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  • Clarence Clough avatar

    A Diagram Of Defection (Why Men Go Back)

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 20, 2015
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    How could such seemingly faithful and fruitiferous saints of God return to the beggerly elements of this world and the devices of the Evil One?

    Title: A DIAGRAM OF DEFECTION (Why Men Go Back) (Definition) DEFECTION: conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine)__www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defection Texts: 2 Peter 2:1-3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) "1. But there were also false ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    If The Foundations Are Destroyed

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 30, 2016
     | 14,046 views

    The one who follows the Master must focus on Him and His will, proving to be righteous rather than responding to the disintegration of society as do the wicked.

    “In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Balaam: Was He A Prophet Of God? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 20, 2016
     | 13,722 views

    Can God speak through an imperfect individual? We are studying the life and "ministry" of Balaam to discover the pertinence of his life to our own lives.

    “The people of Israel set out and camped in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan at Jericho. And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. And Moab was in great dread of the people, because they were many. Moab was overcome with fear of the people of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evil Personified Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,183 views

    In this sermon we'll looking at the second two members of the unholy trinity: the first beast, the Antichrist, and the second beast, the False Prophet. We'll also be exploring what it will take for believers to counter their deception.

    The Book of Revelation “Evil Personified” Revelation 13 It was testimony night and a lady got up and said, "We are living in a wicked land where sin is on every hand. I have had a terrible fight with the old devil all week." Her husband, who was sitting by her side, said, "It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Doctrine Of The Nicolaitans

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
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    But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. - Revelation 2:6 We are taught things and all around us others are taught the same things so we are not prone to question is it right what we are believing. ...

    But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. - Revelation 2:6 We are taught things and all around us others are taught the same things so we are not prone to question is it right what we are believing. For many Bible passages this happens where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unfaithful Impatience Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,372 views

    The Golden Calf shows Israel's unfaithfulness at Mt. Sinai. Moses intercedes and God forgives

    Introduction Faith has a short shelf life. Yesterday's faith doesn't rollover to today. This fact is especially evident in today's story of golden bull. The Lord had moved miraculously in the lives of the Israelites. God had parted the Red Sea, provided them with manna every morning and given them ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Ninth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016
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     | 4,929 views

    The Ninth Commandment talks about the Witnessing the Truth. Be faithful in your words. Lips should bring life and not destruction.

    Ninth Commandment: Thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor-Ex 20:16 Introduction:. One poem reads: “Who steals my purse, steals trash, But he who filches from me my good name, Robs me of that which not enriches him, Yet leaves me poor indeed,” Thou shall not bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Beware, Beware Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
     | 8,018 views

    "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

    Introduction A. A man having lunch at a Chinese restaurant noticed that the table had been set with forks, not chopsticks. He asked why. The waiter said "Chopsticks are provided only on request." "But," the man countered, "if you gave your patrons chopsticks, you wouldn't have to pay someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eureka

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 16, 2014
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     | 4,701 views

    John instructs us to test the teachers and the preachers to see if what they are teaching and preaching is genuine. We can also tell if our faith is genuine by what we believe.

    Eureka 1 John 4:1-6 (NLT) Intro: In 1848, James Marshall was the first man to discover gold in California. After his discovery, thousands flocked to the area around San Francisco and they became known as the forty-niners. When they heard or used the term Eureka, it meant riches beyond their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scientology

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,766 views

    mankind is descended from an alien race of gods called ‘thetans.’ Scientologist are encouraged to wake up their thetan or god powers by removing all mental blocks called ‘engrams.

    Scientology By Jeston Bennett Matt 9:36-39 Luke 10:1-3 I. Scientology was started by L. Ron Hubbard. His first major work was published in 1950. The book was called, “Dianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health.” In it he offered a methodology designed to help alleviate such things as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 31, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,527 views

    No one can stand in the way of God and not be punished. Christianity has nothing to do with the magic and superstition of the world. The power of God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit overcomes them all.

    Have you ever wondered what is it like to be commissioned by God to do his work in our world? In the reading we heard from Acts, we see an example of one of the earliest ordinations or commissioning services in the church. Of the five men Luke mentions, four were Jews born outside the Holy Land ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    An Outline For Acts 6:8-15

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 30, 2021
     | 2,916 views

    Stephen was a willing worker for the Church in the days of the Apostles. There were some people, including religious leaders, who didn't like him and made plans to do something to him.

    An Outline for Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: Stephen was one of the original seven men chosen to assist the apostles (see Acts 6:1-7). He was able to more than just assist in distribution of food, as he performed “great wonders and miracles among the people” and even engaged in dialogue with members ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Who Is Your God?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 14, 2021
     | 2,493 views

    Is money your God? Jesus offers an important message about it.

    Who is your God? Mark 10:17-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 17 As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Thessalonians 1 Of 14 (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,869 views

    In 1 and 2 Thess. some last days events are dealt with. If we are not careful we can get those events mixed up.

    For example, in 1 Thess. Paul dealt with the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. He had this to say in 1 Thess. 4:16-18. We read, “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Some Will Depart The Faith Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,490 views

    1 Timothy 4:1-5 shows us several features of false teachers.

    Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul concluded chapter 3 with a description of the church as “a pillar and buttress of the truth” (3:15) and a summary of that truth in relation to Christ (3:16). Chapter 4 opens with a discussion of false teachers. Let us read 1 Timothy 4:1-5: 1 Now the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed