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  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Freedom To The Oppressed Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,664 views

    This is the fourth in this series based in Luke 4:16-21 and using John 8:1-11 as the main text.

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Freedom to the Oppressed" John 8:1-11 INTRODUCTION: On a hot August day in 1944, in the small village of Plelo, France, a 15 year old boy stood before a German Firing squad. He did not know why he and the other citizens of his hometown were about to die. Maybe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Nation In Need

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    "Little children, keep yourselves from Idols"

    A NATION IN NEED (Exodus 32:1-8) And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eight People Who Will Not Go To Heaven.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 51,448 views

    When Jesus preached about hell, he did not preach it with a smile on his face but tears in his eyes, because he came to seek and to save the lost.

    Eight people who will not go to heaven. Revelation 21:8. 07/11/04 I want you to turn to the book of Revelation 21:8, and I want to preach a message about eight people in Sandy Ridge who will not go to heaven. Let’s read the verse. There are some who believe the modern-day preacher should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Beautiful Death

    Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005
    based on 22 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    Titles and positions are not prerequisites to get to heaven.

    A BEAUTIFUL DEATH Text: Genesis 15:15 "And thou shall go to thy father in peace, thou shall be buried in a good old age." Have you ever taken time out to watch the sun going down, and has your soul thrilled at the beauty of the sunset? That is what I want you to see in this death today. I like you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Roger Townsend-Hartline on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    How to have active faith in the light of 9/11

    The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity, 2001 From the Gospel: Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! This morning’s Gospel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    No Rubber Crutch

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,271 views

    The Bible is no rubber crutch, but offers real and substantial support for living the Christian life.

    No Rubber Crutch John 17:14-17 INTRO.: In times of testing, we all need a crutch. A place of last resort. I recommend the Bible. Your test may be health crisis (Cancer), tragic accident. loss of job or business, divorce after many years. Sometimes you really need some help that no man can give. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abraham, A Man Challenged #11 Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008
     | 2,244 views

    Historical Events That Colour Our Thinking

    Abraham a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise Historical Events That Colour Our Thinking Reading Genesis 17:1ff Abraham had been in the land now some 24/25 years. Upon entering the land he had spoken very readily of what God had spoken to him about, and enthusiastically so about the promise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Off Your Ash

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,601 views

    Marked by pain. Residue of rejection. Disfigured by depression. Ashy! There comes a day when it is time to Get Off Your Ash.

    "Get Off Your Ash" I. Introduction They call for you. You hear your name and week after week, month after month you strap on the armor and go out to do battle. You walk out and worship, do drama, witness, serve, work and labor. But you do so while you are wounded, mortally wounded. You put ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living For God Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,831 views

    Adopt the mindset of Christ to daily live for God.

    Living For God 1 Peter 4:1-11 Has anyone ever heard the phrase "Attitude is everything?" Today we are going to look at that thought from the standpoint of standing firm in our obedience to God. The greatest example of Godly mindset was our Lord Jesus. Jesus had a steadfast mindset. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Truth Has Perished Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2014
     | 3,706 views

    Truth and faith are only possible when we share in a memory greater than the one we accumulate in our lifetime.

    Thursday of 3rd Week in Lent 2014 Truth Has Perished “Truth has perished; it is cut off from their lips.” Thus the words of Jeremiah about the people of Israel. He could be saying it about modern life in the United States of America. Oh, there’s plenty of information. Never ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Christ Redeems Us From The Curse Of T

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 3,075 views

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Christ Redeems Us From the Curse of the Law!

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Christ Redeems Us From the Curse of the Law! Galatians 3:10-14 This passage describes two ways of relating to God, one way by faith and one way by works, with two corresponding consequences – Gods blessing and Gods curse. Paul is warning the Galatian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,246 views

    Praise before Petitions.

    SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #3 TITLE: Hallowed Be Thy Name TEXT: Matthew 6:9b INTRO: The Lord’s Prayer begins with praise, which is followed by a series of petitions to God. There are Seven Petitions in the Lord’s Prayer divided into Two Groups: The first THREE petitions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wanted: Dead & Alive

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 2, 2012
     | 2,819 views

    Here in Romans we are on the edge of a new frontier. Pioneers to a new & better life. Leaving the crowd to enter a vast new experience. Entering into a personal experience with the Lord.

    - John Gast's “American Progress” (1872) picture - It depicts a symbolic Liberty unrolling telegraph wire - With the book of education in the other hand - The “Star of Empire” on her head as settlers head west. - The Mississippi & cities left behind - Indians can be seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Out Of Focus Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,933 views

    1. Mad Focus 2. Bad Focus 3. Sad Focus 4. Glad Focus

    - Out of focus – Not clear, distorted - Can’t make out what it is > VIDEO – 011 Life Out of focus 9/11 Tribute The Sept. 11 terrorists hijacked four passenger jets. -Two into World Trade Center - A third plane was crashed into the - Fourth in a field near Shanksville, Pa., ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Commands Of Jesus - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 5, 2022
     | 2,144 views

    The Great Commission has three different categories for fulfillment. They are: Go, Baptize, and Teach. Today Dr. Vorce will lay the foundation for our upcoming series entitled, "The Commands of Christ."

    Matthew 28:18-20 18. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God