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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Producing Good Fruit

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    Our identity is revealed by what is seen in our lives. We must produce much good fruit in our lives, if we ever hope to make a difference in the lives of others. God's life in us can and will bring good life change.

    PRODUCING GOOD FRUIT Matthew 7:15-23 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit Of Python, Don't Be Fooled

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015
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    The Spirit of Python, Don’t Be Fooled

    The Spirit of Python, Don’t Be Fooled Matthew 7:14-23 (KJV) 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Healthy Choices Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
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    We are a product of the choices we make. ut what’s the most important choice we can make? All healthy choices on the road less traveled start with the decision to serve God.

    Healthy Choices Matt 7:13-16, 21-23 When I’m on a road trip, do you know what my top two questions are? Where am I going to eat and how can I eat healthy? Here’s the thing: I always start off with the best intentions to eat healthy. I usually work out first, I take water to drink, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gps Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
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    Everybody here is on a path. The question we have to ask is what path are we on?

    GPS Matthew 7:13-16, 21-23 How many of you use a GPS device when you’re driving? When we were driving home from Atlanta a few years ago, it was lunchtime and so we pulled off the highway to pick up some Subway sandwiches. And the moment I turned, the GPS said, “recalculating.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Threshing Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 13, 2015
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    Sometimes things that hurt are those things that cause the most good in our lives.

    Last week we started our new series on baking bread with the harvest. We learned that in order to make bread, we need to follow four steps: harvest , threshing, grinding into flour, and finally combining with other ingredients to bake into bread. We also learned, more importantly, that the time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Staying The Right Course Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
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    Jesus give us directions on how to choose the right path; He gives us a warning concerning who we follow and allow to influence our lives and decisions; and He gives the means by which we can evaluate the leadership of those whom we follow.

    Staying the Right Course Matthew 7:13-20 Intro: Last week we talked about the fact that every human has a free will and cannot be forced (nor can we force others) to accept God’s way of life that He offers freely. When someone tries to force someone to follow a certain path, through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Eternity Where?

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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    Enter ye in at the strait gate:

    Matt Ch 7 v 13 - 29 Eternity Where? Matt 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: I. NOTICE THE CHALLENGE. MOSES SAID: Deut 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Are Fruits?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 22, 2014
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    To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at the fruits before judging the person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets. IV. TEXT: Matthew 7:16 (Amplified Bible) 7:16 You will fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruit Inspectors (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2014
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    By their fruit you will recognize them-It may take some time, but we will eventually see whether the preacher is trying to benefit himself, or whether he is truly serving others.

    Matthew 7:15-20-“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount: False Prophets Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    Message from the sermon on the mount on how to figure out what a false prophet is.

    Title: False Prophets Theme: To show the importance of recognizing false prophets. Text: Matthew 7:15-20 Opening verse: We read this morning how David brought the ark back into Israel. Into the city of David which is Zion. Yet it would be another 40 years, during the reign of Solomon, that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Will There Be Christians In Hell? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011
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    Many believers are disturbed by the thought that there may be Christians who could be lost. We need the comfort of Christ Who offers "eternal life" so that we need never fear such an end.

    “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 7:12-23 The Narrow Road Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
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    Matthew 7:12-23 The narrow road

    Matthew 7:12-23 The narrow road Manuscript Well today is our second last sermon on the Sermon on the Mount. And from verse 12 through to the end of the chapter forms the summary and conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount. The first word of verse 12 is “so”- or in some versions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    On The Rock Is The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 17, 2010
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    Jesus uses lots of language that should inspire us to the fear of the Lord. Here we can build families that will last.

    (Recite Matthew 7) Those last words of Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount give us a clear message, do they not? What you and I do with the words of Jesus determines whether our lives will stand or fall. Today, I would like to take these final words of Jesus and apply them not just to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Many People Go To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 3, 2010
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    A look at the surprising, scary words of Christ that few will be saved.

    “Everyone Goes To Heaven, Right?”: One of the most telling, surprising, shocking statements that Jesus ever made is that only a few find salvation. - Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:22-30. - You could say that this section (along with vv. 24-27) is the “invitation” of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Roads To God

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Aug 7, 2010
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    Both the Wide and the Narrow will indeed take you to God.

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal