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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Bound To Be Set Free

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 13, 2009
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    This message gives a clear and concise position that will open our eyes that we may realize that to be beaten and bound is only for the purpose of pushing us foreward into our place of purpose. Purpose Got You In It but Praise Will Get You Out.

    6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of hGalatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in 1Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the 2Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embrace The Change: Finding Blessings In Turmoil SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Are you experiencing a rough patch in your life where everything seems to be going wrong? Good news awaits you! God is transitioning you into a phase of blessings! Embrace the change!

    Do you feel like you are going through a difficult time in your life and nothing seems to be going right? Well, I have some good news for you! God is about to bring a change and shift you into a place of blessing. Get ready for a transformation! Isaiah 40:1-5 Psalm 126:1-6 In the scriptures, we ...read more

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    When Jesus Showed Up Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
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    Jesus showed up, not by chance or by accident but by divine providence. Have you ever wondered why He came when He did? Paul answers our question for us.

    WHEN JESUS SHOWED UP GALATIANS 4:4-6 INTRODUCTION: One preacher delivered a sermon on these verses entitled “When God’s Clock Struck”. God always keeps His appointments. God’s timing is always perfect. Someone once said, “He may be slow but He’s always sure.” Jesus showed up, not by chance or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Creation

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 15, 2021
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    A sharp rise in elective reconstructive surgery has been attributed to a "Zoom Boom." People don't like what they see on the outside. But have we taken a look inside?

    A New Creation 2021 Summer Series / Hope; Faith / 2 Corinthians 5:14–17   • [IMAGE] “Zoom Boom” because folks have had to look at themselves on video calls a lot more this past year. • It’s one thing to look in the mirror at a fairly static image but altogether something else when you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk In A Manner Worthy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2019
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     | 10,418 views

    In order to “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord”, we must live a life that is 1) Prayerful (Colossians 1:9), 2) Pleasing (Colossians 1:10) 3) Purposeful (Colossians 1:11)

    If you are planning on doing any trips this summer, you most likely know the importance of paying attention. When hiking, it's important to stay on the trail to avoid getting lost. While visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, a 19-year-old hiker from Quebec was rescued after being ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Moving Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 11, 2009
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     | 9,113 views

    A look at Luke 15 showin the objective of he church and the reason we don’t achieve it.

    WHEN WE MOVE OUT GOD CAN MOVE IN Part 2 (Moving Out of Our Comfort Zone) (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Last week we started a five part series entitled “When We Move Out, God Moves In” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God In 3-D"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 22, 2009
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    Filling the God-Shaped Void.

    Ephesians 3:14-21 “God in 3-D” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN A number of years ago, the band Crosby, Stills and Nash wrote these lyrics for a song: “There’s something happening here What it is ain’t exactly clear There’s a man with a gun over there Telling me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "God's Formula For Victorious Living” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 25,031 views

    How can I, as a believer, walk in the victory that is my heritage in Christ?

    Two people, each claiming to be a Christian, lose their job. One falls into a severe depression; while the other retrains himself and enters an entirely new field of employment, discovering more fulfillment than he ever had in his old job. The difference? One followed God’s formula for victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Be Part Of The Church?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 5, 2009
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     | 3,139 views

    A sermon based on Ephesians 3:10 about the church. (Much material taken from sermon of the same title on Sermon Central from Pat Damiani)

    Sermon for 4/26/2009 on Ephesians 3:6-11 Why Be Part of the Church? Introduction: Signs you’re in a Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9. The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Golden Lampstand” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 8, 2010
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     | 7,278 views

    What does the portrayal of the church being like a golden lampstand say about how God sees His church?

    One of the principles associated with spiritual maturity is that spiritual maturity comes from learning to see things from God’s perspective. When I come to see things as God sees them, it makes all the difference in the world. When I learn to see those without Christ as God sees them, I develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting Room: Is This Really Waiting? Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010
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     | 9,733 views

    Part Four from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

    The Waiting Room “Is This Really Waiting?” We began a series titled the Waiting Room with the purpose of discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting. Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Core Value 1:- Keep The Word Central Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 21, 2010
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     | 6,322 views

    In a world where there are many different "Gospel’s" preached we need to make sure that we are not distracted from bringing the true Gospel. It is not the task of the church to be popular. It is the task of the church to be faithful.

    At school in science we did an experiment called a litmus test. Basically you would put a piece of special paper into water and see if it changes colour. Blue litmus paper turns red when the water is acidic. Red litmus paper turns blue under alkaline conditions. The litmus test gave you an idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If God Is Our Father --Then Do Not Kick Is Kids!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,672 views

    A church will find power,stability and effectiveness when it works together for the common cause for its existence

    IF GOD IS OUR FATHER --DONT KICK HIS KIDS! Introduction: Teamwork is the FUEL that allows Common People To Produce Uncommon Results!" T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More! I.TEAMWORK REQUIRES THAT WE KNOW WHO OUR ENEMY IS. A.Eph. 6:11-12—“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Connect The Dots

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 27, 2011
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     | 9,292 views

    A needed skill in the Christian life is to "connect the dots" both in our acts of service to God and in understanding His sovereign care and perfect plans.

    Connect the Dots TCF Sermon March 27, 2011 There are a lot of skills we need in life to cope with the realities of our daily existence. For example, we need to learn to get along with people, because without that skill, almost anything we do in life will be difficult if not impossible. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Men, Still Seek Him, Today!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,289 views

    What God wants most of all, above every thing else is you and me, all of you & me, all of the time!

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Today Matthew 2:1-12 NKJ 1. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2. saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational