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  • Lorraine Greeff avatar

    Stepping Forward Or Sliding Backwards

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Mar 25, 2017
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    to walk forward on our own or to chose to walk with God in order to avoid sink holes

    STEPPING FORWARD OR SLIDING BACKWARDS(picture of sandy sinkhole going forward and backwards a crumbling cliff) How many of you have come to church today cross with someone or have had words with someone already, ok who of you have come to church with that person you have had words with, well is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Beware Of The Legalist Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015
     | 7,848 views

    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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    Hell – Let’s Not Go There! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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    Hell is a real place of real suffering that we should want every person to avoid

    Keith Green had a song. It’s the devil’s words: Well I'm gaining power by the hour They're falling by the score You know, it's getting very easy now Since no one believes in me anymore I’m afraid that’s where a lot of people are where hell’s concerned. Our concept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving Stress

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 22, 2013
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    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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    The Wrath Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2013
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    God’s wrath is real, but can be avoided through the atonement of Jesus Christ.

    The Wrath of God August 4, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s wrath is real, but can be avoided through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14 Introduction: The popular hymn "In Christ Alone" won't appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Is Blessed

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
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    To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil.

    The Man who is Blessed Text: Psalm One Thesis: To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil. Introduction: (1) Psalm 1 is thought to be an introduction to the whole book of Psalms. (a) “The first psalm sets the tone for the entire Psalter because of its concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fending Off The Flaming Darts

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 26, 2022
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    This sermon is about recognizing and avoiding being hit with Satan's fiery darts.

    Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1) ” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Final Destination Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 9, 2025
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    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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     | 1,059 views

    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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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
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     | 3,167 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 3,805 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Learning From The Mistakes Of Others

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 18, 2025
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    We all make mistakes, but we can avoid some by learning lessons from other people's mistakes.

    LEARNING FROM THE MISTAKES OF OTHERS INTRODUCTION A. Puublilus Syrus (85-43 BC) said, “From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.” B. Confucius observed, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Satan's Fishing Trip Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 612 ratings
     | 39,908 views

    This is the fourth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon looks at how Satan tempts us and how to avoid being hooked.

    Sunday Evening August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #4 SATAN’S FISHING TRIP Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. As Christians we are called to be fishers of men, but there is something that I think we don’t realize sometimes and that is the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who May Ascend

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    Don’t simply go through the motions of Christianity. With clean hands and a pure heart, determine to be a part of this mighty movement in your generation.

    Who May Ascend? Text: Psalm 24:3-6 “Who May ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God His Savior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learning To Discern Good From Evil

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,630 views

    Satan does not come to tempt us with things that seem evil. He tempts us with things that seem good and turn out to be evil. We must learn to discern the difference between God and Satan and between good and evil

    "Calming and Quieting the Emotions: Learning to Discern Good from Evil" SERIES TEXT – Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and the joints and marrow and is a discerner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic