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  • David Hersey avatar

    Freedom Through Bondage

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 25, 2015
     | 6,628 views

    We have freedom in Christ. We are also bondservants of Christ. This sermon expounds on the principle of freedom through bondage.

    Freedom Through Bondage There is a growing belief among many in the Lord's church that our freedom in Christ equates to freedom to live as we see fit. The belief that strict obedience to God's will is unnecessary is gaining an ever increasing following. I have had discussions with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You're The Problem: The Fallout Of A Self-Centered Existence Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,889 views

    Our aim this morning is to sniff out the barnacles of pride inside of each us. Today’s Big Idea: Pride causes division; humility draws the gaze of God.

    Paul writes to the church at Corinth to help genuine believers solve their divisions. When you read today’s words from Paul to the church at Corinth, you need to prepare for the knife. Paul writes as one who is taking a scalpel in hand to perform surgery on the church he founded by the grace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedication-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 28, 2019
     | 2,049 views

    3 of ? The children of Israel were to dedicate the city of Jericho to the LORD. God’s people are to wholly devote themselves & their world to the Lord. But how are we to do that? Dedicating you & your world to the Lord recalls/demands...

    DEDICATING/DEDICATION-III—Joshua 6:15-27 The Task Of Dedication Attention: Chick-Fil-A Is Politically Incorrect Nov. 27, 2018 LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) -- Students at a private university in New Jersey can eat more chicken, as long as it's not Chick-fil-A. Rider University removed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    32. Context Of Jesus' Teachings Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018
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     | 3,916 views

    Jesus' teaching focused on Kingdom Ideals

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 32 – CONTEXT OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    God’s Growth Scale → Little Children To Fathers 1john 2:12-14 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 5, 2022
     | 2,212 views

    Salvation must not bypass conviction and repentance. Never lessen the importance of assurance in any Christian life, especially regarding a young Christian. If you leave them without assurance, you leave them vulnerable. Children, young men and fathers get a talking to!

    MESSAGE – GOD’S GROWTH SCALE ? LITTLE CHILDREN TO FATHERS 1John 2:12-14 Let us have a look at just three verses this morning. They are written by John when he was about 96 years old to the Christians of his time, but they are just as important for us today. In fact, God’s truth is eternal so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restored: The Story Of Mephibosheth

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 7, 2022
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     | 9,317 views

    This Sunday, I’d like to share God’s restorative plan through the life of a little-known person in Old Testament named Mephibosheth. What we’ll see is that his story represents what God has done for us, and how God seeks us out to bring us to His table.

    Restored: The Story of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D5KrmFyEn0 Today, I’d like to share with you God’s restorative plan through the life of a little-known person from the Old Testament named Mephibosheth. I was looking at the story as our men’s group was ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Has The World Learnt From Sodom And Gomorrah? A Great Evil Is On Us - Jude 1 V 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 11, 2022
     | 2,457 views

    This message touches on a very difficult area - the consideration of Sodom and Gomorrah and the conflict between Christians and homosexuality. Placed in context, Jude raises the matter of Sodom because he is concentrating on destruction coming on these false teachers.

    HAS THE WORLD LEARNT FROM SODOM AND GOMORRAH? A GREAT EVIL IS ON US - Jude 1 v 7 [A]. REVISION: Jude was in the process of writing about the Christian’s common salvation when it became urgent for him to side-track his letter to address the problem of false teachers moving into church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Restoration For The Failed Follower - The Psalms Of Korah – Psalm 85 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,284 views

    God was gentle with Israel for constant failure. He worked with them for restoration and does the same for all His children who fail. True repentance is required.

    MESSAGE – THE PSALMS OF KORAH – PSALM 85 PART 1 GOD'S RESTORATION FOR THE FAILED FOLLOWER Psalm 85 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Psalm 85 v 1 O LORD, You showed favour to Your land. You restored the captivity of Jacob. Psalm 85 v 2 You forgave the iniquity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Distinction Of Christian Marriage Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 14, 2022
     | 1,785 views

    The modern view of marriage is the idea that you are going to find “the one” who is going to fulfill all your dreams. Nothing could be further from the truth.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/140695 According to Pew Research, the number of people who have never been married is rising. In 1960 the number of adults not married was 1 in 10. Today that number ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • John Lowe avatar

    Oaths Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022
     | 2,953 views

    Jesus now says that His disciples should not take an oath at all. They should not swear by anything. The main reason is that a person known for integrity does not need to enhance their promises

    SERMON ON THE MOUNT (OATHS) 33 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.' 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Living In The Tree Of Life (Part 2)

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022
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     | 2,982 views

    The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is the formation of a value system; or rather, a "judgement" system. Living in the tree of life is making decisions from life and liberty, and what stimulates life in both you and others.

    This morning’s message is a continuation of last week’s on the tree of life, and I have entitled our sermon, “Living in the Tree of Life” – Part 2. I would like to begin with some food for thought by sharing a real life illustration of a historical figure who walked in the tree of life. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018
     | 1,888 views

    2 of ? Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

    MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-II—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Slow It Down A Bit A young man, was a very slow worker & so found it difficult to hold down a job. After a visit to the employment office, he was offered work at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: God’s Drum Major For Justice

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 15, 2025
     | 793 views

    God is a just God and He desires His world to be a just world. The Lord vindicates his people, punishes evil, and cares for the marginalized. He opposes the wicked, whether individuals or nations and He will one day set all things right. God’s promises are sure!

    Sermon: God’s Drum Major for Justice Scripture Lesson: Amos 5:21-25 “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, I will have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon "Navigating This New Season" (Understanding What Lies Ahead)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 21, 2024
     | 1,384 views

    Many today talk about new goals, going to the next level, moving to a new dimension, but many are not willing to pay the price. Not only must we be willing to pay the price to get there, but they must also pay a price to stay there!

    Sermon “Navigating this New Season" (Understanding What Lies Ahead) Scripture Lesson - Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “and so that you may live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The land you are entering to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Praise”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 14,342 views

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Psalm 145:8-15 (Psalm 145:8-14 NRSV) Color: Green Title: “Praise”

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Psalm 145:8-15 (Psalm 145:8-14 NRSV) Color: Green Title: “Praise” This is an alphabetic, each succeeding verse begins with the subsequent letter of the alphabet, song of praise. Verse thirteen, has the “m” and “n” lines “ in one verse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran