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  • Robert Cox avatar

    Worldliness

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,878 views

    Has worldliness invaded our churches?

    1 John 2:15 Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Counterfeit Christianity Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,332 views

    John gives us several characteristics of counterfeit Christianity, as well as several characteristics of true Christianity.

    WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY I John 2:18-29 For almost two thousand years of Christianity there have been those who would offer a counterfeit faith as a substitute for the real. In verse 18, John reminds us that the antichrist is coming. According to Nelsons New Illustrated Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of This World Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
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    3rd in the series "Love Notes: A Letter from John." If you love the Lord you’ll love Holiness, the Church and the Truth.

    You might be a church member if… -You think God’s presence is strongest on the back three pews. - You think "Amazing Grace" is the national anthem. - You judge the quality of the sermon by the amount of sweat worked up by the preacher. - Your definition of fellowship has something to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Walking In Truth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,165 views

    This is the 4th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

    WALKING IN TRUTH 1 John 2:18-29 It makes no difference what you believe, just as long as you are sincere!” This is the philosophy of many people today. Does being sincere automatically make something true? Here is an example that may answer this question. A nurse in a hospital gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    We Need To Be Reminded Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,295 views

    Christians need to ne reminded of Truth in Christ, falsehood from the antichrist, and our anointing.

    We Need To Be Reminded. I Jn. 2:18-27 INTRO.: I was traveling with another preacher to a meeting. Our group met in a restaurant in a large mall in Chicago. After the meeting, we left the mall and could not locate our car. We split up and searched the lot row by row. No car. We decided to call the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Jesus - Real Christmas

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,802 views

    Real fellowship with God involves on a real acknowledgment of Jesus.

    - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise indicated all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - Sven met his old friend Ollie walking down the road – (I’m allowed to tell can tell this story because I’m half Swedish.) And Sven said "Ollie, whatcha’ up ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christian Continuity

    Contributed by Edward Aponte on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
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    The most important mark of a disciple that Christ demanded from His followers was not consistency but continuty.

    Introduction: Believers have a lot in common with a beach ball. We can be colorful at sometimes, we can be sometimes hard to get a hold of. But the most significant thing we believers have in common with a beach ball is boyancy. The ability to rise up a continue on top. What are some of the ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    I Know That I Will Make It Through The End Times! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,416 views

    This sermon gives practical advice on how to remain faithful through the end times.

    What Do You Know? I Know that I will Make it through the End Times! 1 John 2:15-27 & 4:1-6 April 22, 2001 Intro: A. [Preparing for Judgment, Citation: Jon Mutchler, Ferndale, Washington; source: Seattle Times (3-27-00)] On March 26, 2000, Seattle’s famed Kingdome—home of the Seattle Seahawks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Fooled! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    Do not let the world trick you into leaving your Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • I think it for Christians it is sometimes hard to keep in mind that we are under attack on an almost daily basis. • Some of the attacks we face are direct, coming from people we know, but more of the attacks we face come from the society in general. We see our faith being attacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    The Omen - Is The Antichrist Coming To A Theatre Near You? Series

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,409 views

    The Antichrist might be found at a theatre near you, but also in anything else that is not uplifting Christ in your life or edifying to others around you.

    INTRODUCTION A. On June 6, 2006 (6/6/06) “The Omen” Was Released In Theatres B. Synopsis “This WeekThe prophecy is clear, the signs unmistakable: Armageddon is upon us. On 6 / 6 / 06, ’The Omen’ is revealed...and our darkest fears are realized. ’The Omen,’ a contemporary thriller based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Can Recognize The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,653 views

    The more passionate your love for Jesus, the more sensitive your radar will be for all that contradicts Jesus.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. Previous Teaching On Antichrist B. SermonCentral.com – sermon titled “THE OMEN: IS THE ANTI-CHRIST COMING TO A THEATRE NEAR YOU?” II. WHAT YOU NEED TO RECOGNIZE THE ANTICHRIST? A. Term “Antichrist” – An Extreme Term (notice, John was only one to make direct mention of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    The Anointed Life Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    Keeping faithful to Christ.

    The Anointed Life 1 John 2:18-27 May 28, 2006 The Bible begins by describing a world created by God and in his image. As God spoke, "Let there be" all that is came into being. For 6 days this happened. At the end of each, God spoke his verdict. He assessed his work and called it "good." And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Betrayed! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 22,188 views

    Four ways to make sense out of spiritual betrayal when spiritual companions turn away from Jesus.

    There’s a scene from the 1988 movie Shoot To Kill that still makes my blood run cold. Maybe you remember the movie, it starred Sidney Poitier and Tom Berringer, and it was about their search for a jewel thief who murdered his victims. During one scene in the movie there’s a group of backpackers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Those Who Know God Must Reject False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    Three characteristics of false teachers guided by the ‘spirit of antichrist’.

    Anitchrists (those who deny that Jesus is the Christ) This term is used by John in 3 ways: 1. A spirit in the world that opposes or denies Christ 2. The false teachers who embody this spirit 3. A person who will head up the final world rebellion against Christ Three characteristics of false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    First John Chapter Two Part 2

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
     | 3,948 views

    Bible Study

    LIVE IN TRUTH 1 John 2:18-27 I. THERE WILL BE CHALLENGERS IN THE LAST HOUR A. AN APPEARANCE OF ANTICHRISTS 1 John 2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist