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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Phonies In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    How to deal with false prophets.

    Phonies In The Church People get too excited about nut cases, which claim to be prophets of God and various other lads/lassies that get into all sorts of scams and jams. Many people lose faith because their hero or favorite alma mater takes a nosedive. First, none of us are exempt from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pure & The Phony Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 7, 2016
     | 7,329 views

    Philip & Simon the Sorcerer - The Pure & the Phony – Acts chapter 8 verses 9-25 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: A wrong view of self (vs9-11) A wrong view of salvation (vs 12-13) A wrong view of the Spirit (vs 14-23) A wrong view of sin (vs 22-24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Fig Trees And Phonies

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 27, 2014
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     | 6,464 views

    Is there more than merely an appearance of Christianity about us? Is there real substance to our lives as believers? Is there real fruitfulness for Jesus Christ?

    Fig Trees And Phonies Mark 11:11-26 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and came into the temple; and after looking around at everything, He left for Bethany with the twelve, since it was already late. 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Pure & The Phony Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 5, 2021
     | 1,926 views

    'The Pure & The Phony' Acts chapter 8 verses 1-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A wrong view of Christians (vs 1-8) A wrong view of self (vs 9-11) A wrong view of salvation (vs 12-13) A wrong view of the Holy Spirit (vs 14-23) A wrong view of sin (vs 22-24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When architect Sir Christopher Wren. • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Rehoboam: Not Everything Is As It Seems To Be Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,408 views

    This message shows how Rehoboam's public life was vastly different that his private life and the problems that this can cause.

    Magicians make their living by seemingly altering our perception of reality. Many of these tricks are accomplished through what is known as sleight of hand. The guiding principle of sleight-of-hand, articulated by legendary close-up magician Dai Vernon, is "be natural." A well-performed sleight ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Mccoy Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 31,486 views

    James defines the difference between real and phony faith.

    Through the New Testament 2006 The Real McCoy James 1:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Did you ever wonder where that expression The Real McCoy comes from? According to the folks at phrases.org, nobody really knows for sure. Several ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,416 views

    A true follower of Jesus is someone that has been radically changed from the inside out.

    A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Text: Matt. 23:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them. These are listed in this order. 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beware Of Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,561 views

    The phony Pharisees are settled in their unbelief and the forgetful followers are unsettled in their belief.

    Beware of Unbelief Mark 8:11-21 Rev. Brian Bill August 27-28, 2016 Do you pay attention to signs when you see them? It depends, right? I like seeing signs that make me laugh [show funny signs]. It’s easy to ignore signs, especially when they’ve been there for a while. This has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Deal Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 19, 2016
     | 8,988 views

    People are tired of finding phony. How can we make sure they find the Real Deal?

    We have been looking at the beginnings of the church. You may recall that in Acts 1 Jesus declared they would be His witnesses, “first in Jerusalem and Judea, then in Samaria and the ends of the world.” However, up until today’s passage, the church has remained in Jerusalem. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beware The Wolves Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023
     | 2,161 views

    We still have false teachers and phony prophets who are infiltrating the Church.

    A few weeks ago, a UPS driver came up to my door to drop off a package. As usual, my dog Napoleon started barking and going nuts. (He’s my mailman alarm system) So, when he started barking, I went into the front room and opened the door just enough to let myself out to receive the package, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Evil Plans Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2013
     | 6,680 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 22 verses 1 through 6

    Luke 22: 1 – 6 Evil Plans 1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. 2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. 4 So he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Real You

    Contributed by John Perry on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,974 views

    We live in such an image conscious world today which means that many times what we are seeing when we look at other people is not them but an image of what they want to be. So bearing this in mind - Who is the real you?

    Bunbury Sun am 2/10/2011 “The Real you” Intro: *** To Tell the Truth…US TV program that has been going in one form or another since 1956. Four celebrities attempt to correctly identify a contestant with an unusual occupation or experience by asking a series of questions or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Always Wanting To Be A ‘big Shot’ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2013
     | 5,082 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 45 – 47

    Luke 20: 45 – 47 Always Wanting To Be A ‘Big Shot’ 45 Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to His disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    And Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,276 views

    a study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 22 – 33

    Luke 13: 22 – 33 And Who Are You? 22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Scariest Words You Never Want To Hear Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2012
     | 7,752 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 7: 21 – 23

    Matthew 7: 21 – 23 The Scariest Words You Never Want To Hear 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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