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  • John Harper avatar

    False Teachers And A Faithful God

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008
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     | 3,475 views

    There are many false teachers, but we serve a faithful God who will judge these false teachers.

    II Peter 2:1-9 November 5, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “False Teachers and a Faithful God” Introduction: (2 Timothy 3:1-5) • The days that we live in are dangerous • The men that are in this world are marked by their love by pleasure. I. THE WORK OF FALSE TEACHERS (vs. 1-3) A. The false teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    6 Ways To Bring Personal Growth

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,594 views

    Growing in Christ is what it’s all about!Remember we have someone greater than Solomon to learn from!

    Personal Growth Text: Proverbs 1: 5 5.A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, The famous football coach John Wooden once said, “What counts, is what you learn after you know it all.” Teddy Roosevelt said, “There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Small Man Who Became Big

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,516 views

    A sermon on the conversion of Zaccheus.

    A Small Man Who Became Big Luke 19:1-10 Introduction Who was the shortest man in the Bible? One person said “Zaccheus” Someone else said Nehemiah - “Knee high miah” Another said no, it was Bildad the Shuhite – “shoe height” Still another said no, It was Peter because the Bible says that “Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe In Yourself

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,795 views

    Believe In Yourself

    Micheal Jackson and Diana Ross starred in a movie in the 1980’s which made a powerful statement to black people across America. The movie was entitled the "The Wiz" which was an urban version of "The Wizard of Oz". One of the most challenging selections in this colorful screenplay was given by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas Iscariot: Just Another Sinner

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    Guidance for reacting to the sin in our lives.

    Judas Iscariot: Just Another Sinner Matthew 26:47-56/27:3-5 Introduction: Judas thought Jesus would lead a physical rebellion against Rome. He probably thought that he could spur Jesus to action. He was wrong. Satan brought about Judas’ sin. Satan used Judas’ love of money and desire for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eating With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    Although the Pharisees had set a trap for him, Jesus used this dinner as time to teach on compassion for our fellow man.

    Eating with the Enemy Luke 14:1-24 Introduction: Several times in the book of Luke, we see that Jesus goes to eat in the house of a Pharisee. Here in Luke 14, we see the last of these encounters. What’s really interesting about this passage is that, during this one dinner, Jesus teaches on three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perfect Peace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,076 views

    Only by giving up my way and resolving to do it Jesus’ way can conflicts be resolved and peace experienced.

    Philippians 4:2-3 Sunday, June 29, 2002 Have you heard the name Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen for the state of Virginia a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex-boyfriend for jilting her & marrying another. She took along a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Local Church Is It Necessary In The Life Of The Christian”

    Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    True we are called by Christ to the church worldwide (of which all of us are a part of), but we are also called by Christ to an individual local church TOO!

    “The local church is it necessary in the life of the Christian” True we are called by Christ to the church worldwide (of which all of us are a part of), but we are also called by Christ to an individual local church TOO! What I mean by a local church (Gk. Ekklesia) is not a building, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Work's Through The Church

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 21, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    God work’s through the church to accomplish His goal and the church is to use all the resources available.

    "By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas; 6 Who established the mountains by His strength, Being clothed with power; 7 You who still the noise of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership Pitfalls

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    Pitfalls in leadership.

    Leadership Pitfalls By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Mark 4:30-32 1. Inadequacy (Mark 4:30-32) a. Your assignment from God in the vision may make you feel fearful or inadequate i. “For who has despised the day of small things?” (Zechariah 4:10) ii. Little is much when God is in it. 1. We feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Ask For A Favor

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,134 views

    The Scriptural way to get your request considered

    #1237 How To Ask For A Favor? Philemon 1-25 Everyone need a favor from someone at some time or other as they go through life. The human condition is such though, that we get into a tizzy at the thought of going to someone for that help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Wrong Perscription For The Problem

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    Addresses areas where Christians often unknowingly fall short.

    THE WRONG PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PROBLEM 1 Samuel 8 -Read 1 Samuel 8 As we read this chapter, it’s easy to say the leaders of Israel were all wrong asking for a king. Or, we can wrongly interpret God’s answer to Samuel as saying that simply asking for a king meant they were rejecting Him. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When Kings Hide In Caves”

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    When you need to stand up and do what others are not doing.

    “WHEN KINGS HIDE IN CAVES” 1 SAM 14:6, 7 “Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” “Do all that you have in mind,” his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Manuel Jr. Ocampo avatar

    Responding To The Call

    Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on May 28, 2009
     | 5,360 views

    We are chosen by the Master, sent with a Message and must fulfill the Mission.

    RESPONDING TO THE CALL (The Master, The Message and The Mission) TEXT: MATTHEW 10:1-10 INTRO: We are blessed to be a blessing. This is God’s plan from the beginning. He chose Adam to bless the world but he failed. He chose Abraham to bless the nations but the Jews failed. The reason was, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #3 False Gospels Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 8, 2015
     | 4,341 views

    This sermon exposes the errors of the "Cheap Grace" gospel.

    The False Gospels #2 Introduction: There is a false gospel that has been preached by false prophets since the beginning of Christianity. It has become even more popular today. Those who preach this gospel believe they are preaching the "true gospel". Scriptures: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God