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  • Rick Hope avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 118 ratings
     | 97,138 views

    Many times, the one thing that paralyzes us is the unwillingness to seek forgiveness or the bitter spirit that won’t grant it to someone else.

    We are a funny group of people. We are sue happy. We sue for everything from a hot cup of coffee to hurt feelings. Forgiveness has become a lost art. Now everything is about revenge, getting even, making someone pay. Sadly enough, it’s drifted from the secular world into churches today. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassion A Sign God Is Present

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    A sermon that highlights why compassion is important in the church

    Romans 9:1-5 In today’s readings from Matthew and Romans we see that compassion for others is a sign of the Christian faith. Listen again to the dialogue between Jesus and His disciples, reading from Matthew 14:15-16. 14When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christian And Suffering

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2020
     | 3,856 views

    Suffering can make us bitter but it can also make us better if we give it to God, asking him to use for our good, for the good of those we love and for the kingdom work of the church.

    THE CHRISTIAN AND SUFFERING Message 1 THE MINISTRY OF SUFFERING - The “What Now?” of Suffering “We rejoice in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance produces character; and character produces hope. “(Romans 5:4) “In all things God works for the good of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "love Who?" "my Enemies!?"

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Mar 16, 2019
     | 8,474 views

    Words matter. Words communicate. As a master teacher Jesus used words and literary devices to enhance his teaching with great power and insight. He often used 'hyperbole.'

    The Gospel of Luke-Pt.18: “Love who? My Enemies!” I walked through hell this week. My personal world was on fire and everyone unloaded their problems on me. I ended the week with the weight of the world upon my shoulders. Let me ask you, ‘What kind of week did I have?’ Yes, you would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father, I Forgive Them

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,819 views

    When Jesus prayed for the Father to forgive those who were mistreating him I said in the sermon a couple of weeks ago that if Jesus can forgive those who mistreated him then we can forgive those who mistreat us. It's not easy, but we can do it.

    FATHER, I FORGIVE THEM When Jesus prayed for the Father to forgive those who were mistreating him I said in the sermon a couple of weeks ago that if Jesus can forgive those who mistreated him then we can forgive those who mistreat us. But that isn't easy. No, but with the Holy Spirit living in us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness Seventy Times Seven Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 27, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,367 views

    Will you accept God’s forgiveness today? Will you forgive as God has forgiven you? God through Christ has forgiven us, forgiven me, so we, so I, must forgive others.

    As we continue in our series on Supernatural Streams this month our focus is on Forgiveness. So the first question as we begin this morning is this: Do you think forgiveness is a good thing? Ok, second question: Do you find it easier to forgive yourself or forgive other people? Sometime we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Case Of Judging Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,871 views

    This is part of the Sermon on the Mount series dealing with what Jesus said about not judging.

    Sermon on the Mount “The Case of Judging” Matthew 7:1-5 While waiting for a plane a woman entered a gift shop to buy herself a magazine. While she was there she also bought a package of cookies. She then sat down to wait for her plane. A gentleman came and sat one seat away. He soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Greater Things 2 - The Great Demand Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018
     | 3,850 views

    Our calling to love others as He has loved us – which has been modeled so beautifully for us by the people of church!

    Greater Things – The Great Demand 8/16/15 Matthew 22:34-40 – Mark 12:28-34 Sunday AM Bumper Video – Leslie Kiley Every time I hear Leslie’s story I’m reminded of God’s amazing, unfailing love. I’m also reminded of our calling to love others as He has loved us – which has been modeled so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,387 views

    This story addresses forgiveness and forgiving others

    The Call to Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Tim Keller tells the story of being a Yankee and pastoring his first church in a blue collar, Southern town. In the church was one man, who hadn’t even graduated from junior high school and thus, could hardly read. He wanted to live a holy life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pleading Passenger/Purchased Pardon Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    Jonah makes a plea, Take me up....get me out of here, his solution to the terrible mess he made. This is true for today’s throwaway society. Yet, Jesus prayed similarly, "Take me up,", but He pled for our forgivness as He offered Himself.

    JONAH 1:12 PLEADING PASSENGER/PURCHASED PARDON I. PERSONAL PLEA: A. Perceptive. B. Pathetic. C. Plausible. II. PETULANT PLEA: A. Paradoxical. B. Perfidious. C. Polarizing. III. PROTOTYPICAL PLEA: A. Pliable. B. Purchased. C. Progressive. In answer to the sailors’ question as to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Hurting People Are In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 31, 2017
     | 12,978 views

    Ministry, Love, Others

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Hurting People are in the Crowd Mark 5:21-34 (p. 702) February 5, 2017 Introduction: I saw this meme on my Facebook page that said, “Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” SHOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Brotherhood

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    In a school, there are ways to build a brotherhood and ways to destroy it; Scripture leads the way.

    It was pretty early in the morning that September Tuesday. I was a brand-new principal; you all were about eight or nine years old, just about the age when long-term memories begin to stick in your head. I walked out into my assistant’s office; she was turning on the television to see what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    No 3-Strike Rule Here!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    A very short message about the forgiveness available to all who call on God through Christ.

    “No 3-Strike Rule Here” 1 John 1:9 This morning I’m wearing my favorite tie. It is my Minnesota Twins tie. You may or may not be aware that baseball season is just about to start. In fact, they are in Spring Training right now, and the Twins have one of the best records of anybody right ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Schemes Of The Devil Part 4: Unforgiveness Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    Parts 4 & 5 of this series focuses on unforgiveness.

    The Schemes of the Devil Part 4: Un-forgiveness Scripture: Eph. 6:11-12; Mark 11:24-26; Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: This is part four of my series focused on the schemes of the devil. The foundational scripture for this series is Ephesians 6:11-12 which says “Put on the full armor of God so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Choose To Forgive - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 11, 2020
     | 3,114 views

    Life's Choices

    A) What I want to talk about this morning is something that I have had a hard time admitting, and that is, I have a limited capacity – I’ve made a list ....... * I cannot do it all ... I can’t say it all ... I can’t be it all ... I can’t fix it all ... I can’t solve it all ... I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist