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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Wearing The Christian Label

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    A label is used to identify certain things relative to which it is attached. Even so, the label "CHRISTIAN" should tell the world a great deal about us.

    WEARING THE CHRISTIAN LABEL “Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Christ's Credentials Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    This sermon explains why Chirst is uniquely qualified to be the Son of God and how we should be leading people to Christ the way Peter did on the Day of Pentecost.

    Christ’s Credentials Acts 2:22-39 January 27, 2002 Intro: A. [Resume Stoppers, Citation: Dave Wilkinson, Leadership, Vol. 12, no. 1.] In Leadership magazine, Dave Wilkinson write the following to pastors… Have you ever wondered why your pastoral resume doesn’t evoke more enthusiasm? Do you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Be A Daniel

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
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    The reason we should dare to be a Daniel is because Daniel trusted that God was in control – even in foreign territory, even when challenged, and even when tried.

    - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - In 1876 a Chicago Sunday School teacher named Philip Paul Bliss wrote a song to help teach his students the book of Daniel. Some of you learned it as a child: "Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone! Dare to ...read more

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  • Richard Crow avatar

    Reap The Reward

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
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    When God calls us to Count the Cost and to Pay the Price, He has a Reward awaiting us. We should be anxious to Reap His Reward!!

    Reap the Reward Philippians 3:17-21 September 15, 2002 Illust: Playing house as a kid. Boy recited “In the name of the Father, and the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the republic for which it stands” This gives us a good idea of the what the term “dual citizenship” means. As Christians, we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Role Of A Mother Today?

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 7, 2001
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    WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A MOTHER TODAY? A MOTHER SHOULD BE CHRISTLIKE IN HER BEHAVIOR, CAREFUL WITH HER TONGUE, CONSECRATED IN HER DRINK,AND A COMMUNICATOR OF GOOD THINGS.

    WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A MOTHER TODAY? TITUS 2:1-5 In Tyler, Texas, there is a tombstone which says, “Mahalita, the wife of R. Adkins, she was the sunshine of our home.” 1. Mothers, isn’t that the way you want to be remembered? You were the sunshine of your home. Billy Graham’s mother said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    What Are The Marks Of A Believer?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 31, 2001
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    What does a believer who follow Christ really look like? What changes should one expect when one trust in the leadership of Christ.

    Discipleship WHAT ARE THE MARKS OF A BELIEVER? by ANDREW CHAN, Pilgrim Baptist, Vancouver, BC Being a disciple of Christ (a follower or a believer) is not about merely following a list of do this and don’t do that. To follow Jesus is more about “done”, rather than “do.” He has done it, when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Ministering In Diversity

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
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    The situation was tense. A disagreement that threatened to divide the early church, a personal spat that threatened to divide friends. What should we do when it happens to us?

    Passage: Acts 15:36-41 Intro: Have you ever noticed that not everyone agrees with you all the time? 1. how can so many people be so consistently wrong so often? 2. things had been going well for Paul and Barnabas. 3. church in Antioch healthy, Jerusalem council decided in favor of Gentiles. 4. in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Affirm Your Doctrine

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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     | 3,184 views

    Do you know what you believe? Are you just following the crowd? As believers we all should know what doctrine we follow.

    Affirm Your Doctrine 2 Timothy 1:13-14 INTRODUCTION 1. Knowing that his death was imminent, Paul charged Timothy regarding his duties as an evangelist... a. To stir up the gift of God given him - 2 Tim 1:6 b. To not be ashamed of the testimony of the Lord, or of those who suffer for Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teflon Christians Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,894 views

    Christians are different from the world and it should not surprise them to be teated different by the world. We need to learn to let those things slide off of us.

    1 Peter 2:11-12 Teflon Christians Introduction: History of Teflon® (Taken from Dupont’s Web site) It all began April 6, 1938, at a Laboratory in New Jersey. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was working with gases related to Freon® refrigerants. Upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andy Johnson avatar

    Being A Bounty Hunter For The Lord

    Contributed by Andy Johnson on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    As bounty hunters look diligently for those who jump bail, so should Christians look diligently for the lost and for those who have went astray.

    Intro: Duane Chapman alias “DOG the Bounty Hunter” In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus is talking to the disciples here in reference to Vs. 1. Then He gives them and us a warning in vs. 6-9, as bounty hunters we need to hold fast to the truths found in these 5 verses. I. A Bounty Hunter must know who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    "Are You Ashamed To Praise God?” / "Why Are You Here

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
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    Considering all the things that God has done for us, we should never be ashamed to give him the honor and praise that he so truly deserves.

    PRAISE!! Praise is a verb that shows action for or to something or someone. Praise can come in many forms. A handshake is a way of praise for showing approval, a simple gesture is a form of praise for showing that you in agreement with or are giving accolades. The waving of a hand or screaming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    A Wonder

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,162 views

    God wants us to be people that amaze the world. Our behaviour should be such that the world is astonished by us. We can be a wonder for Jesus as many are wonders for Satan.

    The Seven Wonders of World Opening song Closing Song Scipture Reading: Ps. 71:1-8 Introduction The Great Pyramid of Giza, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The statute of Zeus at Olympia, The temple of Artemeus at Ephesus, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Colossus of Rhodes and The ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Marie Harvin avatar

    Joy In The Waiting Room

    Contributed by Marie Harvin on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,613 views

    This sermon tells us that while we are here on earth we are in God’s waiting room and we should make our time useful and joyful.

    If you ever had an appointment with a doctor, dentist, lawyer, etc, you have notice when you arrive at their office, usually the first thing the receptionist say is, have a seat. We will be with you soon. The offering of a seat is an invitation to rest while you are waiting. While you are waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    11. Living With A Sense Of Urgency Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,247 views

    All Christians should live their lives with a sense of urgency for the Kingdom, living as free from worldly distractions as possible in order to serve God more effectively.

    APPLICATION: Single? Use your energies to further God’s aims in the world. Married? Remember God’s Kingdom is your first priority. Do not get attached to material things. Use them for the Kingdom. INTRO: Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD — Attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Memorial Day 2007

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2007
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,042 views

    Memorial Day weekend should be about remembering people. 1- Look back and remember 2- Look out and love 3- Look up and honor

    INTRO. – American Idol….love it or hate it. It’s over anyway and Jordin Sparks is the latest or newest American Idol. As much as Elaine and I enjoy watching American Idol it’s still a show about ME, ME, ME. It’s about one person trying to be the winner who takes all, so to speak. Of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ