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  • Christopher Howitz avatar

    Who Will Rescue Me?

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Nov 23, 2007
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     | 3,726 views

    the frustration of failing in regard to law-keeping leads us to cry out to God and discover the power of the Holy Spirit available for all who trust in Jesus

    Romans 7:15-25 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Father Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2011
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     | 14,204 views

    Through this passage one can understand that Abraham was justified before he was circumcised and before the Law was given. Circumcision and legal obedience are not necessary conditions of justification

    ROMANS 4:9-15 THE FATHER OF THE FAITHFUL Paul has proven that Abraham was not justified nor forgiven on account of his good actions. But what was the nature of the Covenant made with Abraham? Was the promise made on the condition of faith, or on the condition of circumcision, which was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 26, 2013
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     | 6,371 views

    A journey through scriptures of law and the gospel to discover Jesus Saves and the importance of reflection from Christmas to New Year to improve your love connection to God.

    Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/22/2013) “He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment” (Psalm 72, verse 2, King James Version [David prayed for Solomon]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Gospel Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2013
     | 8,010 views

    In Galatians 5:1-12, Paul makes it clear that we have been set free, but all that is lost if we return to the slavery and yoke of the Law.

    A. Last year, a movie called Big Miracle was released. How many of you have seen the movie? 1. It is a movie that told the true story of a 1988 international effort to free 3 gray whales trapped four miles from freedom by early ice formation in Alaska. 2. At first few bothered to notice their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love One Another

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 4, 2014
     | 10,851 views

    “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law”. (Romans 13:8)

    Theme: Love one another Text: Ezek. 33:1-9; Rom. 13:8-14; Matt. 18:15-20 A frequently asked question is why there is so much suffering in the world and why God is doing nothing about it? Why are there sickness, poverty, hate, violence and war? Why are there loneliness, emptiness, depression and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Say Yes To The Goat Skins Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Oct 6, 2014
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    This sermon will focus on the difficulty of saying no to the flesh. Even though we have rules and law, they are no match to stop us from choosing our fleshly desires.

    Background • Review Genesis 25; twins yet born completely opposite (lost/saved) • Parents show favoritism, and this will lead to a divided family. When we come to chapter 27, Isaac is around 137 and both boys are in their middle 70’s. • This sermon will focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Growing In Secret

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 26, 2020
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     | 12,937 views

    The time in-between sowing and harvest can be discouraging, but the law of the harvest works. We can rest confident that God will finish what he began.

    It's Growing In Secret Introduction This past Friday as Josh and I walked around in our backyard we looked at the various plants along the fence line. We do not spend a lot of time out there and Mike does a great job maintaining everything. We noticed something that we had not noticed before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Wise Father's Instruction Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 12,412 views

    Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom & to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are as inescapable as commands & laws.

    PROVERBS 7: 1-5 A WISE FATHER'S INSTRUCTION The first nine chapters of Proverbs basically deal with two subjects: wisdom and women. Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom and to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bondage Or Liberty? You Choose: But Christians Are Free People!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 29, 2015
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     | 5,886 views

    The rules or laws of a nation or a church is not our main message, our main message, rather it is Jesus Christ’s liberating and soul saving love!

    Bondage or Liberty? You Choose: But Christians Are Free People! Re: 4th of July Kelly Durant 7- 2015 John 8:36 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Spirit Of Justice And Handling Enemies Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2021
     | 1,417 views

    Let's look at two attitudes towards justice and enemies that come out of the law, and how Jesus taught the spirit and intent behind them.

    Let's look at two attitudes towards justice and enemies that come out of the law, and how Jesus taught the spirit and intent behind them. The Spirit of Justice A law of just compensation gave the value for repayment of a lost eye or tooth in an accident or altercation. But Jesus said not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    A Visit To Peter's House.

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
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     | 7,646 views

    Jesus sees Peter's mother-in-law sick when He had entered Peter's Home. Jesus had compassion on here and healed her.

    I. Introduction A. Here after having taught the disciples the sermon on the mount, Jesus pays a visit to Peter’s home 1. And as He entered the house He saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying sick a. Now the Bible says sick with a fever. b. Where she had a fever or not is not that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "After The Order Of Melchizedek”

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 5, 2025
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    Melchizedek is a name that briefly appears in scripture in Genesis 14 before the Law of Moses and the Children of Israel, but it carries some of the deepest mysteries of the entire Bible with it.

    “After the Order of Melchizedek” A Deep Dive By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Melchizedek is a name that briefly appears in scripture in Genesis 14 before the Law of Moses and the Children of Israel, but it carries some of the deepest mysteries of the entire Bible with it. Melchizedek ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Dedication Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
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     | 1,386 views

    This sermon explores the divine purpose of Jesus' life, from His humble beginnings to His fulfillment of the Law, as revealed in Luke 2:22-40. Key

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to see your faces filled with the light of God, eager to hear His word and take it to heart. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family, bound together by the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Scripture today comes from ...read more

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    How Similar Is The Flying Scroll And Basket Like Christians Today?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 19, 2024
     | 259 views

    Have people of today violated God’s Laws? I believe so. We see all types of sin, idolatry, and sexual perversion everywhere.

    The Flying Scroll: The vision of the flying scroll was God’s judgment across the land. Judgment against those who violated God’s law (Jeremiah 36:1-6), especially regarding the stealing and lying (5:1-4). The woman in the ephah (basket) exemplified wickedness, thus this vision showed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Works Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024
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     | 694 views

    This sermon explores the importance of faith in Christ as the foundation of our righteousness, rather than adherence to religious law, as illustrated in Galatians 2:11-21. Key

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to be with you once again, in this sacred space where our hearts unite in worship, our souls find solace in His presence, and our spirits are nourished by His Word. Today, we turn our gaze upon a passage that is a treasure trove of wisdom and ...read more

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