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  • David Dunn avatar

    The Deadly Art Of Idolmaking

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 19, 2025
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    Idolatry isn’t about statues; it’s anything we trust more than God, but Christ calls us from these false securities into an unbreakable covenant of love.

    Introduction – An Unforgettable Ride It’s just as well that I have forgotten most of my hitchhiking stories. But one memory has stayed with me, as clear as if it happened yesterday. Back in April of 1975, I was hitchhiking in the early spring. It seemed like winter, even though the calendar said ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Have's & Have Not's PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023
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    Assurance of eternal life is found solely in faith in Jesus Christ, as He is the true God and eternal life.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that's near and dear to all of us: the assurance of eternal life. Now, this isn't just for those of us who have it all figured out, or those who feel like they don't have anything. This is for everyone, because the assurance of ...read more

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    Knowing And Following God's Will Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2023
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    Jesus Grew in Wisdom and Knowledge, and how did that happen?

    Saturday of 2nd Week of Christmas 2023 Many of us, when we lay out our plans for the day or week or year, like New Year’s resolutions, add the tag line, “God willing.” That may be an ancient holdover from paganism, whereby a petitioner at a shrine would make his sacrifice or offering and then say ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Bible Door Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023
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    Know and apply all the Bible so you can serve the Lord accurately and successfully.

    A. WHY MUST YOU STUDY/SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. Determine to know and apply all the Bible so you can serve the Lord accurately and successfully. “Study the Scriptures to know them completely, so you can faithfully serve the LORD correctly and successfully” (2 Timothy 2:15, ELT). 2. Learn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Legacy Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 11, 2024
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    A legacy is something that is passed on, such as faith, ethics, core values, assets, character, reputation, or life. A legacy can be the sum of a person's accomplishments, actions, and values that resonate with others. John teaches we must leave a legacy of truth.

    1 John 5:18-21 (NKJV) “The Legacy of Truth” February 11, 2024 INTRO: A legacy is something passed down from the past, such as from an ancestor or predecessor. A legacy is something that is passed on, such as faith, ethics, core values, assets, character, reputation, or life. A legacy can be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Parting Priorities In 1 John Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2024
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    God wants us... 1.To call on Him with confidence (vs. 13-15). 2. To learn the limits of His patience (vs. 16-17). 3. To live in obedience to Him (vs. 18-21).

    God's Parting Priorities in 1 John 1 John 5:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared February 16, 2024) BACKGROUND: *This is the last message in our series on the first epistle of John. Most of you know that one of God's biggest priorities here is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Final Warning

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 24, 2024
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    Series on I John

    Title: “One Final Admonition” Scripture: I John 5:21 Type: Expository/Series Where: GNBC 8/25/24 Intro: A Newsweek article many years ago (1/31/1983) told about how treasure hunters looking to make a huge profit were stealing rare idols from the Hopi Indian reservation. The worst theft ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Controls Your World?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 13, 2024
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    So many things seem to control our lives. So what, or who, controls your world? Are you at the mercy of something that has a grip on you that keeps you from being who you want to be? Or have you found the answer to what will best give you the peace you are looking for? We all have a choice.

    Alba 10-13-2024 WHO CONTROLS YOUR WORLD? I John 5:16-21 Have you ever felt that you were out of control? It seems that is just part of life, doesn't it? A baby will swing its arms and hit its face and not know where it came from. A child wants everything in the store, and the parent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,830 views

    Embrace Jesus as your Eternal God, your Eternal Guardian, and your Eternal Guide and find eternal grace, because He is your Everlasting Father, your Daddy Forever!

    Over the years, Saint Nicholas has undergone quite a transformation. Originally, according to tradition, he was a 4th Century bishop of Myra in what is today called Turkey. As a man concerned for the poor, he was always giving little gifts to the poor children in town. In the Middle Ages, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus' Victory Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 16, 2024
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     | 2,584 views

    This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

    Series: Be Genuine [#11] JESUS’ VICTORY 1 John 5:1-21 Introduction: Do you like to win? Of course you do! We all like to win. So why do Christians walk around defeated all the time? Does God want us to be beat down with our heads hanging low? Jesus Christ has won the victory! 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Yourself From Idols Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 13, 2024
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     | 1,220 views

    In the first century idols were an all-pervasive and normal aspect of society which could be a spiritual distraction for Christians. Today we need to be just as much on our guard against the idols of this age.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 5:21 “Keep Yourself From Idols” In the first century AD, when people wrote letters, there was a pretty standard approach in the way the letters were structured – including the structure you used to finish your letter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Truth?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 18, 2023
     | 2,261 views

    Times have changed. We see that society and culture is changing. What was once Evil is now called Good, what was Good, is now called Evil. There is much deception in our world today, and in the midst, there is a resounding cry...“WHAT IS TRUTH?”

    2023.08.20.SERMON NOTES. WHAT IS TRUTH? William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Times have changed. We see that society and culture is changing. What was once evil is not called good, what was called good, is not called evil. There is much deception in our world today, and yet many cry out, searching for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will Any God Do In Our Life?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 1, 2023
     | 750 views

    We are not to put anything between ourselves and God, but many do either intentionally or unintentionally.

    All believers have sinned, but we have an advocate with the Heavenly Father to ask for forgiveness. In verses 16-17: Theologians may contrast in their musings regarding what this transgression is, and regardless of whether the demise it causes is physical or spiritual. Paul composed that a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Eulogy For A Young Person Who Died Of A Drug Overdose

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 28, 2024
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     | 2,763 views

    Perhaps this can help those trying to come up with something to say in devastating circumstances.

    A Eulogy for a Young Person Who Died of a Drug Overdose God brought Ware and Maggie Hart to Red Bank United Methodist Church in Chattanooga, TN a year or two before the Pandemic, and we immediately became close. Ware is the only person who has ever referred to me as Rabbi. At Ware’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Three Affirmations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2021
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     | 4,438 views

    First John 5:18-21 gives three affirmations that Christians know regarding their spiritual status.

    Scripture Today we are going to conclude the First Letter of John. Last time I mentioned that as John comes to the end of this letter, he wants to instill certainty in his readers about the assurance of their salvation. So, he takes up the theme of what it is that we know in 1 John 5:13-21. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed