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  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 8,416 views

    Most believers are ill-equipped to deal with members of false groups, not because they don’t know enough about CULTS, but because they don’t know their OWN BELIEFS well enough.

    Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers (2 Tim. 2:14-18) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/falsechurches.html] Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "In War No One Fights Alone" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    Sermon 8 in a study in Colossians

    “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Fullness Of God's People In Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,635 views

    Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him.

    THE FULLNESS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN CHRIST Colossians 2:11-15 Proposition: Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be experience the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Seth Lawson avatar

    A Woman, A Well, And A Water-Pot

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 2, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,571 views

    As we examine this event is Jesus' life and ministry [John 4:1-42] we will learn that he comes to break down social barriers (cultural, racial, traditional) and to turn our focus from the temporary to the eternal.

    We’re in the middle of our Summer Series entitled: “LIVE-LIKE-THAT” and through this series of messages we’re challenging each of us to begin living as Jesus lived and loving as Jesus loved. Jesus demonstrated the importance of loving God with all of His being and here at Gateway that’s our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Church? A People Group Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,297 views

    We are a people group with the privilege and the honor of living the Word of God as witnesses. I believe that if we start accepting ourselves as the people group of heaven who are in place on earth to share the Gospel of Jesus as we are empowered by the

    I did a google search for why folks find church boring and I came across a forum in wikihow.com called, “How to Stay Entertained in Church.” The post begins with this statement, “Church is always boring, if you don’t think it is, then why are you reading this? This article ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Know I Am Saved Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,937 views

    1. I stop relying on my own righteousness (vs. 1-2). 2. God gets my attention (vs. 3-4). 3. I learn that Jesus is Lord (vs. 4-5). 4. I don’t just get religion; I get a relationship (vs. 4-5). 5. I begin to follow the Lord’s leadership (vs. 6-9).

    How to Know I Am Saved Acts 9:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 19, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will explore one of the most important meetings in all of human history: The meeting that took place on the road to Damascus, when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rescued, Redeemed And Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 29, 2021
     | 4,739 views

    David's rescue in Psalm 40 leads to rejoicing and in trusting in the God of wonders

    Summer in the Psalms Psalm 40:1-10 Rescued and Redeemed (Part 1) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-29-2021 Baby Jessica On October 14, 1987, a little girl fell into a well in her aunt’s backyard in Midland, Texas. Do you remember her name? Her name was Jessica McClure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Yourself Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2026
     | 164 views

    If you want to live a meaningful life, then know yourself. That means rightly judge yourself and simply humble yourself by examining not only what you say and do; examine your own heart.

    Two brothers had terrorized a small town for decades. They were unfaithful to their wives, abusive to their children, and dishonest in business. The younger brother died unexpectedly. The surviving brother went to the pastor of the local church. “I’d like you to conduct my brother’s funeral,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Artificial Righteousness”: Glorifying In The Flesh.

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2019
     | 1,500 views

    Paul points to three factors that tend to motivate human works of attempted righteousness. They are often reflect: 1) Religious Pride (Galatians 6:12a), by 2) Cowardice (Galatians 6:12b), and 3) Hypocrisy (Galatians 6:13).

    This month, heavily armed assailants again attacked an Ebola treatment centre in the heart of eastern Congo’s deadly outbreak. Some community members wary of outsiders after years of deadly rebel attacks have shown hostility to health workers in a region that is facing its first Ebola outbreak. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Artificial Righteousness”: Glorifying In The Flesh.

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2019
     | 1,598 views

    Paul points to three factors that tend to motivate human works of attempted righteousness. They are often reflect: 1) Religious Pride (Galatians 6:12a), by 2) Cowardice (Galatians 6:12b), and 3) Hypocrisy (Galatians 6:13).

    This month, heavily armed assailants again attacked an Ebola treatment centre in the heart of eastern Congo’s deadly outbreak. Some community members wary of outsiders after years of deadly rebel attacks have shown hostility to health workers in a region that is facing its first Ebola outbreak. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Lowe avatar

    First Appearance Before Pilate Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2020
     | 4,584 views

    Jesus has been taken to Pilate’s palace by the religious leaders. They need Pilate to give Jesus the death sentence, since the Jews no longer have that authority. Pilate interviews Christ and announces that he is innocent.

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (31) First Appearance Before Pilate Scripture: Matthew 27:2,11-14; Mark 15:1-5; Luke 23:1-7; John 18:28-38 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/13/2008 Time: Friday of Jesus’ Final Week Place: Jerusalem Jesus has been taken to Pilate’s palace by the religious leaders. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 27,142 views

    It’s time to stop playing and start praying.

    “Has It Not Been Written: My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer?” Mark 11:17 Rev. Brian Bill 10/28/07 www.pontiacbible.org A preacher’s young daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day she asked him why. “Well, honey,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Prayer That Works Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,661 views

    This message flows out of a personal desire to be more effective in prayer and a desire to help others along that journey as well. How do we move into greater spiritual authority so that our prayers get answered?

    15/11/22 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org My message this morning flows out of a personal quest for more effectiveness in prayer. Anybody here like to be more effective in your prayer life? By effective I mean “answered prayer.” I’m ok with answers that say to me, “Richard, you are asking amiss on ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian Bill avatar

    His Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,654 views

    Jesus came to reveal God to us. He was gentle and kind, and yet there were some things that really set Him off! At the same time, He loved a good party and was constantly looking to bring healing to lives of people. He is the revealer, the confronter,

    The Case For Christ: His Life Rev. Brian Bill 4/1/01 It’s still early but has anyone already been a victim of an April Fool’s joke? Some of you have been if you forgot to turn your clocks ahead last night! The history of April Fool’s Day is fascinating. In the 16th Century, the New Year was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focus Your Faith

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    This encounter between Jesus and a leading Jewish religious leader named Nicodemus deals with focus questions. Who is Jesus? What is His purpose? What exactly does Jesus come to do?

    Focus Your Faith John 3:1-17 (New International Version) 1Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran