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  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Different Kind Of Free

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    A message on true freedom. Written for Independence Day

    A Different Kind of Free John 8:31-36 July 3, 2005 Morning Service Introduction I believe that we have been blessed to live in the greatest nation in all of the world and we have been given, by God, almost matchless freedom. No other nation on earth enjoys the kind of nation that we have and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Makes The Difference Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    In a world where we can do nothing to bring ourselves to grace with God, we are blessed to have Jesus Christ to intercede for us and deliver us from our sinful lifes and use us for His glory.

    JESUS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE EPHESIANS 2:1-10 Introduction: In Jeremiah. 13:23, we read, "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?" The truth is, man is a sinner, lost and undone, separated from God by a wide chasm of sin. He needs something done in his life that he will never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embrace Our Differences

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,542 views

    Jesus urges us to embrace our differences as Christian individuals who are gifted to serve in unique ways and yet united together around all of the teachings of our Savior.

    Hope Lutheran Church - Irmo, SC Pastor Jason Zahn 4th Sunday after Epiphany - ILCW- C January 28, 2001 1 Corinthians 12:12-21,26,27 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Perhaps you’re like me. My eyes cannot stand to watch it. My ears cringe as the details are described. My mind cannot fathom ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's A Different Day

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,471 views

    This sermon was preached on our 11th anniversary as pastors indicating the changes which had taken place in the life of the church.

    It’s A Different Day 3/5/2000 Genesis 12:1-6 Ephesians 6:10-18 Toby What is it about God, that God is always planning, always loving, and always seeking to do a new work in the lives of His people and His church? What causes the Lord to look into the future ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Different Kind Of Legacy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,006 views

    Our legacy is not in monuments, but in a spiritual and relational community, one which is ultimately redemptive. Washington Plaza Baptist Church, Reston, VA

    The older I become the more interested I am in those who have gone before me. Before I join my ancestors out there, I’d like to know more about them. It might make for some very interesting conversation up on Cloud Nine if I know about not only my parents and my grandparents, but also some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difference Fathers Make

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
     | 6,786 views

    Fathers make a difference through leadership, laughter and love.

    Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads among us today!! May God bless you on this special day that we set aside each year to honor our dads. 1. You might take a peak later at the article in the bulletin I put together. It reviews the interesting history of Father’s Day in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discernable Differences For Disciples Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2009
     | 3,175 views

    Followers of Christ respond when he calls, corrects and commissions them.

    Title: Discernable Differences for Disciples Texts: Mark 1:16-20, 9:33-37 and 16:14-16 Thesis: Followers of Christ respond when he calls, corrects, and commissions them. Series: The Bible in 90 Day Whole Church Challenge Introduction A disconnect exists when there is a gap between our claims ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter Makes A Difference

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    Easter 2: Easter makes a difference. It changes cold, hard, self-centered people into a community that cares for one another. It gives boldness to weak hearts. It gives hope to suffering spirits. It provides a perspective.

    Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed – Alleluia! Life in the time of Jesus was hard – maybe even mean. There are plenty of examples of this. Justice was often quick and oftentimes harsh. Look at what happened to Jesus! He was celebrating Passover with his disciples on Thursday night, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Many Different Ways

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    A sermon for Advent

    I find it interesting that at the beginning of this third chapter in Luke we find a long list of rulers; religious and political. We have an emperor, a few governors, a ruler, and two high priests. They lived in palaces, fancy houses, and a marvelous temple. They dressed in fine linen and ate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living A Different Life

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2008
     | 3,249 views

    Expanded outline. Deals with being filled with the Spirit.

    LIVING A DIFFERENT LIFE These are trying times. These are trying times for many of you. There are those these days that are having family struggles. Some are praying over wayward children. Some are having financial difficulties. Some of you, like Jene, are dealing with health issues and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will Christmas Make A Difference

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    This is a Christmas message geared to make us seek ways to change our attitudes for Christmas.

    Will Christmas Make A Difference 12/21/2008 Matt. 1:18-2:12 Isaiah 9:2-7 Text Isaiah 9:6-7 How many of you here are doing something this week you would not regularly be doing but you’re doing it because Christmas is coming? When asked will Christmas make ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,166 views

    Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

    Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are The Different "Peaces”? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    God delivers his people from anxiety through faith in the work of his Son.

    Scripture Introduction My uncle had cancer surgery Friday. The prognosis is not good; the disease has spread. Since I cannot receive any Social Security or Medicare, I have a retirement account. So far this year, it has lost $7,204.55, 30% of its value. This week a pastor sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Looking At Jesus Differently

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,851 views

    How do you view Jesus?

    Intro. As I asked this morning, Who is Jesus to You? Harold Vaughan, concerning practical atheists, or as I have called them, Christian Atheists, said this, "There are few that deny God with their lips, but millions who deny God with their lives". Belief in God is at an all-time high while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difference The Gospel Makes

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,975 views

    Jesus, in one of is illustrative messages, reveals to His disciples the uniqueness of the gospel

    What would you do if you had a blind man behind the wheel of your car and he kept wrecking your car? Here he goes into the ditch. There he goes into the other lane. And again he collides with inanimate objects. And yet again, he goes through the stop sign. What would you do? Would you say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist