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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Trim Your Branches

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,782 views

    To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling.

    Trim your Branches Scripture: John 12:45- 46 Date: 3 October 2010 Purpose: To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling. Illustration: Since our arrival in Leon we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

    Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Perseverance In A Dry Place

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,569 views

    This sermon looks at how God honours our prayers and dedication even when we are spiritually dry. When we do not 'feel' like serving him but serve him anyway. It encourages perseverance, stretching out, prayer and faith that God can do 'big things'.

    Perseverance in a dry place John Ortberg from Menlo Park Presbyterian Church recalls A man I'll call Paul (because that's actually his name) told me he recently started going to church. In his mid-seventies, with no faith background, he woke up one morning with a sudden urge to hear the pope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Age Of Rage Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,581 views

    A sermon on dealing with anger and frustration in a godly way

    INTRO: Video Story of man in Philly Man in front of line was passed by guy on shoulder Next stop light he shot him to death We've heard stories like this pop up all over America We are hearing new words to describe anger: - Computer Rage - Road Rage - Air Rage - Drive-bys - Going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiderman: Revenge Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
     | 5,106 views

    A sermon on unforgiveness, revenge and bitterness and how they destroy the human heart.

    INTRO Notice the word as in verse 12 We are praying that God will treat us like we treat others Former President Gerald Ford, in his book, "A Time to Heal", focused on the confusing and tragic twilight of the Nixon presidency. Clearly, Nixon was guilty of a cover-up in the Watergate case, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 254 ratings
     | 25,536 views

    Jesus taught us to forgive our enemies... but I’d just as soon not, thank you. Why is it so important for me to forgive people who have worked so hard at being my enemies?

    OPEN: Clarence Darrow, the famed criminal lawyer once joked: "Everyone is a potential murderer. I have not killed anyone - but I frequently get satisfaction out of obituary notices." APPLY: Now, why would we find that humorous? We find it funny because it comes so close to the truth. Of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Stevens avatar

    The Miracle Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,210 views

    Bitterness and not forgiving will keep in a spiritual quagmire. Let go of the hurt of the past and walk in victory.

    BITTERNESS and UNFORGIVNESS Mark 2:7-11 (Wey) "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "He is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"... Jesus asked them, "Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Dealing With Spear Throwers

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,674 views

    Recently had to deal with a bitter root that showed up in church. I had been reading Tale of 3 Kings just prior. Decided to speak about the Saul in me, rather than the Saul in others.

    Dealing With Spear Throwers PPT 1 Message Title In John 14:2 Jesus said, "I go to prepare a place for you." That verse primarily concerns heaven, but I want to take the thought of a prepared place and alter it slightly to say that not only does God prepare a place for us, but He also prepares us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Takes These Chains From My Heart

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jul 14, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,323 views

    Unforgiveness keeps us in chains and blocks us from peace and joy...It paralyzes and holds us captive. When we choose to forgive, we are set free from bitterness and hate. We are set free!

    Please Release Me Colossians 3:12-15 “Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Time Heals All Wounds And Other Lies We Beleive About Conflict Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,909 views

    This sermon focuses on the broken relationship of Jacob and Esau. We will learn that broken relationships must be healed through confession and forgiveness in a way that honors both TRUTH in judgement and GRACE in forgiveness.

    We’ve been told that Time heals all wounds. Our unwillingness to confront sin, or talk about broken relationships confirms that at least some of the time, we follow this advice. But as we know, time does not heal all wounds. Come with me to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Caution: We Are In The People Zone Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    In order to grow in social and relational wisdom, we must understand what is likely; fortunately, Proverbs gives us a divine perspective.

    Caution: We Are In the People Zone (Proverbs 18:1-4) 1. Wisdom not valued much in modern society, so wisdom literature not popular in our culture; In the past, Aesop’s fables–which are amazing– used to be a common resource for popular wisdom. But in the ancient near east, wisdom literature ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pastor Emmanuel Sule avatar

    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Pastor Emmanuel Sule on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,482 views

    In this insightful message, you will discover truths from God's Word on why you must guard your heart against bitterness

    There are people who are not only bitter with their fellowman, but are equally bitter with God, for one reason or the other. It is important that we understand that bitterness is the work of the devil to make you shift focus from the One who can help you to the one who will hurt you. Bitterness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Covered In The Dust Of Your Rabbi

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,538 views

    One of the benfits of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High is that He gives you grace to escape the hidden traps of the enemy. Traps are placed in the path which animals usually take to get food/water. The most bitter people you will ever meet ..

    Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title May you be covered the dust of your Rabbi is a Jewish saying that basically means may you walk so close to your teacher that you are covered with his dust. (See note at end of message for more info) As we get in to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Go Of Your Grudges

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,987 views

    This is how to deal with stress in our lives. God’s antidote for wounded emotions. All the sermons in this series are taken from the 23rd Psalm.

    Let Go of your Grudges Today we are going to looking at how to deal with our damaged emotions. Psalm 23:3 (NKJV)says: He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. A. We get hurt not just physically but also emotionally and spiritually. 1. Life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Antics Of Anger - A Multi-Part Message

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 13, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all.

    "If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack." (Prov 25:28 GNB) Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all. It can be physically, emotionally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational