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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Galatians Part 1 – "A Different Gospel” Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    I am amazed at how quick you have become deceived and fallen prey to a deceptive teaching which undermines the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Galatians Part 1 – “A Different Gospel” Thesis: I am amazed at how quick you have become deceived and fallen prey to a deceptive teaching which undermines the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Illustration: Video clip from The Messenger – Joan of Arc from Videos That Teach 2 Page 108: The Movie France is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Man Who Tried To Deceive God Series

    Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 14, 2012
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    When we sin we often think no one sees or hears. The Bible reminds us, however, that nothing is hidden and nothing is done is secret with God.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME? Ananias “THE MAN WHO TRIED TO DECIEVE GOD” Acts 5:1-11 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scale Of The Almighty

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009
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    “You may decide to call yourself a pastor or an apostle or an evangelist, but in the book of God, which is the only book that matters, He writes that you are a messenger.” It is not what you call yourself that matters; it is what God calls you.

    THE SCALE OF THE ALMIGHTY Dr. D. K. Olukoya It is one thing to call yourself something; it is another thing for God to call you something. One of our elders in the Lord said, “You may decide to call yourself a pastor or an apostle or an evangelist, but in the book of God, which is the only book ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Four Jewels Of Easter

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001
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    Precious jewels are often deceptive. You have to grow in your appreciation of their quality before you really begin to see their value.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED IN 2021) TEXT: Acts 2:22 36 ILL. You probably don’t remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, nor should you. But during his day he was the 2nd most powerful man in the Soviet Union. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The 3 D's Of The Devil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    Explore the devil's deception and destruction, and God's deliverance, using the example of how Jesus was misunderstood and maligned during His time on Earth.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to delve into some heavy stuff. We're going to be talking about the Devil's deception, his destruction, but fear not, we'll also be discussing God's beautiful deliverance. This reminds me of a quote by A.W. Tozer, "The devil is a better theologian than ...read more

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    Rebuking Those Who Fail To Do Good PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
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    This sermon emphasizes the importance of discerning truth from deception in faith, and the necessity of rebuking false teachings to maintain Christian integrity. Key

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are here to share in the wisdom and truth of the Lord, as revealed in His Holy Word. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to the ...read more

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    Awesome Vs. Foolish Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 20, 2022
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     | 3,114 views

    Faith can appear to look foolish, and foolishness can appear to look like faith. It is what God has to say about the situation that determines if it is faith or foolish. So, I better be listening to God.

    INTRODUCTION In the Book of Hebrews, in the chapter that people refer to as the heroes of faith chapter, there is an interesting verse, if you take the time to sit down and dwell upon it. It is verse 29 and it says: Hebrews 11:29 (NKJV) 29 By faith they (referring to the Israelites) passed through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrong About Judgement

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 7, 2024
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    Christ is the Righteous Judge of all mankind. Ultimately, we shall appear before the Judgement Seat of Christ, or we must appear before the Great White Throne. It is Christ Who will judge in either case.

    “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.” Serious questions concerning the administration of justice have been raised by rulings and charges brought against people in Canada and the United States. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s For Dinner? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010
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     | 6,832 views

    A study of Ezekiel chapter 3 verses 5 through 15

    Ezekiel 3: 5 – 15 ‘What’s for dinner?’ Part 2 “5 For you are not sent to a people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, but to the house of Israel, 6 not to many people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    No Hiding Place

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 12 ratings
     | 17,088 views

    Achan discovered the reality that sin has no hiding place and carries with it dire consequences not only for the offender but that are widespread. One man’s sin can destroy a family, a church, and even a nation.

    No Hiding Place – Joshua 7:1-12 Introduction: The actions of a few can have positive or negative consequences for hundreds. This is powerfully illustrated in the life of a man named Achan. His attitude may have been the same as many today: what I do is nobody’s business but mine. Achan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destroy The Devil's Work

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 24, 2025
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    "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work" (1 Jn. 3:8).

    Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Lord, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne with a grateful heart and joyful spirit. Thank you for forgiving our sins and encouraging us to forgive others. Gracious God, today, we remember and pray for the souls of the brave men ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Hope In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,834 views

    God's curse pronounced against the serpent gave hope to the fallen pair who had rebelled against their Creator. That hope is fulfilled in the salvation offered in Christ the Lord.

    “The LORD God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    How The Godly Survive In An Ungodly World. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,795 views

    We are going to have to deal with a world that has gone mad! This Psalms gives us some helpful hints at playing spiritual survivor man.

    Intro: 1. “One penalty of living near God is keen pain from low lives. The ears that hear God’s Word cannot but be stunned and hurt by the babble of empty speech. This Psalm is profoundly melancholy, but without a trace of personal affliction. The psalmist is not sad for himself, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,884 views

    Christ placed a higher empahsis on the condition of our hearts than on external appearances.

    Sermon-Blessed are the Pure In Heart-Matt. 5:8 Read Sermon on the Mount Pray Cleaning room as kid-outward cleanliness-stuff it in closet & under bed etc. (still do that), not really clean just hiding the junk That’s the point Christ is trying to make in the verse we are looking at ...read more

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    The Message Of Angels Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,800 views

    There are three messages that angels give that seem to appear over and over in the word of God.

    INTRODUCTION Today I’ll be bringing you the fourth and final message in the series Angels All Around Us. I hope that during this study you have been informed to understand the Bible, the Word of God, has much to say about angels and about how people in their everyday walk of life have had many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist