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  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Law

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    The Law cannot set you free. The Law cannot deliver us from the old nature. While the inward man may delight in the Law of God (Psalms 119:35) the old nature delights in breaking the Law of God.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law says, "You’re driving too fast!" His wife says, "Stay more to the left." After ten mixed orders, the man turns to his wife and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,886 views

    self-control is about the Holy Spirit exposing the lies around us for what they really are, and thus setting us free to choose that which is right and best. To illustrate this sermon, I made chocolate covered strawberries for everyone!

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit of Self-Control Gal 5:13-26 October 24, 2004 Intro: “Try Harder!” How often do you hear that? How often do you feel that?? Life isn’t going the way you want it to, the solution must be to try harder. To work longer hours to get a promotion. To try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 38 - Freedom From Fear Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,647 views

    So many people are gripped with all kinds of fears, one of the major ones being the fear of death. Learn what Jesus did to set us free from this daunting fear of death, to give us hope for eternity.

    We read in Hebrews 2:14-15, “Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sermon # 28 - God's Redemptive Plan Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,116 views

    The Israelites deliverance from bondage was an unfolding of God’s redemptive plan which culminated with the coming of Jesus Christ. Read on to understand how this redemptive act of Christ can set us free from all of our bondages.

    We have been meditating in the last couple of messages on this passage from Psalms 77:11-12, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past. I will think about all that you have done; I will meditate on all your mighty acts.” (GNB) We have been deliberating ...read more

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    The Blessing Of Life Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2019
     | 7,632 views

    When God saved you, He gave you a new life, not a new law. As you yield to that life, you obey His law. Keep your mind centered on the things of the Lord and seek to please God in all things.

    (25) The Blessing of Life Romans 8:1–11 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Story Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 3, 2024
     | 886 views

    If we're not careful, we might overlook the missing the treasures the book of Philemon holds: the beautiful story of grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation, reflecting both the heart of Paul and the heart of God.

    A Story of Grace Philemon 1-3 Introduction: 1) An Intimate Letter Philemon = most personal of Paul’s letters – a note from a friend to a friend… “Philemon” (v.1) If not, careful we will read through the little book of Philemon, check it off our daily Bible reading log, and quickly pass on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Pentecost?

    Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on May 25, 2018
     | 2,750 views

    The words of Jesus found in Acts 1:4 intrigued me “Of which [He said] you have heard Me speak.” Are you interested to find out what Jesus said to His disciples?

    THE RUACH HA-KODESH (HOLY SPIRIT) It has been 50 days since resurrection Sunday, culminating the 50th day for the Jews as Chag HaShavuot (Feast of Weeks) (Exodus 34:22). For the Christians, this is the day of the indwelling of the Ruach Ha-Kodesh (HOLY SPIRIT) on the first disciples. ...read more

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    Deliverance From Graveyard Bondages

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 142 views

    Graveyard bondage is satanic captivity where a living person is spiritually associated with death, loss, stagnation, and ancestral covenants.

    DELIVERANCE FROM GRAVEYARD BONDAGE Study Text: Luke 8:26–36 Introduction: - Graveyards represent the finality of death, silence, captivity, and hopelessness. - In the spirit realm, graveyard bondage speaks of forces of death operating in the lives of the living: destiny buried, joy buried, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whosoever Will

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,879 views

    A sermon that explains JOHN 3:16, using an illustration about American soldiers held captive in Viet Nam in 1968.

    ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.’ Those are not only the most beautiful words ever spoken, but they are the most meaningful words ever spoken. Almost everybody knows this verse, but not ...read more

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    Love Vs. Judgement Series

    Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014
     | 6,694 views

    When we can free ourselves from judging, we can free ourselves to love.

    “Free: To Love” Well good morning everyone….As always it is good to be with you this morning…today we are beginning a three week series and honestly I’m glad it is only three weeks because I only have three suits…if it was one more week…well..the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer For Overcoming The Threat Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 11, 2020
     | 5,876 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, today is as good enough a day as any day to step into repentance,

    Prayer For Overcoming The Threat Of Evil by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 10, 2020) “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Who Will Deliver Me! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,592 views

    The law of God is perfect, but we are not. Trying to live up to God’s standards with our own steam is an impossible task. Before power comes freedom! ...Free from sin, free from death, even free from the law!

    If I were to take a long piece of super-duper duct tape and stick it firmly to your hairy arm, how would you prefer to have it removed if you only had these two choices: Slowly, pulling out one hair at a time, or suddenly, ripping it off instantly? Most of us would prefer a quick rip. Well, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom's Relationships Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 8, 2016
     | 8,190 views

    You are free because you are loved!

    Pastor Lee Eclov, from Vernon Hills, Illinois, talks about his first visit to a health club in the 1970s. His friend Frank had invited Lee to go with him, and when they arrived, they entered a room filled with weight machines. Pastor Lee had never seen those things before in his life, so Frank ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Whenever? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    Are you held captive by the fear within your mind? Here’s hope when your heart condemns you!

    Whenever? I John 3:18-24 There once was an out of work actor named Daniel. He was so down and out that he’s ready to accept any acting part that came along. One day he saw an advertisement in the paper: ACTOR NEEDED TO PLAY A GORILLA. "I could do that," Daniel thought. Daniel arranged an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Passing The Faith Along Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,614 views

    If you want to pass the faith along to the next generation, eliminate threats to their spiritual inheritance and set the example of a full and satisfying life.

    W. A. Criswell tells the story of a five-year-old Baptist girl who lived next door to a five-year-old Catholic boy. On a hot summer day, they decided to play in a small wading pool in his back yard. As they were splashing around, quite innocently, they both took off their swimming suits. The little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free