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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Averting An Apostasy

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2010
     | 5,130 views

    Apostasy, which basically refers to a backsliding or turning away from God, is unfortunately, something that is all too commonplace. This sermon deals with some ways in which apostasy can be averted.

    Averting An Apostasy Text: Judges 2:7-10 Intro: The word “apostasy” sounds a little ominous, doesn’t it? In very fact, the word definitely has a negative connotation. Webster’s New World Dictionary defines the word as, “an abandoning of what one has believed in, as a faith, cause, principles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Reformed Sinner? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022
     | 1,150 views

    The individuals who judge others are blameworthy, additionally, of being hypocritical. No one will get away from God's judgment for individual sin, including the religious Jews and Gentiles.

    Romans 2:1-16 springs a snare, of sorts, for each peruser who felt that Paul's overwhelming rundown of sins toward the end of Romans chapter 1 was about others. In truth, everybody is at fault for wrongdoing. The individuals who judge others are blameworthy, additionally, of being hypocritical. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Hope It Flu Away

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 9, 2019
     | 2,943 views

    What is sickness meant to teach us? Material adapted from J.C. Ryle at: https://www.gracegems.org/18/Ryle-%20Sickness.htm

    HoHum: Note placed on workers desk after he came back from sick days: I heard you caught a cold; I hope it Flu away WBTU: The human body is a frail and complicated machine. From the sole of the foot to the crown of the head there is not a part of us which is not liable to disease. When I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "christians" Drifting Away?

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 25, 2019
     | 4,161 views

    Is there a danger of drifting away from faith?

    We continue to worship God through our study of the Letter to the Hebrews; please open your Bibles there….. Let us note again that the letter was written to Jews wo became Christians. Many of them probably saw Jesus crucified and heard first hand that the body of Christ was resurrected; many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Prophetic Warning

    Contributed by John Hardwick on Aug 25, 2016
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     | 13,001 views

    As one reads news articles from around the Christian community, it is hard not to notice that many churches and denominations seem to stepping away from "controversial" biblical teachings in favor of a world view version of the bible.

    Leviticus 26:1-17 Luke 4:16–21; 1 Corinthians 7:21–24; Galatians 6:7–10 I am Adonai your God. “‘Keep my Shabbats, and revere my sanctuary; I am Adonai. A Prophetic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God From God, Light From Light Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2014
     | 3,585 views

    The anointing by the Holy Spirit makes all special knowledge worthless. Gnosis is not the way to salvation.

    Feast of St. Basil and St. Gregory (January 2) Thirteen Days of Christmas Let’s be clear about something as we move into the new year. The word “Christ” in English is the same as “Christos” in Greek and “Mashiah” in Hebrew. It means ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Running From God: It's Not About The Fish Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 15, 2007
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     | 4,924 views

    God places each of us in our Nineveh: work, school, where we live and like Jonah we cannot see the big picture so we ignore our calling and sail away from our Ninevah - and then the storms.

    As you know, years ago when I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, I had a business on the side cleaning Aquariums. I did ok, I was a young man struggling along with my business and one day I was at my aquarium wholesaler and I ran into a man who was in the same business, except he knew what he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fleeing From God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
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     | 9,641 views

    To escape the presence of God is not rational thinking, certainly for a prophet of God. But how many of us are rational when we reject God’s commands and escape his attention? And that leads us to consider how much Jonah is like us.

    Jonah 1:1-4 Fleeing from God 10/19/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction Responding to the call of God is a mixed bag among biblical characters. There is Abraham, the model of obedience. God calls him to leave his homeland and he leaves. God calls him to sacrifice his son, and he rises early the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Lindsey avatar

    Running From God Series

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Aug 7, 2023
     | 3,189 views

    The prophet Jonah is an interesting study, for his response to God’s call upon his life often mirrors our response when God calls upon us to be obedient to Him.

    “RUNNING FROM GOD” JONAH 1:1-17 The prophet Jonah is an interesting study, for his response to God’s call upon his life often mirrors our response when God calls upon us to be obedient to Him. The Book of Jonah contains four chapters. Each chapter describes Jonah’s struggle to submit to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Disturbing Call From A Merciful God Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 17, 2020
     | 4,491 views

    The call by God for Jonah to go to Nineveh to preach is a call which confronts Jonah with a disturbing dynamic of God’s unanticipated mercy. Jonah finds this call too disturbing so he goes in the opposite direction to run away from the call of God.

    Message Jonah 1:1-3 A Disturbing Call From A Merciful God I don’t have definitive proof but it would be my educated opinion that the story of Jonah … specifically the part where Jonah is swallowed by a large fish or whale … is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. Ask anybody who Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running From God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 5,086 views

    Message one in an exposition of the book of Jonah. This message introduces the book and ponders principles related to Jonah's refusal to accept God's call.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #1 “Running from God” Introduction / Overview So much of what we know about God comes from observing His interactions with people recorded in the Bible. God did not dictate a theology book but through stories of His relations with people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 26 – Proclaim God’s Message - Move Away From Deception And Amend Your Ways Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024
     | 725 views

    This message examines the importance of God’s word; then the challenge given to Jeremiah to preach faithfully at the door to the temple. The burning message from God was that the people needed to repent and amend their ways. Sin is contained in “deceptive words”.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 26 – PROCLAIM GOD’S MESSAGE - MOVE AWAY FROM DECEPTION AND AMEND YOUR WAYS PART 26 - Jeremiah 7:1-4 CHAPTER 7 {{Jeremiah 7:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Jeremiah 7:2 “Stand in the gate of the LORD’s house and proclaim there this word, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rehoboth

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,872 views

    When Isaac was in the land of Philistine he was rich and flourishing, they became Jealous of him and the king (Abimelech) sent him away.

    17 So Isaac moved away from there and encamped in the Valley of Gerar, where he settled. 18 Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug in the time of his father Abraham, which the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died, and he gave them the same names his father had given them. 19 Isaac’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lost!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,235 views

    In the parables, we see the condition or state of those away from God. We observe God’s great love and anxiety for sinners. We get a glimpse of heaven scene upon the restoration of a soul.

    Introduction: Great crowds of outsiders came to listen to Christ. These were men and women who through their family associations, their occupations, their social status, or their life styles were looked down upon with immense contempt by the more rigid and sanctimonious Scribes and Pharisees. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Single Most Important Secret To Keep You From Falling Away

    Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    I am Growing in leaps and bounds,but not commited enough, knowlegde can set you free but knowledge can condemn you as well as a lack of groath & commitment. will I be lost because I draw too close to be able resist anymore - Is the narrow road too narrow?

    As I draw closer to God, God in turn draws closer to me. I've been growing constantly as a result of this relationship. I am Growing in leaps and bounds, at a steep and steady pace: I am falling and growing at the same time, but should I fail, I will be lost, right? How bad would it be if I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational