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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Many Rebellious People Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,907 views

    1- Rebellious people are deceptive talkers 2- Rebellious people are false teachers 3- Rebellious people are lazy gluttons 4- Rebellious people are corrupt opponents

    INTRO.- ILL.- After it was disclosed that President George H. Walker Bush banned broccoli aboard Air Force One, the nation was embroiled in "broccoli discussion." Remember when? As broccoli growers dispatched 10 tons of the vegetable free to Washington, the President reiterated his distaste with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lure Of Popularity

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 24, 2019
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    King Ahaz was like many immature American Christians, who are lured by the world's deceptive popularity and prosperity, not knowing their decision will bring about their downfall.

    THE LURE OF POPULARITY 2 Chron. 28:22-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three men went into a greasy spoon restaurant in England and each ordered a bowl of soup. When they got their soup, each had a fly in their soup. 2. The first man, an Irishman, just picked it out, threw it away, and kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forgive One Another Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 1, 2020
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     | 5,799 views

    I did a search of the phrase “one-another” and discovered that it appears 269 times in 115 verses throughout the New Testament. If the phrase “one-another” appears that many times in the Bible, there must be something about it God wants us to know.

    Introduction Tonight, we begin a new series called “You Ought to See a Whole Lot of One-Anothering going on in the Church House”. Let me tell you how this series came about. As I have been reading through the book of Acts preparing my Monday Night Live Studies, I noticed a common phrase ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Antichrist? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 19, 2020
     | 2,757 views

    Some believe that there is coming a world ruler, a personal Antichrist, who will appear shortly before the Second Coming of Christ. But what does the Bible say?

    Some believe that there is coming a world ruler, a personal Antichrist, who will appear shortly before the Second Coming of Christ. Agreement about the who, what, when, where, and how is in short supply. You will get different answers depending on who is preaching, teaching, or selling what their ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Victorious! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,550 views

    Faith to Stand (part 6) Unlock the mystery of the incarnation to see how Jesus overcame Satan’s deceptive temptation and discover how you too can be VICTORIOUS!

    · Perhaps you have seen them at the mall or at your favorite discount store. None of them will be hard to find; retailers want you to buy these impulsive gift items. With catch phrases like, “One size fits all” or “The perfect gift for everyone Santa’s list” we are led to believe that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gender Identity And The Biblical Perspective Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 30, 2025
     | 31 views

    This message seeks to reaffirm the biblical view of gender identity, warn against the deception of modern ideologies, and offer hope to those struggling with confusion through the truth and love of God.

    GENDER IDENTITY AND THE BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:27, Deuteronomy 22:5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 19:4-6, Romans 1:24-28, Psalm 139:13-16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Isaiah 45:9 INTRODUCTION: In recent times, society has witnessed a growing wave of confusion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Check Your Motive

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 11, 2018
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    Jesus contrasts the Teachers of the Law with the poor widow. In the former, we see people more interested in themselves than in God; hypocrites, pretending to be something they were not. In the latter, we see a lady who loved God authentically and completely.

    Check Your Motive Mark 12:38-44 In March 2009 Bernie Madoff pled guilty to running the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Bernie’s last name is appropriate, because he literally “made off” with billions of dollars belonging to his investors. A Ponzi scheme is pretty simple in concept: you convince ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Burke avatar

    Constructing A Marriage That Lasts Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,300 views

    Originally appeared as the third message in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

    Sermon: How to Build a Marriage that Lasts We are in the middle of a series of semons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home." Last week, we looked at Ephesians 5 and learned how to make marriage work. This morning, I want to look at Genesis 2 and learn how to build a marriage that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    "The Challenge Of The Coming Of Christ"

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    The Post-Easter Appearances of Christ challenge us to take our faith-walk to a different level.

    Perhaps, it is in between the Crowds, between Sunday and Sunday, that Quality and Quantity of our Faith and Walk with the Lord is most often Measured and Manifested for its Authenticity. Because some of us, who are serious about our growth in spiritual maturity, endeavor to put into practice those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Rhoads avatar

    What Is The Point?

    Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,046 views

    Examines the main point of what appears at first glance to be just a random set of sayings by Jesus.

    October 19, 2003 What is the point? Text Mark 9:38-50 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord. This morning’s sermon is based on our Gospel reading, Mark 9:38-50. At first glance, this text appears to be just a series of short, disconnected sayings ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Anti-Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    Who is the "Man of Lawlessness" and when will he appear? What should we as Christians do in response?

    In Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians he concentrated on the timing of Jesus’ return - and that believers were not lost in some transporter buffer error - but would actually precede those that remain alive. But no sooner had the postman delivered that letter and it was read - that some ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,368 views

    Satan and his demons may appear to be gentle, but they are out to destroy your effectiveness in the Kingdom of God.

    Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare (I Peter 5:8-9) 1. We were shocked by the tragic death of Steve Irwin. 2. Stingrays, normally friendly, bear a deadly sting. 3. We have an enemy that can appear graceful and good, Satan. 4. 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 reads, "…. For such men are false apostles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The World Seems Bigger Than God

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    To encourage the reader to apply God’s word when the world appears to be bigger than God

    WHEN THE WORLD SEEMS BIGGER THAN GOD by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 11/09/2008AM I John 4:1-4 I want to talk again about applying God’s word to our lives. We’ve been talking about searching the scriptures for the answers to questions we have today as well as solutions to the problems we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Mirrors

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,711 views

    Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who and what we are.

    20100627 Title: Mirrors Text: Galatians 5:13-25 Thesis: Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who we are. Introduction Every morning I roll out of bed and pitter-patter into the bathroom where I look into the mirror over the lavatory and I say to myself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Thank God For That Friday Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2016
     | 6,461 views

    "Good" Friday was good for us, not for Jesus. As dark as it appeared, the following Sunday made all the difference.

    1. It's Friday, But Sunday's Comin' Dr. Tony Campolo once delivered a sermon entitled "It's Friday But Sunday's Comin'." Campolo preached that sermon one Sunday at his home church in Philadelphia. It is primarily an African-American congregation. He said He was really preaching his heart out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ