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  • ERIC OLSON avatar

    Nitty Gritty

    Contributed by Eric Olson on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 2,719 views

    Death or the coming of Christ could be waiting around the corner. Are you ready to meet your maker?

    “Nitty Gritty” The last couple of weeks we have studied about “The Narrow way” and “Confessing Christ before men” The Lord has really stirred up my spirit concerning your eternal destination. Some of you are walking with God and have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Some of you are sitting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Examination Series

    Contributed by Mike Molenaar on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,926 views

    In the face of a war against evil do we have our lives in order?

    2 Corinthians 13:5-9 I have heard news commentators and writers talk about how recent events have caused them to stop and reflect on life. Many have suggested that they have looked at their priorities to see if they have had them out of order. Many of us probably could admit that our priorities ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bart Leger avatar

    Examine Yourselves

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    A plea to determine whether a person is in Christ.

    By Bart J. Leger Have any of you had a check up lately? You know, many people go to the doctor only when they’re about ready to die. We had a couple of folks go to the doctor the past two weeks. It’s a wise thing to do because when something serious is found early enough usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Love Test

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 344 ratings
     | 44,693 views

    It’s easy to say that we love God, isn’t it? As long as we don’t probe any deeper than that. But the Bible does probe deeper than that, & it asks more questions than just that one.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:26?31 A. I'm not thrilled about taking tests, & I'm glad my years of schooling are behind me. At my age the tests I take now are stress tests & EKGs & hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Inventory Time

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 386 ratings
     | 39,489 views

    To encourage others to take a spiritual inventory of their lives.

    Inventory Time II Corinthians 13:5-9 Before the service began one Sunday morning, a parishioner said to his pastor, “If you see me fall asleep while you’re preaching, don’t take it personally. Its not that your sermon is boring. Its just that I was taking inventory of all my merchandise last ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jehu Hernandez avatar

    How To Examine Yourself

    Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 54,971 views

    Self-examination is an important part of our relationship with God.

    There are events in our lives that cause us to take a good look at ourselves. The death of a close friend or loved one, especially if death comes in an accident or at a young age, tends to make us stop this whirlwind of activities we call life and look deep inside our souls. Examine yourself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Waldrip avatar

    Discern Between The Righteous & The Wicked

    Contributed by John Waldrip on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
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    Scripture demands that discernment (not infallibly, however)be made between those truly converted and those unconverted.

    "DISCERN BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED" Malachi 3.18 EXPOSITION: 1. Turn to the last book of the Old Testament, the book of Malachi. I would like for us to begin reading at Malachi 3.13. Please stand, and we will read together Malachi 3.13-18: "Your words have been stout against me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Spiritual Inventory Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,287 views

    Need to know our assets and our deficits in order to grow

    A SPIRITUAL INVENTORY 2 Cor. 13:5-9 Illustration: Businessman who falls asleep in church. EXAMINE: to give an honest account of where you were, and where you are, and what is important to you. To do this spiritually; measures prayer time, Bible reading, witnessing, scripture memory, life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Benny Horn avatar

    Examine Yourselves

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,354 views

    I believe in the Biblical doctrine of "once saved, always saved", but be absolutely sure that you were "once saved". To know for sure, just answer this question, "Do you know Jesus Christ?"

    Examine Yourselves By Benny D. Horn, February 3, 2002 Introduction: Last Sunday morning, I preached a message on "The Eternal Security of the Believer". I preached on how I believe if you are truly saved that you cannot lose your salvation. Last Sunday night, I preached on God’s chastisement of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    What Is Lent?

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 569 ratings
     | 120,798 views

    A sermon to challenge believers to participate in a period of fasting during the Lenten Season.

    WHAT IS LENT? 2 Corinthians 13:5,6 TEXT: Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test your-selves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?; unless in-deed you are disqualified. 6 But I trust that you will know that we are not dis-qualified. PROPOSITION: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Checkup For The Christian

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 193 ratings
     | 21,427 views

    Some people go to the doctor after they become sick. Some people go to the doctor to keep from getting sick. Today we are all getting a checkup!

    A man went to his doctor for a checkup. The doctor did a very thorough examination and then asked the nurse to send the man¡¦s wife into his office. The doctor said, ¡§I have some very bad news, your husband is very sick. The good news is that there is hope. If you will take him home, cook him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Emilimor avatar

    The Efficacy Of Truth Series

    Contributed by John Emilimor on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    An exposition on truth , the power, and place of truth in the our relationship with men and with God; and the scriptural way to deal with hypocrisy and afflictions of unknown origin.

    Theme: Back to the Constitution Topic: The Efficacy of Truth Text: 2 Corinthians: 13 : 5-8 " Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking Inventory

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    inventory of ones life

    TAKING INVENTORY text: 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 INTRODUCTION IT IS THE PRACTICE OF MOST ALL BUSSINESS CONCERNS TO "TAKE INVENTORY " NEAR THE CLOSE OF EVERY OLD YEAR. IN DOING SO THEY FIND THE CONDITION OF THEIR BUSSINESS WHETHER IT IS LOSING, GAINING OR ONLY HOLDING IT OWN. IN OUR TEXT WE ARE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Prayer, Power, And Personal Problems Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    Many of our interpersonal problems are actually personal, the resulting of feeling weak. Paul’s strategy was to pray for those with whom he had conflict, and that helped him become whole. The cross demonstrates the power of weakness. For Reformation Su

    When we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray. And that’s right. That’s as it should be. The only problem is that when we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray for ourselves. And that’s where something goes wrong. That’s our mistake. Pray for someone else, and we will discover ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Judas Iscariot

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,373 views

    Judas Iscariot was a miracle-working follower of Christ. Yet in the end, he turned out to be one of histories worst sinners. How can we, as beleivers, avoid the same fate?

    2 Corinthians 13 :5 “Examine yourself to see if you are in the faith.” I. Who was Judas? A. His name was Judas Iscariot, his last name meaning “a man of Kerioth.” This is significant because all of the other Apostles were from Galilee, whereas he was not. Judas was the Apostle who carried ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational