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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Five Great Truths About The Christian Life”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 29, 2019
     | 3,802 views

    In Paul's greeting to the Colossians, we find a five-fold description of this church, which reminds us of five great truths about the Christian life.

    In reading Paul’s greeting to the Colossian church, we might pass over it thinking it to be simply a common greeting at the start of a letter. However, as is often the case with Paul, there are some profound truths to be found in these words. Paul gives a five-fold description of the believers he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Christians Still Have To Die?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 1, 2019
     | 12,356 views

    1. A tragic reason (Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:1-17). 2. A tender reason (Psalm 116:15; Isaiah 57:1). 3. A trust reason (2 Cor 1:8-10). 4. A testimony reason (2 Cor 4:5-11). 5. A technical reason (1 Cor 15:39-50). 6. A triumphant reason (1 Cor 15:51-58).

    Why Do Christians Still Have to Die? 1 Corinthians 15:39-58; Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:1-17; Psalm 116:15; Isaiah 57:1; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24, 2018 BACKGROUND: *Why do Christians still have to physically die? If we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Next Level Of Faith (Grow Into A Matured Christian)*

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 15, 2019
     | 2,548 views

    Seek to develop yourself in the Christian faith so you can be full of the wisdom of God as a matured Christian and apply it

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE NEXT LEVEL OF FAITH (GROW INTO A MATURED CHRISTIAN)* 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 King James Version (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Is There So Much Arguing Among Christians? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 29, 2014
     | 5,753 views

    There is a lot of arguing among Christians. This sermon looks at why that's largely worthless and where God would have to focus instead.

    ARGUING AND CONTROVERSIES: Sometimes we act like the symbol of our faith is a bullhorn. - 1 Timothy 1:4 (“promote controversies”), 6 (“meaningless talk”), 7. - Sometimes we act like a bullhorn is the symbol of our faith – we speak loudly to drown out the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul’s Philosophy In A Christian Life

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Jan 29, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    expressing our philosophy as a believer of Christ, that while we were on earth they will identify us in action, attitude, and in our behavior, that we were in Christ and living for Christ.

    PAUL’S PHILOSOPHY IN A CHRISTIAN LIFE Philippians 1:21 Introduction: Of all Paul's epistles Philippians is the most consistently positive and personal. It reflects a joyful spirit when he say’s “for to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” what a philosophy in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Committed Christian Appeals To An Unbelieving World” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,257 views

    What made the early believers so effective in sharing their faith?

    In Matthew 5:13-15, Jesus says His followers are to be “salt” and “light” in the world. Just as salt makes one thirsty, the testimony of Christ followers is to create a thirst in the hearts of those who do not know Him. And, just as light helps us see things clearly, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Old Testament Law And The New Testament Christian Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,960 views

    Paul said in Romans 6:14, “we are not under law but under grace”. So does that mean the law has no value to us? If we think because we are a Christian under the new covenant we don’t have to pay any attention to the old covenant we are mistaken.

    “OLD TESTAMENT LAW AND THE NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN” Matthew 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION: (‘I tell you the truth’-first instance we find this phrase is in Mt. 5). We might think that because we are a Christian and under the new covenant, as I talked about last week in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Conduct Of A Follower Of Christ -- Real Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 5,323 views

    dealing with the thought of working out our salvation.

    THE CONDUCT OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REAL CHRISTIAN LIFE PHILIPPIANS 2:12-16 SO THEN, MY BELOVED, JUST AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS OBEYED, NOT AS IN MY PRESENCE ONLY, BUT NOW MUCH MORE IN MY ABSENCE, WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING; 13  FOR IT IS GOD WHO IS AT WORK IN YOU, BOTH TO WILL AND TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Take To Live The Christian Life? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 4,108 views

    PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST BASIC QUESTIONS WE ASK OURSELVES AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS, “HOW DOES SOMEONE GO ABOUT LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?”, OR, “WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING FOR CHRIST?”

    WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? Philippians 2:17-24 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18  You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. 19  But I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019
     | 2,355 views

    A Christian must not do things that will make a weaker Christian stumble into sin or fall.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019
     | 1,761 views

    A Christian must not do things that will make a weaker Christian stumble into sin or fall.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019
     | 2,368 views

    Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "what Does It Mean To Be A Christian?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,559 views

    A sermon about finding your identity in Christ.

    “What Does it Mean to Be a Christian?” Luke 4:1-13 A friend of mine’s son—a gregarious little kid just shy of 4 years old—learned this Passage in Sunday school one morning. Later that day he asked his mother, “Hey mom, what do you know about the devil?” A little caught off guard, she turned ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Are Believers, Christians, Disciples, Saints, And Apostles The Same

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 5, 2019
     | 5,030 views

    A brief review of these terms and their differences.

    The terms Believer, Christian, Disciple, Apostle and even Saint are related, and often interchangeable, but they certainly are not always synonymous. Too often people suppose those titles have the exact same meanings. That is not accurate. Believers. The first use of the word “believed” is found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Christians And Muslims Worship The Same God?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    The incident at Wheaton College involving Christian professor Larycia Hawkins, points out the lack of understanding in Christian circles about the nature Jehovah versus the nature of Allah.

    DO CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS WORSHIP THE SAME GOD? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Phone Call 1. Three men wanted to make a phone call from Hell to remind to their relatives about its harsh conditions. Their Nationalities were American, Italian and Polish. So they went to Devil who is the boss. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God