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  • Sam Thomason avatar

    God Is Merciful... Are We?

    Contributed by Sam Thomason on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 264 ratings
     | 11,889 views

    We are blessed when our sins are forgiven... how much greater is the blessing when we can forgive those who wrong us.

    God Is Merciful-- Are We? MT 18:21-35 Today’s scripture reminds me of the story told about Gen. Robert E. Lee after the civil war. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of her house. There she bitterly cried that its limbs and trunk had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Loves To Recycle

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 9,024 views

    describes how God uses evil for good - influencing our ability to deal with people

    February 18, 2001 Genesis 45:3-8,15 3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas Gifts For Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    Christmas time will allow you to give gifts to everyone, even your enemies.

    CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR ENEMIES Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction: We make a list of them, wish for them, talk about them. Some people go in debt to buy them, everyone wants them...GIFTS! We say things like, "What do you want for Christmas this year?" Or, He is always so hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Outliving Our Past Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 21,440 views

    Rahap’s faith is a wonderful demonstration of the grace of God.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 2 “Outliving Our Past” Joshua 2:1-21 Many people, even Christian’s struggle all of their lives trying to overcome their past. Since they have never forgiven themselves they have a hard time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Your Enemies?

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    Responding to Sept 11th and a (minor) break-in to our church building, this sermon focuses on how live Jesus’ call to do unto others as we would have them do to us.

    Today we celebrate All Saints Day, when we honor those well-known saints of the church. And All Saints Day also helps us to recall those faithful departed who have gone before, people who have died in the faith from this congregation and in our lives. But All Saints Day also serves as a reminder ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    For The Sake Of Others Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    By learning the meaning behind the season of "Epiphany" we can reveal Christ to others.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST "BREAKTHROUGHS" IN THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IS RECORDED IN LUKE 9:18-20. JESUS ASKED HIS DISCIPLES "’WHO DO PEOPLE SAY I AM?’" THE DISCIPLES ANSWERED "’SOME SAY JOHN THE BAPTIST, SOME SAY ELIJAH, AND OTHERS SAY YOU ARE ONE OF THE OTHER ANCIENT PROPHETS RISEN FROM THE DEAD." THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Shane West avatar

    From Cocaine To The Calling Series

    Contributed by Shane West on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,441 views

    Shane West’s conversion...

    Thank you for your interest in what God did in the life of Shane West! It is my prayer that God ministers to you through “My Story” – Shane West I wish you could see where God’s brought me from. The best testimony that you can have is your own, whatever God has done for you. Let me start by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Expecting Mercy

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    How many times have we gone astray, knowing that the Lord will forgive us when we come back? How long will the Lord tolerate our intentional rebellion.

    Expecting Mercy 1-13-02 AM Isaiah 1: 11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. 12 When ye come to appear before me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Having An Experince With Jesus

    Contributed by George Smith on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    Have you had an Experince with Jesus?

    (INTRO) Experiencing Jesus, what is that like? What does it feel like to touch Jesus or to have Jesus to touch you? To know how it feels to have the Son of God to minister to your Heart, your soil and your needs. Great thought right, well it is not just a thought or a fantasy or a dream, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by George Smith on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
     | 13,660 views

    When we don’t think we are worth anything, God thinks we are worth something.

    (INTRO) Often times we wonder just who we are, What is my place in this world? And that is a good question, but the answer is not always an easy one. There are time we step back and say to ourselves what is my purpose in this live or where am I going? These are the question that we are faced with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    A New Start: Canceling The Debts

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 9,873 views

    Through the story of the woman caught in adultery and the unforgiven servant, we can see that God offers new starts by canceling what we owe Him.

    John 8 “A new start: canceling the debts” Jan. 3, 1999 As much as I enjoy the holidays, I am kind of glad when they are over each year. I think that is because of all that comes along with the holidays. One of the things that I like least about the holidays is having to pay for them once January ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    When Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 12,530 views

    A lot happens when Jesus is in the house.

    April 25, 1999 “Healing words” or “How do you know when Jesus is in the house?” Mark 2:1-12 1. When Jesus is in the house, people come to fill the house (Mark 2:2a) - a full house does not necessarily mean that Jesus is there - people are drawn to excitement, action; they want to be where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Do You Play Favorites? (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,112 views

    God doesn’t play favorites. We are all sinners, no matter how miniscule the sin seems to us. But we are also all loved by God.

    July 4, 1999 James 2:8-13 “Do you play favorites?” Part II Introduction - talk about stages of life that increase freedom (being able to walk, driving, moving out of the house; then we go back into bondage once we get married); Ben, my son, talks about being able to do whatever he wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Do You Play Favorites? (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    In our treatment of people, we must see all people as equally valuable rather than treating some better than others because of how they might benefit us.

    James 2:1-13 “Do you play favorites?” June 27, 1999 Everybody has favorites. [Ask different people in the congregation what their favorite items are in these categories: food, ice cream, car, color, time of year, holiday]. When I was growing up, my mom had it pretty easy whenever she was getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Looking For Style, Or Looking For Substance? 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,079 views

    When listening to someone speak God’s Word, what are you listening for?

    1 Corinthians 1:10-17 LOOKING FOR STYLE, OR LOOKING FOR SUBSTANCE? A woman driving through Oregon over the Cascade Range ran into a snowstorm and became very frightened. Then she peered ahead and saw a snowplow. What luck! She kept as close to the snowplow as she could while it removed snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran