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  • Doug Lyon avatar

    How To Spot The Devil's Kids

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Oct 5, 2006
     | 3,400 views

    How to recognize and guard against false teachers

    Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 4:1-6 How To Spot The Devil’s Kids Introduction Robert Philip Hanssen. Perhaps you recall that name from a few years ago. It was national news. Robert Hanssen was a 57-year old FBI agent who was convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. He was arrested in February, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whaddaya Want?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    We expect things in life. God expects things of us, too.

    Whaddaya Want? Louie Anderson 7-Eleven monologue So let me ask you today, “Whaddaya want?” What do you want out of life? Are you looking for a good deal? Do you want a good job with even better pay? Do you want your children to make the honor roll and get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Aim Of Our Charge Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2013
     | 5,059 views

    The teaching of godly elders is contrasted with that of false teachers.

    “The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” [1] Paul charged Timothy to remain in Ephesus, indicating that the young man was considering moving from that location. Specifically, the young preacher was charged to remain in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Contend For The Faith Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 6, 2018
     | 12,713 views

    Jude sounds a warning that False teachers, false teaching, heresies, are invading the church. that warning is a relevant now as it has ever been.

    And as we start, let me ask a couple of questions…questions about sleeping? Who in here feels like you need more sleep? Who has ever fallen asleep while trying to watch a movie? or watching a football game? Who in here has ever fallen asleep in church?...(no hands, I really don’t want to know!) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Profit Or Prophet Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,021 views

    Jesus warns of false prophets. What is a prophet? What is a false prophet? How can I tell one apart from the rest of sheep?

    Series on the Mount Profit or Prophet Matthew 7:15-16 November 4, 2007 As Jesus winds up his teachings, he gives his followers a warning: Watch out. Beware. Be wary of false prophets. Take a close look and examination at the lives of those who speak for God. Not that they have to be perfect (at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rogelio Dy Cezar avatar

    The True Church Of God

    Contributed by Rogelio Dy Cezar on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    This sermon is to make people to know about the true Church of God. We must know how to join the real Church of God so that we not be decieve by so many false christs, false prophets, and false teachers.

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 2: 14 INTRODUCTION: 1. Is there a true Church of God? 2. Read the text……. 3. So, the real name of the true Church of God is Church of God in Christ Jesus. 4. This is the Church that Jesus established. P R A Y E R: Let us pray….. BODY: 1. Matthew 16: 18 (Read) 2. So, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Espionage In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2010
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     | 3,929 views

    Since the time of Cain, there have always been false teachers in the spriritual realm; they are certainly the vast majority. But when false teaching creeps into the believing community, it is especially dastardly. Peter will share two truths about false

    Espionage in the Kingdom (2 Peter 2:1-3) 1. Every so often, I like to emphasize the basic Christian facts. I try to teach these to the kids at AWANA, but I have also learned the importance of teaching or review them with adults. 2. In a previous sermon, I mentioned how we need to know them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 751 ratings
     | 268,322 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said "It is finished" in John 19:30? Join Pastor Steve as He shares the impact of that statement.

    INTRODUCTION Our text this morning is found in John’s Gospel – John 19:30. It is a simple text but profound. Its implications are far reaching and enduring. This text tells us that Jesus had a task to fulfill. John 19:30 says, “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, b“It is finished!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Are You?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 28,251 views

    It is not what you do but who you are that counts!

    Who Are You? When people think of God, church, religion or things of that nature they usually think of a code of ethics, rules or rituals. When asked what is important to God they will quote several "thou shalts or thou shalt nots". They may mention baptism, membership or giving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,725 views

    In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

    Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Henderson avatar

    Off To See The Wizard Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    This message focuses on wizardry and those who teach false doctrine. Many seems to want to buy God but they do not want to serve God.

    “Off to See the Wizard” Acts 8:1-3 and 9-25 Last week we wrapped up chapter 7 as we saw the death of the first martyr in the local church. His name was Stephen. According to church history it would have happened something like this ... The criminal would be taken to a place where there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    The Great Gulf Fixed

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,507 views

    it is impossible to change in eternity, no preacher, no prayer over your life, no good words spoken will get someone out of hell, there is a great gulf fixed

    Intro: if you have a Pastor or Preacher who has convinced you there is no hell or eternal punishment, I have one thing to say, He is a liar, a false prophet, and the truth is not in him. Luke 16:16-31 gives us the account of Lazarus and the rich man. They both live, they both die, they both are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Becoming Fruit Inspectors

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009
     | 2,885 views

    Jesus calls us here to do more than just sit and listen. He calls us to examine those whoclaim to be speaking for God, to see if it is so.

    Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Intro: “The Story is told…(stressed out woman at traffic light who is arrested on suspicion of auto theft) 1. we live in a world where image is everything. 2. hide the flaws, mask the odor, lose the weight, color the grey hair, conceal the real me! 3. infects the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Trust And Obey

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,534 views

    This sermon looks at the need for believers to Trust and obey their Godly leaders to stand against false teachers to trust and obey the apostles doctrine and the Gospel experience of mercy and grace. That Christ can transform a life these are all reaso

    1 Tim 1:1-20 Trust & Obey. Authorship: Mid 60 AD • Possible to be a time when Paul was released (After Acts) and shortly rearrested and finally martyred and some of the events mentioned happened during his time of liberty. • Timothy was a close associate of Paul converted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    The Faith Of Gideon Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 25, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,288 views

    Gideon was just an ordinary man like you and I but God saw something in him

    The Faith of Gideon by Gerald Van Horn Hebrews 11:32 Gideon was in his day an ordinary man. He was a hard worker. He was dedicated. He was the 5th judge of Israel. God often uses ordinary people. People just like you and me. We find Israel in a desperate situation. The Midianites and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God