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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Truest Freedom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 23, 2019
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    We are set free - to the truest kind of liberty.

    THE TRUEST FREEDOM. Galatians 5:1; Galatians 5:13-25. Paul established the contrast between bondage and freedom by the use of an allegory concerning Hagar and Sarah, and their respective sons (Galatians 4:22). When we are born into this world, we are born into bondage to the corruption of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Is For Helping The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 17, 2016
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    After all, what is important about Christmas?

    Thursday of Fourth Week in Advent 2016 Joy of the Gospel The prayer we just heard in the Gospel is one of the most beloved in Catholic history. It is likely that it was part of the public and private prayer of Christians from the very beginning of the Church. We still pray it every day at Vespers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Learning My New Testament Trinitarian Names Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    When referring to the Godhead: Three eternal Persons, equal in nature, submissive in ministry.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Trinity. “Go and make disciples of all the nations (ethnic cultures), baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19, NLT). Note name is singular, yet three Persons. 2. Definition. “I am Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Control

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000
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    This lesson deals with the fruit of the Spirit, Self-control, and practical suggestions of how it positively empacts the Christian’s life.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SELF-CONTROL “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Gal. 5:23 NKJV). One can easily get the impression--based upon news describing social/cultural events--that self-control ranks low on the “must do” list of today’s society. One might ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reasons For Remaining Single

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
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    People should consider singleness because of: 1) the Pressure of the system (vv. 25–27); 2) the Problems of the flesh (v. 28); 3) the Passing of the world (vv. 29–31); 4) the Preoccupations of marriage (32–35); 5) the Promises of betrothed (vv. 36–38) and 6) The Permanency of Marriage (vv. 39–40)

    1 Corinthians 7:25–40. “Reasons for Remaining Single” Ajax Alliance Church. Sunday July 9th, 2023. 1 Corinthians 7:25-40. [25] Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy. [26]I think that in view of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Tell Me The Story Of Jesus: The Man

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 15, 2010
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    Tell Me the Story of Jesus: The Man

    This is the second sermon in a series introducing Jesus Christ and His time on earth. Today we look at Jesus just as His three years of ministry are getting started. We know this story as Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Called To Freedom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2019
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    In Galatians 5:13b-15, Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1) To oppose the flesh (GALATIANS 5:13B), 2) To serve others (GALATIANS 5:13B), 3) To fulfill His moral law (GALATIANS 5:14), and 4) To avoid harming others (GALATIANS 5:15).

    Recently, a labour arbitrator has ruled that the municipality of Waterloo will have to rehire a drug-addicted nurse who stole narcotics and falsified medical records. The crux of this ruling was that the municipality, as an employer, has a duty to accommodate the wayward nurse’s disease of drug ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christian Governance-&-Church-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 19, 2018
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    2 of ? Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--II—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Watching You

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2012
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    Some people seem to be especially watched by God. We hear about people who are being “shadowed” or followed by the police; but there are certain ones who feel like they are being shadowed by God; they are mysteriously tracked by our Heavenly Father and t

    God is Watching You Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? Job 7:12 (KJV) Job was in great pain when he cried out to God and asked this question. He was covered with sores, setting upon a dunghill and scrapping himself with pieces of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Martin avatar

    "The Family Under Attack!" Part 1 Of 5 Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 1, 2002
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    How’s your family this morning? Strong, vibrant, standing in good relationships with love? Or is it filled with anger, yelling, crying and desperation? Our families today are under attack like never before, it’s time to reclaim our homes for Christ.

    "The Family Under Attack!" "Home Improvement" series Part 1 of 5 Text: Psalm 127:1 Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - February 3, 2002 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Psalm 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Changing Clothes Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
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    Paul’s contrast between the old self and the new self

    Changing Clothes - Eph. 4:17-24 Steve Simala Grant Intro: We have had quite a week. Last Sunday, on thanksgiving, I talked about how visiting Allan Vail had brought me encouragement as I saw the faith that Allan had and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    The Powerful Paradox Of Being Humble Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    The 6th in a series of 6 from the book of James. The basic outline comes from a "Tale of Two Selves" by J. Douglas Duty Jr. which can be found on Sermon Central.

    The Powerful Paradox of Being Humble It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christian's Response To Tragedy

    Contributed by Jeffrey Davoll on Sep 22, 2001
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    Christians respond Confidently, Expectantly, and Prayerfully

     Today, in the midst of tragedy, the world is looking to those who have been called by God to be salt and light to the world. (Mat 5:14-16) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. (15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Galatians 5:1-12, You Were Born For Freedom! Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008
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    Galatians 5:1-12, You were born for freedom!

    You were born for freedom! Galatians 5:1-12 Intro. * Paul was certainly a man that was misunderstood. * When it came to his teaching on the grace of God and Christian liberty, many people did not quite get the message. * It was like he wasn’t clear on the teaching. * I read about a man who wished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    We Need More Hannah's - Prayer Warriors Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013
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    Although the phrase “prayer warrior” is not found in Scripture, a prayer warrior is generally thought of as a Christian who prays continually and effectively for others in the manner of praying taught in Scripture. Therefore prayer warriors pray to Father

    Proverbs 29:18 King James Version (KJV) 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18 English Standard Version (ESV) 18 Where (A)there is no prophetic vision the people (B)cast off restraint,[a] but blessed is he who (C)keeps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal