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Cost Of Freedom 1 Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

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Cost of any freedom has never been cheap. For our freedom, Christ died and shed His blood as a ransom for our sins. If the cost was not paid by His blood, we would only be redeemed temporarily and would continue to live as slaves like the folks of the OT.

Opening illustration: With the dismantling of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the subsequent lifting of the iron curtain, Eastern Europeans jubilantly celebrated the freedom they had long been denied. However, some of the first “freedoms” to be exercised in these formerly communist countries were ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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You Can Run But You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

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This sermon explores Jonah's story, emphasizing God's mercy and love even when we resist His will, and encourages us to find strength in our struggles.

Good morning, beloved. I trust you are well and your hearts are ready to receive God's word today. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, orchestrated by the hands of the Almighty. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a familiar narrative in the Bible, one that speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Topics: Running From God, Can't Hide

Peace And Safety-October 2025

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 15, 2025

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This sermon if from my book, "The Narrow Road", (Amazon) and warns against the danger of false peace, emphasizing that true peace is found only in Jesus Christ and warns of deceptive security that lead to sudden destruction and calls for spiritual vigilance.

“Peace and Safety” 1 Thessalonians 5:3 (KJV) “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” I. INTRODUCTION — The Illusion of Peace Imagine a city going about its daily life—markets open, music ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:3, Isaiah 48:22, Jeremiah 6:14, John 14:27, Amos 6:1-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Rock Bottom? Basket Cases!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2025

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God has a plan and we must learn by faith to trust his plan. Let us look at some BASKET CASES in the Bible. Good ministry needs a nucleus of supporters to help hold the ropes to advance the work. Enlist helpers to advance the torch.

ROCK BOTTOM? BASKET CASES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) There is an idiom we can talk about: BASKET CASE. The term BASKET CASE became widely used in WW 1, a Basket case referred to a soldier so wounded that he had no arms, no legs --- If he ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:5-11, Exodus 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 11:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

12. Jesus Breaks Chains: A Sermon On True Freedom Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 26, 2025

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People walk free but carry invisible chains. Alcohol, anger, fear, and sin bind souls tightly. Today discover how Jesus Christ breaks every chain and offers complete freedom.

12. Jesus Breaks Chains: A Sermon on True Freedom Introduction: The Paradox of Modern Freedom Look around you on any street corner. People walk past wearing clean clothes, carrying phones, heading to their jobs or homes. They appear free. They look successful. But appearances deceive. Behind many ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, 2 Peter 2:19, Romans 7:19, Mark 5:15, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Acts 4:12, Acts 3:6, Acts 4:31, 1 John 3:8, Romans 10:13, Luke 4:18, Mark 5:19, Galatians 5:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Week 3 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon explores the profound, transcendent joy found in Jesus Christ, as revealed through the Scriptures and the transformative power of God's Word.

Greetings, dear friends. We gather here today on the precipice of a grand revelation, a revelation that has the power to transform our hearts and minds. We are standing on the threshold of a profound understanding that will illuminate our path and guide us towards a greater sense of purpose and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Philippians 4:4

Topics: Advent, Joy

Cover Your Head Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 25, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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Sermon in the Series Spiritual Warfare

Introduction: A. There is a helmet law in God’s kingdom. B. The world seems to be full of people who have lost there heads. C. Salvation covers our thoughts, decisions, and emotions. 1. Salvation a. Salvation is deliverance and preservation. b. Planned and established by God, we were the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Blueprints For Growth Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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Sermon in series BLUEPRINTS

Series: BLUEPRINTS Sermon 1: Blueprints for Growth Hebrews 6:1-3 Retarded growth is tragic in every area of life. Birth is wonderful. It is one of the mysteries no one really understands. But it does not matter how beautiful an experience of birth is, if there is no growth after birth we would be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Armour Of God Part 4 Conclusion Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 20, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 5,602 views

The unknown pieces of armour and conclusion of study.

The Armour of God, conclusion.part four. Weve learned about the Whole armour of God from Ephesians 6:11-17. The parts of armour listed here are the 1. Belt, as the truth of God 2. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Its Harvest Time

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

based on 51 ratings

| 11,686 views

ITS HARVEST TIME

ITS HARVEST TIME JOHN:4:34-38 11/20/00 INTRODUCTION:THE fourth chapter of the gospel of John is a chapter of surprises. In chapter 4:9 a woman was surprised that Jesus spoke to her. In verse 39 she was surprised that Jesus knew all about her. In verse 31-34 the disciples were surprised that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Disaster?

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 28, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Even though natural disasters occur, God is ultimatelly in control of everything.

"And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good". One of the most common questions that people ask about God is; "If God really exists, why He allows natural disasters like hurricane charley that recently hit part of Florida? #1. suffering and disasters are not part of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Present Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 11, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Our source of strength as we face the storms of life is that God is present "in the boat" with us.

Matthew 8:23-27 “God is Present” INTRODUCTION After the monsoon storm of last Tuesday, we can easily identify with the disciples and the tempest in which they found themselves. Even with the advantages of Doppler radar and the eagerness of weather reporters who finally had something to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Heals The Inner Person

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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People often focus on physical healing. There are more areas that need healing than merely our bodies. We need spiritual and emotional healing also. Jesus touches our lives and heals us in whatever we need to be healed.

Mark 5:1-13 “Jesus Heals the Inner Person” INTRODUCTION There are many memorable people in the Bible. There is Moses, Ruth, David, Peter, Mary and Martha. The man in our story this evening is one of the most memorable people in the Bible, for me, because of his total misery and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dawn Of Guilt

Contributed by Darrell Jones on May 27, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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I have often wondered what it must have been like to walk with God, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. To have heard God’s voice, and received instruction and daily guidance from Him in person. I also wondered what the first morning was like following th

For all of their created existence Adam and Eve had looked forward to the daily walk and time of fellowship with their Creator. But on this morning anticipation became anxiety, delight became dread, and the eye of guilt was opened for the first time. God and His created universe were now looked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How This Savior Works

Contributed by Arthur Jenkins on Mar 17, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Synopsis for Palm Sunday: Celebration to Condemnation.

How This Savior Works Palm Sunday March 20, 2005 “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” Mt. 21:9 Is there ever a time that you don’t need a Savior, a Deliverer? Isn’t it part of your experience that daily you need someone or some thing to deliver you or save you from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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