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  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Beware Of The Legalist Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015
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    Legalism has and is harming our churches. How do we avoid it in our church?

    Beware of the Legalist Colossians 2:11-23 As we continue our Sunday morning tour of the book of Colossians we have to remember where we are and what the theme is. Last week we learned that philosophy or better said knowledge apart from Christ is empty. Andy teaching that takes away or adds to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Stress

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 22, 2013
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     | 8,562 views

    We cannot avoid stress, but we with the Lords help we can survive it.

    AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS SURVIVING STRESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep Your Head In The Clouds

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jun 9, 2014
     | 6,090 views

    Keep your mind set on heavenly things and avoid the trappings of earthly struggles and temptations

    INTRODUCTION 1. Most often people tell you to “get your head out of the clouds” a. That phrase is most often spoken to day-dreamers b. But it offers us opportunity to consider what Paul is saying in Colossians 3:1-4 2. Christians should have our heads in the clouds a. Our thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Final Destination Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 9, 2025
     | 415 views

    If you want to be certain of heaven and avoid hell, stop depending on yourself and depend on Jesus.

    A drunk man got on the bus late one night, staggered up the aisle, and sat next to a woman who was clutching a Bible. She looked the wayward drunk up and down and said, “I've got news for you, mister. You're going straight to hell!” The man jumped up out of his seat and shouted, “Oh, man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Wisdom In Marriage Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 28, 2023
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    Understand the importance of self-sacrifice, avoiding comparison, and seeking guidance in building a strong marriage.

    You know how in team sports, you have to work together to win? It's the same in relationships. Proverbs tells us that a good partner is like a treasure. That means we should put others before ourselves. Remember how Jesus did that for us? He gave up His life because He loves us. That's the kind of ...read more

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    The Company We Keep

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004
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     | 16,669 views

    We need godly wisdom in order to avoid the snares of those whose path leads to destruction.

    The Company We Keep… Proverbs 1:7-19 The invitations go out every day. They’re in the mail, they’re on our front doorstep, they’re waiting for us at the street corner, they’re lying around the offices where we work, and they’re posted all over the neighborhoods where we live. They come by way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surrender Your Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 16, 2019
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     | 3,454 views

    Not dealing with our anger correctly can result in bitterness. How do we avoid that?

    She has met with leaders and celebrities around the world and whether or not you agree with her views you have to admit that Greta Thunberg is an angry young lady. And when i hear her speak, I kind of suspect that she is not only angry but bitter as well. Her speeches are scattered with “How Dare ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Defilement Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 5, 2022
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     | 8,161 views

    Hebrews tells us that bitterness defiles. But what does that mean and why should I avoid this emotion?

    Our Sermon Series this month is entitled: "Insomniacs: Things That Keep Us Up At Night." I read that some of the Polynesian natives spend a great deal of time fighting. When people offend them, they steal something that belonged to offender and hang it from the ceiling of their hut. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Arguments Of False Prophets

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 15, 2011
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    I. EXORDIUM: If you're a false prophet, please raise your hand. Of course, no one wants to be a false prophet, so avoid them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To learn the qualities of false prophets, so we can avoid them.

    I. EXORDIUM: If you're a false prophet, please raise your hand. Of course, no one wants to be a false prophet, so avoid them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To learn the qualities of false prophets, so we can avoid them. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:3-4 (MKJV) 1 Timothy 6:3 If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 28, 2017
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     | 28,343 views

    Trust God "not" your Feelings. This Message is based on another Sermon on Temptation, Titled "Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer." with different Illustrations along with 4 Additional Illustrations at the end. Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    What The Baby In The Manger Didn't Do Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,844 views

    Christmas shows us that evil will ultimately be knocked out.

    "What The Baby In A Manger Didn’t Do" Christmas In The Real World Series December 15, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We sing it every year during this special season: "Joy to the World." The inspiration for this hymn came to Isaac Watts from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Son

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006
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     | 4,248 views

    To show that self-righteousness is just as evil as outright rebellion.

    <Luke 15:11-31 -In this passage we usually focus on the character whom we commonly call “The prodigal son” -And for good reason -This morning, however, I want to focus on the other son -The prodigal’s brother -While he did not go and squander what the father had given him in riotous living, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,710 views

    Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

    As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Fear Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008
     | 9,835 views

    Where there is no fear of Lord, there is no restraint from doing evil.

    NO FEAR (of God) Genesis 20:11 “No fear”. It’s on clothing, it’s in commercials. But having no fear is stupid. Little children with no fear of heights can get hurt badly. Having no fear of boiling water on a stove leads to burns. Having no fear of getting hurt leads to reckless driving. It may ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Clear Vision In A Confusing World

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,420 views

    Vision and purpose will help us stand in these evil days.

    A Clear Vision In A Confused World Dan 1:8 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. In the year 605 BC, a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal