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Principles Of Freedom

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 30, 2024

based on 2 ratings

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Using both Joseph in the Old Testament, and Martin Luther King Jr. from our generation, we'll look at these principles of freedom from God’s word along with seeing how their dreams defined the destiny of their people. Jesus wants everyone to live a lifestyle of freedom.

July 4th Sermon: “Principles of Freedom” Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/t6b8nxq5BCY Coming up this week is July 4th, the day when we celebrate our nation’s independence from King George and the British Empire. It was the time when we gained our freedom, and the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 8:8-9, 1 Peter 2:15-16, Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Foursquare

At Once - They Followed

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

based on 144 ratings

| 6,416 views

We all are called to follow Jesus, will you?

"At Once - They Followed" Mark 1:14-20 "And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and followed him." This is the sort of text that preachers love, this piece of a story about the calling of Simon, Andrew. James and John. from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Turn Our Focus Away From Pain And Toward Positive Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 47 ratings

| 5,450 views

How to turn your sorrow into joy with the Spirit’s empowerment, enabling and enrichment.

Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Thoughts Are Not God's Thoughts

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 7,788 views

What counts in your life?

Introduction Philippians 3:3-21 Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist but if you do exist you must be really stupid. Look at this huge oak tree. It’s got a little acorn on it. And look at this huge marrow carried by such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-24

Denomination: Anglican

Help For The Broken Heart

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 15, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 13,442 views

In his time of heartache, David found help. So can we !

Help For The Broken Heart Psalms 55 I. The Sorrow........His Heart Was Aching. David was a man after God’s own heart, and yet he experienced heartache. All of us go through difficulties in our life that are so deep, and so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Power For Today Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 21, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 5,462 views

This sermon ivestigates the difference in today’s church and the early church in the area of the Holy Spirits Power working in us.

Walking In The Spirit Pt 2 ¡V Power For Today Acts 2:1-12 Last week we began this series on spirit filled living by asking a series of questions about the church today. Why have our dreams become so small, our outreach so impotent, and our coffers so empty? Why have we become irrelevant to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Stewardship: Is It Really About The Money?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 2,607 views

STEWARDSHIP IS NOT ABOUT OUR MONEY, IT IS ABOUT THE CONDITION OF OUR HEARTS!

STEWARDSHIP: IS IT REALLY ABOUT THE MONEY? MATTHEW 6: 19-24 SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Subject: Football...blonde version Football analysis by a blonde... A guy took his blonde girl friend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team’s bench... After the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Christian Life # 6 - Defining Joy

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 30, 2005

based on 1 rating

| 4,064 views

This was a message in a series on "joy in the Christian life" from Nehemiah & Philippians

Some might think it a bit strange that I’ve called this Sunday morning series - "Joy in the Christian Life" = Because this is the 6th message in the series - And this will be the first week that I’m really dealing with the idea of joy - But the only joy available in the Christian life is Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Exercising Christian

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 4,508 views

We have been given so many wonderful gifts from God as believers. But Peter calls us to deepen our effectiveness as believers through practice.

Passage: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Intro: We see them standing on the 18th green with a trophy and a check, or on the stage receiving the grand prize, or at the net on center court with the prize. 1. wow, $1 million for playing a game. 2. but really result of prioritizing the development of a particular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 23,818 views

Matthew opens his gospel with the genealogy of Jesus. From Abraham to Joseph the births of those in the genealogy were natural births, except one.

The Birth of Jesus Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew opens his gospel with the genealogy of Jesus. From Abraham to Joseph the births of those in the genealogy were natural births, except one. In verse 16 it is written, “Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by which Jesus was born, who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Integrity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 6,813 views

The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises, take his wife and given her to another man. Didn’t he deserve to die?

Passage: 1 Samuel 26 Intro: The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises made to him, taken his wife and given her to another man. 1. 15 separate attempts on his life, personal attempts, hit squad attempts, attempts by sending him to battle. 2. what had he done to deserve? 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Burying The Bible Burner

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 3,866 views

As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. This king goes from bad to w

BURYING THE BIBLE BURNER Jehoiakim Jeremiah 22, 23, 26, 33 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: Is It Really About The Money?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 24, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 4,075 views

STEWARDSHIP IS NOT ABOUT OUR MONEY, IT IS ABOUT THE CONDITION OF OUR HEARTS!

STEWARDSHIP: IS IT REALLY ABOUT THE MONEY? MATTHEW 6: 19-24 SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Subject: Football...blonde version Football analysis by a blonde... A guy took his blonde girl friend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team’s bench... After the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Appearance: Thomas- Why We Doubt (Lesson 3)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 2,552 views

Series: Resurrection Appearance

INTRODUCTION: JOHN 20:24-29 What do we know about Thomas? Thomas was the 7th apostle called, and he had a twin brother, and served under Philip (Matt.10:3), managing the organization and administration of Jesus’ ministry. He was a detail man. Doubting Jesus. What will Thomas always be remembered ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On God's Promises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 20, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 10,553 views

The Holy Spirit helps us consciously and subconsciously to turn our focus away from pain and on to God’s promises for deliverance. Many people tend to surrender to feelings of rejection, suffering and negative thoughts when they experience problems. The H

Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-98

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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