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  • John Oscar avatar

    More Than Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 22, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,052 views

    *This sermon was adapted from a series on Sermon Central and is not all my original content* A sermon addressing that God's grace is for more than forgiveness, but also for a changed life.

    “God’s Grace: More Than Forgiveness” CCCAG July 21st, 2019 Scripture- Titus 2:11-14 Today we set out on a four-week journey that has the potential to change our lives. Together, we will examine the Scriptures and listen to the Holy Spirit as we consider the topic of God’s grace. Prayer- understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Message 17 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:22 – Abstain From Every Form Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,789 views

    What may appear innocent can be barbed because it can become a form of evil. Abstaining from all forms of evil is examined in this serious message. What does it mean “to abstain” and several examples are looked at.

    MESSAGE 17 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:22 – ABSTAIN FROM EVERY FORM OF EVIL THE INTRODUCTION {{1Thessalonians 5 v 22 “Abstain from every form of evil.”}} The KJV is “Abstain from all appearances of evil.” NIV is “Reject every kind of evil.” NASB and ESV is “Abstain from every form of evil.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anchored In The Deep

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021
     | 3,597 views

    Storms happen.......

    February 20, 2016 I love a good thunderstorm. We don’t get really good thunderstorms here in California. Michigan, now, they have GOOD thunderstorms. Towering clouds, lightening, thunder, sheets of rain – the power of it is something to behold. Today we are going to talk about a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (15 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,953 views

    Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town.

    Sometimes you can hear folks around church saying, "Let's get together, I have found a G-R-E-A-T restaurant!” When a RESTAURANT serves good food, the customers will keep coming back for more, even if they have to travel a long distance to get there. The same thing is true for a CHURCH. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mathematics Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021
     | 3,294 views

    Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town. Sometimes you can hear folks around church saying, "Let's get together, I have found a G-R-E-A-T restaurant!”

    When a RESTAURANT serves good food, the customers will keep coming back for more, even if they have to travel a long distance to get there. The same thing is true for a CHURCH. When a church preaches and teaches the Word of God, people who are hungry for God’s Word, will be there every time the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Add To Your Salvation…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,871 views

    Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town.

    Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town. Sometimes you can hear folks around church saying, "Let's get together, I have found a G-R-E-A-T restaurant!” When a RESTAURANT serves good food, at a reasonable price the customers will keep coming back for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weathering The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 9, 2022
     | 6,890 views

    Their storm was weather related, our storms be the economic, pandemic, inflationary, gun violent, and social unrest. How can we weather the storms of life? What can we do? Look for God’s Presence, Listen for God's Promise, Experience God's Peace and Participate in God's Preservation.

    Subject: Weathering the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 “The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone. 21 No one had eaten for a long time. Finally, Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Wedding Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2022
     | 2,016 views

    Through regular sex with your spouse, pay him or her what you owe, praise the Lord, and put yourself at ease.

    Rita Fischer of Dexter, Michigan, recalls her wedding day, which was unseasonably warm. To make matters worse, the air conditioning in the church wasn't working. She became increasingly uncomfortable in her gown. She grumbled during the photo session, then endured the receiving line, cutting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Cut It Out

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,625 views

    We are always trying to blame our sin on something else - on someone else, on society, on circumstances. But Jesus says that what makes us sin is part of ourselves.

    I stopped watching TV news three or four years ago. But you have to know what's going on, somehow, so there are a few sources I've come to trust. But guess what? They're just as depressing as TV news. Because what is actually happening is worse than what you might imagine if you stayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Easter Preparations - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,268 views

    How not to be a Pharisee

    Before I start my message this morning, I want to run something past y'all and see what you think. I'm thinking we could start a new type of ministry for our church. I'm thinking we could minister, as we do, to the poor, the addicted and the incarcerated but also add a new ministry to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Rapture: The Next Prophetic Event Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 13, 2023
     | 1,731 views

    there is no other conclusion that one can reach except that there will come a point when the Church - meaning the faithful saints of Christ - will be delivered from the wrath to come or the 7-Year Tribulation

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Today we are going to talk about the next prophetic event that will happen imminently. I want to bring full understanding to this important doctrine as a pastor and scholar who has spend many hours studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,042 views

    What does Jesus mean in the Parable of the Fig Tree

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sermon: Enduring The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,442 views

    What are you supposed to do when awful things happen that you can’t change? When life beats you up, God still has a plan and a purpose for every minute of your day. He hasn’t left you. He will lift you up if you let him. You can endure and be victorious!

    Sermon: Enduring the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 “The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone. No one had eaten for a long time. Finally, Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Affair Proofing Your Marriage" Series

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    Learn from King David’s mistakes how you can affair proof your marriage.

    SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message#8 "Affair Proofing Your Marriage" INTRODUCTION We have been in a study of the life of David for the past two months. To properly cover David’s life, could take a whole year of preaching. But we will conclude this series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Share Communion

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 320 ratings
     | 140,018 views

    Message discusses what this practice is about and who is invited to the Lord’s Table, particularly from a Weslyean perspective.

    (Thanks to Bob Hostetler for ideas for this message. I’ve added a Methodist twist to the message. Powerpoint and audience outline available). A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist