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  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Whenever? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    Are you held captive by the fear within your mind? Here’s hope when your heart condemns you!

    Whenever? I John 3:18-24 There once was an out of work actor named Daniel. He was so down and out that he’s ready to accept any acting part that came along. One day he saw an advertisement in the paper: ACTOR NEEDED TO PLAY A GORILLA. "I could do that," Daniel thought. Daniel arranged an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Biblical Freedom: Breaking Chains And Embracing God's Liberty Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,295 views

    Explore the profound concept of biblical freedom and what it truly means for our lives as believers.

    Biblical Freedom: Breaking Chains and Embracing God's Liberty Today, we gather to explore the profound concept of biblical freedom and what it truly means for our lives as believers. Our journey into God's Word will illuminate the essence of this freedom, its source, and how it should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    My Advocate, My Lawyer

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,013 views

    We have an advocate, we have a Lawyer that will go to battle for us. Satan wants to trap us in sin and he wants us to think after we have sinned, then there is no hope. Jesus came to set us free, and who He sets free is free indeed.

    My Advocate, My Lawyer 1 John 2:1-2 1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Blessing Of Life Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2019
     | 7,529 views

    When God saved you, He gave you a new life, not a new law. As you yield to that life, you obey His law. Keep your mind centered on the things of the Lord and seek to please God in all things.

    (25) The Blessing of Life Romans 8:1–11 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Lanthrip avatar

    The Inability Of Man

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,638 views

    This message deals with the nature of mans sin and his bondage to it and the free work of grace in the heart of the sinner. That grace sets the heart free to accept the gospel of Christ.

    The Inability of man And The Provisionary work of Christ “Depravity” Totally and Radically Psalms 14:1-7 I. Man’s Inability as governed by Adam’s disobedience (V. 1) Romans 5:12 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Declaration Of Our Dependence On Christ Jesus

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,698 views

    Our independence is based on our dependence of CHRIST to set us free. Stand firm in our declaration of CHRIST JESUS in whom we are set free.

    2020.07.05 Declaring dependence on Christ William Akehurst, HSWC SONG: The Cross is My Statue of Liberty STAND FAST. HOLD YOUR GROUND WITH FAITH. Galatians 5:1 (KJV) 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Will Deliver Me! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    The law of God is perfect, but we are not. Trying to live up to God’s standards with our own steam is an impossible task. Before power comes freedom! ...Free from sin, free from death, even free from the law!

    If I were to take a long piece of super-duper duct tape and stick it firmly to your hairy arm, how would you prefer to have it removed if you only had these two choices: Slowly, pulling out one hair at a time, or suddenly, ripping it off instantly? Most of us would prefer a quick rip. Well, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,039 views

    If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

    Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Best Outcome For Covid-19 Pandemic Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,857 views

    This message focuses on God's intentions toward His people, and the good outcome that He desires for us in the current crisis. What is the key to finding the best solution for the coronavirus pandemic?

    INTRODUCTION Good morning, I am coming to you from my home today, in compliance to a Stay-at-Home order issued in our city. The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically affecting our lives in many ways. Our daily routines have been disturbed. Many conveniences that we took for granted are removed. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    God’s Power, Provision, Protection, Presence, And Peace

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on May 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,912 views

    I have a prayer/blessing that I pray for friends and write on cards. “May you experience God’s Power, His Provision, His Protection, His Presence, and His Peace.” As I read through Nehemiah 9, I recognized that the Israelites had experienced and now remembered these aspects of God.

    ********** I have a prayer/blessing that I pray for friends and write on cards. “May you experience God’s Power, His Provision, His Protection, His Presence, and His Peace.” I like the illiteration (words starting with the same letter). Through the years, God has added P-words to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Gāḏēr : A Hedge For God, Standing In The Gap Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
     | 3,145 views

    Today we visit the book of Ezekiel for our Hebrew word During Ezekiel’s time. Ezekiel was a priest during the time of Israel when the nation was split.

    Today we visit the book of Ezekiel for our Hebrew word During Ezekiel’s time. Ezekiel was a priest during the time of Israel when the nation was split. The northern half had been destroyed and taken into captivity in Assyria. And Judah was attacked during this time by Babylon, for the first time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    When Dreams Come True Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    RESTORATION (TO ENJOYMENT OF GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS) WIPES AWAY THE TEARS OF CAPTIVITY WITH THE JOYFUL SHOUTS OF PRAISE

    BIG IDEA: RESTORATION (TO ENJOYMENT OF GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS) WIPES AWAY THE TEARS OF CAPTIVITY WITH THE JOYFUL SHOUTS OF PRAISE INTRODUCTION: Context: Return from Babylonian captivity I. (:1-3) RESTORATION REALIZED “When the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion” A. A Dream Come ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 8 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017
     | 1,767 views

    Healing the broken-hearted to proclaim liberty to the captive is a Jesus-effect to bind in the lives of the anointed believers and followers of christ.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 8 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 2, 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 lambs. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Enemy Is Counting On Your Silence

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,561 views

    The enemy is counting on you to never tell anyone of that one violation that’s keeping you held captive...

    The Enemy is Counting on your Silence In this season you cannot let anybody have so much authority over your life that they block you from growing and developing. Many of you this afternoon are being held captive by your past hurts and have now given someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Chandler avatar

    From Slavery To Royalty

    Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 13, 2019
     | 4,420 views

    A message about how God has taken from captivity and made us His children, children of the King!

    From Slavery to Royalty We do not like to talk about slavery. For the first 100 years of our nation, the institution of slavery left a dark scar on our country, one we are still healing from. While slavery was different in many ways during biblical times, Paul uses the imagery of a slave in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ