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Beware Of False Prophets A Biblical Warning Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 22, 2025

Let's explore the biblical warnings about such false prophets, fake Christians and examine examples from Scripture.

In the midst of a world filled with spiritual deception, it's crucial for Christians to be discerning and cautious. Some individuals claiming to be Christians may falsely declare that they have received a vision or revelation from God about our relationships or other aspects of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Saul's Death (1 Samuel 31)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 27, 2025

What happened to a man who started out well but became a backslider? Let's look at 1 Samuel 31.

Is Saul’s death a warning to those who started well, but backsliding? Can an unfaithful leader hurt many people? Where are you headed? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 31. Did Saul and most of his sons die on the same day in battle? If God had not intervened, would David have been fighting on the side of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Goodbye To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Goodbye to Ephesus

Acts 20 v 13 - 27 Goodbye to Ephesus The Movement of Paul - 13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot. An opportunity for Prayer, Praise, Protection, and Preparation. The Meeting of Paul The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-27

Denomination: Holiness

Trade Secrets: Trading Old For New Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 12, 2024

In the kingdom of God, Jesus has a trade secret too. It's about trading our old selves for new ones. This trade happens when we encounter God's love and follow Jesus on his way of love. Along this path, we trade our mindset of obligation for a mindset of opportunity.

Hey guys! Today we're going to talk about something super cool. You know how companies have these things called trade secrets that give them an edge over their competitors? Well, Jesus has a trade secret too. It's all about trading our old selves for new ones. This trade happens when we experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Ephesians 4:22-24

Topics: Spiritual Transformation, Habit Change, New Life, Faith Renewal

Unlocking The Soul's Cage SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The soul of a man, encompassing his intellect, will, and emotions, is self-aware. This sermon explores the concept of Christian Liberty in freeing the 'caged' soul.

The Captivity and Deliverance of the Soul The soul of a person is the seat of their intellect, will, and emotions. It is the self-conscious part of their being. According to the Scriptures, humans are made up of a soul, a spirit, and a body. God desires for every aspect of our being to prosper, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:18

Topics: Christian Liberty

Let Go Of The World Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2001

"JESUS is ENOUGH!!" The first 2 chapters in Colossians hit hard the truth, now that we know this truth - HOW - should it effect our lives. This is what we’ll be doing the next 4 weeks... (Jesus is Enough - Part 4)

Jesus Is Enough - Part 4 "Therefore, LET GO Of the WORLD" Colossians 3:1-11 Okay, here we go....This is week four in our study of the book of Colossians, a study we are calling; "Jesus is enough." Remember, Paul wrote this letter to the church in Colosse because false teachers had come into ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping Our Friends Cope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 29, 2008

How fellowship with God and others is essential to living a life that matters.

John Gilbert lived in a California town called Paradise. When he was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. He was told it would eventually destroy every muscle and finally take his life. Each year John lost something. One year it was the ability to run. Another year he could no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians 4b

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 4b

Ephesians 4 - August 20, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 4. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia Minor as it was known back them. We mentioned that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil Goes To Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 12, 2008

Uncontrolled speech may reveal a devilish heart that has never been regenerated. James challenges us to review our heart by examining our speech to determined our relationship to the Master.

JAMES 3:5b, 6 THE DEVIL GOES TO CHURCH “How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.” At 9:00 p.m., ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bushwhacked! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2012

If you want to be all that God has called you to be, stop trusting in yourself and start trusting in God’s presence, in God’s person, and in God’s promises.

On a Saturday in November this last year, (November 5, 2011), University of Tennessee freshman Derrick Brodus was lying on the couch at his fraternity house, waiting for the Tennessee Volunteers football game to start at 7 P.M. Less than an hour before kickoff, Derrick fumbled for his cell phone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lifting The Curtain Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Many of you will be in two spiritual battles in your life – not all of you but some of you. We were born at war with God because we are born in sin. But when we lay down our arms at the cross of Jesus Christ in unconditional surrender, God declares peace with us.

This morning I want to speak to you on this topic: Lifting the Curtain. One of my favorite coaches says this about any upcoming opponent that they play no matter the other team’s record, “It’s a five star match up because we’re in it.” Again, “It’s a five star match up because we’re in it.” The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Bushwacked! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2024

If you want to be all that God called you to be, stop trusting in yourself and start trusting in God’s presence, person, and promises.

On a Saturday in November several years ago (November 5, 2011), University of Tennessee freshman Derrick Brodus was lying on the couch at his fraternity house, waiting for the Tennessee Volunteers football game to start at 7 P.M. Less than an hour before kickoff, Derrick fumbled for his cell phone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, John 8:58, Genesis 15:13-14, Hebrews 10:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Grace Of Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Jesus forgives a woman’s sin

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Luke 7:36-8:3 "The Grace of Christ   "One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house, and took his place at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was at table in the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Time To Pass The Baton

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 3, 2006

Cultivating a Heart for ministry to children and youth.

INTRODUCTION Have any of you ever watched a relay race? In a relay race the lead runner starts the race and when he finishes his first lap … he must hand off the “baton” to the next runner … timing is crucial in the transaction of the baton … as the lead runner is running … the next runner is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faith Of An Overcomer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2005

We can base our faith on the reliable testimony of God.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • We talk a lot about faith and how faith in Jesus changes our lives. Our faith in Jesus is the thing that allows us to overcome the world. • Our faith helps us to overcome the sin that is so prevalent in the world. Our faith in Jesus changes everything about us. • I know in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ