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  • Wayne Cordeiro avatar

    Things Not For Sale Series

    Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,610 views

    We often mess up our Christian lives, not because we are malicious or evil, but because we are frail and needy. We need a power beyond ourselves to win that fight. We need something that is bigger than we are.

    Betwixt and Between As Christians, each of us will experience struggle. We will struggle when we know the right thing to say or do, but we just cannot do it. It may be due to our pride, or a principle, or we are angry, or we just can’t accept a different perspective. We know something is wrong, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Independent Together

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2021
     | 6,382 views

    Being independent of this world while being dependent upon God is a Christian's life's goal? This idea is similar to the thoughts which led to the thirteen U.S. colonies declaring their independence from Britain.

    Being Independent Together Scripture: John 8:36; Exodus 1:11a; 3:7-8; Romans 12:2 “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36) Today, in the United States, we are celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Independence Day (July 4th), is a U.S. federal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redemption, Adoption And Inspiration, Or Slavery! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,802 views

    There are two tempting traps that return us to slavery. One is clearly sinful, the other looks and smells religious, but actually is bondage. Paul asks, "Who’s your Mother?" It makes all the difference!

    It was April 17, 1957 at 12:05 a.m. in a hospital in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. A baby boy was born to Charles and Betty Nance. He was their first born son. Three years earlier they had a daughter, and five and seven years later they would have two more boys. This is my family. You know, I had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Emancipation

    Contributed by Nicholas Nettles on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,274 views

    The BAttle between LAw and Grace and how we as believers dont have to stay in Bondage to Sin!!

    “Divine Emancipation” Galatians 5:1 The English Language is full of Words that have been Put in Certain Categories called Parts of Speech. We have Certain Words in our Language that are known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Use The Bible To Win Spiritual Victories Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 31, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    This sermons gives practical advice on how to use the offensively (offensively as in offense and defense). What does it mean that the Bible is the sword of the Spirit - our one offensive weapon in the armor of God.

    [Skit idea: A guy talking big (“saved by God, power of Holy Spirit, etc.,” he has a sword of the Spirit) then when an enemy comes and engages him in battle, he cowers, girl-screams, hops backward in retreat, head tucked down, blindly and wildly waving his sword around in the general ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The World To Me?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2024
     | 649 views

    Naaman had a deadly disease, but he was freed from his disease freely and graciously. How did he respond? How do we respond? How did Gehazi respond?

    10.13.24 2 Kings 5:14-27 When you get to be in your middle ages you need to start making appointments with the dermatologist, because you start to notice bumps and moles on your skin that are flaky or have potential for cancer. So the doctor or practitioner will come in with a little wand ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Condemned Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,787 views

    6th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." The woman caught in adultery was shown mercy and empowering grace by Jesus.

    Aaron Patterson, Sentenced to die for the 1986 murder of a Chicago couple. In one of his last official acts as the Governor of Illinois, George Ryan pardoned Aaron Patterson on 10 January, 2003. It’s the stuff of movies. The appeal goes before the governor. The prisoner waits on death row as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Surrender Must Be Absolute Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    The first sermon in a series of 3 explaining how we can have True Victory over Temptation. We will not be without it, but it does not have to master us.

    Surrender must be Absolute Series title: Victory over Temptation Pastor Glenn Newton July 2, 2005 1 Kings 20:1-4 1KI 20:1 Now Ben-Hadad king of Aram mustered his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he went up and besieged Samaria and attacked it. 2 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brent Williams avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,942 views

    The Gospel of Christ gives us Freedom. A study of Christ’s Gospel proclaims 4 things: Self Realization, Upward Search, Challenge, and Hope.

    “Freedom” John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Intro: In these two verses Jesus told us that we could be set free if we would hold to his teachings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Thirsting Soul Is Satisfied

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,009 views

    Pentecost 10(A) - Our thirsting soul is satisfied because our gracious God freely invites and then our gracious God richly blesses.

    OUR THIRSTING SOUL IS SATISFIED (Outline) August 5, 2007 - PENTECOST 10 - Isaiah 55:1-5 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: There are all kinds of invitations – birthday, wedding, and anniversary. Such invitations to a celebration bring us joy. We are happy when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Grace Brought Us

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Mar 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,356 views

    To show how God does every thing He can to keep every person He can out of hell and to encourage the believer of God's marvelious grace.

    WHAT GRACE BROUGHT US TITUS 2:11-15 By Dewayne Bolton “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lust, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world: Looking for that blessed hope, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Coming To Terms With Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 4,240 views

    This is the eight message in a series that examines the reality of our sin problem based on Romans chapters 1-5. This message examines the fact that God declares us righteous based on faith and not works.

    We have a hard time believing that anything is totally free. Whenever we see something free, we immediately assume that there are strings attached. The majority of us have experienced those hidden strings. “You have won a free vacation.” “Download the free clipart.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    I Am Before Abraham Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012
     | 9,642 views

    He said something only God could say. These are the words of the greatest blasphemer of all time, or the words of God Incarnate.

    “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I AM,” Jesus is talking mainly to people who think they’re insiders, yet are outside of God’s grace. But first--verse 30 (which we looked at last time) records how, in spite of critical opposition to Jesus, many came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • David Simpson avatar

    He Destroyed Death!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 16, 2018
     | 5,165 views

    An Easter Sunrise Service message highlighting the victory over death that Christ brings through the resurrection.

    Easter Sunrise Gainesville Marina April 1, 2018 David Simpson - Lanier Christian Church He Destroyed Death! Hebrews 2:14,15 Death. There is nothing pleasant in saying that word is it? There is no good in it. Just to say the word brings memories of heartache and pain and loss. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Delivered From Foundational Bondage PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,166 views

    Explore the concept of foundational bondage as depicted in Psalm 11:3, and how through God's deliverance, we can overcome trials and live in the freedom He offers.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we delve deep into the heart of the book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 11:3: When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do? This verse speaks to a reality many of us grapple with - the reality of foundational bondage - and it asks us ...read more

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