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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Why Christians Pray? Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 29, 2012
     | 4,918 views

    Message about the importance of Prayer in the church and Jesus in the temple.

    Note: The introduction I got from Jim Cymbala - Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, and other sources from years ago about importance of Prayer. Title: Prayers of a Christian Theme: Text: Opening scripture James 4:6-8 James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Christianity Equals Service"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    A sermon about "being raised with Christ" in order to "serve."

    Mark 1:29-39 “Christianity Equals Service” In November of 2010 a wedding party was unexpectedly called into action right after the ceremony. While they were posing for pictures on a scenic ledge, a woman who was not involved in the wedding fell into the water and started ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Gaius - A Commendable Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,470 views

    Gaius was a believer who is commended by the Apostle John for two things that all believers should seek to have be true of them.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. John identifies himself here as “the elder,” which is a term that is used interchangeably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are All The Christians? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,716 views

    Boldness, complacency, impact

    WHERE ARE ALL THE CHRISTIANS? Matt 10: 32 (p 688) May 22, 2011 INTRODUCTION: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Goal Of Christianity"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,609 views

    Salvation is not the goal of Christianity, not is Entire Sanctification. Both are critical steps to obtaining the goal. But the goal of Christ and Christianity is Christlikeness

    “The Goal of Christianity” April 22, 2012 Romans 8:28-30 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian Home Series

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 43,253 views

    This message describes what a Christian home should look like.

    The Christian Home Colossians 3 REFLECTION: If Christianity was against the Law, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Shortly after his marriage, G. Campbell Morgan’s father visited his new home. When asked what he thought of it his father responded, “Yes, it is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characters Of A Christian Home Series

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,348 views

    This describes the individual responsibilities in the home.

    The Christian Home Part 2 Colossians 3 REFLECTION: We recently looked at the Characteristics of a Christian Home. By comparing our homes and hearts with the blueprint of God’s word, we can see areas that need some “Home Improvement.” DIRECTION: Now we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Are Supposed To Be Different!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 124 ratings
     | 46,278 views

    If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I'm preaching this morning on the subject of "forgiveness," & this seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for many people to deal with. You see, I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    This is the 1st part of a sermon series I preached in Anjung, South Korea after spending 2 months in hospital.

    First of all I'd like to thank all of you for your prayers for me over the past 2 months or so. I thank God that He has heard and that He has answered and that He has given me the strength to be here with today. There are still some problems with my discs, I still have difficulty sitting down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live As A Christian

    Contributed by Joshua Thompson on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    One example of how Peter tells us how to live as Christians.

    How to live as a Christian What I would like to do is look at 1 Peter 5:8-9, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Passover Seder For Christians

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,905 views

    Passover Seder

    Leader: We gather this evening to take part in a ceremony that has been observed by G-d’s people for over three-thousand years. As He led them into the wilderness, the L-rd spoke to Moses, saying: Leviticus 23:2-7 "Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ’The feasts of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Extravagance Of Christian Love

    Contributed by Mason Booth on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    What does Christian love look like?

    If interested please e-mail at MasonBooth@aol.com for a powerpoint presentation The Extravagance of Christian Love I. Introduction A. Mark 14.3-9 B. Society’s Understanding of Love II. The Cost of Love A. This type of love is extravagant B. This type of love is sacrificial C. This type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is Christian Outreach

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,378 views

    What makes a church a church of Christian Outreach?

    What is Christian Outreach? How can you change the world? This is the question asked in the movie, “Pay It Forward.” Let watch a little of that movie. (Movie Clip) We here at Living Faith also believe in paying it forward. Reaching out the people in need is one of the foundations of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Marks Of A Christian: Introduction Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,227 views

    The marks you and I should possess as a Christian

    The Marks of a Christian Galatians 6:7 Paul said, "...I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus." He was in prison at the time. Chains were upon his ankles, but his soul was free. He was a prisoner of Rome, but he was a free man in Christ. He was in bondage to Ceasar, but Christ was his Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of A Christian: Patience Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    Developing Patience in a chaotic world

    Marks of a Christian: Patience James 1:4 The apostle Paul declared that he bore in his own body the marks of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was referring to the physical scars of persecution that he suffered because of his testimony of Christ. As Christians we also should bear certain identifying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational