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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Jesus Will Set You Free! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 31, 2021
     | 4,541 views

    Based on John 8:31-36 - Challenges hearers to know Jesus & let Jesus set them free.

    “JESUS WILL SET YOU FREE!” John 8:31-36 FBCF – 10/24/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – We Americans value our freedom. “Land of the free, & the home of the brave.” Many of us understand the great price that has been paid for our freedoms in this nation. Unfortunately, there is a growing number of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unleashing Authority And Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 25, 2021
     | 6,957 views

    Now it is impossible to activate authority without having a recognized identity. Since authority organizes and drives itself through our accepted identity.

    As believers, we do not know how to react as we are witness to the weaknesses and unpreparedness of our supposed technological advancement in addressing the problems of our days: although, knowledge has increased exponentially? Even now, the world is looking up to the average believer to proffer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From A Dollar Bill

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 1, 2021
     | 2,924 views

    There are many ways we can learn to "see" God and His hand. Jesus used nature at times. He also used a coin to point to God. Our money points to Him, too.

    1. Matthew 22:15-22 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. 16 And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does It Mean The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 10, 2025
     | 359 views

    The Kingdom of Heaven lies before all of us. The problem is whether or not people are actually looking for it.

    What Does it Mean the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand? Matthew 3:2 John the Baptist has blasted onto the scene. His subject was "Repent ye!" Repentance is when a person does a turnaround or an about-face, which means a 180-degree turn from the direction that the person was headed. Malachi ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Growth Through Humility

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 1, 2025
     | 378 views

    Humility is not weakness—it is strength under control. In a world that often rewards pride, self-promotion, and status, God calls His children to embrace the way of humility.

    SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH HUMILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:5-8 Supporting Texts: James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Matthew 23:12, Proverbs 22:4, Luke 14:11 INTRODUCTION: Humility is not weakness—it is strength under control. In a world that often rewards pride, self-promotion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Told Me

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 1, 2023
     | 2,516 views

    God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised!

    God Told Me January 1, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised! Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Supplemental Passage: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Through Divine Help Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 423 views

    Every triumph we enjoy in life is the result of divine help and not human strength alone.

    VICTORY THROUGH DIVINE HELP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 8:1-18 Supporting Texts: Psalm 44:3, Deuteronomy 20:4, Psalm 60:11-12, Zechariah 4:6, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 8 gives a summary of the military victories David achieved over Israel’s enemies. Though David was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Handling Responsibilities Faithfully (Part 3)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 28, 2025
     | 110 views

    God requires His children to handle responsibilities faithfully because faithfulness is the key to promotion, increase, and lasting impact in His Kingdom.

    HANDLING RESPONSIBILITIES FAITHFULLY (Part 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:10-12 Key Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” (Luke 16:10, NIV) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Be Used By God: A Shepherd And A Staff

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025
     | 138 views

    When God needs a tool for service, he uses common tools.

    A. THE CALL OF GOD TO MOSES “Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promise, Possibility, & Potential Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,557 views

    1 of 5 on the church. This message was given on Baby Dedication Day. Every Child is a promise, a possibility, and a potential… There are no exceptions. None...

    The Birth of God’s Family MCC Baby Day – Promise, Possibility, and Potential Every Child is a promise, a possibility, and a potential… There are no exceptions. None Every child of man and every child of God is made with a promise, a possibility and a potential while not always realized is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming Disciples

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    21st century Christians are better at believing than they are at behaving. This message studies what it means to become a Disciple of Jesus Christ.

    Becoming Disciples Mark 3:13-19 "He went up to the mountain and summoned those who He Himself wanted, and they came to Him.¨ Thus began the greatest adventure these men had ever known. These men were called to be Disciples. Can you imagine what that was like? To be one of these twelve men who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What God Wants Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,182 views

    In this message we discover what it is that God is looking for in us. In fact, we will see what it is that he hungers for. First we wil see what he definitely does not want.

    WHAT GOD WANTS Mark 11:12-25 INTRO: Its hard to figure out what some people are looking for: • The man whose wife tells him he needs to bring her flowers, then cries and is unhappy when he does. • A boss whose requirements change frequently • A teacher whose grading seems arbitrary • A parent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Darkest Before The Dawn Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    Part 11 in a Sermon Series through the 119th Psalm

    Darkest Before the Dawn Part 11 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: May 25, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalms 119:81-88 Introduction In this section of the 119th Psalm, seems to be the darkest time during the psalmists writing. We are not told exactly what it is; pressure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purposeful Generosity Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,241 views

    Tithing is a touchy subject in churches, but the reason for tithing is it is commanded in scripture, it reflects the values of your heart, and the work of the church requires money.

    Purposeful Generosity May 22,2005 Intro: Today we are going to be talking about a subject that makes many people uncomfortable. We are not talking about sex or divorce or gossip. Instead, we are talking about the issue of money. For many people, the thought is the church is always after money. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Body And Blood

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    A message about the importance of taking Communion togeather.

    2, June 2002 Dakota Community Church Body and Blood Introduction: Communion Sunday Again – What’s it really all about? One of the most misunderstood of the Christian Traditions - The Corinthians abused it. - The Romans misunderstood it. Persecuting Christians as cannibals. - Roman Catholics ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite