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  • S. Louis Rouse avatar

    Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom

    Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on May 26, 2013
     | 4,100 views

    Paying homage to those who died to secure or physical and spiritual freedom.

    Today is Memorial Day.. it is a day that originally was set aside to honor those that had fallen in battle during the War Between the States.. both union and confederate. In the early 20th century it was expanded to recognize the fallen of all the wars involving our country. Since it occurs in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Significance Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Oct 19, 2024
     | 1,074 views

    Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of a battle, but the securing of its fruits. A general must not only defeat his enemy but also ensure that he cannot rise again.

    "Enforcing the Victory, Part 1: The Significance of the Cross" Introduction to the Series: A Tale of Two Victories Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power In The Name Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 3,088 views

    Recognize and embrace the power, strength, and joy found in the name of Jesus, which is above all names and carries divine authority.

    Good morning, family! Today's message is all about discovering and tapping into the power and strength that we have through the wonderful name of Jesus. We're going to dive into Philippians 2:9, which says, "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every ...read more

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    Becoming A Catalyst For Change

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
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     | 25,950 views

    To become a change-agent, we must first experience change through the Word, which changes the way we relate with each other and with God.

    Have you ever dreamt of helping others? Have you ever felt you could do something to make a change in another person’s life? The Bible says we can become a catalyst for change. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 5 - Jesus Can Soothe Me. Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 12, 2007
     | 5,363 views

    There are broken hearts everywhere around us today, even here in our church. But Jesus Christ can heal your broken heart. How does He do it?

    Jesus Can 2007 Part 5 - Jesus Can Soothe Me. Luke 4:14-21 Sermon by: Rick Crandall - March 4, 2007 *This sermon was preceded by a testimony from a one of our members. Here is an edited version of the testimony: The title of Bro. Rick’s current sermon series is “What Can Jesus Do For Me?” Well, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Escape – Living In Freedom! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,203 views

    YOU ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION. Jesus has done everything necessary for you to live in freedom. Satan, your captor has been totally defeated! It is up to you to live in freedom. #2 in a series of 5

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Living in Freedom! 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Imagine you and I had a chance to talk. How would you answer this question, “Who are you? How do you perceive yourself?” Would you just give a superficial answer? Would you tell me what you think I want to hear? Or would you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Surveyor

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,087 views

    In his night visions Zechariah saw four horns and four craftsmen (1:18, 20). The horns Zechariah saw represent four kingdoms or kings “which have scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem” (v.19). The four craftsmen have come to throw down the horns of the

    In his night visions Zechariah saw four horns and four craftsmen (1:18, 20). The horns Zechariah saw represent four kingdoms or kings “which have scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem” (v.19). The four craftsmen have come to throw down the horns of the nations who has lifted up their horns against ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Against Open Theism #2

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,276 views

    A sermon on God's foreknowledge (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, Pages 95 to 101)

    HoHum: Just recently observed Groundhog Day. In the movie, Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an arrogant and egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Stop The Lord's Work

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 11,889 views

    Satan is busy today in his efforts to destroy the work of His People.

    INTRODUCTION A. What is your attitude towards the work of the Lord? 1. Every Christian should be interested in the growth of the Lord’s work 2. We should be doing all we can to help build up the Church. B. Ezra and Nehemiah had a zeal for the Lord’s work 1. Ezra wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rolling Away The Reproach

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,381 views

    The use of sacraments at a turning point in the Church's life.

    ROLLING AWAY THE REPROACH. Joshua 5:1-12. The exodus generation of Israel had not been circumcising their sons during the forty years of their wilderness wanderings (Joshua 5:5). So after the death of that whole generation (Joshua 5:4), and even on the threshold of the land which the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel In Five Words Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 2, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,275 views

    The gospel of Jesus Christ is the summary explanation of who he is and what he accomplished for us.In this study we will explore the practical issues surrounding, Redemption, Repentance, Reconciliation, Restoration, and Resurrection. The Five major words

    The gospel is exceptionally most important communication of God to man. In Jesus, who is God the Son, The gospel of Jesus Christ is the summary explanation of who he is and what he accomplished for us. The word gospel literally means "good news". It's good news because it's an answer to our basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Of John (Lesson 2): Handpicked Eyewitnesses Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 17, 2020
     | 4,398 views

    God has chosen us for a specific purpose at this time in human history. If we will follow Him, he will lead us into the fullness of His truth. We must order our loves rightly.

    John 1:19-51 Contrasts characterize the Gospel of John. John presents two alternatives: Light or darkness, Truth or falsehood, Life, or death. Some words that we encounter repeatedly are Truth and witness, testify, bear witness, and record. The fourth Gospel uses these words 47 times. The other ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Judgment - Part 3

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    At this chapter begins another sermon, which is continued to the end of ch. 11. It is called, "The burden of the word of the Lord,"

    At this chapter begins another sermon, which is continued to the end of ch. 11. It is called, "The burden of the word of the Lord," for every word of God has weight in it to those who regard it, and will be a heavy weight upon those who do not, a dead weight. Verses one to six contain a prophecy ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Does The Gospel Do?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 28, 2017
     | 6,572 views

    What the word of God us and does in our lives.

    What does the gospel do? Luke 4:18 | The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call To Arms

    Contributed by Dale Norman on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    The battle defending TRUTH

    CALL TO ARMS THE BATTLE DEFENDING TRUTH As a Christian, we are soldiers called into a war, into a battle like no other. We are called into a battle to defend the TRUTH. The battle is not easy; the enemy is very tough, strong and cunning. They know our weaknesses and know how to use them at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist