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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    The Trouble With Christianity - Exclusivity Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,910 views

    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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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 2, 2011
     | 6,320 views

    This is the sermon #11 in the series Letters From John. In 1st John 4, John describes the love of God. God’s love is PERSONAL, PROVEN, PERFECTING, SAVING.

    TEXT: 1st John 4:1-21 TITLE: God IS love! SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: God is LOVE OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church February 25, 2011 PROP.: In 1st John 3, he describes the kind of love WE are to have. And it is to stem from the kind of love GOD has. Because God is love. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Spot The Devil's Kids

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Oct 5, 2006
     | 3,389 views

    How to recognize and guard against false teachers

    Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 4:1-6 How To Spot The Devil’s Kids Introduction Robert Philip Hanssen. Perhaps you recall that name from a few years ago. It was national news. Robert Hanssen was a 57-year old FBI agent who was convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. He was arrested in February, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Distinguishing Reality From Fantasy Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,509 views

    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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,079 views

    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

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    Christ Crucified In Me Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007
     | 2,910 views

    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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     | 4,760 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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    How To Know That You Will Stay Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    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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    The Elbow Test Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 31, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    We may test our spiritual maturity by assessing who Jesus is for us, whether we live with a sense of victory, and whose opinions matter to us.

    During our stay in England, we visited my wife’s cousin and his wife, who have a nine-month-old baby son. One night they needed to go out for a while on an errand, so they asked us if we would take care of the baby for a couple of hours. Of course we were delighted with the chance to do so, since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Scrutiny

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012
     | 2,955 views

    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

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    Geuss Who's Talkin'

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010
     | 2,606 views

    listening for only God's voice

    Have you ever watched the Antiques Roadshow on PBS? This is the show were individuals are able to take antiques and have them a evaluated with are worth. One of the show’s most famous discoveries was a Seymour mahogany card table from Boston, bought at a garage sale for $25. She later sold ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Recognise God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,489 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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    Discerning The Spirits

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,390 views

    Never swallow someone’s line just because he uses terms of the Christian faith. False teachers are popular with the world because they tell people what they want to hear. Here John warns the Christians who faithfully teach God’s Word will not win any popu

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In an unethical selling technique called the bait-and-switch method, a retailer lures customers into his store by advertising a well-known product at a very low price. When the buyer asks to purchase it, however, he is told that it is out of stock. The salesperson then tries ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Islam Vs. Biblical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,556 views

    Looks at some facts and background of Islam and compares it to Biblical Christianity

    Islam vs. Biblical Christianity What’s the difference? Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. We are at the front end of a series called Faithology that is helping us to compare other religions to Biblical Christianity and to help us know the truth of what we believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Testing The Spirits Of False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,360 views

    This is the fifth test that proves if one really loves God.

    The fifth test that proves if you really love God deals with true and false teachers. You can tell if someone really loves God by the spirits of the teachers they are following. Following the spirit of a true teacher is an indication that you love God. In contrast, following the spirit of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist