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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Beware Of Wolves

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 4,935 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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    On Solid Ground

    Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    The Wise Man built his house upon the rock.

    On Solid Ground Matthew 7:13-27 "Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. [14] "For the gate is small, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Homosexuality & The Gospel

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 358 ratings
     | 21,235 views

    This sermon deals with the basis for rejecting homosexuality as a lifestyle acceptable within the Scriptures.

    Jesus is our model for the acceptance of other people. Jesus invited people from all walks of life to come follow him. He loved and he welcomed many. Yet Jesus’s words and demands offended a lot more than they attracted, because Jesus would not tolerate sin. He gave a stinging rebuke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Lived By The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,701 views

    Reasons why Jesus preached and lived by the golden rule

    The Power of the Golden Rule (Matt 7:12-16) Illustration:George Muller (1805-1898) built many orphanages at Ashley Down, England. Without a personal salary, he relied only on God to supply the money and food needed to support the hundreds of homeless children he befriended in the name of Christ. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Your Source Determines Your Fruit

    Contributed by James May on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,168 views

    Only by being connected fully to the True Vine, Jesus Christ, can we bring forth fruit that is right for a repentant heart.

    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

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    There Is A Wolf In The Sheep Pen

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,559 views

    How do you identify a false teacher?

    Text: Matthew 7:15-23 Subject: False Teachers Theme: Identifying false teachers Prop: We cannot identify false teachers by sight, be we must examine their fruit. T.S. Today we will study the instructions that Jesus gives us to be able to identify false teaches. INTRODUCTION Society and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Wolf In Sheeps Clothing

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    How do you spot a false teacher? This sermon was miss titled as a sermon on marriage, I have corrected it.

    Text: Matthew 7:15-23 Subject: False Teachers Theme: Identifying false teachers Prop: We cannot identify false teachers by sight, be we must examine their fruit. T.S. Today we will study the instructions that Jesus gives us to be able to identify false teaches. INTRODUCTION Society and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Tree And It's Fruit

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,662 views

    The fruit of our lives bears witness to our walk with Christ.

    A Tree and It’s Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 I. What is a false prophet A. One who deceives - Matthew 24:24 B. One who comes in name of the Lord purporting truth, but glorifies self - has a new word from the Lord - promotes self C. Destroys others II. The danger A. Appearances look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,028 views

    AN INSTRUCTIONAL SERMON TO REVEAL THE UNSPOKEN TREASURES OF SELF - APPOINTED AND NOT GOD ANNOINTED MINISTER AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS.

    Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit Text Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but Inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruit. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so every good tree bears good fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 33

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,064 views

    Lesson 33

    It’s sad to say, but many in our society today have bought into the notion that truth is relative. In other words, truth depends on how you define it. What is true for one individual may not necessarily be true for another. What is true today may not necessarily be true tomorrow. Consequently, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of Wolves Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,287 views

    Beware of false teachers!

    I. Confusion A. Hidden Motives 1. Harmless disguises 2. Pretense of innocence B. Harsh Methods 1. Destructive tendencies 2. ‘Ravenous’ – to take by force 3. Matthew 10:16, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” 4. Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Determined By Your Fruit

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,149 views

    Are You being fruitful for the Kingdom

    Determined by Your Fruit Matthew 7:16-21 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 7:17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit; neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Quest For Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,727 views

    God presents choices to all people today. It is our responsibility to follow Him in the right choices.

    Tonight marks the end of our journey through the greatest sermon ever preached—The Sermon on the Mount. Sunday morning we went on a Quest for Blessedness as we looked at the Beatitudes. Sunday night we went on a Quest for Purpose as we looked at how Jesus calls believers to be salt and light in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Newton avatar

    Warning: Sin Is Dangerous

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    There are many warning signs that give us something to take heed too before proceeding forward or opening a package. How many of us have watched some of the infomercials that give us great promises of a product but do not give you the warning of what cou

    “WARNING: Sin is Dangerous” Intro: There are many warning signs that give us something to take heed too before proceeding forward or opening a package. How many of us have watched some of the infomercials that give us great promises of a product but do not give you the warning of what could or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Choices, Choices

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,948 views

    There are two gates both are say this way to Heaven, but only one will get you there.

    CHOICES, CHOICES Text: Matthew 7:15-27 I. TWO WAYS (13-14) A. Wide gate (v.13) (“many there be which go in thereat”) B. Narrow gate (v.14) (“few there be that find it”) (John 14:6) II. TWO TREES (15-20) A. Good tree (v.17a) (conforms with Scriptures) B. Corrupt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist