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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    I Wish I Could, I Wish I Had....

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 15, 2004
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    Your Decisions today may mark the future that you have tomorrow. Wishing that you could change the past.

    I wish I could, I wish I had..., In the life of many people there are two phrases that many people often say, I wish I could... and, I wish I had..., what they are really saying is, “I’m unhappy with the choices that I’ve made and I’m so far gone in this life, I can never go back and change my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Satisfaction Guaranteed

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
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    Jesus said He came that we might have life and have it to the full. Here is the path to abundance.

    21, March 2004 Dakota Community Church Satisfaction Guaranteed Introduction: Jesus promised abundant life. Psalm 91: 14-16 14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Let His Freedom Ring

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
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    This is a reformation sermon designed to deepen our appreciation of the freedom we have in Christ

    Happy Reformation Day. Today is an important day. It is the perfect day to talk about Freedom. As this current election closes in, we are blessed to have the freedom to cast a vote for the person we would like to be our leader. But the sad truth is, in this country, and in many others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Gresham avatar

    The Abuse Of Liberty Leads To Bondage

    Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 21, 2004
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    When Christian liberty is abused, it leads to bondage to sin. In a practical way, when our society abuses liberty, it leads to bondage

    The Abuse of Liberty Leads to Bondage by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: John 8:31-32 Freedom – A state of exemption from the power or control of another; liberty; exemption from slavery, servitude or confinement. Freedom is personal, civil, political, and religious. Liberty – 1. Freedom from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moral Relativism And Absolute Truth Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 28, 2004
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     | 25,563 views

    MAIN IDEA: Contrary to current public opinion, there is such a thing as absolute truth, and it is found in the Bible. OBJECTIVES: 1. Listeners will be informed of the intellectual and moral bankruptcy of the post-modern notion of “tolerance” (moral r

    Clarity or Confusion? 1. Moral relativism and absolute truth Don Jaques January 24/25, 2004 MAIN IDEA: Contrary to current public opinion, there is such a thing as absolute truth, and it is found in the Bible. OBJECTIVES: 1. Listeners will be informed of the intellectual and moral bankruptcy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Big Fat Liar

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,068 views

    Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth...and get some help doing it with this sermon about honesty.

    Big Fat Liar Secrets for Telling the Truth 10/22/03 I. Introduction Clip – beginning where J Jason Shepherd is a "serial" liar. He always has excuses for his homework, that is until he gets busted! He has one last chance to turn in a story or face the terror of Summer School (every student’s worst ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You Believe It?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,843 views

    As Christians we are believers, it is who we are and it is what we do. This message is about believing God and taking Him at His Word.

    23, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Can You Believe It? Introduction: Yes you can! Answering that question is a no brainer, like choosing life or do you want a spank? We are believers – it is what we instinctively do. Quote: "I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "Free Indeed"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 374 ratings
     | 100,512 views

    Jesus frees us completely from the chains and guilt of sin.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 7, 2002 Communion Sunday “Free Indeed” John 8:31-36 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture Jesus is talking to some Jewish believers who were new in the faith. They were weak in their faith at this point, and Jesus begins by telling them, “If you continue in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Truth Will Set You Free

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
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    REFORMATION(C)/3RD LAST - The truth will set you free because we are not slaves but we are God’s children.

    THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE John 8:31:36 - November 2, 2003 Reformation JOHN 8:31-36 31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 33They answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Time With God's Word Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,113 views

    This sermon deals with the importance of spending time in God’s Word, and focuses on improving the way we listen when it is proclaimed

    The Habit of Time With God’s Word Col 3:9, John 8:31 - 32, 2 Tim 3:16-17, Rom 10:17, Mark 4:9, James 1:19, James 1:21, Isa 55:11, Heb 2:1, James 1:22, 25 October 28, 2003 I. Last week I said we cannot be a disciple without being disciplined. There are four habits specifically that we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Mowery avatar

    Truth Sets You Free

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,407 views

    The source and effect of experiencing true freedom.

    Freedom I wonder how you and I might respond if someone showed up on the scene and began say things like: Follow me and you can be free! or I’m going to show you the path to true freedom! And then what if this same person told you that you were living a lie and then made exclusive claims to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    The Liberating Truth Is Christ

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 6, 2006
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     | 3,669 views

    Just how important is the truth? Is it possible to know it? How do we know if it’s the truth?

    “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.’ They answered him, ‘We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Real Independence

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,499 views

    Message regarding how to have spiritual independence. Given on the Sunday before Independence Day 2006.

    Real Independence John 8:31-36 July 2, 2006 Introduction Well, in case you’re not aware of it, the 4th of July, Independence Day is on Tuesday. My guess is that all of you are aware of it, and if you have kids, they’ve made you aware of it, if for no other reason than the fact that they feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Slip-Sliding Away

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,760 views

    Recognizing divine opportunities that we would otherwise miss. How Jesus slipped away from His attackers and was hidden - and we, too, can be hidden in Christ.

    I. JOHN CHAPTER 8 REMINDS ME OF A BOOKSHELF A. Series Of Teachings By Jesus On His Identity – “I Am” Statements John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:16-17 “And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bad Stuff Happens Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    The Devil is a liar and how "Christians" spread the lies and half truths that lead other to dismiss Christians.

    Bad Stuff Happens Today we are adding another foundation stone to Christian basics. For several weeks we looked at how many Christians and Christian churches exhibit Atheistic tendencies. Some of you may be relieved that we have moves on to another topic this morning. I am afraid that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational