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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    A Funeral For A Faithful Christian

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 30,093 views

    A sermon for the funeral of a Christian who has faithfully served the Lord

    Because your loved one had placed his faith and trust in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord, we can rest assured that he is in a better place than we are today - a place the Lord has prepared for him. "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Salty Christian

    Contributed by John Macdonald on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,690 views

    A reminder for all of us as to how salty we need to be in the world to be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ.

    Are You a Salty Christian? - Mark 8:38-50 I love salt!! For as long as I can remember, salt has gone on all sorts of food, morning, noon and night. However, a colleague of mine reminded me just the other day that as Christians, we are supposed to be living as temples of the Holy Spirit. With a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Christianity Anti-Women? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    Uses the DaVinci Code’s view that the Christian faith is oppressive to women as a platform for demonstrating how true Christianity views women and men as created equally in the image of God.

    Over the last two weeks I have been preaching a series called Counterfeit Christianity, to reveal the truth about the false Christianity that is being presented in the media, particularly by a popular fictional book written by Dan Brown called The DaVinci Code. Even though this book is a work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Upside-Down Christianity

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Dec 23, 2006
     | 2,823 views

    It’s all about Jesus!

    UPSIDE-DOWN CHRISTIANITY I tend to live life as if I am the action hero of this great epic that centers on me and my personal life. It’s all about me and my plans, my future, my family, my hopes, my dreams, my difficulties, my pains, my sicknesses, my church, my group, my community, etc. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Funeral Sermon For A Christian

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 35,160 views

    This for a Christian man.

    Funeral Service John Woodall Welcome On behalf of the family - I would like to both welcome you and thank you for being here to honor the life of John Woodall. And let me say, that you have no idea how much your presence today, means to them. The family will never forget they you took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Things Christians Struggle With

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,855 views

    Even though a person is saved there are still some things they may deal with concerning their conversion. This message explains some of the struggles Christians may encounter.

    THINGS CHRISTIANS STRUGGLE WITH Romans 7:15-21 Intro: Paul uses the word “flesh” in several different ways. In this particular passage Paul denotes the flesh as the personality of man controlled by sin and directed to selfish pursuits rather than to the service of God. Often times I find myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,649 views

    This sermon I preached in my seminary among my friends and teachers and it talks about the cost of being a desciple of Jesus

    The cost of being a Christian Text: Mk.10:17-22 Intro: There are lot of sad stories in the Bible. The stories that grieve our hearts time and again. This is also one among those stories with a tragic end even though it had a wonderful beginning. It is a bit dramatic. When we enter into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Importance Of Christian Maturity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,375 views

    John admonishes his readers to be faithful, obeident and submissive to God’s call.

    Date Written: September 4, 2006 Date Preached: September 6, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: The Importance of Christian Maturity! Sermon Text: 3 John 9-11 9 I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be An Eagle Christian

    Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 83,385 views

    God chose to compare believers to the Eagle. Eagles are born to live in the High Places. All believers are born to be overcomes - You were made for the high places.

    How to be an Eagle Christian Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord (those who expect, look for and set their hope in Him) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (they will have the strength to live above their circumstances), they shall run and not be weary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Second Mile Christianity

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 16,447 views

    The First Mile is Your Duty; We Are to Walk the Second Mile for Christ.

    (Mat 5:38-41) "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." Israel, during the time of Christ, was under Roman rule. They were their oppressors, and were hated by the Jews. One of the most hated of Roman laws: The one that would allow a soldier to force a person to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Case For Practical Christianity

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,286 views

    A series through the book of James. This is a sermon series about our "walk with God" not the "way to God". Some thoughts are from Chuch Swindol notes that I have on file.

    In Jesus Holy Name August 20, 2006 Text: James 1:1 Pentecost XI, Redeemer “The Case For Practical Christianity” The Book of James There are two major themes that weave their way through the scriptures. The first theme “The Way to God” expresses God’s overwhelming love for us. We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    3-D Christianity

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,370 views

    What does it take to be a True Disciple of Christ. How can we express our faith in ways that are real and relevant?

    3-D CHRISTIANITY Adding Depth To Your Wak of Faith INTRODUCTION: Have you ever looked at a paintin that was unrealistic and 2 dimensional? They fail to communicate depth and look fake and superficial. THis is especially the case when children draw pictures. Everything seems to bhe suspended on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Implementing Christian Discipline Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Oct 5, 2006
     | 5,849 views

    The Christian needs to know what they believe, and then decide to implement that belief in their lives, before they are faced with trials and temptations. Christians should be proactive, not reactive.

    CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE “DECIDE TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN” RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming A Wholehearted Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,646 views

    This message is #2 in the series and deals with facing the giant of apathy. This message uses the Death Crawl" video clip to set up the topic of wholeheartedness

    FACING THE GIANTS Becoming a Wholehearted Christian – Dealing with the Giant of Apathy Colossians 3:23-25; Proverbs 3:5-6;Jeremiah 29:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season. Even his hope of a new season is squelched when the best player on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brandon Park avatar

    A Portrait Of A Godly Christian

    Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 9,696 views

    The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character Within Us

    A Portrait of a Godly Christian The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character within Us INTRODUCTION: - What makes a man of God? A woman of God? - Certainly he must be saved and a committed follower of Jesus Christ, but what are the traits or marks that distinguish that person as being different to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist