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  • Earl Graston avatar

    Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 186 ratings
     | 45,637 views

    Free,Free At Last

    Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day 7-3-2005 John 8:36 “therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” Patrick Henry: Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good And Angry

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 17,290 views

    to learn how to control anger in godly ways

    Good and Angry James 1:19-20 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to control their anger in godly ways. Introduction: Think of the last time you got angry. How did you respond to those around you? Did you say things you shouldn’t have or hurt your witness to another person? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Responsibilities To The Lordship Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,287 views

    Shows how Christ’s Lordship requires our obedience & service.

    The Lordship of Christ – Part 2 (Our Responsibilities to the Lordship of Christ) Joshua 24:14-15 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Casting Bread – 5 Principles On Sowing

    Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,635 views

    The goal of this sermon is to encourage believers to be faithfully sharing the gospel despite difficulties. If we do not sow, we will never reap.

    CASTING BREAD – 5 PRINCIPLES ON SOWING In an agrarian society, seeds speak a different language to the people. To the sower, the seed gives hope of a bountiful harvest, whilst to the farmer’s wife, the seed can be processed into bread for food today. One can sow the seed or use it to make bread, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Christmas Card Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,082 views

    Each year God sends us the same Christmas card inscribed with His message of love; when we open it and read it we know what His one & only Son did for us.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE CHRISTMAS CARD BACKGROUND: A. Sending of Christmas cards is a 163 year old tradition 1. It began in England in 1840 a. The first cards showed people drinking & partying b. Christns complained, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving All Diligence

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,091 views

    This is a word study in sermon form on the word diligence

    “GIVE ALL DILIGENCE” Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23) INTRODUCTION: It is important as believers that we understand the clear meaning of the word diligence so that we may know how we should exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Now

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 12, 2010
     | 4,998 views

    Funeral message for Matthew Jackson, a quiet man whose chief pleasure was to be among family and friends and who devoted himself to a disabled son.

    There are two kinds of quiet people. There are those who are quiet because, to tell the truth, they have nothing to say! And then there are those who are quiet because they are simply content with what they know; they have no need to impress anyone else. There are two kinds of quiet people. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoid Godless Chatter

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 23, 2013
     | 6,416 views

    To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you babble? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:16 (New International Version) Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Apart – So You Don’t Come Apart

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
     | 5,725 views

    American’s way of living tends to be at a breakneck pace, in the fast lane!

    Text) Mark 6:30-32 The word “weary” means to “feel fatigue.” It is the natural result of labor and toil that reduces strength. We tend to be members of the “fraternity of the fatigued.” It is said the we are all in the “rat race” of life. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Handle Criticism

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,671 views

    The Bible tells us how to handle the criticism that we receive from other people.

    MATTHEW 5:11-12 “HOW TO HANDLE CRITICISM” A) Criticism has had as much adverse effect on the body of Christ as anything that has ever come up against it! * Someone has said, “Christianity is the only army that shoots their own wounded.” * We have far too many in the body of Christ that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Love Is This?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,725 views

    Young love, romantic love, brotherly love, Christian love, so many types of love, so often disappointing; but, what about the love of God? What kind of love is this?

    Dakota Community Church July 22, 2007 What Kind of Love Is This? In the summer of 1982 I was fresh out of high school and on my way to life as a BMOC (Big Man on Campus) at St. Mary’s University in Halifax N.S. That same summer a rock band from Saskatchewan – (Some of you may remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Blessed Are They Who Hunger Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,575 views

    To want righteousness more than anything else.

    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Hunger and Thirst are powerful motivators. "Hunger and thirst" vividly express desire. The sons of Korah cried, "My soul thirsts for God, for the living God" (Ps 42:2; cf. 63:1) for the deepest spiritual famine is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Word Means To The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    The Importance of the Word of God to the Church

    What The Word Means to The Church Mark 2:1-2 Introduction: When we come to church, we are not going to share a message with you, but to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. Were not gathering to sing, were not here to see who is here. Were not hereto see what your wearing, but here to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Have Nothing Else To Lose!

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,346 views

    Sometimes in spite of all the positive thinking we can generate, life is really terrible. Simple optimism will not do.

    When you have nothing else to lose! Keep Hope Alive A student athlete was contemplating the height of the bar on the high jump. “I don’t think I can make it,” he said. “Think positive!” said a friend. “All right,” the athlete said boldly, “I’m positive I can’t make it.” 1 Peter 1:3-9 3Praise be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    Violence is the final stage of corruption.. Have we arrived? It's is time to take the prayer initiative

    - First Sunday in October is the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem - This week Jewish people while UN meets A three-day U.N. Summit Mon 9/20/10 -Wed 9/29/10 on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ended Wed in NY for women’s and children’s health DEBKAfile - Wed. Sept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist