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Great Grace And Freedom #6: Redemption Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 2, 2013

Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law so that we can receive the blessing of Abraham in our lives.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #6: REDEMPTION: ON SLAVES AND SAILBOATS INTRO TO TOPIC: One of the most important concepts in the Bible is that of redemption. But – what is redemption, and what significance does it have in our life? THE BIG IDEA: Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Samuel The Boy Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on May 2, 2011

We look at a foundational practice that Samuel started as a young boy and that allowed him to build a life of integrity; it is the practice of telling God’s truth.

There are some characters in the Bible who seem to stand out more than others. Take Elijah for example, there was a man who called fire from heaven, who confronted wicked kings and who did amazing feats in God’s name. Moses was a great man. He also did miraculous feats through the power of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go Into Your Room, Close The Door And Pray

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 17, 2013

God is calling his people to be persistent in prayer. God is calling his people to be changed, to be transformed through prayer. God is calling to those who truly enjoy and who truly yearn to spend time with Him.

Let us pray -- O' Heavenly Father, we come before you this day and we ask that you reveal more about the nature of prayer. May our hearts and our minds be open to your Word this day. We ask this in the blessed name of Jesus your son and our Savior .... Amen. A young man went into a drugstore to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:3-4, Matthew 6:5-6, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 16, 2010

We are called to be persistent in prayer

WSG/WSM 17-10-10 Luke 18:1-8 – Persistence in Prayer Father, we pray this morning that you will reveal more about the nature of prayer to us. We ask this in Jesus’ Name Amen. Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Heartbreak Of Abandonment Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005

Part 2 of 3 part series. God will never waste a hurt. When we have been abandoned by everyone else, God remains faithful to us and will use our pain to minister to our world

The Heartbreak of Abandonment Scripture: I Corinthians 6:19, Romans 8:28, Genesis 37, 39-41, 50:20 Theme: Because people are infected with sin, they will fail us and abandon us. But God is unfailing and his love is unchanging. Seed: Personal study Purpose: To help the congregation ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 14: Christianity And Slavery

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 29, 2022

How does a church consisting of people who have been freed in Christ deal with slavery?

Christianity and Slavery 1 Peter 2:18-20 Introduction In the last study, we discussed the obligation to submit to lawful secular authority at all levels from the king on down. The Church was not to rebel against this authority as all authority comes from God. We are to model good conduct in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis 47 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

This week we’ll be back into the story of Joseph. Let’s recap a little bit. At the age of seventeen Joseph was loved by his father but hated by his brothers. So they came up with a plan to get rid of daddy’s favorite child by selling him to slave traders headed to Egypt. That’s where we pick up the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

He Knew Everything About Me Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 26, 2003

3rd in the series "Conversations with Jesus." Jesus offers unconditional love to the woman at the well.

Clip from final scene of "Shrek" Fiona: "I was supposed to be beautiful" Shrek: "But you are beautiful" Unconditional love. It’s the deepest longing of our hearts, because each of us harbors deep inside the fear that if others really knew us, that they would want nothing to do with us. In ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazing Grace Sunday

Contributed by Brian Black on Feb 14, 2007

Sermon for Amazing Grace Sunday focusing on the connection between grace and justice.

Today we are celebrating Amazing Grace Sunday which is being observed by approx. 3000 churches around the country. The date was picked to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slave trade in Great Britain. The leader of this abolition movement was a British politician – Wm. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 29, 2025

Jesus is the key - the only key - which can release us from our imprisonment to sin.

THE NECESSITY OF THE CROSS Charles Wesley was born in 1707. He was the 18th child! His parents had one more child after him. If it was today, the Wesleys would have been in the news! 19 children is exceptional. Charles Wesley’s father, Samuel Wesley, was the rector of the local church. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 John 2:1, Genesis 3:24, John 8:34, Genesis 2:16-17, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:6, Exodus 26:31, Exodus 26:35, 2 Chronicles 3:14, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 2:10, Philippians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Family Curse

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 30, 2003

A message designed to help break habitual problems in Christian’s lives

Have you ever noticed that when you go to a doctor for the first time they always want to know if there have been any problems of sickness in your family? The same for insurance companies they always ask, Is there any, Diabetes, cancer, heart disease, hypertension, suicide, depression ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5, Proverbs 26:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Tell If Your Spiritual Health Is Good

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 20, 2003

Our English word "hygiene" comes from the Greek word for "sound" (sound doctrine; sound faith; sound speech) used in the Pastoral Letters - this sermon evaluates these signs of good spiritual health.

Going to the doctor for a checkup is something a lot of people do religiously. They want to make sure their health is not failing in ways they can’t detect on their own. Not a bad idea. Likewise we are prone to miss some signs of poor spiritual health if we don’t check up on it regularly. In ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8, 1 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things God's Never Seen

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 25, 2001

To think that God’s never seen something seems strange, find out in this message three things that God will never see.

Introduction: I’ve seen a lot of beautiful things in my lifetime. Cindy when she was walking down the aisle at our wedding. Beauty of the North Carolina Mountains The mountains in Germany There’s been many things I’ve never seen, but to think that there are some things that God has never seen ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Church Of God

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 12, 2003

1st in the series "Conversations With Jesus." The invitation Jesus made to the first disciples is the same he extends to us today.

Army Recruiting Slogans (I used posters on powerpoint): I Want You Be all that you can be An Army of one The army’s recruiting pitch has been evolving over the years as the needs and desires of the target population has changed. But Jesus hasn’t changed his pitch, in fact... Proposition: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 5 - Peace At Home Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 2, 2009

How to have peace in your home.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. John 14:27 (NRSV) There’s a great cartoon I once saw where the husband and wife are sitting in front of the marriage counselor. The wife is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: United Methodist