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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Aim Of Our Charge Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2013
     | 4,973 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

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    Sermon 7 - Believer, Beware Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2025
     | 338 views

    In this sermon's section from Colossians, Paul warns the Colossian Christians to avoid the false teachings of legalism, mysticism and asceticism. Christians from all times need to heed these warnings as well.

    Introduction: A. One day a customer was entering a little country store and noticed a sign posted on the door warning, “Danger! Beware of dog!” 1. Inside, the customer noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor beside the cash register, and asked: “Is that the dog folks are supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Misusing The Law Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2013
     | 6,421 views

    The purpose of the Law and the danger of mishandling that same Law is discussed. The contrast of law and gospel is examined.

    “We know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Our Faith Fails Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 2, 2010
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     | 4,830 views

    Part five focuses on how what we believes directly impact our faith using the story of Naaman.

    When Our Faith Fails Part 5 Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19; Introduction: This morning I will conclude my series titled “When Our Faith Fail”. This morning we will examine the last faith equation which states: Faith + Right Beliefs + Actions = Right Results.” In this equation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Comparison Game Series

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,255 views

    Paul vs.super-apostles, the Corinthians vs other churches, and us vs. the Corinthians

    The Comparison Game Let's play the Comparison Game! Which is better? Coke? or Pepsie? I.U.? or U of L? Kentucky? or Duke? Our first contestant today is the Apostle Paul. Paul is a Hebrew of Hebrews, an Israelite, a descendent of Abraham. He has been in prison several times, beaten, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Those Rebellious Talkers And Deceivers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2013
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,958 views

    Who are these rebellious people and how are we supposed to respond to them? 1- They were religious but rebellious 2- They were teachers but liars 3- They were to be rebuked and silenced

    INTRO.- ILL.- William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor. He was one of the world's best-known celebrities in the 1920s and 1930s. Known as "Oklahoma's Favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust Me

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,533 views

    Watch out for false prophets

    Trust Me (Read Ad pages from TV Guide on psychics.) Now, what I want to know is, if these people know, then why, when you call them, do they ask your name? Hey, you’re the psychic, you tell me. I mean, you’re the ones who can tell the future, who can read the tarot cards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jude Warns About Heresy

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,915 views

    Jude Describes False Teachers

    Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: Jude Warns About Heresy July 1, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “Beloved, I was going to write about our common salvation, but it’s necessary that I urge you to contend earnestly for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scientology Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,202 views

    A look at the false teachings of Scientology

    Scientology Intro The most popular cult today, which has been brought to the fore front by Hollywood celebrities is the “Church of Scientology.” Scientology claims to deal with the human spirit and its relationship to the universe and its Creator. It teaches that the fundamental laws of life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And They Rose Up To Play

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 13, 2013
     | 4,738 views

    EXPOSING THE FOLLY OF FALSE WORSHIP

    THEY ROSE UP TO PLAY OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES IDOL WORSHIP AS THE ISRAELITES TRAVELED TOWARD THE PROMISED LAND. INTERPRETATION: EXODUS 32:6 (NKJV) THEN THEY ROSE EARLY ON THE NEXT DAY, OFFERED BURNT OFFERINGS, AND BROUGHT PEACE OFFERINGS; AND THE PEOPLE SAT DOWN TO EAT AND DRINK, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oppressed - Part 2

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 31, 2014
     | 2,651 views

    Satan's oppression of the false believer

    Oppressed (Part 2) Acts 10:38 I. Oppressed A. to exercise harsh control over one - Luke 13:16 B. to use one's power against II. Satan's primary methods of oppression A. darkness - John 1:5, Ephesians 6:12, I Peter 2:9 B. deception - John 8:44, II Corinthians 11:3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Your Bullies Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,392 views

    1) The Misinterpretation, 2) The Mandate , & 3) The Motive.

    In His sixth, and last, illustration contrasting the false righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees with the true righteousness of God, Jesus contrasts their kind of love with God’s. Nowhere does humanistic, self-centered system of religion differ more from God’s divine standards than in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jehovah’s Witnesses

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022
     | 3,013 views

    THE PURPOSE OF WRITING THIS BOOK

    As author of this book, I have never been involved with the Jehovah’s Witnesses in any way, so the things I am going to mention are not personal. In fact, none of the people that I associate with on a daily basis are members of this group. SO WHY WRITE A BOOK THAT DEALS WITH THE JEHOVAH’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's That In Your Hand?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 397 ratings
     | 90,578 views

    Motivate members to become ministers.

    What's in your Hand Exodus 4:1-4 NASB Then Moses answered and said, "What if they will not believe me, or listen to what I say? For they may say, 'The Lord has not appeared to you.' " [2] And the Lord said to him, "What is that in your hand?" And he said, "A staff." [3] Then He said, "Throw it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Without Honor

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,008 views

    What motivates your ministry?

    Not Without Honor When a person gets a promotion at work, has won a prize or received some other kind of award or recognition the first people he/she normally wants to share that good news with is family. It may be by phone or E-mail or bursting into the house yelling, "Honey! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist