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  • C Jordan avatar

    Great Grace #8: Adoption And Freedom From Bondage

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 11, 2013
     | 4,332 views

    A simple Bible study in Galatians 4, looking at our adoption into God's family, and freedom from bondage.

    GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #8: ADOPTION AND FREEDOM FROM BONDAGE OPENING QUOTE: “One of the tragedies of legalism is that it gives the appearance of spiritual maturity when, in reality, it leads the believer back into a “second childhood” of Christian experience.” (Warren ...read more

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  • David Taylor avatar

    Paul’s Perspective On Adversity Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 4,585 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Paul’s Perspective on Adversity

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Paul’s Perspective on Adversity 1:12-18a David Taylor We are working our way through the letter to the church at Philippi. One of the main themes is that joy is central to our lives when Christ is central in our lives. Joy is not a choice, not an attitude but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happiness Or Joy

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,152 views

    God is not concerned with His children's happiness. He is concerned with their joy. Happiness is fleeting, joy is eternal.

    John 15:9-17 Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles."  So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.  Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Destiny Pt5 The Gap Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    Where we are and where we want to be there is a GAP you can also listen www.preaching.co.nr

    Between where we are and where God wants us to be there is often a “GAP.” The GAP can either swallow us up holding us back from reaching our destiny or the GAP can serve to strengthen us in our resolve to get to where God wants us to be. I don’t want our lives to go in any other direction other ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Aderemi Ojikutu avatar

    The Labour Room Of September

    Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 135,084 views

    The spiritual significance of the ninth month (September)or figure nine (9) in the affairs of men.

    ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 66:7-9: “Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. Who hath heard such a thing? Who hath seen such things?” (that means, the things God is about to do, or make happen in your life would be an amazement to everyone that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Psalms 1:1 – Unfriending Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 7, 2017
     | 9,883 views

    Does the experience of joy really depend on who I befriend? Who is really wise enough to discern when advice is malicious and wicked? Who is able to recognize when they are keeping the wrong company? How do I detect the traps of cynicism and mockery?

    Psalms 1:1 – UNFRIENDING “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.” GO TO THAT PERSON’S PROFILE If David was on facebook he would have unfriended them. Brothers Abishai and Joab are as wicked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five More Things To “be” Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016
     | 5,869 views

    Christian Living

    Series: Be Week: 3 Passage: Colossians 3:12 Title: Five More Things to “Be” Focus: Christian Living Introduction: The definition of “be” points to three basic factors: (1) identity, (2) quality and (3) condition of a person or thing. • First Week: Talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Challenges Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022
     | 1,221 views

    In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should.

    Introduction. In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should. Some of them have an uneasy conscience about their continuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary The Virgin Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 25, 2020
     | 2,615 views

    The Role of Mary in Christmas and her importance are notable. Mary pictured as a Humble Girl, She had hunger and thirst for God, hence she was honored to be the Mother of Jesus.

    Luke 1:46-55 Introduction: The First Chapter in the Gospel of Luke highlights and brings into the limelight of two godly women. They are Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, and Mary, the mother of Messiah. Both of them were great and godly women and had no social or economic standing. Few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    There Is Therapy In Praise

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,988 views

    We can find therapy in praising God. Praise must come from the heart. Praise invites the presence of God into our day.

    FINDING THERAPY IN PRAISE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A GOOD DAY TO HAVE A GOOD DAY. Psalm 96:4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4 (MSG) For GOD is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs. His terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Timothy Porter avatar

    The Power Of A Shadow

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 5, 2023
     | 2,156 views

    None of escape from he shadow of our upbringing and culture

    The Power Of A Shadow ? THE POWER OF A SHADOW   PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER   TEXT: EPHESIANS 3:20 / PHILIPPIANS 4:4     🟩INTRODUCTION:🟩   🟨 Figure of speech🟨- when we say we live someone’s shadow? Yet it is true ??noun 1. 1. ???a dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nelson Thomas avatar

    The Purpose Of Word Ministry Series

    Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 5, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,244 views

    Ministry – preaching & teaching – of the word of God is one of the integral parts of Christian services. But what do we achieve with this? What is the purpose behind the preaching or sharing of the word of God?

    Ministry – preaching & teaching – of the word of God is one of the integral parts of Christian services. But what do we achieve with this? What is the purpose behind the preaching or sharing of the word of God? Is it just to fill the gap? Or give some one an opportunity? In certain cases it ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 1,041 views

    Though death may appear as the end of life, for the believer, it is simply a transition from the temporary to the eternal.

    TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. INTRODUCTION: Death is often seen as an end, but for the Christian, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Take Your Fill

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2024
     | 571 views

    Jesus is the bread of life! Only He can satisfy us! We must "take our fill" of all Jesus offers to spiritually nourish us to live sanctified and holy.

    ADDICTION! ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE,” THE DEFINITION OF AN ADDICTION IS: “A CHRONIC, RELAPSING DISORDER CHARACTERIZED BY COMPULSIVE DRUG SEEKING AND USE DESPITE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES….” ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL CENTER FOR DRUG ABUSE STATISTICS (NCDAS),” NEARLY HALF OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Go! And Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 328 views

    Joy is not just a fleeting emotion, it is a gift from God. Explore the kind of joy that is eternal, unwavering, and rooted in the Lord.

    Go! And Rejoice in the Lord Always Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, As we gather to hear Your Word, we ask that You open our ears to listen, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive. May we be transformed by the power of Your truth. Help us find our joy in You, regardless of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal