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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    The Trouble With Christianity - Exclusivity Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
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    The world believes that Christan is exclusive and divides people.

    The trouble with Christianity - Exclusivity Over the next couple weeks we are going to examine some of the things that people see as being problems with Christianity. We are at a time when Christianity in general – all denominations wither old school and traditional or modern thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Was That You God?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
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    When the message sounds great, and the proposition sounds as something fantastic, look it all up in God’s Word. The world is anxiously seeking in something to believe; the world is desperately seeking in someone to believe, but we can’t believe everythin

    If you remember, last week I briefly spoke to you about a person that had asked me for advice over the Internet, because this person was saying that the Holy Spirit was instructing him to move from his church. Like I explained, I could not understand how this could be, as the Holy Spirit will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ Crucified In Me Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007
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    As Easter approaches, we want to have a better understanding and a deeper revelation of what God did for us at the cross.

    Introduction Begin today- focus our hearts on- death/resurrection. As Easter approaches, we want to better understand- have a deeper revelation of- what God did for us. The death/resurrection of Jesus Christ- nice story, an historical fact, but do I understand its significance. 1Jn 4:2-3 2 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Becoming Discerning & Wise Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 12, 2007
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     | 4,785 views

    Discerning what is of God and who is of God is the responsibility of every Christ follower.

    An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Discerning & Wise” 1 John 4:1-6 How do you feel about tests? Some people like tests and the challenge of proving themselves or showing what they know. Most of us don’t like tests for the fear of looking foolish or ignorant. Recently a college professor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Distinguishing Reality From Fantasy Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009
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    John shows us an easy and effective way to evaluate if a Christian teaching is real or fantasy.

    In the late 1980’s I was interviewing at various corporations in the San Francisco Bay Area for a position in one of the fast track executive programs that were being offered to recent college graduates, of which I was one. In many of these corporations I would go through a series of interviews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Factor

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009
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    Taking a frank look at the reality of fear and the crippling effect. A workable recipe that if applied will bring success.

    Scripture: 1 John 4:1 – ‘18’ – 21 Title: “Fear Factor” Introduction: “Reality Shows” have become an overwhelming success, mainly because so many people can identify with the theme of the programs! • The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is FEAR! • It appears that everybody is afraid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim White avatar

    How To Know That You Will Stay Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 4, 2012
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    John teaches us that we have the truth, know the test for truth and can determine the spirits of the Antichrist in today's world if we will apply the doctrine of Jesus Christ.

    How To Know You’ll Stay 1 John 4:1-6 • We would like to believe that we are freed from the threat of Gnosticism because of John’s clear message and stand for the truth. • However, Gnosticism has risen anew. Satan has no new tricks. • Today we are going to focus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010
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    Sermon 11 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." These sermons focus on the Apostle John's evidences of genuine faith as expressed in 1 John. This sermon: The Compatibility Test. Am I hearing the message from God in the messages of men?

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 11: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VII) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:1-6) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Believe Every Person/Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,435 views

    1- We should refuse false prophets 2- We should recognize true believers 3- We should realize true power

    INTRO.- Let me name some people to see your reaction in regard to whether you believe them or not. Please give me thumbs up or thumbs down, depending on whether you believe them or not or believe in them; good, bad or otherwise. - Donald Trump (Mr. Combover. He talks a lot) - Bill Gates (He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting It To The Test Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2007
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     | 5,975 views

    We must put to the test what we hear to determine if it is from God.

    Putting It To The Test Text: 1 Jn. 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to test the bridge, the builder loaded a train with enough extra cars and equipment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Understanding God's Will For Your Life

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 26, 2010
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    One way to know God's will for your life is to believe His word.

    June 27, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 1 John 4:1-7 Subject: Testing the Spirits Title: Understanding God’s Will for Your Life You have heard me talk in the past about George Mueller – a great man of faith from the nineteenth century. George Mueller was a man who knew the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Recognise God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2010
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     | 8,530 views

    We are called to test the spirits, and discern and recognise the voice of God when He speaks to us. Here are four ways to test an impression or thought.

    [This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren's sermon with the same title.] We continue our series on “Conversing with God”. • The 1st session on ‘how to hear God’s speaks’ we talked about our attitudes - whether you get the message or not, depend very much on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Scrutiny

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012
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    Just because someone says they speak for God, don’t rush to believe them.

    Spiritual Scrutiny November 4, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Just because someone says they speak for God, don’t rush to believe them. Focus Passage: I John 4:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Gal 1:6-9 I am amazed that you are so quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Separating Truth From Error" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2016
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     | 8,593 views

    How can I discern whether a preacher isa false prophet or not?

    Christians aren't to accept everything they hear as truth, even if it's from a supposedly Christian source. He draws a contrast by saying that the Spirit of truth is of God; and the spirit of error is of the devil. God's chief desire is to confront mankind with truth in order to set us free. "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World Is Against You Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016
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     | 9,321 views

    Sermon adapting Little Red Riding Hood to talk about the power Christians have in overcoming the world which is against us.

    THE WORLD IS AGAINST YOU 1 JOHN 4:1-7 #GreaterIsHe THE STORY… Little Red Riding Hood (p) Once upon a time there was a little girl; we’ll call her Little Red Riding Hood, who was heading to her grandmother’s house to make muffins. Little Red and her grandmother both loved fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ