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  • Kirby Lloyd avatar

    More… Freedom Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 27, 2020
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     | 3,353 views

    Everyone seeks freedom. Especially in the US, freedom is the highest virtue, and it is sought after by all who are, or consider themselves to be, oppressed.

    MORE… FREEDOM "How can we experience true freedom in Christ?" Everyone seeks freedom. Especially in the US, freedom is the highest virtue, and it is sought after by all who are, or consider themselves to be, oppressed. But freedom in Christ is not the same as political or economic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unity: The Countdown To Pentecost - 13 Of 14 Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021
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    We have been pointing toward Pentecost! We want to know what it means to be awakened by God's Spirit!

    May 24, 1998 John 17:20-26 THERE WAS A BIG HOLE IN THE SKY. A loud silence! Jesus was gone! They stood there with their faces turned up and their mouths open. Two shining beings brought them confirmation of what somehow they already knew: they knew this was a forever kind of change. Things were ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Finding Your Purpose" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 27, 2017
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    Most of us are tired and weary of the same old, same old when we come to church. We don’t want to feel like when we attend that we are simply going through the motions. People no longer come to church because it is the right thing to do.

    “Finding your Purpose” Ephesians 1:11-12 Listen to what God’s word says in Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. Ephesians 1:11-12 Eugene Peterson who wrote the message paraphrased this verse... Here it is...”It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exiles #1: Elect Exiles: Wait...what?

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 29, 2018
     | 3,878 views

    Part 1 of Exiles: Sustained by Hope in a Hostile World (1 Peter)

    If you are a fan of Georgia Tech football, you might consider October 7, 1916 as one of the greatest daysin history. If you are a fan of offense in general, you might feel the same way. Because on October 7, 1916, Georgia Tech delivered the most stunning beatdown in football history to Cumberland ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Jesus, Or Follow The World

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 4, 2015
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    The focus of our discipleship is on our relationship to Jesus. To be worthy of Christ we are to put him first in all family relations. To be worthy of Christ we are to take up our cross and identify with him.

    An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, “Stop! Acts 2:38 (Repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Title: Follow Me And Take Your Cross: The Cost And Blessings Of Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023
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    Let us reflect on the choice between the world and the Word, find solace in the peace found in God's embrace, and examine the sacrifice required of us as followers of Christ.

    Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the profound call of Jesus to follow Him and take up our cross. As we delve into the Word of God, we will discover both the blessings and the challenges that come with following Christ. Let us reflect on the choice between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Are You Robbing God?

    Contributed by Brussy Soriton on Sep 22, 2025
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    We often rob God through neglect of tithes, Sabbath, worship, health, and talents—but His grace restores us.

    ARE YOU ROBBING GOD? “Are you a robber?” A question that may sound harsh, even offensive, to many people. After all, who among us would consciously and openly admit that we are robbers? We often imagine a robber as someone carrying a weapon, wearing a mask, breaking into houses, or hijacking ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Imitate Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,791 views

    Understand and emulate the profound, sacrificial love of Jesus, as it is through this love that we can truly reflect God's light in the world.

    Good morning, church family. Today we're going to delve into the beautiful and profound topic of the Love of Jesus, the call to imitate Him, and the undeniable Power of Love. We're going to draw from Ephesians 5:1-2, John 3:16, John 13:35, and John 15:13. Ephesians 5:1-2 says, "Follow God’s ...read more

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    Riches In Heaven PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,089 views

    Challenge believers to prioritize eternal riches over worldly possessions and to understand the cost of truly following Jesus.

    Good morning, Church! I hope you all are filled with the Spirit today. We will be delving into a powerful passage from the book of Matthew today, a passage that challenges us to reflect on our lives and the choices we make in our pursuit of God's Kingdom. It's about recognizing the cost of ...read more

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    The Power Of Perseverance

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 11, 2025
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     | 721 views

    When you are a follower of Christ, you will influence those around you. A Christian is an influencer; Christ-like in thought, in word, and in deed.

    Matthew 13:33 “The Power of Perseverance" January 12, 2025 One of Jesus' shortest parables is the Parable of the Leaven, also known as the Parable of the Yeast. In this parable, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to leaven mixed into bread dough. It’s important to define “kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complacency

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 3, 2024
     | 1,116 views

    There is no time or place for complacency in the church

    “Complacency” By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Not everyone who hears this message tonight is part of the problem we are going to discuss. However, we all as Christians are faced with the problems complacency causes. B. What is its definition 1. First, he words complacent or complacency ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Realization

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 6, 2025
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    This sermon confronts our deep-seated desire for control with the liberating truth that our steps are not ours to direct, but God's.

    Introduction: The Illusion of Control My brothers and sisters, we live in a world that worships at the altar of self-sufficiency. We are told from a young age to "be the captain of your own ship," to "chart your own course." We make five-year plans, we create vision boards, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In A Hopeless World

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 14, 2024
     | 2,931 views

    Christian believers can have HOPE even in a HOPELESS World.

    INTRODUCTION: Quote: “We can live forty days without food, eight days without water, four minutes without air, but only a few seconds without hope”....How do we understand and therefore respond to the kind of world we are living in today? Our world is experiencing an uncertain time, a defining ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Submit And Resist PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,408 views

    Encourage believers to recognize the source of conflict in their lives, submit to God's authority, and resist worldly temptations in order to draw closer to God and become the people He created them to be.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of James that speaks directly to our hearts and our daily struggles. Before we dive into this passage, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis that captures the essence of what we will be discussing today. He ...read more

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    Expansion, The Kingdom Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,661 views

    This sermon aims to inspire visionary zeal for expansion in our ministries, guided by the Kingdom way.

    Good morning, church family! I am so excited to dive into the Word of God with you today. We are going to be exploring a fascinating story found in 2 Kings 6:1-7. This passage gives us a unique glimpse into the kind of visionary zeal that forms the foundation of expansion, the profound impact such ...read more

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