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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    By Chance Or By The Will Of God?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 31, 2017
     | 4,063 views

    Does God ordain all that happens or is He captive to Chance?

    By Chance or by the Will of God Genesis 29:1-14 It is never bothersome to remind you that every Scripture in the Bible is set in context with what comes before and after it. This is the literal context. Even though it would be centuries before Moses would write the Book of Genesis by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
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     | 11,559 views

    We are only free when the Son sets us free; but we are free to choose whether or not we will be made free.

    Freedom Galatians 5:1 Freedom is one thing that everyone everywhere, and at all time desires. We are only free when the Son sets us free; but we are free to choose whether or not we will be made free. Imagine being given a check for a million dollars and never cashing it. Imagine having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Pedigree Of The Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
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    There are 14 generation between Abraham & David, David & Babylonian Captivity, & Captivity & Jesus. Geneology means “genesis, beginning, origin.” Let's look at the beginning of our Savoir.

    The Pedigree of the Prince of Peace Matt. 1.17 Dec. 2, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Matthew 1:1-17 (NASB) 1 The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Independance Day - The Price Of Freedom

    Contributed by David Parks on Jul 2, 2020
     | 9,237 views

    Freedom is not free

    INDEPENDENCE DAY - THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Text: Romans 8:18-23; Gal 5:13-16 Introduction: 1. Tell the story behind the quote: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ringing Liberty’s Bell

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 6, 2011
     | 10,356 views

    A Fourth of July Message calling upon our congregation's to proclaim freedom for the captives.

    INTRO One of the most, iconic symbols of our national heritage —the Liberty Bell —hangs magnificently in the city of brotherly love. You know, the Liberty Bell is a national treasure that cannot be valued based upon its alloy and weight. Instead, the value of the Liberty Bell resides ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Comfortable Cage Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 588 views

    Showing how pride can build us a cage of comfort so that we are blinded to spiritual realities.

    The Comfortable Cage Book of Daniel Series CCCAG February 2, 2025 Scripture: Daniel 3:1-7, Isaiah 9:9-10, Romans 1:28-32, Revelation 13 ________________________________________ Introduction: luxury cage (God’s Not Dead video- unbelieving son versus believing mother) The video we just watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Just Who Are You, Anyway? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2020
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     | 3,171 views

    The most important question any of us can answer is the same question John answered: "who are you?"

    Third Sunday in Advent 2020 “Proclaim liberty to the captives.” Those words from Isaiah have never had such meaning for the prisoners of the world. Haven’t we all felt a lot like prisoners for at least part of this plague year 2020? Our governors, for the most part, have often acted like prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Danger Of Drug Abuse And Substance Addiction Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 413 views

    Drug abuse and substance addiction are not just social problems—they are spiritual attacks on destiny, identity, and purpose.

    THE DANGER OF DRUG ABUSE AND SUBSTANCE ADDICTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 20:1 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 12:1-2, John 8:36 INTRODUCTION: In today’s society, drug abuse and substance addiction are destroying ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Is It About You… Or Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,656 views

    Jesus came to set us free... but free from what? And free to do what?

    OPEN: How many of you have heard of Harry Truman? No, not the Harry Truman that became President of the United States and lived in Washington D.C.. I’m talking about the Harry Truman who owned 23 cats and lived in the STATE Washington. Harry and his cats lived on the side of a mountain called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Want To? Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 396 ratings
     | 37,520 views

    5th in the series "Conversations with Jesus." Jesus asks us today just as he did the man at the pool, "Do you want to get well?"

    When I was a chaplain for soldiers in Basic Training, I learned to use a counseling technique called "Soloution Focused Therapy. One of the main questions that the counselor asks with this technique is, "What are you going to do?" Almost always the first reply would be be "I need someone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rocks & Rolls

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    Was Jesus really tempted? Was it possible for him to sin? Did he have free will?

    Many people encounter a dilemma when they think of the idea of Jesus being tempted. They question whether Jesus was really tempted. Did he feel temptation the way we do? Could he have given in to temptation? Was it possible for him to sin? The Bible gives a pretty clear answer when it says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Why I Believe Eternal Security Is False"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,963 views

    My personal experience of what I believe the doctrine of eternal security is false.

    Why I Believe Eternal Security Is False Andy Grossman I am a little different from most Christians, I’ve found. I didn’t come to Christ in a Church meeting; I didn’t seek God after reading a Christian book or tract; I wasn’t led to the Lord by an individual. I came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Finding Forgiveness

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,180 views

    The funny thing about forgiveness is that it doesn’t just set them free, it sets you free, too. It frees you from the acid of resentment. It allows the wound to begin healing.

    Mary Karr’s uncle had endured all he could stand! The tall Texan grabbed his chain saw and began to split his own house into two halves. He was sick and tired of living with such an unforgiving woman to whom he had not spoken in months. He had enough. He divided his house and moved her portion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Responsible Decision Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,688 views

    This is the first of a seven part message based on Andy Andrews Book the Traveler’s Gift. This week we look at accepting responsibility for our choices and decisions.

    He was 19 years old and his world had fallen apart. Up to that point he had lived a relatively uneventful life. But at the age of 19 his mother died of cancer and his father was killed in an automobile accident. In his own words “I took a bad situation and made it much worse.” Within a few years ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Authority Of Our Will

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    God gave man the ultimate authority to do whatever they wanted to do. In this sense He made us just like Him, we have the power of choice. It is always in our best interest when we choose to do what He has told us to do.

    From the very beginning we can see that God has given man a free choice. Adam and Eve were disobedient against God’s specific commandment. The result for them was spiritual death and eventually physical death. Why didn’t God stop them from this disobedient act knowing full well the outcome? He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible