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  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 13 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017
     | 2,358 views

    Jesus power to free us is far more comforting to our hearts, minds, even our souls than the power that the fear of impending death holds over us.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 13 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Letter To Laodicea

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021
     | 1,391 views

    Jesus is waiting at the door. The door is symbolic of your heart. Are you going to let him come in? The choice is yours because God gave us free will.

    The Letter to Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Laodicea is the most negative of the seven letters. Jesus tells us that He doesn’t like lukewarm followers. This means those passionate for God when they want to be and cold toward God when they don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Restless Hearts Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2019
     | 3,706 views

    The active atheist's life is not only meaningless,. . . but tragic in the worst sense, because, absent a miracle, he turned his back on a free offer of eternal joy.

    Seventh Sunday in Course 2019 For the Catholic Students Group Today our Office readings begin a series from the book of Ecclesiastes, or Qoheleth, which means “the Teacher.” It is one of the best-known of the Wisdom books of the OT, purportedly written by King Solomon, who, at least in his youth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Church #5 Found In Freedom Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
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    We are free when our lives are uncommitted, but not to be what we were intended to be. Real freedom is not freedom "from," but freedom "for."

    ~ Intro: … I have on my table a violin string... it is free. I twist one end of it and it responds. It is free. But it is not free to do what a violin string is supposed to do--produce music. So I take it, fix it in my violin and tighten it until it is taut. Only then is it free to be a violin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Source Of Empowerment Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 1,281 views

    join me in the journey of not “I’m doing the best I can” Christian life, but living an overcoming, set-free, fulfilling, fruit-bearing empowered Christian life.

    Background to passage: New series today. The Empowered Life. This the foundational truth to the next 4-5 weeks. You may not get it all today. The ramifications and practical applications are endless, and those will come. At the risk of sounding like Joel Osteen, life filled by the Spirit is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blood Bought, Battle Fought PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025
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    Christ’s priceless sacrifice secures our salvation, transforms our identity, and empowers us to live free from sin and shame through His unchanging grace.

    Some of you limped into this room today under the weight of the week. Bills barking. Calendars crowded. Regrets replaying. You smiled at the door, but your soul is sighing inside. You wonder, Am I still seen? Still loved? Still secure? Friend, you couldn’t have walked into a better word for a weary ...read more

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    Financial Development Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
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    Financial development means growing in wisdom, discipline, and stewardship over money, so that we can honour God, bless others, and live free from financial bondage.

    FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:18 – “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” Key Verse: Proverbs 10:22 – “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedom From The Burden Of Worry Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 8, 2025
     | 203 views

    Fear and anxiety are things that can have an unhealthy grip on our lives. In this passage, Jesus teaches his followers how we can be free from the burden of worrty.

    In 1988, Bobby McFerrin released a song entitled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” It was inspired by the teachings of an Indian Guru who used to tell his followers “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” McFerrin’s song was quickly written and recorded. It was released as an Adult Contemporary song where it made it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Slavery Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2020
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    Christians are obligated by God's character to free those enmeshed in slavery. Among the enslaved in North America are those participating in the scourge of pornography and prostitution, which Christians must avoid and resist.

    “During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naaman's Little Maid

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 23, 2020
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     | 19,562 views

    She was born free in the land of Israel but reduced to a slave in Syria. Yet no thought of revenge was in her heart. She could have rejoiced in his affliction. But instead, the little maid thought of how Naaman might be healed.

    NAAMAN'S LITTLE MAID "1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out on raids, and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom From Insanity

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2019
     | 4,955 views

    Can we be free from all the insanity and self-destruction in today’s world? Salvation is for every day and eternity. Let’s examine Jesus’ saving a gentile from his insanity in Luke 8:26-39.

    Can we be free from all the insanity and self-destruction in today’s world? Salvation is for every day and eternity. Let’s examine Jesus’ saving a gentile from his insanity in Luke 8:26-39. Captive to Insanity Luke 8:26 So they arrived in the region of the Gerasenes, across the lake from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light That Overcomes All Darkness- Introduction

    Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024
     | 976 views

    This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

    I find that we all want to understand what we can do when facing what seems to be at times an onslaught against us mentally and Spiritually. This can be true for those who have dealt with the thought of not being loved, as I did as a young boy. In my situation then as my “birth Father” was never ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Light That Overcomes Darkness - Father’s Series

    Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024
     | 1,039 views

    This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

    Father’s While thinking on the concept of a “father’s affection”, I want to share what I found at Psychologotoday.com, Roland Warren, father of two sons and board member of National Fatherhood Initiative. Four things every son (daughter) needs to know: Does my son know that he matters to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:13-14 - Message 8 – Praise The Lord – We Have Been Purchased From The Strong Prison Of The Enemy Called "Curse”. We Are Free! Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024
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     | 1,369 views

    The curse of sin brought death but Jesus took our curse on the cross. We are redeemed and all the great promises of Abraham are given to us by faith. This is a lovely passage today, and it could be an Easter message as well. Christ died for our sins becoming the curse for us. Easter.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:13-14 - MESSAGE 8 – PRAISE THE LORD – WE HAVE BEEN PURCHASED FROM THE STRONG PRISON OF THE ENEMY CALLED “CURSE”. WE ARE FREE! I guess this is a good time to recap so far. Paul preached the gospel through Galatia and there were a lot of believers in a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 5, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,681 views

    Psalm 33:12-22 begins by saying “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord...” The rest of the chapter describes how our country can continue to survive as a free people, blessed of God

    In God We Trust July 4th sermon Chuck Sligh July 3, 2016 [PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon upon request by emailing chucksligh@hotmail.com.] Adapted from Bruce Howell’s sermon, “Happy Birthday America” found on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist