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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Ba Christian Vs Cultural Christian

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2012
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    Cultural Christianity means to pursue the God we want instead of the God who is. It is the tendency to be shallow in our understanding of God, wanting Him to be more of a gentle grandfather type who pampers us and lets us have our own way. It is sensing a

    Opening illustration: Throughout our life, Maureena and I have been exposed to a number of cultures but we have yielded to none, not even the one that we were born in. The weaning process takes a longer time for some than others. The impact that the culture has in the church in America is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “a Committed Christian Aspires To Holy Living” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,809 views

    Peter outlines three steps to move toward holy living.

    Today, we are going to think about holiness. In our text, we are commanded to be holy because the One who has saved us is holy. “It is reasonable to expect that children will resemble their father.” - Anonymous Likewise, it is reasonable to expect children of God to resemble their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “finding Help To Live In An Anti-Christian Culture”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2014
     | 9,917 views

    In an ever-increasing anti=Christian culture, how are American Christians to respond?

    We live in a scary time. During my lifetime, I remember a time when our country was what I would call, “Christianized.” In witnessing, you could start with statements like, “You believe the Bible, don’t you?” or “Where’s your church membership?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Since We Are Saved, Christians, How Should We Live? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 18, 2023
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    We should... 1. Rejoice in the mercy of our Master (vs. 1-2). 2. Recommit ourselves to righteous living (vs. 1, 3-4). 3. Treat God's Word like a treasure (vs. 3-5). 4. Walk like the Lord Jesus walked (vs. 6).

    Since We Are Saved, Christians, How Should We Live? 1 John 2:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 18, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Before we begin our study today, let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    According To The Christian Worldview, You Do Actually Live In The Matrix

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
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    "Who are we!?" cried out the man in the military uniform. He and four strangers, a clown, a ballerina, a hobo and a bagpiper found themselves in a strange cylindrical area.

    "Who are we!?" cried out the man in the military uniform. He and four strangers, a clown, a ballerina, a hobo and a bagpiper found themselves in a strange cylindrical area. Little did they know, they were simply toys, at the bottom of a salvation army toy donation bin. But is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Do You Live Like A 'before' Or 'after' Pentecost Christian? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2016
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    Does your daily Christian life look more like the disciples BEFORE they were filled with the Holy Spirit or more like the disciples AFTER they were filled with the Holy Spirit?

    Today is Pentecost, one of the three most important celebrations of the Christian Calendar. At Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into this world, the Messiah, born of a virgin in a humble stable. As the old hymn writer put it “God contracted to a span, incomprehensibly made ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encounters With The Living Christ

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 17, 2008
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    Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today

    Introduction As I was reading the accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ … most started with … Mk 15:22 Then they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. (Picture- skull/cross bones, Tina Manthorpe) There is a principle that unfolds out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Living The Spirit-Filled Life - Back To School Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 19, 2006
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     | 18,353 views

    Sixth and final message in the Back to SCHOOL series – Living the Spirit-filled Life - Galatians 5:25

    INTRODUCTION: We live in a world of high-tech communication. Many of us carry a cell phone with us everywhere we go. How many of you have ever found that as you drove down the highway you had inadvertently set your phone down, but you had either not ended the previous call or the phone made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living Into What We Believe

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 11, 2015
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    As children of God we live into what we believe.

    Title: Living Into What We Believe Text: I John 5:1-5 Thesis: As children of God we live into what we believe. Introduction This week I came across a cartoon set in the wild west days of Tomestone, Arizona where on Wednesday, October26 at 3 p.m. Virgil, Morgan and Wyatt Earp along with Doc ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Live Free From Anxiety Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship

    Sermon Title: How to live free from Anxiety Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 27, 2005 Series: How to Live the Uncomplicated Life Introduction In recent years our society has been plagued by a new epidemic. The cure for this epidemic has become a billion dollar industry as one ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Pastor Renji George avatar

    The Beauty Of Christian Life

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,173 views

    The reason why many Christians, who claim to be holy, look miserable and depressed and long-faced is that they try to produce a sort of holiness by themselves through some rules made by men. They live again under law.

    The happiest person ever walked on the face of this earth is Jesus Christ. This doesn’t mean that He was the wealthiest, healthiest, most handsome and most influential person ever lived! But the joy of his life was centred completely on his trust in his Father (God Almighty). Jesus was not moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    We Need Barnabas Christians! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2016
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     | 17,765 views

    Barnabas had an effective ministry in Antioch and surrounding areas. He had an amazing impact on people's lives. This sermon examines why?

    We Need Barnabas Christians! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 7, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:21-24 – “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 29r. The Practice Of Endurance (James 5:7-11) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
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     | 4,316 views

    The Need for Patience. Given the oppressions mentioned in vv. 3-6, James encourages Christians to be patient until the coming of the Lord, and he cites the farmer, the prophets, and Job.

    Text: James 5:7-11 (NIV) 7Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9Don’t grumble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Make The Commitment! Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,456 views

    Fourth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

    We are continuing in our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characters In Christian Community Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 28, 2025
     | 379 views

    Complete this sentence: “I picture a warm church community to be….” Most people crave community. What if you could experience and bring a caring community into the lives of your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ? Get ready to learn how we can Biblically care for our Christian community!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Characters in Christian Community Survey of 3 John A couple of months back, We had a lunch with those in our church who recently graduated from college. A common theme of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other