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  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Spiritual Birthmarks

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,796 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

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    What Is Your Foundation Built On?

    Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,982 views

    This sermon deals with the very foundation of Christianity.

    What is your foundation built on? Luke 6: 47-49 (47)Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: (48) He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat ...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
     | 16,294 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

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Rules And Boundaries Give Meaning To Sports And Life"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 19,257 views

    Take away rules and you have no game in sports. Take away God’s commandments and Rules and you have chaos and life implodes.

    Rules and Boundaries Give Meaning to Sports and Life. -Practice setting Boundaries for Your Life- Matthew 7:21-27 It is the rules and boundaries that make sports an exciting game. Take away the rules and boundaries and you have no game. Even so in the Christian life God’s commandments are given ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    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

  • James May avatar

    Which Son Are You?

    Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 14,008 views

    God is looking for obedient sons.

    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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Identification Please Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This sermon looks at the identification of a Christian.

    Sunday Morning, August 18, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§The Kingdom Is Near¡¨ [#3] SLIDE 1 IDENTIFICATION PLEASE Matthew 7:13-23 Introduction: 1. Our vacation this year introduced our children to something new: Airports and airplanes. With all of the tightened security it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Hand Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,795 views

    The need for a personal Savior

    Second-Hand Religion If you grew up in a large family, you know exactly what hand-me-downs or second hand items are. If you grew up in the Depression Era, and you were the third son or daughter, your clothes might have been a bit threadbare after going through the wear and tear of two siblings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of Wolves

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 5,704 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

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    Close But No Cigar

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 7,872 views

    Palm Sunday

    Close, But No Cigar" Luke 19:28-44; Matthew 7:21-23 Rev. Bruce Goettsche . . . April 5, 1998 (Palm Sunday) Each year as I look at the familiar stories like the Triumphal Entry, I look for something I haven’t seen before. Sometimes I gain new insight. Sometimes I affirm what I have long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Solid Foundation

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,730 views

    A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

    Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Like Barking Dogs Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,446 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

  • Joel Bethancourt avatar

    Obediencia Series

    Contributed by Joel Bethancourt on May 16, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,263 views

    Ser un cristiano requiere obediencia. Esta es la condición clave de tu relación con Dios. Su señorío sobre tu vida requiere de obediencia, y a través de la obediencia tu cumples sus mandatos y estatutos.

    O b e d i e n c i a Ser un cristiano requiere obediencia. Esta es la condición clave de tu relación con Dios. Su señorío sobre tu vida requiere de obediencia, y a través de la obediencia tu cumples sus mandatos y estatutos. Al aceptarle a El como tu Salvador tú estás ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Wise And Foolish Builders

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 19, 2002
    based on 472 ratings
     | 107,952 views

    No foundation other than Christ will survive the storms of life and the coming judgement of God.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ, and in light of the weather we’ve been having lately, I thought it would be appropriate to consider one that has to do with rain. "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Build Your House On The Rock

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 25, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 33,350 views

    Christ calls on us to build our houses with good bricks and stone on the foundation of Christ.

    June 2, 2002 Matthew 7:15-28 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 thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran