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  • Scott Jewell avatar

    Celebrating True Freedom Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 14, 2016
     | 5,514 views

    We often change the way we use words over time. One such word is freedom. Today we see what it means to really be free. Sermon originally presented on Independence Day.

    Our language is constantly changing, words take on new meanings, while a word may mean one thing to this person over here, it might mean something completely different. Sometimes that word takes on different connotation because of something that has happened in our lives. Irene Hannon wrote a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 7, 2014
     | 5,157 views

    Jesus teaches us here that true happiness: 1. comes from having a pure heart (vs. 8). 2. comes from being a peacemaker (vs. 9). 3. can even come from being persecuted (vs. 10-12).

    Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) Matthew 5:8-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 6, 2013 *Tonight we will take another look at the happiness the Lord wants all of us to have, remembering that the word "blessed" here in the Sermon on the Mount means "happy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Godly Life In Ungodly Times Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 1, 2012
    based on 74 ratings
     | 35,893 views

    As our culture and society moves in a direction that does not follow godly principles as communicated to us through the Word of God, how are believers in Jesus Christ to go about living a godly life? As opposition grows to a godly way of living, we have

    A Godly Life in Ungodly times A godly life should expect opposition A godly life should expect hard choices Living a godly Life in ungodly times requires that we know Who we believe in Living a godly life brings blessing and peace Slide Intro Good morning. It is hard to believe that the year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrected Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 15, 2012
     | 5,758 views

    1) Arrest for the Redeemer (Acts 4:1-4), 2) Accusation for the Redeemer (Acts 4:5-7), 3) Apologetic for the Redeemer (Acts 4:8-13)

    "Resurrected Redeemer" Acts 4:1-13 (p.911) Everton Community Church September 16, 2012. Conflict began this week with an attack that killed four Americans in Libya, including the U.S. ambassador. It was an organized two-part operation by heavily armed militants that included a precisely timed raid ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Growth In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

    Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "from Weeping To Praise"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,464 views

    It is a sermon about hope for those wondering if this is worth it.

    “From Weeping to Praise” Revelation 5:1-14 Today I am beginning a four-week sermon series on the Book of Revelation. Revelation is so named because that’s exactly what it is. It’s a revelation which the Lord revealed to His apostle John. It’s a letter of hope and encouragement for those ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Little Commission.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,418 views

    As sheep among wolves (Matthew 10:16).

    THE LITTLE COMMISSION. Matthew 10:1-42. Jesus spoke of a plenteous harvest, ripe for the picking. ‘Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest’ (Matthew 9:37-38). Immediately after this saying, Jesus commissioned His disciples. MATTHEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Testimony From Prison Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,192 views

    While the Philippians wanted to know how Paul was doing so that they might further provide aid to help reduce his suffering, Paul wanted his “partner” to know that while he was in chains, the word of God certainly was not being restricted!

    Paul’s Testimony from Prison Philippians 1:12-18a Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). The more sicknesses we endure and funerals we attend the more we tend to think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Life In Jesus Christ

    Contributed by James Dina on Apr 1, 2023
     | 2,208 views

    "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17).

    A NEW LIFE IN JESUS CHRIST "But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel (Acts 9:15). A new life puts an end to the former way of life. A new life represents a newly born baby who has come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Una Vida Nueva En Jesucristo

    Contributed by James Dina on Apr 1, 2023
     | 32,268 views

    "De modo que si alguno está en Cristo, nueva criatura es; las cosas viejas pasaron; he aquí todas son hechas nuevas" (2 Corintios 5:17).

    UNA VIDA NUEVA EN JESUCRISTO Pero el Señor le dijo: "Ve, porque es un instrumento escogido por mí para llevar mi nombre ante los gentiles, los reyes y los hijos de Israel" (Hechos 9:15). Una nueva vida pone fin al modo de vida anterior. Una nueva vida representa a un ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Courage To Rise Above Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2023
     | 3,894 views

    1) Courage from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Courage from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Courage from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9).

    Joshua 1:1-9. [1:1] After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, [2]"Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    If The World Hates You!

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,540 views

    Jesus said, if the world hated Me, keep in mind it hate Me first! While not everyone faces physical violence, born again believers, who are not part of this world, can expect to be persecuted for Christ's name sake.

    If the World Hates You John 15:18-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Over 2,000 years ago the world received one of the best gifts ever given to humanity, a Babe lying in a manger! Despite lacking the “beauty of majesty to attract us to Him” (Isaiah 53:2), having no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline Of Acts 16:16-24

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 22, 2022
     | 2,504 views

    Lydia and others had believed the Gospel. Paul, Silas, Luke, and other members of this team were staying in Philippi to preach and teach. But trouble was just around the corner for these men.

    Trouble for the Team in Philippi Introduction: After Lydia and presumably others believed the Gospel, Paul, Silas, Luke, and other members of this team stayed in Philippi to preach and teach. The Church in Philippi grew from this small group (see Paul’s letter to the Philippians) to a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Should We Obey? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022
     | 1,619 views

    As followers of Jesus, we need to share the Gospel courageously and actively with everyone we meet.

    WHO SHOULD WE OBEY? Text: Acts 4:13-22 Introduction 1. “Being a Christian is less about cautiously avoiding sin than about courageously and actively doing God’s will.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer) 2. The question I want us to ponder this morning is should we obey God or people? 3. According to Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Martha And Mary

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 1, 2022
     | 1,795 views

    When Martha brought her stress and complaints to Jesus, he heard her deepest need. He wanted Martha’s soul to catch up to her body.

    A journalist with Bon Appetit Magazine asked readers to submit examples of their worst dinner party experiences. A woman names Bea Stein wrote about how the candles on her patio table fell over and set the whole table on fire. Another hostess had 50 guests coming over for brunch when the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic