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Free At Last Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 7, 2005

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What exactly are we free of and free to do?

Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty I’m free at last. Free at last, Free at last. Free, what a marvellous, wonderful, magnificent word. Free what tremendous connotations this conjures up in our mind. Freedom a concept, an idea a theory. And yet it is more then that because it’s a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Parenting - A Calling That Is Not For Cowards Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Be a great Parent! It does not require that you spend $thousands, go exotic places, or do wild things. But it demands lots of wisdom (which God freely provides to those who ask Him for it), great courage, and tons of stamina. Take these three w

Parenting - a calling that is not for cowards Parents - I want to talk to you this morning. I feel a little like the man who reportedly said, “Before I was married I had three theories about raising children. Now I have three children and no theories.” Ever feel that way? More times than I want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But I Love Steak! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 13, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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We are to be known first for our love.

BUT I LOVE STEAK! I Corinthians 8:1-13 S: Love and freedom C: Love is a larger priority over freedom Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE KNOWN FIRST BY OUR LOVE. ?: Why? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 8:1-13, two issues that need the application of love. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity And Creation Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 24, 2010

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The Trinity foreshadowed in creation.

The well known Christian author, Jim Packer, lectures in systematic theology at Regent’s College in Vancouver. One of his former students says that Packer started every class by saying, ‘Arise, friends, let us sing the Doxology!’ After singing and a word of prayer, he would then say to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Truth Telling

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010

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Paul sharing his faith before Festus - email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

Truth Telling Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 19-29. ill: 4 boys entered the classroom at school two hours late; • And nervously, rather sheepishly; • They told their teacher they were late due to a flat tire. • The teacher knowing what rascals these 4 boys were decided to test their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Brethren

God’s Top Ten Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

based on 11 ratings

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An overview of the 10 commandments and specifically their benefits for people today. They help us know God, know ourselves, and know love.

God’s Top Ten Exodus 20:1-20 Since 1997, an anti-lawsuit group from Michigan has held “The Wacky Warning Label Contest” every year. They do it to highlight the absurd effects of lawsuits on warning labels. Last year (2007), Kevin Soave of Farmington Hills, Michigan, submitted the winning label. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom's Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 13, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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This message encourages people to trust the Lord and be blessed rather than living under the curse of trying to keep the law.

Freedom’s Blessing (Galatians 3:6-14) Tim Wilson, a pastor in Colorado, talks about his days at Fort Benning, attending the United States Army Airborne School. He and his buddies were sitting on hard wooden bleachers as they prepared for their first parachute jump. Soon they would soar hundreds ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Miracle On 1st Century Street Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2008

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In this sermon, I use the movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the difference between fact and fiction. The miracle of Jesus’ birth and life on 1st Century Street are altogether true and are worth believing in.

Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to our annual special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No: The Key To Knowing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 30, 2012

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The 10 Commandments are the key to knowing God, ourselves, and love.

Since 1997, an anti-lawsuit group from Michigan has held “The Wacky Warning Label Contest” every year. They do it to highlight the absurd effects of lawsuits on warning labels. In 2007, Kevin Soave of Farmington Hills, Michigan, submitted the winning label, which he found on a small tractor. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freed From Suffering Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

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Do you understand that that is what Jesus wants to do for you? He wants to heal the disease of your heart that alienates you from his Father and leads you to your eternal death. He wants to make you whole, not just feel better.

Introduction There was a series of commercials that featured particularly embarrassing moments for individuals, followed by an announcer saying, “Need to get out of town fast?”, and a camera shot of an airplane flying overhead. The main character in our passage this morning (at least for a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living By The Spirit Not The Spirits Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013

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In a world where alcohol is so prevalent at parties and social gatherings, how should we as Christians react? Is it okay to have a drink every now and then?

Introduction A few months ago, I was checking my email. And I got this message from a young friend who forwarded a message from a friend who serves in the military. The girl serving in the military had a question that was causing her a great deal of burden. Let me read you the email. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23, Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Whoville: We Are Free Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 9, 2019

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Jesus promised us that we would be free, but what does that mean? And what doesn't it mean? This message looks at those two questions.

Since it was first Introduced in Dr. Seuss’ 1954 Horton Hears a Who, Whoville has been a staple in popular culture. In 1957 Seuss reintroduced Whoville in his book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the location and residents have been popularized in different media through the years. There has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nicodemus' Choice

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Mar 30, 2016

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Does Nicodemus believe Jesus is the Messiah. In this first person narrative listen to his story

Nicodemus Based Nicodemus encounters with Jesus in John 3, 7 & 19 This is a first person narrative. Feel free to get into costume. I simply came out in jeans, sweatshirt and baseball cap because I didn’t want to be recognized. Read this first – The Pharisee, Nicodemus, is mentioned ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Friends

Miracle On 1st Century Street

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 21, 2020

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| 3,152 views

In this sermon, I use the classic Christmas movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate some important spiritual truths about the real identity of Jesus and how the story of Jesus is fact and not fiction.

Introduction: A. Every year, I look forward to our special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Majesty

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 28, 2024

| 1,364 views

The Lord's name is excellent above all the earth.

Majesty Psalm 8 Good morning. The word Excellent in Psalm 8:1, in the Hebrew language means majestic, great, powerful, famous, glorious, noble, and worthy. The NIV of Psalm 8:1 reads, “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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