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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Man's Enslavement By Sin

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
     | 6,050 views

    . Sin enslaves us. We might deny it, but we are still enslaved by sin. Let’s break down this passage and see what it tells us.

    Jesus is talking with the Pharisees. He has just said in v. 32. (READ) Now we pick it up in verse 33. READ passage. We ended last Sunday’s session talking about how we are bound by our sins. We talked specifically about prejudice, hate, unforgiveness, loneliness and others. And we said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wealth – A Potential Enemy

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 17, 2012
     | 3,413 views

    Scripture clearly states that people who long to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them.

    WEALTH – A POTENTIAL ENEMY INTRODUCTION Scripture clearly states that people who long to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Luke 4:1-13 - The Temptation Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,746 views

    This is the second message about the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness dealing with the devil offering Jesus the kingdoms of the world if He fell down and worshiped the devil. The focus of the message is on the dangers of shortcuts.

    This message was inspired by a couple of sermons that I read here on Sermon Central. I do not remember who wrote those sermons, sorry! As is often the case with my sermons I did not write out the closing of this message. After reading the message the Holy Spirit should be able to give you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Angry And Do Not Sin - 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 19, 2013
     | 4,636 views

    Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. This one is about how the devil exploits our sinful anger.

    Dakota Community Church Ephesians 53, Grace at Work 23 May 19, 2013 Be Angry & Do Not Sin 2 We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. 1. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Real Keys To Revival Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,110 views

    There are some very tangible keys to revival that we can see Elijah worked through when he went to Mt. Carmel to pray fire down from heaven.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 08 The Real Keys to Revival TEXT: 1 Kings 18:21-40 1 Kings 18:21-40 (KJV) And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Dark Valleys Of Life

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 4,515 views

    Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys.

    FIVE DARK VALLEYS OF LIFE Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys. THE FIVE VALLEYS ARE: 1. The valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 15, 2017
     | 8,094 views

    Satan will take advantage of Christians who let their guard down; sometimes prosperity is the worst thing that can happen to the church or even to an individual. Now there is a PROBLEM in the Jerusalem church.

    December 12, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.D.3.a: The Problem (6.1) Acts 6.1 (KJV) 1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    French Fries And Interior Decorating Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,454 views

    In the end, the key to understanding stewardship comes down to two vital principles: Ownership and lordship. This sermon helps people grasp these principles through a unique illustration and a word picture.

    French Fries and Interior Decorating Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon #1 of 3 Chuck Sligh January 12, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. The French fries illustration was borrowed from Glenn Newton’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Recover From Personal Failure

    Contributed by W F on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,723 views

    God loves to help those who have no-one else to turn to. Here's his plan for surviving when our lives come crashing down.

    We often think that plane crashes are catastrophic and unsurvivable events. Thanks to movies and 24/7 news channels, most of us think that all plane crashes end in a free fall from 30,000ft and a terrifying fireball. It might surprise you to learn that most plane crashes are actually survivable. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How New Is New?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,180 views

    We live in a revolutionary time. Can we seize it for Christ. God is doing something new and is calling us to join Him in it, as walls and barriers come down.

    If this winter is like most winters, you will wake up one morning, peer out your window, and find the whole scene blanketed in pure white snow. It will seem like a fairyland to you, and for a little while, at least, the whole world will appear to be new. Brand new, clean and fresh, sparkling and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Message Unbeliever - Mean And Nasty

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,817 views

    "You can’t say anything nice about Helen - everyone will know you are lying", was the first thing the family said as we sat down to discuss the funeral.

    (Note to reader: This was one of the most unusual graveside ceremonies I have ever attempted. There was a very large group at this graveside funeral, and most who were there were there not because they loved the deceased, but because she had ruined them. Bitter people. It turns out, just saying it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Now Condition

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 7, 2013
     | 4,632 views

    Once we are saved we have laid down the old and and put on a new person. The sermon shares how are now condition is different from its formal condition.

    Our Now Condition 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 WE are saved redeemed, forgiven, justified, fixed for entrance into the kingdom, Reconciled, the old account is settled, God is content with are now condition. If we have accepted Jesus we have what I call a Now Condition: 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Conversion Of The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 5,692 views

    Talk to any genuine believer here and they’ll you the same thing about their story of conversion, God chases them down. God is coming after you.

    The Scripture is read before my sermon. Today’s Scripture But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storms On The Sea Of Life

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,763 views

    This message consider how we need to journey through life. The focus in on what to be on guard against and who to look to - Jesus - in order to see you through the ups and downs.

    Storms on the Sea of Life Acts 27 Introduction Here we are at the start of a New Year and today I want us to consider how we are going to travel life this year. Sea stories are common – The Sydney to Hobart; ancient literature; Titanic - $1.8 billion US; Moby Dick, etc. The Bible has a few: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If I Knew Then What I Know Now

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,223 views

    If the Prodigal Son could sit down and talk with you today, I'm sure it would start with the declaration "If I Knew Then What I Know Now"...

    NTRO: 1. Sometimes I look at my kids and say “You just don’t know how good you’ve got it. a. ILL. Wouldn’t it be great to step back to a time where… Decisions were made by going "eeny-meeny-miney-mo." Being old, referred to anyone over 20. Having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal