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  • Terry Stivers avatar

    Glorious Freedom Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 12, 2003
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    Jesus has come to set us free from sin. Our worship will reflect that freedom. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

    GLORIOUS FREEDOM Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: “On New Years day 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was publicly stated, but it was not until December 18, 1865, that the Constitution made those convictions official. Though dead by then Lincoln still spoke. At last his dream was realized. The word swept ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Drafting Behind Jesus Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
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    Sixth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world. this message looks at the concepts of loving God with my energy, passion, and desire, and loving others more than things or activities.

    DRAFTING BEHIND JESUS Matthew 22:36-40 John 1 INTRODUCTION: Drafting is a term used in a variety of sport requiring some sort of motion. In layman’s terms it is the positioning of oneself, behind another moving individual or object for the purpose of rest and avoiding the resistance and friction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rolling Away Stones

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
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    The significance of the statement "Who will roll away the stone?" in Mark 6:3-4

    ROLLING AWAY STONES Easter Morning begins in darkness A darkness of despair and disillusionment A darkness of “Why did He die?” and “What will happen now?” A darkness in the heart of a mother who has lost her son A darkness in a group of followers who have lost their leader But into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ The Same

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
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    In a world that is ever changing, it is a great comfort to know that Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today and forever.

    JESUS CHRIST THE SAME Heb. 13:8 INTRO. A cynic once remarked that nothing is permanent except change. We live in a world of change. Everything from ladies’ shoes to legislation, from automobiles to art, from furniture to finances... styles and customs and conditions change overnight. World ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Ed?

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
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    A compelling message on the altar. This text is the only mention of the altar being called (Ed) in the bible. I built up this message and gave hints for a month and no one could guess the message. I even had buttons made up (What in the world is Pastor go

    What About Ed? by: Pastor Donny Granberry INTRODUCTION This morning, I would like to introduce you to Ed. Ed has been a friend, a strong tower, a shelter in the time of storm, and a solid foundation to all who have sought him out. Ed could not speak to us today, but he is here with us. Ed has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rendering Unto Caesar

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2010
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    Jesus is showing how citizens have both civic and moral obligations; we obey secular law yet we owe everything to God, Who deserves our primary allegiance.

    An IRS agent contacted a taxpayer to conduct an audit. He noted, “Our records show that you still have some money left over after paying your taxes. How do you account for that?” Another taxpayer told his attorney that when he dies, to place his ashes in an envelope and mail it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Trouble On The Inside

    Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 29, 2010
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    This man who possessed devils, and whom Jesus healed, seems to tell us the striking need of our time. For indeed, we live in a sin maddened world. As, times have changed; customs have changed, people have changed. Everyone seems to be tense "up tight." Th

    TROUBLE ON THE INSIDE TEXT: Luke 8:27--And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and wore no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs." This man who possessed devils, and whom Jesus healed, seems to tell us the striking ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Ultimate Conspiracy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2012
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    Got Theories? Here's the facts!

    The Ultimate Conspiracy I have heard quite a few conspiracy theories since I became a Christian in 1975. It seems like every year there are new and wilder theories as well as supposedly absolute proof that the old ones are true and we best beware. What they all miss is the ultimate conspiracy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Forward

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on May 17, 2012
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    Going Forward is a command from God who knows that there is a possibility of a new level

    INTRODUCTION When statements are made they are made for a certain purpose to be fulfilled. More so when the Almighty God himself is the one speaking. His words are powerful and creative. Jn. 1:1-3. When word like this is spoken it could be just: - a kind of advice to someone - a kind of information ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Our God Reigns"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 26, 2008
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the birth of Jesus is a good news story that strikes a chord, with all of us, that “Our God reigns”.

    25 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The birth of Jesus is a good news story which strikes a chord, with all of us, that “Our God reigns”. REFERENCES: Christmas Sunday Morning; (JPV) Joy, Peace, and Victory; Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #3 Replacement Therapy Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020
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    The power of Christ in the life of the believer does more than merely restrain the desires of the flesh, it puts new desires within.

    Have you placed restrictions on God? It’s been an interesting couple of weeks since I last stood before you. As many of you know, I went to watch my son play a little of championship soccer in SD. Two of the games came down to the wire. In one game we were ahead by one going in to the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why The Law Cannot Fix Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2020
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    Although ignorance is a major problem in the Christian world, our biggest issue involves being rightly related to God. Many, sadly, look to law-keeping as the way to know God or receive His forgiveness. This simply will not work; we need regeneration, the work of the Holy Spirit within us.

    Why the Law Cannot Fix Us (Romans 7:1-25) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. Moms come with all sorts of personalities and approaches toward parenting. A mother is trying to get her son to eat carrots. “Carrots are good for your eyes,” she says. “How do you know?” the boy asks. The mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Balm In Gilead

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 24, 2021
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    Jeremiah suggested metaphorically that there was a balm in Gilead to heal sinful nations (Jeremiah 8:22; 46:11)? What or who is that balm? Purpose: Why do we need the healing touch of Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at how Jesus healing a woman and a little girl applies to us in Mark 5:21-43.

    Intro Jeremiah suggested metaphorically that there was a balm in Gilead to heal sinful nations (Jeremiah 8:22; 46:11)? What or who is that balm? It's not Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment or McNess Krestol Salve. Purpose: Let’s understand why we and our world need the healing touch of Jesus. Plan: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Isn’t About Finding Yourself. It’s About Discovering Who God Created You To Be.

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 4, 2021
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    How do we understand Pauls words to the Colossians regarding the person of Christ, and how it informs our lives and what we do, and who we are - A sermon as a prelude to Lent

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Social media for me is no longer simply a pastime to browse through at the end of the day, I now often find myself either working out what need to be added to our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube, or working out how I add Twitch to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Law And The Promise Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,155 views

    Being “in” Christ means we live in the One who is the driving principle of our lives, and we’re brought together into a new family as heirs of God’s promise through the adoption of grace.

    Introduction: Promises, promises--do you keep your promises? Probably better than some politicians. Will Rogers quipped, “If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in acceptance speeches there wouldn’t be any inducement to go to Heaven.” Or how about this employee ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational