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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Why Is Forgiveness So Hard

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    Where does repentance lead us? What does forgiveness mean for us now?

    Prelude Where does repentance lead us? Repentance leads us into forgiveness. What does forgiveness mean for us now? Purpose: Let us look at the importance of knowing forgiveness as we live each day. Plan: We will look at Luke 24:36b-48; Acts 3:12-19; and 1 John 3:1-7 focusing on the topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Struggle Never Ends Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 16, 2019
     | 3,382 views

    We humans think that we can be happiest when there is no struggle, when we can just coast. . .But that is not the state of society when there are still many who have not accepted and begun to live the call of Christ.

    Thursday of the 6th Week in Course 2019 St. Peter Damian Life after original sin came into the human family is a continual struggle. The story of a great flood is found in more than one culture. Here in our first reading we see God establishing a covenant after the flood between Himself, Noah and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Witness Of Poverty

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2019
     | 3,536 views

    In an era when the contrast between the rich and the poor is most pronounced–our own time–like Francis, we are all called to follow the example of Christ in simplicity and poverty.

    Tuesday of the 4th Week in Lent 2019 San Francisco di Paola One of the dominant themes of both the OT and the NT stories is what we have to look forward to in the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom, when we are confirmed as its citizens after our life on this earth, is a reign of plenty, a restoration ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Moses' Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 22, 2019
     | 3,774 views

    Moses took courageous actions in faith including going against the Mighty Pharaoh of Egypt!

    Thinking of our loss of Evie Morris Gutzmer, my 27 year old recently married niece, I actually thought of not coming to church today. But in spite of our pain, God is always worthy of worship! Nothing is impossible with our God! God could have healed Evie’s body last Tuesday night; but God loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Dualistic Approaches To Scripture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 6, 2012
     | 3,456 views

    The fact of the physical Resurrection of Jesus dominates the New Testament, but we must, when studying the various accounts, read the NT with the faith of the Church.

    Monday of Easter Week Verbum Domini The apostles’ experience of the Resurrection of Jesus changed their lives forever. In the light of our week-long Easter festival, it makes sense to look at the Word of God recording the Resurrection, and to do so in the spirit of the Synod and the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Responsibility Of Freedom

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
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    As we move ever closer to the idea of freedom, we must confront the reality that the coin of freedom has two sides: and on the opposite side is responsibility.

    Sunday, November 9, 2008 “The Responsibility of Freedom Text: Galatians 5: 1 – 14 When Nelson Mandela, after 27 years in prison, won the election as President of South Africa, standing in the grand Stadium before hundreds of thousands of his people dancing, shouting, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Traits Of Successful People

    Contributed by Richard Hedges on May 31, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
     | 24,512 views

    Keep God in your graduation speech by using brief characterizations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and George Washington; with an unexpected conclusion about faith in God.

    CHARACTER TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders of the 20th Century. He is probably best known for leading this nation to adopt social changes which have enhanced freedom and liberty for all races. His willingness to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Condemnation In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    Works of the Flesh vs Fruits of the Spirit.

    NO CONDEMNATION Romans 8:1-16 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. This verse is so very critical because it provides us a guaranteed life filled with NO condemnation. What earthly joy or accomplishment can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Ruler

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,142 views

    They way God judges between the righteous and unrighteous differs greatly from the way in which we make those same judgments.

    God’s Ruler – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: How many people in this room would like to loose 20 pounds? / How many people in this room would like to be taller? / Do you know someone who sees themselves as an old alley cat while others see them as a prize Persian? / Can you think of someone who thinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not In Vain Series

    Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 10, 2013
     | 4,370 views

    A brief look at how we can avoid taking God's name in vain. Some things most don't think about that can injure our relationship to God.

    Not In Vain Today we will look at the 3rdcommandment: Exodus 20:7 "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Many times we have heard of this command and many times I would guess that we thought of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arise, Shine, Your Light Is Come

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013
    based on 13 ratings
     | 15,560 views

    Our job is to reflect His light.

    ARISE, SHINE, YOUR LIGHT IS COME. Isaiah 60:1-6. Zion was enveloped in a thick spiritual darkness on account of her sins (Isaiah 59:9-12). It was a darkness like the deepest discouragements and depression of the human heart: a darkness that could be felt (Exodus 10:21). It was a darkness that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Teachings Of The Psalms Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
     | 4,707 views

    things we learn from studying the Psalms

    TEACHINGS OF THE PSALMS #2 in series Text: Ps. 4 Intro: 1. Everyone knows how vital good communication is in our relationships---marriage, parent—child, employer—employee 2. Good communication is not as easy as it may sound, it actually takes some effort 3. The same is true with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Abc's Of Faith Series

    Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jan 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,395 views

    Do we know what all the Bible has to say about Faith? Here is a more in-depth look into the subject of Faith.

    THE ABC’S OF FAITH - JOHN TEEM JR. HEBREWS 11:1-8 - APRIL 25, 2010 THE BIBLE HAS MUCH TO SAY ABOUT FAITH AND WE ALL KNOW THAT FAITH IS AN IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTE FOR CHRISTIANS TO POSSESS. BUT WHEN WE REALLY SEARCH OURSELVES ESPECIALLY WHEN SURROUNDED BY TROUBLE OR DOUBT DO WE STILL HAVE ...read more

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    The Dignity Of Man Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,420 views

    The dignity of man affirmed by God in Scripture contrasts with the attitude of ancient and modern pagan cultures

    Monday of 5th Week in Course February 11, 2013 Our Lady of Lourdes Gaudium et Spes “As many as touched the fringe of His garment were healed.” On this World Day of the Sick, it is particularly appropriate to look at the healing power and history of Jesus as it is displayed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Four Last Things And Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 16, 2019
     | 1,922 views

    Many today, seeing Western culture disintegrate as it abandons Christian living and teaching, tell us that serious Christians need to flee the cities and establish new Christian communities of virtue.

    Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Course 2019 Saints Severinus, Exuperius, & Felician The sources tell us that Marcus Aurelius “was Roman emperor from [AD] 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors, and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic