate in. - Those Peter writes to us that we are to be

    I. The Eight Virtues (vv. 5-7) A. Faith i. It is by faith alone that we are saved through grace, but this saving grace doesn’t continue on by itself. ii. Peter calls for us all to add to our faith, which in NT times meant to add the richness of God to your life. B. Goodness i. This is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Race

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    We need to run as hard as we can for the Lord

    THE CHRISTIAN RACE Hebrews 12 1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Togetherness

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 14, 2020
     | 2,521 views

    We must learn to worship together here if we are going to Heaven so we can be together there.

    Christian togetherness Acts 2: 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; Acts 3: 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. There is a Christian togetherness in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alpine Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,172 views

    Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack"). First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience. Engaging stories, easy applicability,

    In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest. He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters. The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain. One of the Sherpas was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Charge To The Christian

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,723 views

    We need to know where we are at.

    THE CHARGE TO THE CHRISTIAN 2nd Tim.2: 14Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. Most Christians think that the charge is only given to pastors, but Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wardrobe Of A Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,646 views

    There are three important items of apparel in every Christian’s spiritual wardrobe. All three are to be worn at their appropriate time.

    THE WARDROBE OF A CHRISTIAN Daniel said: "So I gave attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. And I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed and said, ’Alas, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and loving-kindness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,111 views

    There are several characteristics that every Christian should possess. Reveiwing these will help us to examine ourselves, and be in a better position to help the erring.

    The Characteristics Of A Christian A Question Of Judgment Introduction 1. What characterizes a disciple of Jesus? I ask this question because I believe there are some people who are “confused” about this! 2. In this lesson I will share my concerns and remind us of what ought to characterize a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Christian's Assurrance Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    There are certain assurrances every Christian should have.

    Text: 1 John 5:1-21 Title: The Christian’s assurance Introduction This final chapter of 1 John is all about certain assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer in Jesus Christ. As I list the assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer lets ask; “Do I have all of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,709 views

    If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

    Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Liberty Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,846 views

    : Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their freedom.

    CHRISTIAN LIBERTY I CORINTHIANS 8: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,461 views

    What all true Christians have in common.

    A preacher was having revival services in a town where a mental institution was located. One of the deacons employed at the institution asked the preacher to speak to the inmates at the chapel service. He agreed and after he had been preaching for a couple of minutes, one inmate stood up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decaffeinated Christianity

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,258 views

    Decaffeinated Christianity, like decaffeinated coffee, won't wake you up, it won't perk you up, it won't keep you up and it won't get you up; it's just there. It looks right, smells right, almost tastes right -- but NO POWER!

    DECAFFEINATED CHRISTIANITY Rev. 3:1 INTRODUCTION A. COFFEE HUMOR 1. How did the hipster burn their mouth? They drank their coffee before it was cool. 2. Why did the barista get fired? They kept showing up to work in a tea-shirt. 3. How are coffee beans like teenagers? Both are always ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Christian Apprentice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,434 views

    Jesus viewed the church as being made up of one of 3 types of people. Which one are you? Are you a non-Christian, an Apprentice, or a Mentor training apprentices?

    Back in the 1930s, Radio was King, and TV hadn’t caught on yet. Radio was the main way people got news and entertainment. I remember my dad telling me about my grandfather. Granddad loved the Lone Ranger, and he would get off the tractor and run to the house when that show came on so that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Somnambulism

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    Christian Somnambulism is walking through life like a sleep-walker, unaware of the reality of God’s kingdom in today’s world.

    Mark 13: 24 – 37 / Christian Somnambulism Intro: Mark Twain once called on a certain young lady in Hannibal, MO. He was late getting off work. By the time he got to the livery stable to rent a horse and buggy, the only animal left was a very old, bony, swayback, scraggy, bedraggled-looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed