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  • James May avatar

    The Secret Of Success For Christians

    Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    If we will live in trust and obedience we can be successful in the eyes of God. This message is based on a sermon by Rev. David Wilkerson preached in 1967.

    The Secret of Success for Christians Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Pastor Jim May 1 Corinthians 9:9, "For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?" Paul wrote this referring to the teaching that he had as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being A Spiritual Christian

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,768 views

    how to be a spiritual christain

    We will be talking primarily to do with the faith of Abraham as he believed God. Genesis 12:1-5 1Now the LORD had said unto Abram, “Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2And I will make of thee a great nation, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Powerful Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008
     | 3,248 views

    Good works for the right reasons, overcoming evil and five results or evidence of spiritual authority.

    Sunday January 19th, 2003 Series: Spiritual Authority Part Three Sermon: The Marks of a Powerful Christian Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:15-24 Romans 12:21 — We overcome evil with good. What are we supposed to give to evil. At first we have our responsibility and duty to give to the body of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are Christians Destined To Be Borg?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,795 views

    Does having the mind of Christ mean being mindless?

    If you are not a Star Trek fan you may be wondering what in the world is up with that title. Star Trek has been used to preach “another gospel” since the original series came on in 1965. Only since I became a Christian in 1975 have I understood the Star Trek message. Before that it was just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Christian Life? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    Why would one want to become a Christian if they see no difference in the ways of a Christian than themselves? Do you call yourself a Christian?... Are you living like a Christian?

    What is the Christian Life?: 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Introduction: I would like to suggest that one of the major reasons for lack of new converts to Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Christian Community Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,113 views

    An examination of the joy that comes from belonging to the Christian community, as described in Phil 1:1-11.

    Title: Joy In Christian Community Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 2) Text: Phil 1:1-11 Date Preached: July 27, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. Open your Bibles to Philippians, in the New Testament. We’ll be looking at the first eleven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Christians Disagree Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    Let the people of God be together,one heart and one mind.

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: When Christians Disagree Romans 14 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 13, 2008 We have been working our way through the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "At The Christian's Core”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,027 views

    At the core of the Christian are these three things.

    “At the Christian’s Core” Colossians 3:1-14 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Christian's Great Hope

    Contributed by James May on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,673 views

    Our hope is unseen but very real. Our hope is founded upon Jesus and his Word. Our Great hope is for eternal life and the glories of Heaven.

    The Christian’s Great Hope Sunday, August 17, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Romans 8:24-25, "For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." Hope is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Joy Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,386 views

    Our text shows why being a Christian brings joy into our lives. 1- We’re called 2- We’re loved 3- We’re kept

    INTRO.- ILL.- After twenty years of shaving himself every morning, a man in a small Southern town decided he had enough. He told his wife that he intended to let the local barber shave him each day. So he went to the barber shop which was owned by the pastor of the town Baptist Church. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christianity, Part 1

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008
     | 3,373 views

    Over the last two months we have been looking at the different cults and sects of the world today. Now it is important that we make sure our views are solid that we may be better prepared to share the gospel message.

    Christianity (Part 1) “The One and Only True Religion” Intro In the past two months we have looked at a few of the cults and sects that are currently operating in the world today. We have seen their miss teachings and false doctrines, and some were just completely baffled by how someone could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity, Part 2

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008
     | 1,761 views

    This sermon serves as Part 2 of our study on the foundations of Christianity.

    Christianity (Part 2) “The One and Only True Religion” Intro Last week we began to look at the beliefs of the Christian church today. We look what the scriptures meant to us and their relevance. We dissected the triune characteristics of God. We took a look at ourselves humankind and our need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Specifics Of Christian Developement Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    Sermon 3 in the series on Developing Christian character.

    The Specifics of Christian Development Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro God’s people get in trouble when they fall to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we began looking to this passage to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stages Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,622 views

    sermon 3 in 1st John series

    The Stages of the Christian Life Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. I find it interesting to look at those type of family portraits. Slide You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Measure Of A Christian Life

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,005 views

    Eulogy for my Aunt

    The Measure Of Success Of A Christian Life My father told me on Tuesday not to make you happy twice so I will honor his wish. We have gathered here in this church today to celebrate and remember the life of a mother, a sister, a grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Aunt Betty, a quiet soul who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational