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Spiritual Scrutiny

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003

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Test the Spirits!

Spiritual Scrutiny 1st John 4:1 – 6 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. False teaching is a fatal disease that has spread to become an epidemic in the church. It can choke the life out of those seeking God, and can cripple believers by disillusionment and discouragement. b. A main purpose of John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified, Qualified, Glorified Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 21, 2004

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The Qualifications of a marriage. Part 1 of 3 part sermon on the state of marriage.

Justified, Qualified, Glorified. This sermon is considering these three words in marriage. The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. First lets look at the Biblical meaning of each word. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Da Vinci

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 19, 2004

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Brown offers an revisionist, alternative, speculative view of the historical Jesus that lacks historical evidence, in the guise of a conspiracy thriller.

Dealing with Da Vinci—the lure of ‘other’ gospels. –Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture reading—Psalm 119:89-96 Dan Brown’s provocative book, The Da Vinci Code, has topped the best-seller list for over half a year and has inspired TV ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Congregational

Beware The Wolf, Part 1

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 26, 2004

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How do we identify those who would prey upon the flock of God?

POINTS OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES www.pointsoftruth.com It’s a beautiful night in the Falkland Islands, just off the coast of Argentina. These British Islands are known for their rich pasture land. The air is still this evening as the sheep graze. The sun is setting, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-31, Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beware The Wolf, Part 2

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 26, 2004

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How to chase away wolves which come in sheep’s clothing.

POINTS OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES www.pointsoftruth.com The ultimate wolf to come in sheep’s clothing is yet to come! The Bible calls him the "beast". This great leader will soon, come quickly on the world scene as the ruler of the European Commonwealth; along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15, Acts 20:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Ten Dangers Of The Cult."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 27, 2006

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There are many things about the cults that are rooted in core of our fundamentalist movement. Please heed the following ten precautions:

Text: (Gal 1:6 KJV) I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: (Gal 1:7 KJV) Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. (Gal 1:8 KJV) But though we, or an angel from heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code: Loving Truth And Ignoring Fiction Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 7, 2006

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Many questiions have come up sense the book and the movie "The Da Vinci Code" came out. This message deals with the reliability of the Scriptures.

Our key text today is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Title: Loving Truth and Ignoring Fiction Theme: The Reliability of the Scriptures Listen as I read 2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: Isn't The Bible Just Another Book? Series

Contributed by David Wolf on Jun 7, 2006

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2nd in a Da Vinci Code series; this message explores the historical reliability of the Bible with a goal to increase people’s trust in the Bible as God’s Word.

Looking at DVC movie opened blurs line b/t fact & fiction conspiracy theory Bible born from conspiracy is it trustworthy? we preach on weekly basis, urge you to live life by it “The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven. . . . The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God…it has evolved ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Da Vinci: The Di Vinity Code

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jun 8, 2006

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Eight significant hints God has included within the pages of Holy Scripture, from Genesis to the New Testament, that point to Jesus being the Promised One who would crush the serpent’s head.

THE DI VINITY CODE Luke 24:13-35 1. The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown, has as one of it’s claims that Jesus was really just a regular mortal, who got married to Mary Magdalene and had a child named Sophia with her, but that the Catholic Church and eventually Constantine and the Council of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The Place Of Popular Media In The Life Of The Christian (Da Vinci Code - 4)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 13, 2006

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Last in this series on The Da Vinci Code. Doesn’t deal with the book itself, per se, but rather the issue of secular input into our lives.

The Place of Popular Media in the Life of a Christian (The Da Vinci Code – Part 4) Various Scriptures June 11, 2006 Introduction This is the fourth and last message on my series on The Da Vinci Code. And to be very honest, I’m not going to be talking about the content of the book at all, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Da Vinci Code: Loving Truth And Ignoring Fiction / The Divinity Of Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 13, 2006

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Many question have since the move and the book the Da Vinci Code came out. This message deals with the divinity of Christ.

Turn Your Bibles to John 1:1 and verse 14 Title: Loving Truth and Ignoring Fiction Theme: The Divinity of Christ Introduction: I had a friend in Christ send me a cartoon this week. In the background of this cartoon was a movie theater with a sign saying, “The Da Vinci Code.” It showed lots ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is Holy Truth Inspired By God: The Davinci Code 1

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Jun 13, 2006

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Dan Brown brings into question the Holiness of Scripture. There is no question the Bible is Holy and inspired by God.

The Bible is Holy Truth inspired by God: The DaVinci Code <Click>2 Timothy 3:16 Henry Edward Cardinal Manning who lived from 1808-1892 began his ministry in the Anglican Church, but after his conversion to Rome, he became Archbishop of Westminster, and a popular writer. During a period of great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

A Great Conspiracy

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jun 15, 2006

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This is a sermon for the Day of Pentecost urging Christians to join together in heart and mind by faith in Christ to transform the world.

A Great Conspiracy Sermon on Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost Sunday-Year B June 4, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.” -Acts of the Apostles 2:2 In the past few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Da Vinci Code: Who Is Jesus, Really? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2006

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The goal of this message is to show how The DVC concept of Jesus is wrong. Our Jesus is God!

Who Is Jesus, Really? Breaking The Da Vinci Code -1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Really Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

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This sermon addresses the historicity, dependability, and reliability of the Bible. This sermon also addresses the legitimacy of Dan Brown’s claim that Constantine helped deify Jesus.

Can We Really Trust What the Bible Says About Jesus? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction I would like to read you a quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code, about the Bible and then take the rest of our time to tell you the story of the Bible we read today. “The Bible did not arrive by fax from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

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