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  • Darrell Coats avatar

    Freedom Isn't Free

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,942 views

    A brief Fourth of July sermon on the meaning of the word "freedom" and some of its implications.

    Freedom Isn’t Free Galatians 5:13 Introduction: As you undoubtedly know, Independence Day is near. People will be celebrating this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Freedom Isn’t Free"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,500 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others - while tears, pain, and death still exist – to set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans enjoys.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Memorial Day Worship Service Killeen, TX 30 May 2010 Big Idea: Soldiers (and family members of military members) should set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Just Isn't Fair Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010
     | 8,279 views

    From this episode in Joseph's life, we learn that God is always with us, God can help us grow through our suffering, and we learn that there is a better day coming.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a statement that I think that all of us can agree on – “Life just isn’t fair!” 1. Can we all agree on that? 2. Do any of us need proof that life isn’t fair? 3. Look at this cartoon – “Life is unfair…for proof ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holiness: What It Isn’t.

    Contributed by Matt Stacy on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,596 views

    A sermon addressing a few misconceptions of holiness and what it is or isn’t with the aid of theologian, preacher, and founder of The Salvation Army, William Booth. The inroduction is from my personal experience and can be left out if being used in your c

    Holiness “Holiness is like a diamond. It has many facets” – Dr. Roger Green at Holiness Ablaze, 2010 Holiness. Holy is defined by Dictionary.com as, “1. Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred. 2. Living according to a strict or ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Perfection Isn't Optional Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 25, 2011
     | 4,540 views

    We must be perfect to enter Heaven

    Why did Jesus ascend into Heaven, why didn’t He stay here on earth for ever? Wouldn’t it have been easier for us to be certain about our Christian faith if He had, if we could see Him and ask Him all those difficult questions that keep on cropping up about how to live the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Isn't Christianity Arrogant?

    Contributed by Pierre Naude on May 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,297 views

    Christains are so often accused of being arrogant when they claim that Jesus is the only way. If you know someting to be the truth, is it arrogant to claim that?!

    Isn’t Christianity Arrogant? Jn 14.1-6 I’m sure we all understand the word ‘blasphemy’ – “using the Lord’s name in an inappropriate way” – perhaps as a swear word or a curse, or even just thoughtlessly. But have you ever noticed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christianity Isn't For Sissies Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    It is commonly thought that Christianity is just for sissies not real men. However, the evidence shows that is far from true.

    Christianity isn’t for Sissies Debunking Myths of Christianity Sermon #1 Matthew 10:16-39 For many years Satan has used the lie that Christianity is just for sissies and cowards. He has got many people to believe this Myth and propagate to others. They say, “real men don’t follow the wimpy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    It Isn't Fair Lord

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008
     | 1,537 views

    A meditation in 2 parts - a Christian complaining about how awful Christmas has become, & God’s response. I included the Christmas story from Luke in the service.

    A CHRISTIAN AT PRAYER Lord it just isn’t fair the way they treat us at Christmas time. We’d worked hard to put on the specials this year. Harder than ever perhaps. Did they come – did they heckers like. And the crowds down in town this year seemed bigger too Lord. From the moment they switched ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life Isn't Fair!

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,999 views

    If God is just why is life so unfair?

    Life isn’t fair? “Life isn’t fair!” How often have you heard those words spoken? We read ‘unfair’ news stories everyday. Widows and pensioners defrauded of their life savings; young women attacked and raped; young men killed or maimed in car accidents; refugees from yet another war in Africa dying ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Salvation Isn't Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,387 views

    This is the 16th sermon in the series "The Cure". There are many opinions about salvation- Many of them a wrong.

    Series: The Cure [#16] WHAT SALVATION ISN’T Romans 9:6-33 Introduction: Most weeks I start off with a personal story; but this week, I want to share with you what God has shown me. God speaks to us in several ways: Through prayer, through Scripture, through circumstances, through other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failure Isn't Fatal Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,252 views

    When it comes to failure and sin in your life, you have two options. You can try to hide it, or you can admit it.

    INTRODUCTION This is a message about how to overcome failure. If you’ve never failed, then you are free to leave now so you can beat the Methodists to the restaurants. But if you’ve ever failed, God has a word for you today. Let me tell you the true story of Walter. He grew up in a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Isn't Enough Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series, "The Cure". Religion won't save you.

    Series: The Cure [#4] RELIGION ISN’T ENOUGH Romans 2:17-29 Introduction: We have studied many different areas of sin in just 2 chapters of Romans. This morning’s sermon may point out one of the most dangerous problems in the Church- Religion. I do understand that Christianity is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Isn't Fair Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016
     | 14,085 views

    Life Isn’t Fair. What are we as believers supposed to do about it?

    LIFE ISN’T FAIR 1 PETER 2:11-25 INTRODUCTION Life Isn’t Fair. * In the very first family, Adam and Eve had one son kill another over worshipping God (of all things) and that son was banished out of the family. That isn’t fair. (Genesis 4) * Abraham had a son born to him by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Isn’t Fair

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023
     | 1,617 views

    God isn’t fair. God is lavish. Everything is a gift, including our lives, whether short or long.

    Do you remember the Palm Sunday five years ago when twin suicide bombings took place in Egypt? One was at St. George’s Church in the Nile delta, and the other was at Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, the seat of the Coptic papacy. It’s one of the oldest Christian communities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Vain Belief

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on May 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,230 views

    Paul said, "Hold fast to what I preached...unless you believed in vain." What it means to have "believed in vain" - an example of and results of "believing in vain"

    I. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE “BELIEVED IN VAIN”? 1 Cor 15:1-2 “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you — unless you believed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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