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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Faithful Servants Are Blessed

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022
     | 2,380 views

    We are waiting and watching for Jesus' return. We are expecting Jesus to return.

    FAITHFUL SERVANTS ARE BLESSED (Outline) November 20, 2022 – Pentecost Last – LUKE 12:35-43 INTRO: The Lord calls us to be his servants. The Lord also calls us his children. We are servants and children of the Lord. Our lives are guided by the Lord’s Word. Not the world’s words. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Something Completely Different

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 17, 2023
     | 1,104 views

    When God intervenes to bring life out of death, we have to let him do it his way.

    How many of you remember Monty Python? The British comedy group in - I think - the 70's which used to transition between their skits with “And now for something completely different....” And it always was pretty strange. Part of their appeal was that their humor was so totally off the wall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    Something Great Is About To Happen

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Nov 24, 2024
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     | 2,085 views

    This sermon deals with the biblical concept of covenant, emphasizing God’s faithfulness to His promises and our responsibility to live as covenant people. It highlights the blessings and responsibilities of being in a relationship with God.

    Title: Something Great is About to Happen Scripture Reference: Habakkuk 1:5 "Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told." Introduction: Church, have you ever been in a place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Book Of Jude: Standing Up For Truth & Speaking Against False Teachers

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2021
     | 2,669 views

    Jude first speaks to accountability. He warns the church to not be led astray by these false teachers, by referencing several Old Testament examples of divine judgment. God will not only hold false teachers accountable, but he will hold all people accountable.

    "The year was 320 AD when an elite regiment of Roman soldiers marched across the frozen tundra of Armenia. This was the elite thundering regiment that had formed a line of defense protecting the Roman empire from the invading Persian army. But a new threat came against the roman empire, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Fruit Of Wolves Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,276 views

    Beware of false teachers!

    I. Confusion A. Hidden Motives 1. Harmless disguises 2. Pretense of innocence B. Harsh Methods 1. Destructive tendencies 2. ‘Ravenous’ – to take by force 3. Matthew 10:16, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” 4. Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Of Light

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    Beware of false prophets.

    2 Cor 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kiss The Calf?

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 9, 2013
     | 3,098 views

    FALSE IDOLS IS APOSTASY!

    KISS THE CALF? INTRODUCTION: THE SETTING OF THIS STUDY SPEAKS TO DISUNITY RATHER THAN UNITY. ISRAEL DIVIDED INTO DIFFERENT ENTITIES AROUND 1922 B.C. THE NORTHERN KINGDOM BECAME ISRAEL AND THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM JUDAH. THE TRIBE OF EPHRAIM CONTROLLED THE NORTHERN WITH JEROBOAM AS THE PRIMARY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Advents

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,453 views

    The uncompromising preaching of John. Bearing fruit that proves our repentance. Practical moral guidance. Redirecting Messianic expectations.

    THE TWO ADVENTS. Luke 3:7-18. In the fullness of the times (cf. Galatians 4:4), John came ‘preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins’ (Luke 3:1-3). Being 30 years old, you might expect him to be starting his priesthood in the Temple in Jerusalem (cf. Numbers 4:3), but God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Fall For That Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,216 views

    The lure of false teaching. Many fall for teaching that is false, because they have not examined the teaching or the teacher.

    Don’t Fall for That!!! Galatians 1:6-10 May 6, 2007 Galatians 1:6 (HCSB) I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from Him who called you by the grace of Christ, and are turning to a different gospel- The Lure of False Teaching  The Judaizers  Taught Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preaching In The Power Of The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,093 views

    There is much preaching done today in the power of the emotions, or in the power of the intellect. This is false preaching, and false religion.

    Preaching with the Power of the Holy Spirit Study Text: I Corinthians 1:17 - 18 Introduction: - One of the most neglected parts of preaching is understanding the role and power of the Holy Spirit in preaching God’s word. - As teachers, we spend hours studying, outlining, doing word studies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Pursuing God In Giving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,741 views

    1) The Danger of False Righteousness. 2) The Practice and Reward of False Giving 3) The Practice and Reward of True Giving

    With the recent earthquake in Haiti, there has been a world wide outpouring of assistance. In Canada and the United States we just saw two telethons, where celebrities participated to raise funds. One curious phenomena was the participation of John Travolta. "I have arranged for a plane to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    How To Find A Great Church - And What You Might Expect To Find There

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    Many have noted to me that they wish they could find a really great church - one that might truely inspire them. These are my opinions and those of a great many others who have written on the topic. I hope you find them of use.

    How to Find A Great Church - and What You Might Expect to Find There Salvation is by Grace and through faith in Jesus but the offerings of a great church can be of immense value in furthering your walk with the Lord and most importantly meeting your true obligations as a good Christian. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    A God Who Always Gives And Expects Us To Be Givers Like Him

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,997 views

    God has given us so much and because He is a giver He expects His children to be givers also.

    TEXT: Psalm 89:6 TITLE: A GOD WHO ALWAYS GIVES AND WANTS US TO BE GIVERS LIKE HIM. There are many people in the world who view God more as a taker rather than a giver. Many believe they would end up loosing more than gaining if they gave their hearts to Christ. Many think of God as being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Expects Us To Be More Like A Farmer Than A Bumblebee

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown.

    1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown. Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When Things Haven't Turned Out The Way You Expected

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,717 views

    A look at John the Baptist's astonishing admission of doubt about who Jesus is and why we often have similar doubts.

    OUR COMPLAINT: “This is not what I signed up for.” - Matthew 11:2a – John in prison. - I cannot read the mind of John, but I can’t help but believe that a prison cell was the last place he expected to end up. - He is the great prophet of God, the forerunner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist