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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Are You In? Or Are You Out? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 24, 2025
     | 800 views

    Through a series of contrasts Jesus confronts His listeners with a key issue. Are you in God's kingdom? Or are you out of God's kingdom?

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 7:13-29 “Are You In? Or Are You Out?” Through the Sermon on the Mount Jesus has been telling the disciples, what it means to be part of God’s kingdom, and how a person in God’s kingdom is to live. Jesus is particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Foundation And The Old Foundation

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 16, 2025
     | 966 views

    The book of Ezra is a book in the Bible that is overlooked in the scriptures by many.

    The book of Ezra is a book in the Bible that is overlooked in the scriptures by many. Some refer to as one of the Minor prophets. This gives some the idea perhaps it not as important as one of Major prophets. Just because it is not as big as Isaiah or Jeremiah in size does not mean it is less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part 21) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 17, 2020
     | 4,667 views

    Today, as we look at Matthew 7:15-20, we see Jesus warning us to look out for false prophets and teachers. He tells us we will know them by the fruit they produce.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 21) Matthew 7:15-20 1) Watch out! Matt. 7:15-20, “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbs 24 - Precepts And Warnings Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,257 views

    This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 24.

    We will now look at chapter 24. 1 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; Proverbs 24:1 (NASB) It is very easy for us to look at others and say, "Boy I wish I could do that." or "I wish I were like that." Be very careful of the character of those who you would set as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gumption

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 25, 2016
     | 6,028 views

    Remember, “Each choice that you make brings with it a consequence.” P.H.

    Gumption Galatians 6:7-10NLT A story is told of two Scotchmen who emigrated to California. They wanted to have in their new home some reminder of their homeland. One took with him a thistle, The other took a swarm of honeybees. Years passed by. Fields for a long distance are cursed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Staying The Right Course Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,568 views

    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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    A Tree And Its Fruit

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,662 views

    Charismatic activity is no substitute for godly living.

    A TREE AND ITS FRUIT “By their fruit you will recognised them”, (Matthew 7: 16, 20). Matthew wrote his Gospel for Jewish-Christians - Jewish-Christians who were forced to separate themselves from their Jewish brothers and sisters because of their new found faith in Jesus as the Messiah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Colossians 1:1-14

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,202 views

    Understand what a privilege we have to pray. Bearing one another burdens.

    Colossians 1:9 COL 1:9 “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you” The example that Paul is giving us here is to pray for one another. Understand what a privilege we have to pray. Bearing one another burdens. Eph.6:18 Tells us to pray on all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus' Authority To Forgive Sins Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,156 views

    To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven.

    The Gospel of Mark #6: Jesus’ Authority to Forgive Sins Text: Mark 2:1-12 Thesis: To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven. Introduction: (1) Jesus’ authority has thus far included: (a) Power over demons (1:21-28) (b) Power over sickness (1:29-45) (2) Now, we see that His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Judge. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 23, 2010
     | 6,225 views

    Do we judge others?

    Judge Me Not! Matthew 7:1-5-”Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    First John Chapter Two Part 1

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,753 views

    Bible Study

    THE FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN -CHAPTER 2 I JOHN 2:1 - A FRIEND OF THE ACCUSED "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" John uses the family term "my little children" to warn us that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Character Building Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,498 views

    Salvation by Grace through Faith is proven by what we become. No one has the right to say that they are born-again if their character doesn’t change.

    Character Building SERIES Characteristics of Christianity #part 5: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 “You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 “Even so, every good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Narrow Road Of Life

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,222 views

    There are many advertised "roads" to heaven, but only one leads to life.

    The Narrow Road of Life Matthew 7:13-23 May 22, 2005 Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT) "You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose the easy way. [14] But the gateway to life is small, and the road is narrow, and only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    What's The Point Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,140 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

    Sunday Morning January 27, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#5] WHAT’S THE POINT? Exodus 4:18-31 Introduction: Why do we bother reading our Bibles, praying, giving, attending, witnessing, serving, etc…? What’s the point to all of this? There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Art Good avatar

    What Does Jesus Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007
     | 4,914 views

    If you could use a single word to define Jesus what would it be? Love comes to mind, maybe forgiving, merciful, kind? How about the Word “grace”?

    What Does Jesus Look Like? Art Good (For “Mirror Image” Series March 25, 2007) If you could use a single word to define Jesus what would it be? Love comes to mind, maybe forgiving, merciful, kind? How about the Word “grace”? Great word – grace. I have said a number of times that I long to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan