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  • John Hamby avatar

    "Don't Be Deceived" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
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    Is “sincerity” the magic ingredient that makes something true? If that is true is it should be true in any area of life and not just religion.

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 6 “Don’t Be Deceived” 1 John 2:18-27 You have probably at sometime heard the statement, “It makes no difference what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unction

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 21, 2008
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    THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN OUR LIVES IS TOTALLY DEPENDENT ON OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.

    UNCTION 1 JOHN 2:15-25 INTRO: 1 JOHN 2:15-17 1: LOVE NOT THE WORLD A) NEITHER THE THINGS IN THE WORLD B) THE WORLD IS A CREATION OF THE ALMIGHTY C) TO BE ADORNED AND ENJOYED BY THOSE WHO INHABIT IT POINT: WE ARE NEVER TO LOVE THE CREATION MORE THAN THE CREATOR. THE LOVE OF THE FATHER IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Circuit Breaker Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
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    We need to truly test the messages we hear, and judge whether they are from God. We need a circuit breaker to protect against false doctrine and beliefs.

    Circuit Breaker Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 2nd, 2007 Intro: Function of a Circuit is to protect against dangerous overload. A circuit breaker is an automatically-operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Truth Or Consequences Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2007
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     | 4,764 views

    This sermon deals with the reality of false teachers and how to safeguard ourselves from them.

    A. How many of you remember the game show called “Truth or Consequences? 1. Truth or Consequences was an American quiz show, originally hosted on radio by Ralph Edwards from 1940 to 1957, and later on television by Edwards himself, and later by Bob Barker. (This picture shows Edwards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Warnings For The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 17,141 views

    There are many antichrists and we protect ourselves from they by hold to the teachings of Scripture.

    Warnings For the Last Days Text: 1Jn. 2:18-27 Introduction 1. Illustrations: The movie world seems to be obsessed with the end of the world. There has been a steady stream of films coming out of Hollywood around the theme of end time events and takeoffs on the book of Revelation. Films like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    How Can I Triumph Over False Teaching? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 1, 2011
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    Christian’s response to false teachers. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Sermon Outline: TWO PHRASES TO NOTE: "The last hour” (vs 18a) "The antichrist” (vs 18b) SIGNS OF FALSE TEACHERS: They depart the Church (vs 18-19) They deny the faith (vs 20-25) They deceive believers (vs 26-29) ENCOURAGING WORDS: Abide - stay close (vs 28a) Appear - stay alert (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Crisscross Double Cross Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009
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     | 3,676 views

    We are secure in our faith. John tells us that those who walk away from the faith were never a part of the faith to begin with.

    In 1936, when delays slowed construction, over $130,000 was invested in a novel safety feature: a vast net -- similar to a circus net -- suspended under the Golden Gate Bridge. The safety net extended ten feet wider than the bridge’s width and fifteen feet further than the roadway’s length. It gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Being Decieved? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 8, 2009
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     | 4,436 views

    We cannot listen to the Enemy when we are walking with God. He is filled with deception and dillusion. We must listn to God’s Word!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2009 Date Preached: March 11, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Are You Being Deceived? Sermon Text: 1 John 2:18-23 18 Little children, it is the last hour; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Fellowship Known By Obedience Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008
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     | 3,861 views

    Once we have accepted Christ, we must continue to be obedient so that we can continue our fellowship in Him. Our reward for obedience is eternal life.

    There is something that we should all take note of in the Book of First John. Fellowship, sharing our lives in Christ, doesn’t continue for nothing. Once we have accepted Christ, we must continue to be obedient so that we can continue our fellowship in Him. Our reward for obedience is continued ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Never Too Old Or Intelligent To Learn: 9 Principals From The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,861 views

    The Holy Spirit reminds, teaches, speaks, reveals, instructs, exposes, convicts, rebukes, corrects, and works to help us grow in more wisdom and live pleasing to God.

    Introduction: Have you ever received a gift that you wanted for a long that had great sentimental value to it? What did you do with this gift once you had it? You probably utilized it for whatever uses it was for, until it was unusable of course. God gives every believer the gift of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Four Levels Of Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,870 views

    Where the joy of living a significant life comes from.

    We’re in this series called, “Made to Count – Am I Living a Life that Matters?” Last week in chapter one of John’s letter we discovered that FELLOWSHIP is one of the keys to living a life that matters. We’ve got to interact with others according to God’s instructions in order to live a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Dealing With False Teachers

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
     | 2,805 views

    Outline of false teachers in Old and New Testament

    Dealing with False Teaching-Old, New & Now I. Old Testament Teaching A.. Dealing with False Prophet (Deuteronomy 13:1-5) 1. Arises from Among People (v.1a) 2. Ability to Predict/Perform Signs or Wonders (v.1b) 3. Attempts to Turn You Away to Serve/Go After Other Unknown Gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Snyder avatar

    How To Function With Unction

    Contributed by Richard Snyder on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,985 views

    How to discern truth from error!

    How To Function With Unction! 1 John 2:18-28 Last week during the message, I was preaching about how King Jehoshaphat knew that the ministers of King Ahab were fake and phony and I said that we should be able to spot a fake. I received some funny looks. I am well aware of the fact that sometimes we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jasper Rains avatar

    Got To Be True

    Contributed by Jasper Rains on Oct 18, 2009
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     | 4,198 views

    A message of the need for authentic Christianity from 1 John

    Got To Be True FIRST JOHN FACTS As always, it is an honor to be here with you this morning. Today we are going to open up God’s Word to the book of 1st John. This is one of my very favorite books in the Bible. It is both encouraging and challenging to me. It was written by the apostle John. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Doctrine Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,809 views

    How do you know you are a Christian? John’s third suggestion is called the Doctrine Test and focuses around knowing the Truth!

    Tonight we are going to dive right into our lesson for tonight. We’re continuing to look at John’s guides for answering the question, “How do you know if you are a Christian?” Rather than refresh our memories with what we have talked about the last couple of weeks now I want to wait and sum ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational