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  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    Called To Be Free Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    Sermon #18 in Galatians series. What does it mean to be free in Christ. Spiritual maturity is measured not in how many freedoms you take, but in how many you limit or give up for the sake of others.

    08/05/2007 “Called to be Free” (Gal 5:13-15) INTRO What is freedom, really? Freedom is power. The idea of freedom includes the power to choose, to make your own decisions. We know a bit about freedom in this country. Say what you will about America, but it is still the freest country in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,790 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 1:8 (READ) 1. If you were about to be KILLED for your FAITH in Jesus, wouldn’t it be HEARTENING to know that the One you would DIE for had DIED for you and is ALIVE again? a. Getting a letter of encouragement from Jesus, the CRUCIFIED and RESURRECTED Christ, meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Into Sacred Space With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 14, 2009
     | 6,176 views

    Jesus is adamant that sacred space be preserved as sacred space... our lives are sacred space!

    Title: Into Sacred Space with Jesus Text: John 2:13-22 Thesis: Jesus is adamant that sacred space be preserved as sacred space. Introduction: The great temptation in working with this text is to cite Jesus as our example to act in righteous indignation against all that is offensive to us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sacrificial Giving

    Contributed by David Mende on Aug 1, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,360 views

    Jesus doesn't say that the poor widow gave more than anyone else. Rather, he says that she gave “more than all.” But why did Jesus say that she gave more than all? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {There is an old story about a king that was coming to visit a certain land. The people in the land were so excited that a king would grace their little village with his presence. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Going Home

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,786 views

    Jesus promise to prepare us room in his Father's house. There is more to that promise than the idea of our souls going to heaven to be with God. What did Jesus try to tell his disciples?

    [Sermon preached on 22 April 2018, 3rd Sunday after Easter / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last week Saturday I conducted a funeral. It was a bright sunny day. Mostly, when I attend a funeral the weather is gloomy, windy and cold. But over the years, I have also attended funerals of some very special ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,394 views

    Many Christians are looking to anything and everything to sustain them. But they tragically miss the main thing. They've already been made alive in Christ. It's time to discover the Source of life, and begin living from the Source-to the glory of God!

    Romans 6:8, 11 I. Living is a Christ Thing! Philippians 1:21-22 A. Living is Christ living in you. B. Living is Christ living as you. II. The Word must become flesh in you. John 1:14 A. Christ is dwelling within you. B. Christ is manifesting His glory through you. III. The temple of God Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seventh Trumpet (Third Woe): The Victory Of Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 29, 2017
     | 9,475 views

    The last trump is about to sound, and that will lead to the outpouring of the vials of God’s wrath. But first we are given a glimpse of the crowning in Heaven of God’s rightful king.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-22-16 Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelations Title: Seventh Trumpet (Third Woe): The Victory of Christ and His Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Ordinary God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,862 views

    Don't be discouraged; instead, trust God to answer your prayers and accomplish His plan in ways far beyond what you or I could ever imagine.

    No Ordinary God (Daniel 9:20-27) One of the best Super Bowl ads in recent years was a Volkswagen commercial in 2011 that featured a child dressed in a Darth Vader costume, attempting to use "the force" around the house. Take a look at it (show Vader Volkswagen Video). With the familiar Star ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Paul Before Felix Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 26, 2017
     | 8,743 views

    Paul’s removal to Caesarea began a two-year imprisonment in that city. During these years he had his share of appearances at legal hearings where he stated his case (and therefore the case for the Gospel) before two governors and a king,—Felix, Festus...

    May 31, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.2: Paul Before Felix (24:1-21) Acts 24:1-21 (KJV) 1 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wanted: A Better David

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 14, 2021
     | 2,526 views

    David was Israel's greatest earthly king. But Israel needed a better king. Lectionary text for Christmas Day, the day the better King was born.

    Wanted: A Better David 2 Samuel 7:1-17 The meteoric rise to power of King David is the stuff of a Hollywood movie, an old Hollywood movie, anyway. It is a story of a humble shepherd boy who rose to be King of Israel. At was a life full of adventure, danger, and intrigue. David as a youth slays the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Grievously Abused Verse: "if My People..."

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 17, 2025
     | 895 views

    We have a high and holy privilege of asking anything of God, knowing that we will receive what we ask when we ask in the Name of Christ our Lord.

    “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” “If my people who are called by my name…” You will no doubt recognise the opening words of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 3 – Judah Despised The Temple – Now All The Precious Things Have Gone - Chapter 1:7-10 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025
     | 245 views

    Jeremiah continues to list Judah’s losses after the Babylonian invasion. All her precious things have gone; the nation is exposed in shameful defeat; the Temple which was sacred was stripped by Babylon, even the holy of holies violated.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 3 – JUDAH DESPISED THE TEMPLE – NOW ALL THE PRECIOUS THINGS HAVE GONE - CHAPTER 1:7-10 Currently we are looking at Jeremiah’s description as a summary of the catastrophe that befell Jerusalem. Times were horrible but reality of the bad conditions clarifies the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Harold Branch avatar

    If God Goes On Strike

    Contributed by Harold Branch on May 18, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,131 views

    This is a sermon concerning the prayer offered by Solomon to God upon the complettion of the building of the temple and Gods response in II Chronicles.

    Many times in our social existence we hear of strikes being called. Strikes have a definite adverse effect on all of us. Strikes can cripple us in our everyday living and we lost the benefits that we so often take for granted. Baseball has suffered through a strike, football has suffered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Rebuilding Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the rebuilding of the temple and start of sacrificial law in Israel.

    Sunday Evening, April 21, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#4] REBUILDING Matthew 24:15-16 Introduction: 1. As God is preparing for that day to begin the Tribulation, we are seeing many of the pieces to the puzzle fitting in place. 2. Tonight I want to identify some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Proof

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about Herod’s Temple but He was talking about Himself

    Resurrection Proof by Gerald Van Horn Text. John 2:19 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about the Herod’s temple. But the Scripture goes on to say that he was talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God