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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Thank God For Freedom!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,363 views

    Thank God for the: 1. Strength of Christian freedom (vs. 21-23 & 35-36). 2. Safety of Christian freedom (vs. 24). 3. Security of Christian freedom (vs. 25-29). 4. Sacrifice of Christian freedom (vs. 28). 5. Source of Christian freedom (vs. 30-36).

    Thank God for Freedom! John 8:21-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Updated for July 3, 2011 (Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - July 5, 2009) *On July 4th, 1776, 235 years ago, the Declaration of Independence stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warnings Of False Prophets Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,771 views

    How do we recognize the false teachers of our day?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are a culture of warning labels. Some for good reason and some for legal reasons. Some seem like they’re a bit ridiculous. When the traffic light is about to turn red, the light first turns yellow. Football ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Live Like Elijah In The Secret Place With The Power Of God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,234 views

    The Day of Pentecost - The Secret Place - Intimacy - Rebuilding Altars - Issues of the Heart - The Fire of God

    PART 2 Why did Elijah move in miraculous power yet suddenly be filled with fear? It is because He did not have the Holy Spirit living within Him as those who are Born-Again. The difference between the Old and New Testament ministries of the Holy Spirit is that, before the Day of Pentecost, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Emotions Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 8, 2023
     | 2,062 views

    The resurrection of Jesus is the proof that our sins have been atoned for and that fear has been driven out and replaced with joy.

    EMOTIONS OF THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28:1-10 #Easter2023 INTRODUCTION Human beings are emotional. Emotions involve our minds and our hearts and sometimes our bodies as well. We feel anger and our blood pressure goes up or our face gets red. We feel anticipation and our mind races and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Footwear Of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2023
     | 1,574 views

    One of the ways that Satan schemes and sends flaming arrows our way to attack our peace is to make us think that the emotion of happiness is the pinnacle of being a human being.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Rebellion Over Shoes (p) Growing up I am pretty sure I was a good kid. I do not recall rebelling often against my parents and I obeyed them pretty much. When I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You A Lukewarm Christian?

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 9, 2024
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    This sermon explores the dangers of lukewarm Christianity, urging believers to fervently live out their faith and embody a Christ-like attitude in their daily lives.

    Good morning, dear friends. As always, it is a joy and a privilege to gather in this sacred space, a space that is not confined to these walls of this physical church, but into the homes of each of you online now, and when you watch it in the future. In this space we are united by our shared faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanks Be To God! Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2024
     | 1,177 views

    While a turducken is not necessary for our physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual health (and in many ways is probably bad for your physical health), giving thanks is necessary for physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual health. Make time to be thankful.

    LAYERS OF THANKSGIVING 2024: THANKS BE TO GOD! ROMANS 6:15-19 #layersofthanksgiving INTRODUCTION / ILLUSTRATION PART 1… food52.com/blog/14637-the-brief-history-of-the-turducken-and-stuffing-food-in-food [adapted] This sermon is going to be a weird sermon just like a turducken is a weird dish. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do We Live With Joy? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 126 views

    True joy and belonging are found in knowing Jesus personally, sharing fellowship with God, and experiencing His life-giving presence in everyday moments.

    Have you ever noticed how the best news often arrives in the simplest package—a note on the counter, a text from a friend, a voice that says, “I’m here”? First John opens like that. It’s an old apostle’s steady hand reaching for your shoulder, a pastor’s calm voice speaking to a crowded room and a ...read more

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    God's Flower Garden

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 28,377 views

    Gardens are mentioned often in the Bible, and God has His Garden too. Christians are much like some flowers. Which flower are you like.

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon God’s Flower Garden By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Our text comes from John 20: 1-16; The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Faces Of Love

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 29,358 views

    A sermon describing the charcateristics of biblical love in contrast to worldly love.

    The Four Faces of Love Introduction: Valentine - an amatory or sentimental card, token or gift sent by one person to another on St. Valentine’s Day; a sweetheart chosen on St. Valentine’s Day; the object of one’s affection. St. Valentine - Valentinus -- Christian martyr, c270 A.D. -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting A Better View Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 174 ratings
     | 15,947 views

    Sometimes we have got to climb a little higher and get above our circumstances to see Jesus.

    "GETTING A BETTER VIEW OF JESUS" Text: Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: There was a man living in the city of Jericho by the name of Zaccheus. When Zaccheus heard that Jesus was coming to Jericho he sought to see Him. There was a crowd of people and Zaccheus was a little man and the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Giving On The Edge

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,055 views

    An exhoratation revealing the absolute necessity of having Jesus as Lord as revealed thru the ideal of Christian giving.

    GIVING ON THE EDGE—Luke 6:27-38 OR God’s Plan for Our Enemies Billy Bob goes to a diner for breakfast, buys a coffee a sits down to drink it. He looks on the side of his cup & finds a peel off prize. He pulls off the tab & yells, "I WON! I WON! I WON a motor home, I WON a motor home!" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Basics Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,612 views

    What is the faith that saves?

    INTRODUCTION  Today I want to start a series on entitled “Christianity 101”. This series of sermons will deal with some of the very basic teaching of the Bible. We are going to answer some of the basic questions of Christianity over the next 10 weeks. We are going to answer questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Awareness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,398 views

    This is the first message in a 5 week series on spiritual warfare. This message focuses on our need to be aware of the reality and enemy of spiritual warfare.

    The Battle is the Lord’s Our Awareness Story: There was once a boxer who was getting pummeled in the ring by his opponent. Battered and bruised, in b/w rounds, the boxer tells his trainer, “Throw in the towel, this guy is killing me.” The trainer says, “No he’s not, he’s barely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Mormon Neighbor

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,431 views

    : I’m terrified for our teens and younger families that are being bombarded by messages promoting family values at the cost of their eternal souls. Mormon’s offer, what seems on the outside a safe and alternate biblical world view to those we are accustom

    I. Historical facts about Mormonism and its infancy 1. Refer to the three points in appendix 1A II. Mormonism and The Federal Government Quote: On Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Dr. D. James Kennedy receives a reply on a message preached earlier: No matter how much they protest to the contrary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist