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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Free Slave

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
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    God’s Word tells us: If you FREE yourself from obeying God, you will be a SLAVE to sin. You can deny it, fight it, reject it – do whatever you wish - it’s still going to be true. If you are not a servant of God’s, you will be a servant to sin.

    Free Slave Romans 6:16-23 The bible says: When I was a child I thought like a child… How do children think? They think that true happiness is out there in the future when they can leave their parents’ house and rules and control. They see those rules as chains They think they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    How To Have Joy In Spite Of... Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
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    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SPITE OF… Sunday March 16, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-14 Intro. A. What would say is the Christian’s biggest little question? Any ideas? I think the Christians biggest little question is this, “WHY?” The biggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011
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    Today I would like to speak to you about an aspect in our Christian life that oftentimes is underestimated and neglected by a large number of believers. What am I talking about? I am talking about our prayer life.

    Today I would like to speak to you about an aspect in our Christian life that oftentimes is underestimated and neglected by a large number of believers. What am I talking about? I am talking about our prayer life. As I have said in other occasions, a great reality about human beings is that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    When Things Happen To You

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 30, 2009
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    This sermon explains how to cope when bad things happen to you.

    How do you respond when bad things happen to you? Sometimes we are depressed. Sometimes we are destroyed. Sometimes we prosper. God gives us a model for handling bad things. This model was displayed by the apostle Paul. It is found in Philippians 1:12. "The things which happened to me have actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suddenly

    Contributed by Rickey Bradford on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
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    A message on the swiftness and suddenness of God as He comes to our rescue.

    Suddenly 6/5/11 Acts 16:25 Introduction • They are in the inner prison—no windows, no source of light • Their feet are bound in chains • The time--midnight • It is pitch black—zero visibility • Their bodies ache and hurt from being ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Teddy Walker avatar

    I Wasn’t Built To Be A Prisoner

    Contributed by Teddy Walker on Jul 12, 2020
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    Sometimes we become prisoners to the things God has set us free from

    Isaiah 61 1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Has An Open Door

    Contributed by James May on Jul 13, 2003
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    John saw and open door into Heaven. Jesus has swung wide the door to Heaven for all who do as John did and "Come Up Hither".

    GOD HAS AN OPEN DOOR FREEDOM! Isn’t that a wonderful sounding word? The full meaning of freedom is more than we can comprehend and often taken for granted until freedom is lost. Words can never describe the wonderful feeling of being set from bondage that limits our ability to enjoy life to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Night Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,272 views

    1st Person portrayal of Peter during his imprisonment by Herod and his angelic deliverance.

    (Setting: Peter is kneeling. His wrists are in chains - plastic chains wrapped twice around the wrists with the end held in the palm of each hand. The stage is dark and the lights are bro’t up to half power on this section of the stage.) (These first words are mournful, reflecting the despair that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    A Gaoler Gets Baptised Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    An evangelistic sermon used at a Baptismal Service.

    A gaoler gets baptised Acts 16:22-35 Gosh- whoever said being a Christian was boring! - locked up. Praying and praising!. Listening in. Powerful earthquake. Chains loosed. Suicide attempt… Gaoler moves from death to life… let’s God into his life… gets dunked And all before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Powerful Display Of God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 10, 2013
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    Difficulties are not designed to destroy us. God's plan is to glorify Himself. Whether that includes suffering or success or significance is up to God. It is up to us as how we respond to what we face.

    Intro: When Trouble Strikes (Our Daily Bread) Dave Dravecky had pitched with remarkable success for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants baseball teams. But his pitching arm developed an unusual soreness. Medical tests identified the problem--cancer. Surgery and months of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    From Pain To Praise

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025
     | 451 views

    Your pain is not the end of your story. If you can praise God in your darkest hour, you invite Him to rewrite your testimony.

    FROM PAIN TO PRAISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:16-34 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:1, Isaiah 61:3, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Habakkuk 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION: Life can bring unexpected seasons of pain, disappointment, and hardship. Even the most faithful believers can find ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    When God Takes Over

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 27, 2021
     | 9,148 views

    When God intervenes in the life of his children, he takes complete charge and provides solutions man may think impossible.

    TEXT: Acts 12:5-7 "Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    The Way Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,862 views

    We need to get back to the basics of our faith and talk about the way of the Cross. I saw myself with a laminated Cross in front of me. We need to pick up our cross and follow Jesus.

    The Way Of The Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Gospel Centered Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 14, 2023
     | 1,200 views

    Paul rejoices that the Gospel is advancing in spite of obstacles

    Technicolor Joy: Philippians 1:12-18 Gospel-Centered Ministry Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-14-2023 On January 8th, 1956 Jim Elliot, Ed McCully, Roger Youderian, Pete Fleming, and their pilot, Nate Saint landed near a river in the jungle of Ecuador. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    Joy In Perspective

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022
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     | 2,739 views

    No wonder Paul had such joy. Through his circumstances, Christ was known, preached, and magnified. Joy in perspective. It doesn’t matter if I get my way. It doesn’t matter if my personal ambition is met. What matters is that Christ is magnified

    A Discontented Homeowner I’d like to tell you a story about a home-owner who was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and the more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighborhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. Can you relate? His eyes eventually grew critical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational