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  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Forbidden Gods

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,384 views

    This sermon explains why God forbids the worship of any other gods.

    FORBIDDEN GODS Exodus 20:4-6 ILLUSTRATION Thomas Watson, the puritan preacher, said in the 17th century, “in the first commandment worshiping a false God is forbidden. In this, however, the second commandment, worshiping the true God in a false manner is forbidden.” How should we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Believe Better Than We Behave Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,009 views

    Confronting the normal tendency to promote our own interests,even while surrendering to the reign of God’s Spirit, goes a long way toward promoting unity within the congregation.

    JAMES 4:1–3 WE BELIEVE BETTER THAN WE BEHAVE “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrong Application Of God's Word

    Contributed by James Dina on Mar 24, 2021
     | 2,880 views

    The Word of God is the greatest thing in all of life, and when it is rightly divided, it gives us the true will of God. Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous.

    WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD "The visions of your prophets were false and worthless; they did not expose your sin to ward off your captivity. The prophecies they gave you were false and misleading." (Lamentations 2:14) NIV Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why 31 Million Have Abandoned Faith In America

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,167 views

    Over 31 million Americans are part of this exodus from the church, Samford said, citing a Barna Group study.

    Why 31 Million Have Abandoned Their Faith In America (Conquering conflict, crisis and circumstances) (Phil. 2:1-10) Some American Christians have lost their confidence in church, but that they also have lost their faith in the Bible, the church and Christian beliefs, said the author, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Leaders' Personal Habits - (Part 7 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

    This final category touches the leader in his relationship to alcohol and money-two areas of perennial tempta-tion. Don’t overlook God’s Word on these crucial points! If you do, you will regret it later. 1. Not given to drunkenness 1 Tim 3:3; Titus 1:7 Literally this phrase means "not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Priests? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 15, 2016
     | 4,523 views

    Are "priests" still needed today?

    We will read today how God provided towns for the priests to live in the Promised Land. Let’s remind ourselves who the priests were and how they came about. Basically, priests were called by God to serve and help people get closer to God. Please open your Bibles to Genesis 14….. we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Angel

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 11, 2013
     | 3,742 views

    How could one miss the confidence and trust in his words as he boldly confesses, ‘ my Lord will send His angel with you and prosper your way?’

    Genesis 24: “The Lord before whom I have walked will send His angel with you and prosper your way.” When Abraham had to get his son Isaac married, he sent his servant on the job of seeking a wife for his son; when his servant gets skeptical about finding the ‘right woman’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wisdom For Overcoming Errors

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 41 views

    No one is beyond making mistakes, but with the wisdom of God, you can live in accuracy and avoid repeating costly errors

    WISDOM FOR OVERCOMING ERRORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 10:5-10 Key Verse: “If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.” (Ecclesiastes 10:10, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7, Hosea 4:6, James ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Godly Zeal—part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,324 views

    The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

    GODLY ZEAL—Part-II—Joshua 22:1-9 Passion/Excitement/Enthusiasm "Mom and Dad, guess what?" called the high school senior as he rushed into the house. "I got a part in the senior class play! I get to play a man who’s celebrating his twenty-fifth wedding anniversary!" "That’s fantastic, son!" “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on May 24, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 17,791 views

    A message challenging Christians to control their tongue.

    The Power Of Words 1. Introduction · Show “One Word” video clip Matthew 12:36-37 says… But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How God Sees Our Prayers Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,577 views

    God will certainly answer our prayer requests, but we need to consider the 3 ways God answers prayers.

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke, Chap. 11… In the beginning of Luke 11Jesus taught His disciples how to pray. This prayer is also in Matthew 6 and is popularly known as the Lord’s Prayer. It really should be called The Disciple’s Prayer; maybe this is one reason why many people just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ten Commandments: Healthy Ambition Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019
     | 3,305 views

    WHY not covet? It harms us, and relationships with others and God. HOW overcome it? Gratitude, love for others, and godly ambition.

    COVET GODLINESS—Exodus 20:17, 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Would it be good if everyone lived by the Ten Commandments? The answer seems obvious: Almost everyone agrees that life is better if people don’t murder, steal, or lie in a court of law. Maintaining marriage and honoring parents supports a healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Location

    Contributed by Sam Hunsu on Sep 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,243 views

    In the journey of life, the issue of location is very vital. Until you get to the right location, you cannot get the right result. This teaching is about how to pray to be at the right location at the right time.

    In the journey of life, the issue of location is very vital. Until you get to the right location, you cannot get the right result, no matter how smart you are. Until you are where God wants you to be, you may not enjoy divine blessing. Many people’s heaven have been closed today because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Silence False Teachers. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,871 views

    Be on your guard against counterfeit Christians. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). These false teachers were rebellious (vs 10) (2). These false teachers were deceptive talkers (vs 10) (3). These false teachers were carnal & worldly (vs 12) (4). These false teachers were upsetting other Christians (vs 11b) (5). These false teachers were wrongly motivated (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Shine

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,023 views

    Sharing your life and witness

    Matt. 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational