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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Thank God For Committed Christians

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,393 views

    In our text, we see something of what a committed Christian is. 1- They receive the Word of God 2- They imitate other Christians 3- They suffer for Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- How many electrical engineers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They simply redefine darkness as the industry standard. This sounds similar to many things/jobs in life. Many people don’t know how to do the job they are supposed to do or else they don’t want to do the job ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Fun Being A Christian

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,229 views

    This is an idea I received while listening to a cassette of Bro. Bob Harrington "The Chaplain of Bourbon Street" He is a dynamic speaker and a great man of God.

    There are some who do not completely understand the joy we have in being Christians. A lot of people are like a little boy who went to see his grandfather…. My friends, God did not save us to let us sit and sour. He expects us too be an example to a lost and dying world of His love. Too many times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Opposition To Being A Christian

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition

    49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Sharp avatar

    Walking The Tightrope Of Christian Liberty Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,721 views

    What is the purpose of our freedom in Christ? How does our relationship in Christ relate to our relationship with others? What struggles do we has christians have against the flesh ? against the law?

    Walking the Tightrope of Christian Liberty Galathians 5:13-26 Introduction If you have ever been to the circus, you can recall the tightrope walker on the platform high above the crowd, it sometimes seemed that she could almost touch the top of the circus tent. In front of her was this silver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening To Unchristian America

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,917 views

    Christianity has an image problem. What can we learn from how those outside the church see the church today. I use Jesus criticism of religious leaders to cause us to think.

    I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in this message. James White’s Critical Times email was a starting point. I also referred to Kinnaman’s book. LISTENING TO UnCHRISTIAN AMERICA October 28, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 15:1-12 The Church in America HAS AN IMAGE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Christian Life - Loving Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 30,765 views

    Here is a sermon that teaches us to "love one another". 1. The Standard of Love. 2. The Test of Love. 3. The Ultimate Example of Love. 4. The Unlimited Boundary of Love. 5. The Application of Love.

    Living The Christian Life – Loving Many years ago Robert Fulghum wrote a book titled: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” This book was his way of sharing all that he thought we would need to live by in order to be happy and successful in life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Profitable Christian Life

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,284 views

    A message on the relationship between Faith & Works.

    LIVING A PROFITABLE CHRISTIAN LIFE James 2:14 INTRO: Every Christian should be interested in a successful career. Profession without possession will be a sad plight. There are two essentials to balance and guarantee the quality of Christian life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Play-Acting At Being A Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    A message addressing the commitment of some church members.

    PLAY-ACTING AT BEING A CHRISTIAN Galatians 6:7 INTRO: Have you ever been in a play? If you haven’t, I am sure you have watched one. The performers in the play assume the role of the person they are portraying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Christians Grow As A Group

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 22, 2008
     | 4,476 views

    In order for everyone to benefit from the church the way God intends, we must know how we should relate to each other. This includes how the congregation should relate to the pastors and how the pastors should relate to the congregation.

    How Christians Grow As a Group I Thessalonians 5:9-13 Purpose: To show believers how to act toward other believers. Aim: I want the listener to work at encouraging the leadership. INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians come to church to get something. For most church goers the thought of connecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Alcohol - Should A Christian Drink Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 13, 2008
    based on 109 ratings
     | 26,901 views

    Sermon on what the Bible says about alcohol and whether a Christian should drink

    Alcohol – Should a Christian Drink? We are continuing our series entitled, “Too Hot to Handle” and today we are going to be talking about the Hot Topic of Alcohol and the Bible and whether a Christian should Drink. Slide Even as we did last week, we see a wide discrepancy between what some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Norton avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Chris Norton on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,953 views

    I hope to explain a little bit of what it means to be a Christian.

    What does it mean to be a Christian? Matthew 16 Many preachers have asked that question over the years. Now the first thing most of you think when I ask that question is ok here it comes. I have heard all this before I know what it means to be a Christian. If you really do then you can sit there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christianity Is...a Resurrection!

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    Christianity is not merely a religion, not just a "crutch" for the weak, not merely an organization asking for money, it is a resurrection! Life from the dead! New Life!

    Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 5. I want to tell you of a wonderful thing that Jody and I watched on YouTube the other day. A middle aged man had died, probably from a heart attack, and medical personnel were working on him, all of this was being videotaped, they were literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Vital Signs In Christian Experience Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    This sermon unpacks the relationship of the law to the Christian 1-6 and the pre-conversion experience of the law applied to Paul 7-13 and then Paul’s subsequent ongoing conflict with sinful nature as a mature believer 14-25.

    ROMS 7:1- 25 VITAL SIGNS IN CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. PAUL HAS GONE TO GREAT LENGTHS TO POINT OUT THAT A CHRISTIAN IS SOMEBODY WHO IS DEAD TO SIN AND ALIVE IN CHRIST. A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN SET FREE FROM THE SLAVERY OF SIN TO BECOME A SLAVE TO GOD. SUMMING UP CHAPTER SIX PAUL HAS STATED THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A World Class Christian

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008
     | 4,042 views

    In order to be Great Commission Christians, we need Four changes in how we think from day to day. Here they are, with scriptures.

    Becoming a World Class Christian Pastor Eric Hanson November 7, 2004 Mark 16:15 You will either be a “World Class Christian” or a “Worldly Christian”. Do you know that you were saved to serve? Do you know that you were created for a mission? Are you excited about being used by God… to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Joy Of Successful Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 105 ratings
     | 49,899 views

    This sermon looks at four aspects of Successful Christian Living. 1. Face your SHORT-COMINGS 2. Let go of your PAST 3. Focus on the FUTURE 4. Fight to the WIN

    The Joy of Successful Christian Living Our text for today is found in Philippians chapter three. Please follow along with me as I read – Paul is speaking and he says: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational