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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Salt Of The Earth

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 26, 2015
     | 4,700 views

    If we show Jesus’ love in everything we do, we can do much to reduce bitterness and bring peace to our world.

    Good morning boys and girls! How many of you have ever eaten something that didn’t taste very good? What did you do to make the food taste better? Did you put any salt on the food? Improving the taste of food is one of many uses for salt. Salt is used to keep dyes from washing out so our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Mercy And Compassion–above And Beyond Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    Three exhibitors of compassion making the point that when we turn to the Lord for refuge we experience his outrageous mercy and compassion.

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted all scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When we started out in Ruth a couple of weeks ago I gave you a homework assignment to read ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Wilma De Waal on Feb 24, 2016
     | 8,232 views

    How does guarding my heart set me free?

    Proverbs 4:23 Above everything else guard your heart, because from it flow the springs of life We begin today or deliverance process with emotional wounds. Emotional wounds is those things that have hurt you and are still hurting you. It can at times dictate your reactions or behavior. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Regret Is Replaced Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,281 views

    When throwing rocks womn't cut it, what do we do?

    “When Heaven Comes Down…Our Regret Is Replaced” Gen. 28:1-22 In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest has a lifetime friendship with Ginny. In one scene, when both of them are grown and Ginny is just beginning to retreat from her lifestyle of sex and drugs, they are walking down a dirt ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Some Will Not Forgive Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2020
     | 2,523 views

    Not everyone is willing to forgive the truly repentant. This lack of forgiveness can be divided int three categories at least.

    Why Some Will Not Forgive Luke 15:25-32 Review: We forgive as God does, conditioned upon repentance. When we wrong another, and we take responsibility and ask forgiveness for the specific wrong, things are then out of our hands. If people forgive us, it is out of their graciousness. If they do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Disenchanted And Sincere: Side By Side Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 29, 2016
     | 3,713 views

    The contrast between Judas and the other disciples was not obvious, until their hearts were revealed.

    Disenchanted and Sincere: Side by Side (Mark 14:10-21) 1. We have all met negative, cynical, bitter folks who claim to follow Christ but really don’t like Him and they don’t love His people. They may profess to be seekers or questioners, or are rethinking their faith. In reality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Fresh Encounter With God

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,095 views

    A fresh encounter with God is a renewal of one’s personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

    A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD Job 40:1-5, 42:1-6 Proposition: A fresh encounter with God is a renewal of one’s personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to a fresh encounter with God in their personal relationship with our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaven Bread

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011
     | 4,600 views

    Something we don't want in our life.

    What our Lord is trying to get across to us. "What does the meal represent?" Very likely many of them would think back to the very first time the phrase "three measures of meal" appears in the Scriptures. It is in Genesis 18. Abraham was in his tent by the oaks of Mamre one day and he looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Grace Toward People You Can’t Stand

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,415 views

    A look at the personal resentments that we hold onto as well as how God expects us to change to see those people the way He does.

    WHAT GOD BELIEVES: We want God’s actions to line up with our pre-existing beliefs. - We want God to work within the confines of our pre-existing beliefs and values. We don’t want to have to go through the hard work of changing what we think and believe. - We want to love God and be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Grace Toward People You Can’t Stand

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2013
     | 3,666 views

    We want God's grace given to us but we're not as happy when God's grace is extended to the person who hurt us. This message looks at Jonah's anger and what God expects of us toward those who've hurt us.

    WHAT GOD BELIEVES: We want God’s actions to line up with our pre-existing beliefs. - We want God to work within the confines of our pre-existing beliefs and values. We don’t want to have to go through the hard work of changing what we think and believe. - We want to love God and be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Trespassing Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    In the Lord's prayer Jesus is teaching if you want me to get rid of the notebook of wrongs I have on you, give Me the notebook you have on others. We are not supposed to let the sun go down on our anger.

    No Trespassing PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Text Mt 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Mt 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven. Mt 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Free Indeed: The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,472 views

    Is it possible to forgive others? What happens to me if I don’t? God’s Word has some startling answers.

    Review: Translated and free. Gains control by giving “ground.” Equivalent to giving house key to worst enemy. Occult activities. The power of forgiveness Free Indeed series Ephesians 4:26-27 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 1. Illus. of Meg and Shirley  Meg got mad at Shirley when they were teens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Conflict

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,688 views

    Teaching on what conflict is, responses to conflict, and dealing with conflict.

    *Note: this is from teaching from our Church of God State Headquarters under Jerry Chitwood. I thought it would be great to share. I also have powerpoint if you will email me at: theedster13@yahoo.com also mention the teaching. I did organize it but did not put all of it together. Dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    The Poison Of Unforgiveness

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,617 views

    A close look at how unforgiveness can destroy ones life!

    Forgiving others is sometimes very hard, but it is essential if you want to break out of the bondage that it's brought you under. Forgiving others opens you up for the Lord to begin healing your soul (inner healing). Since unforgiveness blocks us from receiving God's forgiveness of our sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Signs Of The End Times

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 35,246 views

    Preachers have been preaching about the end times and how they are approaching quickly for many, many years. But when is that going to be?

    Preachers have been preaching about the end times and how they are approaching quickly for many, many years. But when is that going to be? Matthew 24:36 tells us “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.” Matthew 24: 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist