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  • Bob Coy avatar

    Gotta Grudge?

    Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012
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    A sermon about letting go of bitterness and embracing forgiveness.

    Are you holding a grudge? A grudge? You know, you can’t physically see it but hidden in your heart is something of substance. Something you have a tendency to hang onto, even hold close. It’s a resistance. It’s reluctance. It’s a rebellion, and it’s resentment. ...read more

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    Bruised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    The Lord shows compassion and mercy to those who are broken and bruised by life. We are called to be people of compassion as well.

    Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks Matthew 12:15-21 In her book entitled "It’s not in the Ministry Manual," Mary Ann Cejka relates a time when the students in her Spanish class welcomed a refugee for Thanksgiving dinner one year. The following is an excerpt from this story: Fernando did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Look What God Is Doing!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
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    God is at work all around us -- we need to seek what He is doing and get involved.

    "LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING!" Psalm 78 In my estimation, one of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the ability to remember. Because of this precious gift I will never forget what it was like to experience the birth of my children and the joy that Connie and I shared together in welcoming them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What More Does The Lord Have To Do?

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Aug 28, 2002
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    For the Apostle Paul, he had to be blinded in order for him to see the Lord. What more does the Lord have to do in your life in order for you to see Him?

    What More Does the Lord Have To Do Minister Cedric A. Portis Cedque8@cs.com Acts 9:1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, Acts 9:2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Proclaiming The "Unknown God"

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
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    Paul is in Athens.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. It’s been said that GOD is like Coke...He’s the real thing. GOD is like General Electric...He brings things to life. GOD is like Bayer Aspirin...He works wonders. GOD is like Hallmark Cards...He cares enough to send the very best. GOD is like Tide...He gets the stains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Life Of Faith Deals With Conflict Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,790 views

    How to deal witn conflict in our relationships

    How the Life of Faith Deals with Conflict Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction It has been my experience that a great deal of friction and conflict experienced within the family of faith takes place among staff members. One such occasion took place between the pastor and his music director. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
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    You know the Christian life is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. And having been a Christian now 54 years, coming to the Lord as a college sophomore, I don’t remember much except this life in Christ. And I would rather die today than not to finish well.

    Dr. Falwell, speaker to Liberty University student body, faculty and staff Convocation in Vines Center – December 5, 2005 In the New Testament the apostle Paul had about finished his ministry and was bound for Rome to appeal his case before Caesar. He had been charged with preaching the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    Faith To Empty Your Alabaster Box

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 100,097 views

    The Lord is worthy to receive unashamed worship. See how this woman gives us the blueprint of true worhsip.

    True Worship Faith to Empty Your Alabaster Box Luke 7:36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. Luke 7:37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day.

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
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    Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up and realize what the condition of the world is and not just set there and let evil take over!

    Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day. Sunday June 18, 2000 A.M. We take our text this morning from Ephesians 5:14-33 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Mess With God! Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 9, 2012
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    From this story we learn how God humbled a pagan king. There is important truth here for all of us to ponder.

    “Don’t mess with God!” Date: Feb, 15, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 4 Sermon I begin with a simple question: How far will God go to get his message across to us?  The answer is not hard to find.  He will do whatever it takes/make sure we get his message. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Son Series

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 12, 2011
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    Continuation of the prodigal son and the firstborn's reaction to the father's celebration. The father is disrespected because the older son refuses to attend. The father goes out to find the lost son for the second time. Jesus is redefining who is lost in

    Series: Lost Message: The Older Son Texts: Luke 15:11-24 Date: August 7 Pastor: Dave McBeath This morning we continue our LOST series as we look a third time at what is commonly known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Now it is strange we call this parable the Prodigal Son and focus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touching The Hem Of His Garment

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016
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    The Woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus' garment and was healed. But why the hem? There's power in knowing why!

    Touching the Hem of His Garment Sunday, March 13, 2016 By Rev. James May I’m sure that most of you can guess where this message is going to come from in the Bible. Turn with me to the Gospel of Luke, chapter 8. Luke 8:40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Rejoice Because I Trust Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
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    Part 3 of series on Habakkuk

    I Rejoice Because I Trust Habakkuk Part 3 This is the last week of our series on the book of Habakkuk, so lets review. Habakkuk was one of the twelve Minor Prophets, He wrote this about the year 605 B.C., All the Minor Prophets give God’s message to the people, but Habakkuk was the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Broken

    Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,874 views

    What do you do when you've been broken

    Many times we talk about being hurt and talk about being broken, we believe the saying that time heals all wounds, we believe that a few comforting words, a little sympathy will make everything alright, and we don’t seem to understand when people don’t seem to bounce back from something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Do We Really Want God To Forgive Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 29, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,841 views

    If we want to be forgiven, we must forgive the sins of others against us.

    This morning, we will be hiking through some challenging spiritual terrain, but I promise that the destination will be worth the journey. I’d like to talk about one thing, one critical thing, that if done or not done can make or break a marriage, make or break a family, make or break a friendship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist