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  • Russ Houser avatar

    The Year Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 5, 2002
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    A call to pass on the freedom of the year of Jubilee to others lost in sin.

    The Year of our Lord 1-6-02 AM Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Liberty When Life's Not Fair

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 169 ratings
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    Spirit-filled activities that set people free.

    Keep in mind as you read the text in Luke 4:16-21, that Luke has already established that Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 4:1) Jesus went to the synagogue and read the scroll from Isaiah 61:1,2. He then let them know he was the fulfillment of the prophecy. The hair on the back of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust God And Close The Book

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2003
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    There is a time to just trust God’s plan and close the book and go on withyour life.

    TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson on CLOSE THE BOOK. It has some wisdom, but we need balance, some doors should never be closed. They should remain open, others needed to be locked and to go on --- I can’t tell you when to open a door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church Christ Is Building #4

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003
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    The mission of Christ’s church.

    SERMON #4 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. THE MISSION OF CHRIST. A. LUKE 4:14 21 14 And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit; and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. 15 And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all. 16 And He came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • B. D. B Moses avatar

    Go In Peace? Naaman Healed

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jun 25, 2003
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    Naaman has just told Elisha that he will be going back to his Pagan land and will visit a temple of the god Rimmon. He will bow down right smack in the midst of active idol worship in the temple. Wow! Elisha said, "go in peace" to that?

    Read: 2 Kings 5:19 “Go in peace,” Elisha said. Here we find one of the greatest miracles of the Bible. Naaman is healed of Leprosy. It is a feel good story that makes us all warm and fuzzy inside. We can read it, feel blessed, and move right along to the next story when Elisha causes an axe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be Empowered As Jesus Was In His Ministries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
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    The following are nineteen guidelines for being empowered in your ministry as Jesus.

    How to Be Empowered As Jesus was in His Ministries (Luke 4:14-19) Few people seem to be living fully empowered lives today. By living with the power of Christ we are assured that we can do everything God asks us to do with the help of Christ who gives us the strength and power. (Phil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Want To Help In Gods Kingdom?

    Contributed by George Smith on Feb 6, 2002
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    There are a lot of people who need help Spiritually, So do you want to help?

    (INTRO) When God made mankind He loved mankind, So God try to help mankind but we would not take His help. So from that time God has put a call out to those who would like to help their fellowman. God call Prophets to tell us what we were doing wrong and what to do to get it right, but that did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit And You - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Feb 13, 2002
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     | 5,423 views

    This series is on the Holy Spirit and how He he works in the Christians life.

    Why is it that when we read the Bible or even hear a sermon we always try and relate it to someone else? Someone else has the duty Someone else has the job Someone else has the calling Someone else has the power of God SURELY IT CAN?T BE ME! The fact of the matter is in the Bible there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life's Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2002
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    Paul’s life was full of ups and downs: He was a proud man, a humbled man and a new man.

    LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS Acts 9:1-19 INTRO.- ILL.- At a commuter train station a policeman noticed a woman driver leaning over her steering wheel in evident discomfort. "Is there anything wrong?" asked the police officer. Half crying and half laughing, the woman replied, "For ten years I have driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Empty Promises Of Easter

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002
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    Three promises of Easter: Empty Cross - the forgiveness of sins, Empty Tomb - eternal life, Empty Burial Clothes - personal relationship with Jesus.

    Tomb, You shall not hold Him longer, Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and hope triumphant say; Christ will rise on Easter Day. While the patient earth lies waiting Till the morning shall be breaking Shuddering ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "When Going Home Is Difficult"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
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    Author, Thomas Wolfe said, "You can’t go home again," Was he right? And if you could and if you did what would it be like?

    West Greeley Baptist Church March 10 2002 “When going home is difficult” Luke 4: 14-30 Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: There is a story about a father who became disturbed about the length of time his six year old son was taking to get home from school. The father decided he would make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Came To Set Us Free

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 29,074 views

    This sermon addresses those times when we feel as though God might have forgotten about us and our desire for freedom.

    JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE Text: Luke 4:14-21 The scripture that Jesus read in the synagogue was a message of hope that Jesus told them was going to be fulfilled in their hearing. It just so happens that when Jesus read this scripture, it was during the time of JUBILEE. Jubilee goes all the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Starting Over

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 21,646 views

    new years sermon. I got the points from Rick Stacy. Who knows who he stole it from.

    Starting Over, Luke 4:16-21 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ 12-29-2002 A woman opened the door of a building and was about to step outside when she heard a voice saying, "Don’t take that next step or you’ll regret it." She paused and a brick came crashing to the pavement right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Setting The Captives Free Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 56,018 views

    Understanding that Jesus wants His people free!

    SETTING THE CAPTIVES FREE LUKE 4:14-21 14 Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Soon he became well known throughout the surrounding country. 15 He taught in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Jesus Presents Himself Anew

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 143 ratings
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    Perhaps you remember Jesus as one whom you learned about when you were a child. You know what He did but do you really know who He is and what He wants to do in your lif

    Introductory Considerations 1. It was one of the most exciting days that the people in Nazareth had ever known. It was Saturday, the sabbath and the people were getting ready to go to synagogue. This was going to be a special worship service. The people filled the streets and the alleys waiting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed