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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Seven Signs Of A Drifter

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
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    One of the biggest problems in churches today is that people are in a state of spiritual drift

    Seven Signs of a Drifter (Part 1) Selected Passages January 28, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I can remember one of the worst snow storms to hit our area. The snow was like a fine powder and didn’t seem to pack very well but it drifted well enough. The winds picked up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    No Secrets

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    The danger of holding secret areas of sin in your life.

    No Secrets When I was 15 I got a summer job working for this rich family that lived in this mansion in the country, near Barrington Illinois. I remember I was making $1.50 an hour. I was doing yard work, raking, cleaning their garage, things like that, and I worked for them for the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Never Ending Problem Of Sin

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
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     | 3,255 views

    Man has refused God’s revelation of Truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive.

    The Never Ending Problem of Sin. Romans 1:16-32 Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-32 Text: Romans 1:18-19 Sermon Idea: Man has refused God’s revelation of truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive. We all like cute furry animals when they are little. Puppies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Again...shall We Continue In Sin...no Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004
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     | 4,369 views

    We will see God’s outlook on those who would have us believe that sin in any way is around to bring glory to God...God Forbid.

    Again…Are we to Continue in Sin…No We are dead to Sin We are able to resist Sin We do not yield our Bodies to Sin NCBC, 2/22/03, Romans 6:11-13 How should you and I look at our salvation and this walk that we are walking? Is there any hope for us? There is every hope. Even Paul the Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "False Teachers Among You" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 18,714 views

    Sermon 20 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. 2 Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Agony Of Deceit

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,460 views

    Today, we will be looking at 5 types of self-deception, that we need to be on guard against. And if we heed the warning, we will avoid experiencing, "THE AGONY OF DECEIT".

    "THE AGONY OF DECEIT" TEXT: I Corinth. 3:18-23, 6:9-11; Gal. 6:7; James 1:22,26 INTRODUCTION She woke up early and decided to take a walk. The air was clear and brisk, the birds were singing to one another in the trees. She stopped for a moment to say hello, and pat a mother deer and her two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Troublemakers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2003
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     | 6,064 views

    There are some troublemakers in our own lives that hinder us in the Christian life.

    THE TROUBLEMAKERS INTRO.- ILL,- A preacher named Mitchell said that someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind praying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Who Says It's Right? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,709 views

    The people of Israel weren’t the only people to do what seemed right in their own eyes, it’s still happening.

    “Who Says it’s right?” Judges 17:6 Begin with reading from “Through the Looking Glass” “What a beautiful belt you’ve got on!” Alice suddenly remarked. (They had had quite enough of the subject of age, she thought: and if they really were to take turns in choosing subjects, it was her turn now.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rev. # 46~13:11-18 The False Prophet Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,697 views

    This beast, the false prophet will be actively busy in the work of Satan except he plays a different role, but in character he is one who is beastly, cruel, and hostile to the people of God, he is like a wolf, though dressed in sheep clothing.

    We’re here in chapter 13: of the Revelation and today we’ll talk about the false prophet Lord willing. Ø Listen as I read verses 11 11And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. This word “Another” in the Greek carries the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    The Spiritual Decline Of The Spiritually Inclined Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 26,655 views

    The destruction of sin upon the life of faith

    The Spiritual Decline of the Spiritually Inclined Genesis 19:1-38 Introduction Chapter nineteen of the book of Genesis is an interesting chapter to say the least. It is interesting from the standpoint of a sinful world. It is interesting from the standpoint of God answering the prayers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Stop Making The New Birth Appear So Complicated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is not really worth the e

    Avoid Overcomplicating the New Birth in Christ – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does The Word Homosexual Appear In The Greek Language Manuscripts?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 16, 2020
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     | 8,838 views

    The LGBTQIA+ community has raised the argument that the word ‘homosexual’ never appeared in the Bible until 1946

    Before we begin, it is important to note that Jesus is God, and as God, that makes Him the author of both the Old and New Testaments and He does not change (John 1:1-5; Psalm 15:4; Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). Either “All Scripture is breathed out by God (i.e. Jesus) and profitable for teaching, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Two Post Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus In Jn 20

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 2, 2016
     | 7,401 views

    God treats us an individuals and knows our specific needs just as he did with MAry, Peter and Thomas and the unnamed disciples of Jn 20

    Story: There were once two identical twins. They were alike in every way but one. One was a hope-filled optimist, Peter who only ever saw the bright side of life. The other, Thomas was a dark pessimist, who only ever saw the down side in every situation. The parents were so worried about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Letter To The Church At Sardis: Appearing Alive, But Actually Dead Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 15, 2023
     | 1,231 views

    Sardis was a large and beautiful city in it’s time, with powerful defenses that made the residents over-confident in their ability to defend themselves from invading armies.

    "In an address I lately heard, the speaker said that the blessings of the higher Christian life were often like the objects exposed in a shop window, one could see them clearly and yet could not reach them. If told to stretch out his hand and take, a man would answer, I cannot; there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Satan’s Deceptive Religious Leader: The False Prophet Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,093 views

    Satan imitates a false resurrection, sends someone to act godly, performs fake miracles, and then demands humanity's worship. Why? Because he is so desperate to be accepted that he attempts the things of God to fool humanity.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 39, Revelation Part 16 Satan’s Deceptive Religious Leader: The False Prophet Revelation 13:11-18 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational