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  • James May avatar

    Your Source Determines Your Fruit

    Contributed by James May on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,002 views

    Only by being connected fully to the True Vine, Jesus Christ, can we bring forth fruit that is right for a repentant heart.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beware Of Wolves

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    Refuting the false doctrines creeping up in many churches

    Adapted from the book Christianity in Crisis by Hank Hannegraff. In out text Jesus warned His listeners about false teachers and just as in His day, there are many who claim the Name of Christ and yet teach and preach lies. One of these groups is what many call the Word of Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Most Important Worship - A Sermon That Walks Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 276 ratings
     | 42,636 views

    There are many ways to offer worship to God, but without this one form of worship, everything else we do is lip service.

    OPEN: Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches with bushy hair and a large mustache stepped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beware Of False Teachers

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    GUARD YOUR SOUL AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE DECEPTION OF FALSE TEACHERS BY CHECKING THEIR FRUIT I.

    GUARD YOUR SOUL AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE DECEPTION OF FALSE TEACHERS BY CHECKING THEIR FRUIT I. WHO ARE THESE FALSE TEACHERS? A. Characteristics of a Genuine Prophet: 1. Commissioned by God vs. Self-appointed How does our emphasis on seminary education, candidating, volunteerism, etc. lend itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Wilson avatar

    On Solid Ground

    Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,664 views

    The Wise Man built his house upon the rock.

    On Solid Ground Matthew 7:13-27 "Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. [14] "For the gate is small, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like Barking Dogs Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,443 views

    Jesus spoke God’s truth in every day language.

    LIKE BARKING DOGS Matthew 7:15-29, 13:34 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Communication Pr: Jesus spoke God’s truth in everyday language. ?: How? How did Jesus speak? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study three characteristics that demonstrate how Jesus spoke to engage his listeners. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Christian's Beware

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    exposition on Matt ch7

    CHRISTIANS BEWARE Matthew 7 v. 15 - 29 Beware of:- 1. False prophets v. 15 - 20 Jesus speaks of a :- (a) A dangerous crowd "beware" - they exist, have existed in the past, and will exist in the future. (b) A deceitful crowd "wolves in sheeps clothing" - disguised as genuine. (c) A deadly crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,503 views

    Four tests to examine your Christianity.

    Counterfeit Christianity - Matthew 7:13-27 Introduction: A man had died and appeared at the gates of heaven. St. Peter told the man that in order to get into heaven he had accumulate 100 points based on how he lived his life. St. Peter asked the man to begin describing his life. The man said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Birthmarks

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    There is much confusion today about what a Christian really is. Is your Christianity authentic? John tells us how we can know for sure.

    SPIRITUAL BIRTHMARKS Matt. 7:15-23 INTRO. Have you ever been conned, deceived, lied to? How did you feel when you learned the truth? You were probably angry and you probably promised that you would never let that happen to you again. It is often the most painful lessons that we remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Owooooo... I Mean Baaa Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 16,287 views

    How do you tell the wolves from the sheep?

    ILLUSTRATION: Years ago, the "Glory Barn," led by Hobart Freeman, was a wondrous experience. His church had established a beautiful auditorium inside a refurbished barn. It was packed - even on Sunday nights - as people left their communities and traveled 30 to 100 miles to attend and hear this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus On True Followers Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,097 views

    True Followers of Christ are those who have made the lifetime choice of following Jesus regardless of the cost, obey Jesus, and are getting better with time.

    JESUS ON TRUE FOLLOWERS Matthew 7:13-29 KINGDOM LIFE SERIES #24 (Final Series) Sermon Objective: Show Christ’s description of a true follower praying that God brings a strong conviction for a rededication of life to God. Introduction: What marks a true follower of Christ? How can one know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bill Prater avatar

    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 33

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    Lesson 33

    It’s sad to say, but many in our society today have bought into the notion that truth is relative. In other words, truth depends on how you define it. What is true for one individual may not necessarily be true for another. What is true today may not necessarily be true tomorrow. Consequently, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Who Are You?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 27,404 views

    It is not what you do but who you are that counts!

    Who Are You? When people think of God, church, religion or things of that nature they usually think of a code of ethics, rules or rituals. When asked what is important to God they will quote several "thou shalts or thou shalt nots". They may mention baptism, membership or giving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    A Tree And It's Fruit

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,261 views

    The fruit of our lives bears witness to our walk with Christ.

    A Tree and It’s Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 I. What is a false prophet A. One who deceives - Matthew 24:24 B. One who comes in name of the Lord purporting truth, but glorifies self - has a new word from the Lord - promotes self C. Destroys others II. The danger A. Appearances look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    God's Love Produces Repentance

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    How do you know if you have truly come to know Christ? One important evidence is repentance, which flows from experiencing God’s love.

    As you may recall, our current series of messages deals with the love of God. I hope you’re enjoying this series and benefiting from it. I know I am. Because this is one of the most uplifting and spiritually enriching topics we could possibly consider. In fact, the process of thinking about God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist