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  • Anthony (Tony) Charles avatar

    🔥 "comfortable Christianity"

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025
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     | 473 views

    Today we're exposing three deadly delusions that have lulled believers into a false sense of security—comfortable Christianity that could lead you away from Jesus!

    🔥 "COMFORTABLE CHRISTIANITY" TonyC – July 2025 3 Dangerous Delusions That Will Lead You AWAY From Christ! Text: 2 Peter 1:10 - "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure" Author's Position: • I do NOT believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord's Prayer Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024
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    This sermon looks at the concept of temptation in the Lord's Prayer

    THE LORD’S PRAYER 07 MATTHEW 6:13 (NIV84) 13AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US FROM THE EVIL ONE.’ INTRODUCTION: WELL, HERE WE ARE IN THE FIRST SUNDAY OF 2024. WE HAVE SURVIVED THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS HOLIDAYS. YOU WILL REMEMBER THAT LAST WEEK, I SHARED A MESSAGE ENTITLED, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004
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     | 5,427 views

    Those who derive their reality from the world they see and hear about them are not living in the true reality that God wants for them.

    The Jewish people were confident of their standing as the "People of God." They had this confidence for two major reasons; they could trace their lineage back to Abraham, and they bore the sign of the covenant which was circumcision. Jesus acknowledged their physical lineage in the previous section ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perverse People Spread Strife Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2011
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     | 12,360 views

    The emphasis of the passage is on the dangers of perversity and the disastrous fate of its perpetrator. We here have a description of a person who deceives and stirs up strife & how to spot the scoundrel.

    PROVERBS 6: 12-15 PERVERSE PEOPLE SPREAD STRIFE [Genesis 37:29-35] What and how we communicate is important to God. There are those who are skilled in the methods of communication but deceitfully use their skills to spread slander and strife. This description is not a picture of a real friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s Time To Grow Up!

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
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     | 11,320 views

    You and I should consistently grow in spiritual maturity, but this process takes a lifetime. In the book of Colossians, we find some very important steps to help us.

    It’s Time to Grow Up! Pm November 29th 2009 Colossians 2:6-14 Introduction There’s a rebuke in the book of Hebrews which we as Christians would do well to take to heart: Hebrews 5:11-14 says, “Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Esau And Jacob - Why It's Destructive To Hold A Grudge

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013
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    For those of us who have or maybe are holding grudges now, I hope you understand how destructive it is for you. It's impossible to love those you hold a grudge against.

    Have you ever held a grudge? I have. I was once accused of plagiarizing material I wrote for a small group study. The person who accused me wanted to fire me, but, didn't have the authority himself to do it, so he tried to diminish my character by accusing me of stealing my material. I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Remaining Free In Christ (Col. 2:8–15) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
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     | 12,664 views

    Exposition of Col. 2:8–15

    Remaining Free in Christ “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What If This Was Your Last Day On Earth?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 29,153 views

    What would you do if you knew today was to be the last day for you on earth?

    Matthew 25:1-13 (READ) This morning I have a life changing thought I want to interject into your life. What would you do today, if you knew tomorrow was to be your last day? We often think of people coming to the end of life, but we really don’t think about it enough. When we think of it we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Made His Light Shine In Our Hearts

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2006
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     | 5,531 views

    Transfiguration (C) - God made his light shine in our hearts. As the god of this age brings darkness and we are reminded it is the only true God who overcomes all darkness.

    GOD MADE HIS LIGHT SHINE IN OUR HEARTS February 26, 2006 - Transfiguration - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Who is afraid of the dark? The fear of the dark is not unknown to any of us, is it? We may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Avoiding Spiritual Emptiness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,354 views

    In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.

    In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Liar Liar

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,123 views

    A look at the story of Ananias and Sapphira, and their lack of honesty and integrity

    Liar Liar Acts 5:1-11 A single man named Jerry had a pet cat that he loved very much. One year, he decided to take a vacation to England, so he left his cat with his brother Dan. As soon as Jerry got to England, he called his brother Dan. “How is my cat?” he asked. “Your cat is dead,” Dan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Workers Of Iniquity

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 21, 2019
     | 4,061 views

    A study of Psalm 59: 1 – 17

    Psalm 59: 1 – 17 Local 666, International workers of iniquity To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when Saul sent men, and they watched the house in order to kill him. 1 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Defend me from those who rise up against me. 2 Deliver me ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Disaster And A Healing. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,321 views

    'A Disaster and a Healing' Acts chapter 5 verses 1-16 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A contrast worth noting (vs 1-2). (2). A pair as bad as each other (vs 1-2). (3). A charge of deceit and lying (vs :3-4,9). (4). A warning they will never forget (vs 11). (5). A ministry back on track (vs 12-16) SERMON BODY: Ill: • One summer morning in the 1920s, • A ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Are You A True Follower Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 4,259 views

    Next in series on John. Examines what it means to be a follower of Jesus

    John 6 (4) Are you a true follower of Jesus (Katie Shepherd  April 1, 2020 at 5:26 a.m. EDT; Washington Post) As stores and offices closed throughout March, many people watched with anger as thousands of college students poured into tropical locales, crowding beaches and bars to party ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    First Light Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 18, 2018
     | 3,599 views

    God predicted the Messiah would come eons before He did, in the darkness that followed the Fall--giving hope to mankind even after everything had gone wrong. It was the "first light" that shown in the darkness, and the light still shines, and the darkness has yet to overcome it.

    The Divine Advent(ure) First Light Genesis 3:14—4:1 This morning, we kick off for the Christmas season, believe it or not, a Christmas series, since Jesus Christ is what the Christmas season is all about. I’m calling it The Divine Advent(ure). We’ll have six messages to consider the Greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church