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  • John Williams III avatar

    Jesus Came To Set Us Free

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 29,578 views

    This sermon addresses those times when we feel as though God might have forgotten about us and our desire for freedom.

    JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE Text: Luke 4:14-21 The scripture that Jesus read in the synagogue was a message of hope that Jesus told them was going to be fulfilled in their hearing. It just so happens that when Jesus read this scripture, it was during the time of JUBILEE. Jubilee goes all the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living Up To The Name Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 8,800 views

    Believers were called Christians first at Antioch. What are the characteristics that made this church great.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 22 “Living Up to the Name” Acts 11:19-30 “Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Juthman avatar

    The Churches Priority: Worship Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,443 views

    This is the third in a series entitled :What Makes A Great Church

    TITLE: The Churches Priority: Worship Text: Acts 2:42; John 4 Theme: Worship P.S. As we seek to fulfill this purpose then our priorates will become clearer and less self serving. Introduction: Illustration: In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Will Share The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    3rd in a series on what is expected of members in the church?

    Sermon for 9/3/2000 MBA- Mop Bucket Attitude Introduction: A. Dr. Karl Menninger, a world-famous psychiatrist, was answering questions after giving a lecture on mental health when one person asked, “What would you advice someone to do if he felt a nervous breakdown coming on?” Most people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Necessity Of Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    This is a challenging look at the responsibility God has placed on shepherds in the church.

    Title: Church Relationships Lesson 1 “The Necessity of Godly Leadership” Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduce the lessons series, “Making the Most of Our Relationships” 1. For the next several weeks we will be discussing relationships. a. Church Relationships 1. Elder to member 2. Member to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Savior For The Guilty Series

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    Every feel like God could never forgive you? Ever try to get rid of guilt by making up for it or adding to the guilt? Jesus is a Savior who does away with your guilt for good.

    A Savior for the Guilty I know that many of you think that your pastor is perfect (ha,ha). But many years ago, at the Eagle grocery store, I lingered just a bit too long at the candy bar aisle. There it was, the snickers, like they knew it would be more tempting in the little “fun” size packet. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Courage To Swim Against The Current - Jer. 38:1-13

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,059 views

    The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13

    The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13 Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. Illustration: Where Am I Going? Pastor Rick - Crown Of Life Church From Zalomes Bridge to the World ============== It’s comforting to hear that even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,638 views

    Worship is our call in good times and bad

    Revelation 4:1-11 November 23, 2003 Worship In Heaven Jesus has just dictated 7 letters to 7 churches that were in deep distress. Some were being persecuted to the point of death, some were being attacked by false teaching and evil actions, others needed to wake up from their boredom ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    "Enter Into His Gates" 100 Psalms

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 24,828 views

    Somanytimes people quote the 100 Psalms, but do they full understand its meaning.

    “A Song of Praise” Psalms 100 Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Next to the 23rd Psalms, the 100th Psalms is probably the most quoted Psalms in the Bible. However it is good to be able to quote the 100 division of Psalms, but to fully understand the meaning of 100 Psalms is deeper than just being ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Making Good Out Of Evil

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,716 views

    Epiphany 5: The evil one attempts to drive a wedge between the believer and God. But God, through the Cross and Resurrection, triumphs over all the wiles of the enemy.

    By showing us what happened in the life of Job, God shares amazing insights that allow us to understand life just a little bit better. Having the book of Job is a little bit like having the playbook of the opposing team. We see the strategy of the enemy – satan – that old accuser. The playbook ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Love Conquers All

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,069 views

    Forgiveness is perhaps the biggest part of God’s love.

    WHEN LOVE CONQUERS ALL Text: Matthew 18:21-35 At the age of nineteen, I got into writing a lot of poetry. After my natural mother had passed away, my poems became an outlet for my grief. Years later, I went back and looked at some of those poems. I was amazed to see that I had grown. Still, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Getting A Message To Garcia

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    It is our DUTY-our MISSION to carry the gospel to everyone we know. An inspiring message for Christians to become active in everyday evangelism.

    A Message to Garcia Mark 16:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Setting: Late 1800’s America is on the brink of war with Spain Spain is ravaging Cuba General Garcia leads the freedom fighters of Cuba Garcia has disappeared into the mountains to save his own life After the War: Elbert Hubbard, friends and family ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Reason For The Season Is What?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,725 views

    What is the reason for the season? Salvation!

    Our advent series is entitled "Why Jesus? "Why Christmas?" and we have spent two weeks asking, and answering, the questions regarding Jesus. This morning, we look at the second question - "Why Christmas?" Last week we asked the question, “Who Was Jesus?” and one of the answers to that question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Apple avatar

    What's Wrong With God? Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,716 views

    THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD (Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”) INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find yourselves asking the question: WHAT’S WRONG WITH GOD? Certainly the Christians of the first century who were suffering persecution must have been tempted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Victory

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,654 views

    1. Last week we saw the destruction of Babylon, which marked the end of the history of this world in its present form.

    1. Last week we saw the destruction of Babylon, which marked the end of the history of this world in its present form. Babylon was destroyed forever. 2. Today we again see the destruction of Babylon, but from the perspective of heaven. Rather than a scene of lamenting we see a scene of joy. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed