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  • James May avatar

    Jail Break

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 21,126 views

    Our obedience to the call of God may well lead us into times of oppression like it did for Paul and Silas but God knows how to break us out of that prison.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Have Spirit-Security

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,460 views

    The Spirit secures our hope in Christ through faith

    Most everyone scrimps and saves for retirement. This is done in different ways. Some people have money automatically taken from their paychecks. Others invest in the stock market. Then there are those who don’t believe in long-term investments or the stock market, so they simply stash money ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Armed And Dangerous

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,909 views

    Here’s the truth, whether we want to recognize it or not: we’re in a battle. When we choose Jesus Christ, we’re not choosing the easy path in life. Our foes are worse than any of those in human battles: we’re battling “spiritual forces of evil”. Our foe i

    “Armed and Dangerous” Ephesians 6:10-20 Kung Fu Clergy. Martial Arts Ministry. If you think these are cute oxymorons, think again. More karate clergy are cinching their black belts than ever, chopping for Christ, kicking, blocking, flipping and punching their way into churches everywhere. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Kingdom And The End. Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    A simple look at end time things: the ’consumation of the Kingdom’

    The kingdom and the end. Lk 17:20-38 WBC 17/3/2 am 1) SIMPLE? v20 We’re looking at the KOG and the ‘end of the world’, here Many think = simple! Can extrapolate a text… the texts… revn - get chronology - work out exactly what’s gonna happen, when My experience is- this is NOT simple! - think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Adams avatar

    Overcoming Unbelief

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 23, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 32,504 views

    Unbelief can hinder God’s people from experiencing fulfillment in their predetermined destiny. So how do we overcome it?

    NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Oppressed Savior Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,159 views

    The Savior was oppressed for us!

    INTRODUCTION  Raise your hand if you have ever been unjustly accused of something?  Raise you hand if you have ever been punished for something you did not do?  If you had, what was your natural reaction to what happened to you? Did you just sit idly by and let it happen? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeing The Invisible

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,647 views

    This sermon is about worshipping an invisible God because of his grace, truth, and glory.

    "Seeing the Invisible" by Reverend A.LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Scripture:John 1:14-18 Down through out the ages, through the chronicles of time, humanity has built up images of God from within the corners of our minds. We have created idols of silver, brass, wood, and gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Empty Tomb- What Does It Mean?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
     | 34,861 views

    The empty tomb means: 1) He’s alive! 2) You’re forgiven 3) It’s okay

    The empty tomb- what does it mean? Lk24:1-12 WBC 31/3/2am (Easter Sunday) INTRO: ILL.- Mary Louise Duggard, age 8 said of Easter, "You get eggs, and you remember God." Not bad! Jamila Young-Hogan, age 4,. said, "It’s the day that God woke up." Again, not bad. Amanda Ward, age 7, said, "It’s when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When No One Is Looking Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 15,587 views

    GOD IS LOOKING FOR MEN AND WOMEN HE CAN TRUST. MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH! MEN AND WOMEN WHOSE CHARACTER CONTINUES WHEN THEY SHUT THE DOOR AND NO ONE ELSE IS AROUND.

    WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING THERE WAS UNREST IN JUDEA. IT WAS MARCH 13, 4 B.C. TWO POPULAR RELIGIOUS TEACHERS, JUDAS AND MATTHAIS HAD RALLIED THEIR STUDENTS TO REMOVE A GOLDEN EAGLE THAT HAD BEEN PLACED OVER THE ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE. TO THEM IT REPRESENTED IDOLATRY, WHICH HAD NO PLACE IN GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Power Of Prayer With Fasting

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 818 ratings
     | 227,634 views

    Godly prayer with fasting releases breakthrough spiritual power.

    READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Note Jesus’ words - “Then they will fast”. Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Small avatar

    To The Church In Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 22,047 views

    How does the Church in Smyrna compare to our Church? 2nd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church in Smyrna In this series on the seven churches of revelation, we will be examining the commendation and condemnation of each of the seven churches and learning the lessons that is meant for our Church. Today we will look at the 2nd church of revelation, the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Day Of The Lord's Power

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 15,573 views

    A sermon on the story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.

    READING: 1 Kings 18:17-40 (Text v39.) Ever wondered why it is that a church can be small and struggling (and remain that way) - insignificant in the community - and not even looking like changing for many years to come; and then ALL OF A SUDDEN, through a series of events - a speaker comes with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    The Value Of Christian Ideals

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 13,527 views

    Our Christian ideals affect: What is taught and what is allowed to be taught...our attitudes...our goals...and they give a real focus to our way and walk of life.

    I Kings 8:18 - 18“But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart. Let us take a look at what Webster has to say about ideals: “Existing as an idea, model, or archetype; or as a perfect model; exactly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Washburn avatar

    For The Sake Of The Call

    Contributed by David Washburn on May 6, 2002
    based on 227 ratings
     | 22,952 views

    We learn from ten-year old Samuel the importance of being attentive and obedient to God’s call, for we never know where it might lead

    This morning’s scripture passage is one of my favorites, as it tells the story of Samuel’s call into the ministry, but when we consider the overall context surrounding this story of Samuel’s calling, we gain a much richer meaning. This is true for any biblical passage. The meaning and way in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 11, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,546 views

    Second Sunday of Easter Sermon Thomas

    2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Believing is Seeing"   I would like to ask you think about this question this morning.The question is, "If Jesus Christ would appear to a group of people, what would your reaction be?" Think about it for a while. Would you panic? Would you run? Would you hid in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran