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  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Beware Of The World Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015
     | 9,105 views

    Worldliness is polluting our churches and poisoning our hearts. How can we avoid worldliness in our lives?

    Beware of the World Colossians 3:1-11 In the final two chapters of Colossians Paul moves from declaring and defending the truth to practical demonstration of truth. In other words what good is in to know to put Christ first, to say we put Christ first but we never do put Christ first. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are Fruits?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 22, 2014
     | 3,813 views

    To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at the fruits before judging the person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets. IV. TEXT: Matthew 7:16 (Amplified Bible) 7:16 You will fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trouble In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2014
     | 7,916 views

    This message points a finger back at ourselves in dealing with the issue of trouble in the church and how we can avoid it.

    TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Philippians 1:15-18 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16  the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17  the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am A Sinful Man Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013
     | 3,735 views

    The problems of our life are 1% external; 99% internal. Lent is a time for repentance, avoiding evil and doing good.

    Fifth Sunday in Course 10 February 2013 “I am a sinful man” The liturgical calendar used with the Extraordinary form of the Mass calls this Sunday “Quinquagesima.” The meaning from the Latin is “the fifty days.” It’s about fifty days until Easter. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Can God Do Through Me?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,015 views

    A look at the calling God places on each of us as well as some of the excuses we use to try to avoid that calling.

    GOD ONLY CALLS PREACHERS, RIGHT? We all have a calling from God. - Jeremiah 1:5. - NT references to call/jobs: Matthew 21:28; Mark 13:34; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Corinthians 16:15-16; Philippians 4:3. - Does God call only preachers? - There can be a call for someone to be a preacher, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Listening?

    Contributed by Michael Walther on May 20, 2011
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     | 10,678 views

    Jesus teaches us about the "narrow door" of salvation. We are warned to avoid the "broad" way that leads to destruction.

    Are You Listening? Luke 13.22-30 The Bible is the most important book in the world. It is God’s word, and it clearly reveals the truth of this world. It is the cradle of Christ and the message of salvation. Of all the things we do in this life... work, eat, sleep, care for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Are Not Minimalists Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 17, 2025
     | 571 views

    Jesus gives six examples to demonstrate how a “righteousness that surpasses the Pharisees and teachers of the law” is a righteousness that avoids minimalism.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 5:17-48 “We Are Not Minimalists” There is a group of people in the Bible known as the Pharisees. If you have been a Christian for a while you would know that Jesus didn’t have a lot of good things to say about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom For Overcoming Errors

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 115 views

    No one is beyond making mistakes, but with the wisdom of God, you can live in accuracy and avoid repeating costly errors

    WISDOM FOR OVERCOMING ERRORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 10:5-10 Key Verse: “If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.” (Ecclesiastes 10:10, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7, Hosea 4:6, James ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don’t Quarrel On The Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,097 views

    Emphasize the importance of moving forward without bitterness, avoiding quarrels, and trusting in God's direction and destiny for our lives.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today we're diving into the heart of Genesis, specifically Genesis 45:24, where Joseph tells his brothers, "Do not quarrel on the way." Now, this may seem like a small, simple command, but it's packed with so much wisdom for our lives today. It speaks to us about the ...read more

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    A Famine For God’s Word PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,756 views

    Emphasize the importance of diligently seeking and obeying God's Word in order to avoid spiritual famine and experience spiritual renewal.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into a passage from the book of Amos, where we'll explore the consequences of ignoring God's Word, the need for spiritual renewal, and the urgency of seeking God's Word. When we neglect the Word of God, we are essentially turning ...read more

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    God's Slience In The Storm Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,528 views

    SERVING GOD IN CATACLYSMIC OCCURRENCES IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMUNING WITH HIM ON A DAILY BASIS.

    June 10, 2001 -- AM GOD’S SLIENCE IN THE STORM OF DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Kings 19:11 INTRODUCTION: (1) The world does not care if I die; it only cares that I get out of the way if I cannot compete. (2) With God, dust can have a destiny and human frailty can be covered with eternal glory. (3) To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Global Purpose In The Back To Jerusalem Movement (Great Commission)

    Contributed by Ed Cheng on Dec 30, 2019
     | 2,405 views

    John Stott says that Genesis 1-11 is really a preface to the rest of the bible in which we can see God´s plan and story enacted through a man named Abraham. Galatians 3:8 predicted that the gospel would be preached through Abraham to the entire world.

    The Back to Jerusalem Vision given to the China church in the 1940's is a movement to take the gospel from where you are across the nations that are still unreached all the way back to Jerusalem. The great commission in the bible or the Back to Jerusalem Movement did not start in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Deal With Trouble

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 21, 2013
     | 8,743 views

    James lets believers know that trouble, trial and difficulty are part of life that cannot be avoided, but that as believers we CAN deal with the trouble, trial and difficulty that comes our way...

    A Study of the Letter of James James 1:1 August 21, 2013 Last week we learned a little about the background and history of the book of James. During this past week I asked you to read the ENTIRE book of James once every day… how many did that? Tonight we are going to begin our study in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Gangrene: Necrosis Of The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 3, 2020
     | 3,478 views

    Paul warns Timothy to avoid godless chatter because it will spread like gangrene. Sin, like gangrene, has a way of spreading and causing division in the congregation.

    When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Focus On The Valuable Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,803 views

    5th of 5 messages. If you are going to follow Jesus - here is one lesson you simply must learn. The lesson of focus and passion without distraction.

    Focusing on the Valuable Following Jesus We had our MCC Tour last Sunday and I shared with a number of our newest guests that we didn’t want them to join Meridian Christian Church. You see, we’re not about joining – we are about following. Our mission is to help people find their way home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ