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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Debts, Trespasses And Sins - Oh My! Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    This sermon addresses the meaning of three words used to translate the Lord’s Prayer -- Debts, Trespasses and Sins.

    When I was in Seminary, I would preach at any church that needed a guest preacher. Sometimes we would go to churches that had over 1,000 in attendance, and the Senior Pastor would graciously allow a seminary student to come and preach. Sometimes we would go to these tiny little churches that had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Debt We Can Never Repay

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,701 views

    The Psalmist’s questions: “How can I repay the LORD?” We can all answer “We cannot repay!” Indeed, we cannot even pay the interest on our debt.

    A DEBT WE CAN NEVER REPAY “What shall I render to the LORD For all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all His people. ” Psalm 116:12-14 NKJV The Holman Christian Standard Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    A Debt Can Not Be Paid But One Time

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008
     | 3,060 views

    OUR SIN DEBT HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL AND CAN NOT BE PAID AGAIN

    Our sins have ALREADY been JUDGED Last week I made the statement that Jesus Christ was the Exclusive Savior, well today let me say again that Jesus Christ is still the Exclusive Savior. John 5:22 22For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son,--- Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Ridout avatar

    Til Debt Do Us Part Series

    Contributed by Scott Ridout on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,949 views

    Is your marriage all that you hoped it would be? Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challeng

    ‘Til Debt Do Us Part 1 Timothy 6:9-11, Matthew 6:21-24 Initial money habits reflect individual personality and upbringing. Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Prov. 22:6 Eventually finances become a window into the oneness of a marriage. For where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Advance Payment On Adam’s Debt

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
     | 5,630 views

    The power of the resurrection was applied early to Lazarus, though Jesus was deeply moved to see the predicament that man had fallen into since creation.

    In 1846, former president John Quincy Adams had a stroke. Upon his return to Congress the following year, it was apparent that his health was failing. When asked about his health Adams replied, “I inhabit a weak, frail, decayed tenement battered by the winds and broken in upon by the storms, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Don’t Sweat The Debt Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,666 views

    Sermon on the Fifth Petition: "Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us."

    According to the latest statistics I could find, Canadians are carrying close to 74 billion dollars in credit card debt. That comes out to about $5,000 per adult. That doesn’t include other debt like student loans, car payments, and mortgages. If you factored in those costs, the debt total is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Blitz avatar

    Forgive Us Our Debts As...

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 27, 2024
     | 616 views

    This Morning we look at Jesus teaching about the importance of forgiving others as we are forgiven.

    Forgiveness is easy to talk and read about in the Bible. It’s when we have to put it into practice that it can be tough! Forgiveness is wonderful idea, until there’s something to forgive. At a New Year’s party in 1982, Kevin Tunell got very drunk; his friends urged him not to drive but he insisted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Wipes Out Debts Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025
     | 284 views

    God is able to cancel every form of debt: physical, spiritual, and emotional; through His divine intervention and mercy.

    THE GOD WHO WIPES OUT DEBTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 Key Verse: “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.” — 2 Kings 4:7 (NIV) Supporting Texts: Colossians 2:14; Psalm 37:21; Romans 13:8; Matthew 18:23-27 INTRODUCTION: Debt is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    We Have A Continuing Debt Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 2, 2026
     | 59 views

    With the three basic principles of debt (what we owe, to whom we owe it, and how we pay it) in mind let’s dig into these verses and ask the Holy Spirit to work a change in our Christian life.

    It’s a four-letter word. It has become a problem for millions of people. Yet it is hard to live without it. When we are in it we normally try to get out of it. If it becomes unmanageable it can make life miserable—destroying a person’s health, crushing a marriage, and robbing people of hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Recession Obsession Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    Dealing with our fears and worries about the economy in this series leading up the presidential election.

    SE101908 STATE OF THE UNION 3. Recession Obsession Well it looks like we’re heading into some really tough economic times. You’ve already heard much about these high profile banks that have failed and a few others have merged just to survive. Perhaps you haven’t heard just how many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can I Borrow? Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,064 views

    Debt is not a good idea for a Christian who loves the Lord and would like to walk in His ways and follow all His commandments. Are you listening?

    Can I borrow? Deuteronomy 28:12 “The LORD will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.” Debt is not a good idea for a Christian who loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    This One Rule Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 12, 2014
    based on 95 ratings
     | 23,195 views

    This one rule covers many areas. 1- Because you love, you pay your debts 2- Because you love, you do no one harm 3- Because you love, you fulfill the law

    INTRO.- ILL.- After Confederate General Robert E. Lee retired from military life, he was named president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Originally named Washington Academy because of a $50,000 gift from George Washington, the name of the school was changed in 1871 in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Dangers Of Surety

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013
     | 4,636 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    How Do I Avoid Greed? Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 9, 2021
     | 2,047 views

    Greed happens when we stop worshipping the creator of things and start worshipping things created.

    Proverbs How Do I … Avoid Greed June 13, 2021 Proverbs 1:10-19 NIV My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blind Eye Surgeon

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    To avoide harsh and incorrect judging, recognize your limitations, remember your personal debt to God, and admit your own weakness.

    The Blind Eye Surgeon Matt. 7:1-5 INTRO.: ILLUS.: Back in the days when such surgery was done in hospitals, I was visiting a patient who had cataract surgery. Her surgeon came into the room and bragged that this was his 3,000th cataract surgery. “And just look how clear and pretty that eye is,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ