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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    The Three 'c's' Of Christianity

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,070 views

    The call, the choice and the commitment of Christianity

    Three ‘C’s’ of Christ. March 10, 2013 John 20:15-19 “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Intentional Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
     | 8,845 views

    God has called us and sent us out to intentionally do His work and carry His message.

    Intentional Christian Living Luke 14:12-24 Ill. The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New Orleans city pool. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Love Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014
     | 5,793 views

    We can get the impression that the author of Hebrews had several items he wanted to relate to his reader yet he saved them till the very end.

    Hebrews Sermon Series “The Christian Love Life” Hebrews 13.1-6 10/26/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We can get the impression that the author of Hebrews had several items he wanted to relate to his reader yet he saved them till the very end. 1 In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Atheist: Shame Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 7, 2015
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     | 7,517 views

    what do we do? How do we break through shame and come out the other side? How do we smash out of self-recrimination and move on with our lives basking in the forgiveness of God?

    This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: SHAME PSALM 51:1-12 INTRODUCTION… Smack in the face (p) Last January, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Atheist: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2015
     | 4,879 views

    You see, forgiveness is one of those areas where we often say that we believe in God, but live as if He doesn’t exist or hasn’t spoken specifically on the matter.

    This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: FORGIVENESS EPHESIANS 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION… This is (p) This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Atheist: Change Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2015
     | 5,961 views

    You see, sometimes we who believe in God live as though He doesn’t exist and as though He cannot change us.

    This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: CHANGE 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 INTRODUCTION I The sermon series we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coffee House Christians

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,757 views

    Many so-called Christians are now filled with all kinds of different ingredients that they are now something different, filled with a bunch of self-indulgent froth rather than solid Biblical substance.

    “Coffee House Christians” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- My wife likes the smell of coffee but she doesn’t like the taste of it. I like coffee I like it black no sugar and no cream. As a matter of fact I like coffee so much that I once developed a lump and had to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Christian Is... A Servant Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    Two questions: 1) Who should be servants? 2) How are they to be servants? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., chapter 3, pgs. 41-49; and Rick Warren's book, A Purpose Driven Life, Day 33, pgs. 257- 264)

    Introduction: A minister was approached one Sunday by a man who expressed a desire to be a member of the church where he preached. In his conversation with the preacher he said: “I want you to understand that I am a very busy man and don’t want to be called on for any service such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christian Is... An Imitator Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,526 views

    Jesus is our example suggests 3 facts (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 8, pgs. 121- 131; Outline taken from Earl Kimbrough at: http://www.truthmagazine.com/archives/volume38/GOT038302.html)

    HoHum: Have children come up front and do Children’s Minute with them: Have you ever watched the original Disney “Peter Pan” movie? In the movie, the children sing a song and play a game called "Following the Leader." Following the leader, the leader, the leader
We're ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christian Is... A Saint Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 4,210 views

    Several questions about a Christian Is... a Saint (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 9, pgs. 133- 143)

    HoHum: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep many years ago in England. In accordance with the punishment of those days, they were branded in the forehead with the letters “ST” for sheep thief. One brother, unable to bear the stigma, fled to a foreign country where he died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christian Is... A Priest Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 7,148 views

    What are spiritual sacrifices we offer today? (Outline and material from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 12, pgs. 171- 180)

    HoHum: R. Paul Stevens: Christian priesthood is not a matter of being religious and Mr. Goody two shoes but of serving God and God’s purposes in the nitty gritty everydayness of life in the world, not a matter of sacred times and sacred places but ordinary times and ordinary places, not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Traits Of A Focused Christian Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,053 views

    The joy of the Lord and having the attitude of Christ is being a focused Christian

    Traits of a focused Christian Philippians 2:1-2:11 Introduction- This morning we will begin a two part series of a focused Christian. I hope you will be able to hear both messages and I hope your heart is open for the Lord to be able to speak to you. Being united with Christ is a basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Basket Case Christians

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Nov 28, 2015
     | 4,338 views

    Those that hid their light under a basket are

    Matt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dress Code For Christians

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,992 views

    Scripture tells us how to clothe ourselves as Christians to represent Christ in the world.

    Colossians 3:1-17 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Authentic Christianity In Action

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 7, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,335 views

    In this passage we see Authentic Christian in Action - 1. In the Sacrificial Life of Tabitha, 2. In the Faith/Love of Joppa's disciples and 3. In the Spiritual Courage of the Apostle Peter

    Scripture: Acts 9:36-43; Psalms 23 and John 10:22 - 30 (Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year C) Title: Authentic Christianity in Action Proposition: In Acts 9:36-43 we see Authentic Christian in Action - 1. In the Sacrificial Life of Tabitha/Dorcas, 2. In the Faith/Love of Joppa's ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene