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  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Possession, Oppression, And Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 22, 2025
     | 174 views

    God's power and grace are sufficient to guard our lives as Christians from oppression and deliver anyone from demonic possession.

    Second Sunday after Pentecost June 22, 2025 Luke 8:26-39 Possession, Oppression, and Grace The Rev. M. Anthony Seel Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Best known for his best seller, The Road Less Traveled, psychiatrist M. Scott Peck also wrote People of the Lie. In this second book, Peck wrote about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ's Divine Declarations

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 13 ratings
     | 12,899 views

    To establish that Christ has made several divine declarations that establish He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This lesson also deals with the false notions that there are other ways, truths, and means of obtaining eternal life.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. I Am the Way 2. I Am the Truth 3. I Am the Life Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson will discuss “Christ’s Divine Declarations.” The Lord made three of them. They are as follows: First, I am the Way to the Father. Second, I am the Truth. And finally, I am the Life. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Then Cometh The End

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 1, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,332 views

    To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ. This lesson affirms the kingdom began on Pentecost.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Rapture (caught up) at His Coming? 2. Ruin (tribulation) at His Coming? 3. Reign (1000 years) at His Coming? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “then cometh the end.” We will address three theories in pre-millennialism in this lesson: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Luke's Narrative Of The Day Of Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 17, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,614 views

    To establish that the 12 apostles alone received the baptism of the Holy Ghost with power on the first Pentecost after Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into the heavens. This lesson identifies the "subjects" of this baptism and its empowering on Pentecost.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Luke's Narrative of The Day of Pentecost Introductory Remarks. 1. First, to avoid preaching again, the sermon entitled: "Ye Shall Receive Power.” I have removed point three of that lesson, which reviews Jesus' promise to the 11 apostles about the Holy Ghost ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Process Of Human Translation (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    To establish that the “word of God” was given to the apostles through divine revelations and recorded by them through divine inspiration. We’ll explore if the truth of God has been preserved during its translation from Greek into our English language.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The Process of Human Translation Introductory Remarks. 1. This series of lessons will discuss the theme: “Divine Revelation and Inspiration.” In truth, we can only say these two processes, revelation, and inspiration, are the work of the “Hands of the Father, the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Decieves The Hearts Of The Simple (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 807 views

    To herald Paul’s solemn plea and message to the church in Rome, to mark and turn away from those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine they had heard, learned, believed, and obeyed according to “The faith, once delivered to the saints.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Deceives the Hearts of the Simple Introductory Remarks. 1. This is lesson three in the sermon series: “Paul’s Solemn Plea To Rome.” This was an urgent and solemn plea from the beloved apostle Paul to the saints at Rome. His message began with a sincere plea to the brethren ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Magnificent Masterpiece Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,950 views

    To establish that the splendor and beauty of the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of the "Mona Lisa" fails in comparison to the beauty of what God has created in all of us. As God’s masterpiece, we are a portrait of sublime and radiant beauty!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Our Canvas Before Painting 2. Our Canvas During Painting 3. Our Canvas After Painting Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, I will discuss: “God’s Magnificent Masterpiece.” We can never hear or read enough about God's grace and how He has made us a new creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    R.e.l.a.t.e. Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,518 views

    Using that acrostic, RELATE, we deal with six essential actions for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships.

    R.E.L.A.T.E.[1] Series: Cultivating Healthy Relationship #1 Col. 3:12-15[2] 1-30-05 Intro On your table this morning is an outline of our message entitled simply, RELATE. Using that acrostic we are going to deal with six essential actions for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021
     | 3,194 views

    Many Christians are confused as to why Christians keep part of the Old Testament commandments but don't keep others. This series of two messages helps them find answers to their questions.

    Today we will tackle the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The answer to that question significantly affects the way we live our Christian lives. If I read the Bible with a legalistic mindset, I will live under the bondage of the law—a perpetual effort to measure up and always coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,374 views

    The glory of the resurrected Christ is examined and celebrated. He will one day return as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

    Rev. 1:1 4-5-15 I take as my subject this morning: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. That is the title of the last book in the Bible. Apokalupsis Ieesou Christou in the Greek. We get our English word Apocalypse from the Greek word Apokalupsis.i The Greek word is a combination of two words: apo = off ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Gospel Of Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 18, 2023
     | 2,821 views

    Message cautions believers about the philosophies taught by humanist psychologists. Are their concepts compatible with biblical teaching concerning self-awareness and assurance? The issue of self-esteem is specifically addressed.

    Intro Self-awareness is a part of the human experience. Managing our inner consciousness of self can be challenging. Watch a young toddler. At times, he will act out of sense of confidence, maybe even over confidence. At other times, he will withdraw out of a sense of shame or fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Managing Self-Awareness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 26, 2023
     | 2,857 views

    Secular psychologists have developed methods for dealing with Low Self-Esteem. But what does the Bible teach concerning this matter? This message offer three principles for dealing with self-esteem based on Scripture.

    Intro Last week we introduced the subject of self-awareness. Self-awareness is a fact of life. God made us in such a way that we are aware of self, aware of our interaction with God, aware of our interaction with other people, and aware of our interaction with our environment. The self-awareness ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Silent Testimony

    Contributed by Charles Banks on May 22, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    Examines the awesome power that is portrayed through a testimony that is so anointed it does not need to be spoken to minister to others but merely seen!

    “A Silent Testimony!!!” I Samuel 17:50-57 Ordain (Merriam-Webster’s) Etymology: Middle English ordeinen, from Old French ordener, from Late Latin ordinare, from Latin, to put in order, appoint, from ordin-, ordo order Date: 14th century transitive senses 1 : to invest officially (as by the laying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Salvation Through Conflict

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,027 views

    The salvation that Jesus Christ has made possible for us came through conflict resolution.

    What comes to mind when you hear the word "conflict?" Anger? Fear? Anxiety? A person’s name or face? A memory of a past event or a word spoken that you want to forget but can’t? Some of us fear conflict, like the grass in the African proverb, “when bull elephants fight, the grass always loses.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Alex Perednia avatar

    One Nation Under God? Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    As Americans, we should be thankful for our citizenship in this great nation under God. But, Christians have dual citizenship and have been incorporated into "one new humanity" in the church of Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION "One Nation Under God…" That phrase, One Nation Under God, which features so prominently in our Pledge of Allegiance has been the subject of much discussion and has become the scrutiny of many people over the last year. It all started last year when a self-avowed atheist by the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist