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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    The Warning Against False Teachers

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 24,946 views

    "For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears what them to hear. They will turn their ways away from the tru

    The Warning against False Teachers – 2Peter 2:1-9 INTRODUCTION- If the world ever needed a warning, it needs to be warned against false teachers. Why? Because false teachers lead a person to doom himself quicker than any other single thing. Too many people are to quick to believe a lie. Why? So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Disturbing Presence

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,572 views

    Jesus’ presence often causes as much disturbance as peace.

    A Disturbing Presence Luke 8: 26-39 June 20, 2004 A pastor in a small church was greatly annoyed by one of his elderly members who fell asleep during his sermons every Sunday. After the service one day, the pastor said to the old man’s grandson who always sat with his grandfather, “If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On The Return Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 13:24-37

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2020
     | 4,782 views

    How do we prepare for the return of Christ? A sermon for the First Week in Advent.

    On the Return of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 13:24-37 For the Christian, nothing is more comforting to know that Jesus is going to return and receive us unto Himself. All the things which trouble us so much will be gone. We will be relieved of that great pressures (tribulations) that we feel. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Rainbow's Promise

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,170 views

    God’s promises are true

    What do you think of when you see a Rainbow? What does a Rainbow mean to you? Destruction is a real part of God’s world - good news/bad news story? Preservation and Destruction are allies, not enemies Pruning a grapevine or Fruit tree - 17 year cicada Grooming hair or nails Baby Teeth, Molting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformation: Possible--Transformation Is A Terrifying Thing Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016
     | 6,518 views

    Jesus' encounter with the Gerasene demoniac is a terrifying scene. This sermon applies the circumstances of the demoniac's transformation to contemporary individuals and even groups.

    We began the message series last week with a look at the Apostle Peter’s transformation from failure to faith. I used the line “transformation can be a terrifying thing,” because in one transformative moment, Peter went from faith to failure while walking on the water. In a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Study Of "The Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 6 - Zephaniah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022
     | 2,535 views

    Judgement was about to open the door and come through. The Day of the LORD is about to fall and who pays the slightest attention? We should be warning them in our preaching. It is one thing to preach gospel stories, but preach what is coming on the earth warning men and women.

    A STUDY OF “THE DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 6 - ZEPHANIAH The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Decide Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,739 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Conversations With God".

    Family Worship May 2, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#3] YOU DECIDE Habakkuk 2:4-20 Introduction: Isn’t it interesting how we get mad at God when He doesn’t seem to be paying attention to us; but when He does answer our prayers, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Know Where You're Going?

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,454 views

    The best of intentions won't get you to heaven...

    Do You Know Where You’re Going? Matthew 7:13-14 13- Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14- Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    I Will Raise It Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 980 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' righteous anger in the temple, His prophetic words about resurrection, and His justification for His actions, inspiring us to live godly lives.

    Good morning, dear friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather together in the glorious presence of our Lord, under the shelter of His love and grace, to seek His wisdom and to understand His Word more deeply. Isn't it a blessing to be here, in the house of God, where we can freely ...read more

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 10 – Two Treacherous Sisters Polluted The Land Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 3, 2024
     | 1,064 views

    The heart of God yearned for repentance and Israel's return from idolatry. Israel was carried away in judgement, and Judah did not learn. It was so joined to idolatry that God kept likening it to an adulterous wife He would receive back if the nation repented. Faithless, treacherous Judah.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 10 – TWO TREACHEROUS SISTERS POLLUTED THE LAND PART 10 - Jeremiah 3:5 – 3:13 CHAPTER 3 [A]. TREACHEROUS ISRAEL INFLUENCED TREACHEROUS JUDAH TO IDOLATARY {{Jeremiah 3:6-7 Then the LORD said to me in the days of Josiah the king, “Have you seen what FAITHLESS ISRAEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dedication-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2018
     | 4,193 views

    1 of ? The children of Israel were to dedicate the city of Jericho to the LORD. God’s people are to wholly devote themselves & their world to the Lord. But how are we to do that? Dedicating you & your world to the Lord recalls/demands...

    DEDICATING/Dedication-I—Joshua 6:17-27 The Task Of Dedication Attention: Simple Fix: For years, parents of a Texas boy believed he was mostly nonverbal because of a brain aneurysm he had when he was 10 days old. The boy, Mason Motz, 6, of Katy, Texas, started going to speech therapy when he was 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    How Far Should I Go? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,961 views

    How far should I go in this obedience thing? Is every part of the Bible to be heeded?

    I. Everything Is To Be Heeded (17-18) A. The Old Testament is Approved 1. Jesus’ seal of approval on the OT 2. Jesus’ often quoted the OT B. The Old Testament is Absolute 1. Not to be modified or changed 2. Jot & Tittle C. The Old Testament is Authoritative 1. Jesus came to fulfill the OT 2. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    A Short Christmas Message - Christmas Travesty – Pseudo Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,915 views

    There are two versions of Christmas - one the world accepts, and the one Christians accept. One is false and one is correct. This shorter message considers "Pseudo-Christmas", the false Christmas. It is a message of contrasts.

    A SHORT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - CHRISTMAS TRAVESTY – PSEUDO CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS IN SOCIETY Well Christmas time is almost upon us again. Some people ignore this time and see it nothing but another holiday. Some see it as a means of satisfying the flesh in eating and drinking and getting drunk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Deceptive Path Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 645 views

    This is the 12th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#12] THE DECEPTIVE PATH Proverbs 7:1-27 Introduction: Proverbs 7 vividly illustrates how easy it is to be led astray by false promises and seductive appearances, often when we least expect it. The chapter paints a powerful picture of a young person walking down a path ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Ignoring Wisdoms Voice Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 742 views

    This is the 11th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#11] THE COST OF IGNORING WISDOM’S VOICE Proverbs 6:20-35 Introduction: When I was attending UNM in Albuquerque, my roommate, Ron and I would go up into the mountains to hike and climb rocks. Usually, we would not go back home until after dark. Ron enjoyed driving down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist