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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Your Righteousness Must Exceed That Of The Pharisees: Good Fruit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 2, 2008
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    Three primary tests we can apply in order to recognize a false prophet: 1) Character, 2) Creed, and 3) Converts.

    Some high-profile leaders who have professed to be Christians, have come under fire recently for alleged misdeeds, with their stories played out prominently in the media. Richard Roberts, son of evangelist Oral Roberts, resigned recently as president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa amid ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    2 Gates, 2 Trees, 2 Foundations Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,995 views

    The entry points of faith, the results of the faith choice, and the solid and enduring life that is built on faith.

    Options, choices, alternative, opportunities! The richness of life is found in these. Part of what makes a trip to the ice cream shop a delight is choosing between cinnamon drop vanilla, chocolate fudge swirl, and oreo crunch mint for your ice cream cone. Everyone of us makes dozens of choices ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24.17 The Danger Of Not Judging Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 22, 2007
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     | 3,045 views

    We are often told not to judge people but there is a danger is not judging as well

    How many people here are fans of the Bugs Bunny show? Truly the cream of the intellectual crop aren’t we. Out of all my favourites the one cartoon I enjoy most is the one with the Ralph the wolf and Sam the sheep dog. You remember, they clock into work together each morning, morning Ralph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Profit Or Prophet Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 5, 2007
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     | 3,985 views

    Jesus warns of false prophets. What is a prophet? What is a false prophet? How can I tell one apart from the rest of sheep?

    Series on the Mount Profit or Prophet Matthew 7:15-16 November 4, 2007 As Jesus winds up his teachings, he gives his followers a warning: Watch out. Beware. Be wary of false prophets. Take a close look and examination at the lives of those who speak for God. Not that they have to be perfect (at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Rotten Tomatoes Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 12, 2007
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     | 5,008 views

    What kind of tree are we? What evidence can people see that we follow Jesus? Some are rotten tomatoes. What kind of tree am I?

    Series on the Mount Rotten Tomatoes Matthew 7:17-20 November 11, 2007 As we look into these final teachings of Jesus, we are told to be careful. Be wary! Watch out for ferocious wolves in sheep’s clothing. Last week we looked at what is a prophet or a false prophet. This week we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Basis For Judging Others Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007
     | 3,482 views

    What is the basis for making judgments of others? Jesus teaches how one’s fruit will expose the heart as well as the choice in life.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. The Dangers of In/Out of Context 1. Key Verse of S.O.M. - Matthew 5:20 a. The Setting - Jesus Has Just Called The Disciples All they had for examples before Jesus was the Pharisee and Scribes. Jesus needed to show them his way of life was different. b. The LAW was all they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hicks avatar

    Gates, Fruit And Foundations

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
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     | 3,257 views

    The stories of the narrow gate, the healthy tree, and the house built upon the rock all have a common theme in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount.

    Gates, Fruit, and Foundations Matthew 7:13-27 There was no denying he had changed. When I was 20 years old I watched a transformation take place before my eyes. I had become a Christian 3 years prior, and I had tried on many occasions to witness to my parents. But I was not successful at ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • William D. Brown avatar

    On Solid Ground

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,266 views

    Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with an invitation for His listeners to make an important choice about three things:

    On Solid Ground Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with an invitation for His listeners to make an important choice about three things: 1st—the path they will follow, 2ndly—the teachers they will listen to, and 3rdly—what will they do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    You're Confirmed, So Now What?

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,852 views

    A sermon preached on Confirmation Sunday/3rd Sunday after Pentecost (proper 4) at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

    Well, today is the big day! Confirmation Sunday! In a few moments, these 12 young people will stand in front of this altar, and make some pretty big promises. This last Wednesday evening, you read your essays entitled “What It Means to Me to Be a Christian” and made some pretty bold statements of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chad Garrison avatar

    Cultivate Goodness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
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     | 6,095 views

    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Goodness.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Goodness Matthew 7:16-20 Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "Who Do We Believe?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    How to tell the difference between a false prophet and a man of God.

    “Who do You Believe?” March 28, 2009 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Keith Tankersley avatar

    "The Unconscious Hypocrites”

    Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 7, 2009
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     | 3,286 views

    People say they do not want to go to our church because of all the hypocrites. Is it possible to go through life not knowing that our lifestyle portrays hypocrisy? Could we in fact be "an unconscious hypocrite?"

    “The Unconscious Hypocrites” Matthew 7:15-20 The remainder of Chapt. 7 has one message; walking through the “strait or narrow gate & staying on the path! On this journey, we are shown some of the hindrances, obstacles, or pitfalls one might encounter. We are shown 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Becoming Fruit Inspectors

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009
     | 2,864 views

    Jesus calls us here to do more than just sit and listen. He calls us to examine those whoclaim to be speaking for God, to see if it is so.

    Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Intro: “The Story is told…(stressed out woman at traffic light who is arrested on suspicion of auto theft) 1. we live in a world where image is everything. 2. hide the flaws, mask the odor, lose the weight, color the grey hair, conceal the real me! 3. infects the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    What Big Teeth You Have

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,751 views

    expounding on the Lord’s warning to beware of false prophets

    What Big Teeth You Have Text: Matthew 7:15-23 By: Ken L. McKinley (Read Text) Now the context of our text is the Sermon on the Mount. In verses 13 and 14 Jesus tells us that the road to destruction is broad, but the way of life is narrow, it is a narrow gate, and then He immediately give a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    False Prophets Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
     | 5,918 views

    Part 20:Sermon on the Mount Series - Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheeps cloathing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves...

    The Great Commission Part 20 – Sermon on the Mount – False Prophets Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church