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    Set The Captive Free

    Contributed by Rickey Broach on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,112 views

    THERE ARE MANY TODAY THAT SATAN HAS IN BONDAGE, BOTH IN THE WORLD AND IN THE CHURCH. ISAIAH 61 REMINDS US THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY GHOST TO SET THEM FREE

    SET THE CAPTIVE FREE PSALMS 79:11 Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; HERE WE HEAR THE CRY OF A PERSON IN DISTRESS A PERSON WHO IS BEING HELD CAPTIVE AGAINST HIS WILL AS WE STUDY THE OLD ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ordinary People Used By God

    Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,721 views

    God is more interested in your availability than your ability. Explore several people in the Bible who, being very ordinary, were used by God to do great things.

    Ordinary People Used By God Text: I Corinthians 1:26-31 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Jesus' Early Messages Series

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    Jesus preaching in his own hometown and in other villages nearby.

    Jesus’ Early Sermons Luke 4:14-41 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Messages of Jesus A. In a Nazareth Synagogue: Jesus preaches a sermon in his own hometown. 1. The Contents of the Sermon a. What he reads (4:16-19): He reads from Isaiah 61, where the prophet describes the supernatural ministry of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

    Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,743 views

    First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

    Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    Jesus calls his followers to a life of prayer and fasting

    Love Expressed in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Christians Should Avoid Sexual Sin Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,186 views

    Temptation is a powerful thing, but the consequences of giving in to sexual sin are even greater.

    Why avoid sexual sin? I Corinthians 6:18 1. Illus. of my daughter • When our children were at home, we had what we referred to as the house rules. If you were going to live in our house, then you had to tell us where you were going and who you were going with, etc. • As an older teenager, often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nature Of The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 13, 2008
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     | 5,192 views

    How do we as Christians prepare our hearts so we can accuragely discern what is happening in the unseen realm. (Material taken from The Three Battlegrounds by Francis Frangipane)

    Discerning of Spirits- The Nature of the Enemy Continue series on Discerning of Spirits. 1st week- The Gift of Discernment Last week- Eliminating False Discernment This week- The Nature of the Enemy Discerning the Nature of the Enemy Bible- names of people/places have significance and communicate ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lesson 28: Preach A Jewel Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 4, 2018
     | 6,599 views

    Learn to to preach an exciting African-American style one-point sermon

    Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a one point sermon. Lesson Intro The African-American church has had a unique and interesting development in the history of American Christianity. A unique style of one-point sermon developed which can have great impact in any culture. The jewel sermon is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pragmatics Of The Miraculous

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,401 views

    Living by faith will cause me to live in the miraculous... even if I have to start small.

    SMALL BEGINNINGS (part 3) The Pragmatics of the Miraculous – Shamgar’s Principles of Deliverance 1. Use What You Have Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. During the days of the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Ii. The Prayer To God (Vs.4-6) Series

    Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,811 views

    Again we see the biblical model that: Praise Proceeds Prayer -- we see this in the Model Prayer: (Mat 6:9 NKJV) "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.

    II. The Prayer to God (vs.4-6) Again we see the biblical model that: Praise Proceeds Prayer -- we see this in the Model Prayer: (Mat 6:9 NKJV) "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. A. God Hears (4a; 6a) This seems to be one of the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Want To See The Lord Do Something Great In Your Church

    Contributed by Mark Wooley on May 13, 2019
     | 5,540 views

    We all want or should want to see the Lord do something great in our church. So the question or questions are why do we not see it and what will it take

    04-14-19 DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE LORD DO SOMETHING GREAT AT NLBC MATTHEW 17:14-21 ISAIAH 58:6-8 Tonight I would like to start by asking you a question: DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE LORD DO SOMETHING GREAT AT NLBC. 2ND Question – Are you willing to do what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Walk Through The Waters With Confidence - Isaiah 43:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 376 views

    Some Scriptures whisper comfort. Some speak softly of God’s love. But then there are verses like Isaiah 43:2 that thunder hope into the soul like a divine rescue flare fired across the night sky.

    Go! And Walk Through the Waters With Confidence - Isaiah 43:2 INTRODUCTION — A PROMISE FOR THE FIRES AND FLOODS OF LIFE Some Scriptures whisper comfort. Some speak softly of God’s love. But then there are verses like Isaiah 43:2 that thunder hope into the soul like a divine rescue flare fired ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Name On God’s List PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 787 views

    Explore and understand Revelation 20:15, emphasizing the importance of God's justice and mercy, the judgment of nations, the blessing of the saved, and the eternal security of the redeemed.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into Revelation and the deep, sometimes daunting prophecy of John—specifically Revelation 20:15. This is a verse that speaks of judgment, but also of blessing and eternal security for those redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. The Bible says in ...read more

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    The Yoke Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,474 views

    This sermon aims to explore and understand the paradoxical concept of finding freedom, power, and blessing in submitting to the 'yoke' of Jesus, as described in Matthew 11:25-30.

    Hello, brothers and sisters, it's such a joy to see all of you here today. We're going to dig deep into a passage that, on the surface, might seem a bit paradoxical—Matthew 11:25-30. It's all about yokes. Now, I don't know about you, but I don't wear a yoke every day. In fact, I doubt any of us ...read more

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    Why Is This Happening To Me? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 975 views

    Explore God's call, purpose, and faithfulness in the midst of suffering, using the biblical story of Gideon as a guide.

    Good morning, church family! Picture this: You're going about your normal day, minding your own business, when suddenly you're confronted by a divine messenger with an enormous task. That's exactly what happened to Gideon in the book of Judges - specifically, Judges 6:11-16. Let's read the passage ...read more

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