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  • Stephen Becker avatar

    Freedom In Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 28, 2007
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     | 5,488 views

    A look at what it means when Jesus tells us that holing to his teachings will set us free. What does it mean to be free in Christ? This is a Reformation Sunday sermon that shows us the freedom in Christ which two great men taught: the Reformer of the C

    FREEDOM IN JESUS John 8:31-36 Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2007 Stephen H. Becker, M. Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church For us Lutherans, today is an especially important day, as today is Reformation Sunday. It’s the day in the Church year where we remember the events that lead up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good News To The Poor Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,154 views

    Jesus is anointed Messiah and he says it’s for three purposes. First is to proclaim Good News to the poor.

    Good News to the Poor Isaiah 61:1-6 What’s this season really about? Jesus. It’s not so much what he taught as it is about who he is. In Jesus’ first sermon, he chose this Biblical text and in it, he gives his mission. When Jesus read this Scripture, he closed the book and dropped the bombshell and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stand In The Gap

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,992 views

    This sermon challeges those of us who are Christians to stand in the Gap and intervene with God for the United States of America.

    Title: Stand in the Gap Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Date: 11/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: In October of 1997 I had the opportunity to be a part of something that I will never forget. Bill McCartney, the founder of Promise Keepers had a vision to bring men from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The War Within - The War Without"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 25, 2011
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     | 5,523 views

    We must win the war going on in our souls to be able to win the war going on without.

    “The War Within – the War Without” October 30, 2011 Hebrews 12 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Diferences Within Unity Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015
     | 5,302 views

    The differences based upon the Spirit's gift to the Church should create greater unity, not disunity.

    Unity and Differences Ephesians 4:7-16 Zero’s do make a difference. A quick postcard was sent out to church members of a church was considering a new pastor. A newsletter had gone out and no one had noticed the error. The postcard said, “Pastor Bill Murphy actually has the 100 percent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tired Thinking Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 9, 2015
     | 6,240 views

    Part two focuses on what it means to be brokenhearted Scriptually.

    Tired Thinking Our Thoughts Are Not God’s Thoughts Scriptures: Isa. 55:8-9; 61:1; Luke 4:18; Pro. 3:5-6; Rom. 10:8-9 Introduction: This is part two of my message on “Tired Thinking” and as promised last week, I want to address the issue of a broken heart. Last week I shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beast From The Sea Part Iv: Bizzaro Savior Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014
     | 3,684 views

    The greatest deception

    So far in Revelation 13, we have seen in the imagery seen by Apostle John: Satan calling up Antichrist out of the sea of humanity, specifically the peoples of the Mediterranean Sea; That the rise of Antichrist will be mercurial in speed, brutally strong and vicious in conquest, and will demand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Things Worth Investing Your Life In

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021
     | 4,249 views

    Next in series on John. Appropriate for a New Year's sermon, or graduation message. Examines things worth investing your life in.

    John 3 (2) - Read John 3:14-21 It is 2020, a new decade, a new year full of new opportunities and new possibilities. Judging by what I’ve seen on Facebook and other social media, it doesn’t appear that much has changed for most people since Wednesday. Few have changed their priorities. Few have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy From Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 1, 2023
     | 2,368 views

    The season of Christmas is a time to experience comfort and joy from what God has done in Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION • We are in the Christmas season! • This season should be a time for joy, but many struggle with the concept of joy because their lives lay in ruin. • Sometimes, the ruin is self-inflicted; other times, the ruin is inflicted upon us. • There is hope! • I want to draw your attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Soar Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023
     | 2,756 views

    Some of you made great progress. For some, it was a year of challenges, struggles, and pain. However

    INTRODUCTION Praise the Lord and welcome to our New Year Service message “I will Soar”. I am sure 2018 was a great year for some of you. Some of you made great progress. For some, it was a year of challenges, struggles, and pain. However, within a few minutes, we are going to say goodbye to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fearless Faith

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,695 views

    I submit to you today that regardless of what the future holds Christians are secure in eternity.

    Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Vision 2018: Reviving The Days Of Elijah

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 640 views

    What needs to be revived (facilitated) are MIRACLES, DOUBLE-ANOINTING and THE HARVEST. You and I have a major role to play.

    Opening illustration/video. Introduction: Abraham Heschel once wrote, “To be a prophet is both a distinction and an affliction.” Elijah was no exception. Few prophets in Scripture have provoked as many ministers, challenged as many evangelists and inspired as many prophets as Elijah. This man from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Armour Of God, Part 2

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 27, 2025
     | 87 views

    We're in a war. God has provided us with armour. We need to think about it carefully if we're going to use it correctly. This second talk looks at the last four pieces of armour.

    I’d like to start by reading two short passages from Sir Walter Scott’s novel, Ivanhoe. Ivanhoe is set in the 12th century, a time when soldiers fought with swords and arrows and knights wore chain mail armour. Ivanhoe is a young Saxon knight. He’s fighting alongside Sir Robin Locksley, who turns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of Joshua Series

    Contributed by Greg Stine on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 16,329 views

    CHaracteristics demonstrated by Joshua that allowed God to use him so mightily

    Joshua 1:1-9 Intro: O.T. often not understood because of structure, etc. Primary theme of the O.T. - scarlet thread of redemption woven throughout the fabric of the whole, in the person of the promised Messiah. Gen. 3:15 - 1st promise of Messiah, called the protoevangelum. Sets stage for conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last Of All He Sent His Son

    Contributed by Don Austin on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 246 ratings
     | 20,716 views

    Salvation message

    "Last of all He sent His Son" Matthew 21:33-41 1---He sent Noah, the Flood and Death. The sin that began in the Garden of Eden grew until it covered the whole world. The world needed a house cleaning, and God sent the flood, he saved Noah and his family, mankind began over again, but the effect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist