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  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Kiss Of Betrayal

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 27,852 views

    While pretending to kiss Jesus, we may be betraying Him without even thinking about it.

    April 8, 2001 John 13:18-30 “The Kiss of Betrayal” INTRODUCTION What do you think of when I say the word “kiss”? Now, I’m not talking about the rock group by that name, and I’m not using it as an acronym (Keep It Simple Stupid). I’m talking about that thing that two people who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'christian' Means 'like Christ'

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 22,659 views

    Too many church goers think they are Christians because they do not know the real definition of the word "Christian".

    We were created by God to worship Him. That is our purpose. God’s plan is for us to worship Him. But, there is something else we are supposed to do, too. We are supposed to be like Christ. If you would take a random poll and ask people in America what they think being a Christian means, most ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is Faithful Forever To Keep His Promise Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,164 views

    God’s promises are fulfilled even when we think he has somehow rejected us.

    God’s promises are fulfilled even when we think he has somehow rejected us. Way back in chapter 16, Abraham, with the help of Sarah decided to hurry up the process of God fulfilling his promise. After all his promise had been delivered several years ago and nothing was going on. Surely God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watch Out For Syncretism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    It’s so easy for us to blend in to the world’s way of thinking. But there are many dangers involved

    Passage: I Corinthians 4:8-21 Intro: Deep in the heart of every human being is the tendency to redefine. 1. we have an especially powerful tendency to rethink our position about something that we want to do or like to do. 2. of course our world is constantly doing this, redefining what is right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    Hand Me Another Jar

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 26,348 views

    How a widow teaches us about emptiness. What we think is nothing God uses for everything.

    HAND ME ANOTHER JAR 2Kings 4:1- Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 4:6b … “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased. I. INTRODUCTION Ever run out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    A Second Look At The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    Left Behind? I don’t think so! A brief Bible Sutdy on the Second Coming of Jesus

    A second look at the Second Coming; A BRIEF BIBLE STUDY ON THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH; My view: The Pre Wrath View; That Jesus will rapture the Church after the Great Tribulation but before He pours His Wrath out. Thus the Pre Wrath view. Why this view? Could not support any other view with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road Of Disobedience

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    We might think we are on the right road, but there are signs that we are really heading down a disobdient pathway.

    Passage: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Intro: A few weeks ago we picked up Tom at the airport, returning from college. 1. on the way up the 101, had seen traffic backing up southbound. 2. so I was smart, took the 143 south to I-10 PP) trace the whole route on Google Earth photo. 3. what seemed like such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Power In A Tiny Package

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    We like to think of the gospel as a huge behemoth, but it is actually an incredibly powerful force in a very unassuming package.

    Passage: Matthew 13:31-35 Intro: We’ve all had those moments, which some people calls “Aha moments” 1. something that has been a little mystifying becomes clear (er) 2. the longer we live, we see that the world is divided. 3. not the little divisions, but the one big one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Wrong Perceptions Should Be Subjected To Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,662 views

    Too many people think their perception is reality but it must be subjected to the truth or it can become extremely dangerous.

    Wrong Perceptions Should Be Subjected to Truth (Matthew 15:15-17) Matthew 15:17-20 (New International Version) 17"Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? 18 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Not For The Nation Only"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
     | 4,531 views

    God often uses the utterings of evil men to announce His own purposes. They think they are in control but they are not.

    “Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, “What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs. 48 “If we let Him go on like this, all men will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    When Jesus Asks

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,918 views

    When Jesus asks we must Do what He ask, not just think about it.

    When Jesus Asks John 6:5-12 When Jesus asks we must 1. Count the cost. What is the cost in time, money ecct.. But do not forget to count on Jesus to do what He is going to do. 2. Do what we can do. Let Jesus do what He is going to do. 3. Give all we have. And let Jesus use it as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    A New View Of Home

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,982 views

    Many think of home as a physical address. God’s Word gives us a new view of home.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. A New View of Home By Greg Johnson June 27, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Wanna Be Christians

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    Three people think they wanna be a follower of Jesus; but, only when it is convenient for them to do so.

    Luke 9: 51 – 62 Wanna Be Followers Intro: Sinclair Lewis, the great 20th century writer was once scheduled to a give an hour-long speech about writing to a group of college students who planned to be writers. Lewis stepped to the podium and asked a question: “How many of you want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Independance - Dependance

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,480 views

    When we think we are independant we actually only change what we are dependant on.

    Americans love to celebrate Independence Day. The supermarkets stock up with extra ribs, hamburger and hotdogs along with anything else the goes with grilling out. It seems like the 4th is a big deal to more people than other holidays. As Americans we tend to flaunt our freedom before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    If They Only Knew

    Contributed by William Noel on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,621 views

    A message of encouragement, reminding us that there’s more to our faith than what we think!!

    “If They Only Knew” I Cor. 2:9-10 Today, one this, the first Lord’s day of 2006, I am impressed to bring a word from the Lord, taken from the book of I Corinthians 2, verses 9-10. There we read, “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist