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  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Fruit Of Wolves Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,279 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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    Going The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 24,535 views

    Following Jesus requires that we go the Extra Mile!

    Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Subject: Justice Theme: New Testament view of justice Prop: The Law provided justice, but Christians are not to always seek justice. Trans.: Jesus gives us the solution to a heart of retaliation. Turn the other cheek, give more than is required, to go the extra mile, to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word On Divorce Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,255 views

    There are lots of confusing messages today about divorce and remarriage. What does the Bible really say?

    I. The Covenant of Marriage (19:3-6) A. Affirmed by Creation 1. God created 1 male & 1 female 2. The Creator determines the ideal in marriage B. Affirmed by Connection 1. Abandonment of blood relations a. ‘Leave’ – forsake utterly 2. Attachment to wife a. ‘Cleave’ – glued to C. Affirmed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Third Mile Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,167 views

    Isn’t going the second mile enough? Not for a true disciple and follower of Jesus...

    I. A Misrepresentation that Is Typical (43) A. An Omission that was Considerable 1. How do we love our neighbor? 2. The OT admonition paralleled Jesus’ commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves (see Lev. 19:18) B. An Addition that was Convenient 1. Nowhere in scripture do you find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wolf In Sheeps Clothing

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    How do you spot a false teacher? This sermon was miss titled as a sermon on marriage, I have corrected it.

    Text: Matthew 7:15-23 Subject: False Teachers Theme: Identifying false teachers Prop: We cannot identify false teachers by sight, be we must examine their fruit. T.S. Today we will study the instructions that Jesus gives us to be able to identify false teaches. INTRODUCTION Society and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pious Is Good Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,015 views

    Part 11 of Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our motives for giving etc.

    Have you ever noticed that words are like Canadian currency? They are constantly being devalued. There was a time that if you called a woman homely you were paying her a compliment, not anymore. Vulgar used to mean popular and it was commonly used, but now it means coarse or nasty. Sin used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    My Father Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    Part 13 in Sermon on Mount series, looks at the attributes of the Father

    `HOW’S YOUR PRAYER LIFE? AFTER ALL WHEN JESUS SAID, WHEN YOU PRAY. NOW HE SEEMED PRETTY DEFINITE AT THIS POINT, HE DIDN’T SAY, IF YOU PRAY, INSTEAD HE SAID WHEN YOU PRAY. HE SEEMED PRETTY CONVINCED THAT CHRISTIANS WOULD PRAY. AND HE SAID THAT WHEN WE PRAYED THAT WE SHOULD NOT PRAY LIKE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Gotta Ask! Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    This is th 19th part of the Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our prayer requests

    THIS ENTIRE PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE IS DEPENDENT ON ONE THING AND THAT IS A PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF VS.9,10 & 11. BECAUSE CHRIST USES THESE VERSES TO QUALIFY THE VERSES THAT WENT BEFORE. AND SO CHRIST USES THE CONCEPT OF FATHER TO DESCRIBE GOD. BUT THE FATHER CONCEPT IS ONLY VALID FOR THOSE OF US ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Going The Extra Mile Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,974 views

    This is a revamp of a same sermon I did in 1996, I hope it is better this time

    INTRODUCTION • One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from being caught in the fan belt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are What You Show Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,647 views

    By your fruits, you WILL be known

    INTRODUCTION • Silly warning labels illustration. http://www.rinkworks.com/said/warnings.shtml • Last week we looked at the choice that we all have the freedom to make concerning which path we will take in life. • Jesus encouraged us to take the narrow path. • In chapter y ,we have looked at 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Are You Building Your House Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 24,599 views

    Are you really building your house on the Rock of Jesus and His Word or on the sinking sand of human opinion?

    INTRODUCTION • I want to speak to you today about something that is very important. What God’s word has to say to us today can help keep us from doing something that we will regret. • How many of you here today have been involved in building a house? • What is one thing that you do not want to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    El Clima Como Señal De Los Tiempos

    Contributed by Ervin De Leon on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    Muchos males se han estado acumulando en los ultimos anos: abierta influencia satanica, destruccion de la familia, delincuencia, falta a la ley moral. A todo esto se anade algo nuevo: “ El cambio de los tiempos”. Notamos que el mundo va caminando hacia

    Matt 24:33 “Así también vosotros, cuando veáis todas estas cosas, sabed que está cerca, a las puertas. 34 De cierto os digo que no pasará esta generación hasta que todas estas cosas sucedan.” Introduccion a) Muchos males se han estado acumulando en los ultimos anos: abierta ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Be Glad When You're Sad" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    It’s not until we understand the penalty of sin that we can fully appreciate the work of the Cross.

    “Be Glad When You’re Sad” Matthew 5:4 Beatitudes - #2 Intro: Today, we continue our series from the Beatitudes. To refresh our minds, the word “Beatitude” means Supreme Blessedness, and the word “Blessed” means having a Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that remains regardless of conditions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "What's On The Menu?" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    Spiritually, what do you hunger and thirst for?

    “What’s On The Menu?” Matthew 5:6 Beatitudes - #4 Intro: (T-giving meal - Eat, eat, eat and get hungry again - Fills us temporarily) Mt. 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” In this context, to “hunger and thirst” means ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 5,549 views

    How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

    “The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite