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  • Jason Patrick avatar

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    Christians need to realize that they are forgiven to an extent beyond what they can imagine, a realization that is a bit frightening but which also overwhelms us once again with grace.

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile / Luke 23:33-43 Proper 29, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 25 November 2001 November 25th 2001, the last day of the church year. Next Sunday we begin a new year. Once again we begin anticipating the reception of God’s promise of Immanuel, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Do You Really Believe In Forgiveness? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    An inductive elimination of the myths many people choose to use in dealing with their feelings of guilt leading to the exposure of the only way to deal with our pasts – real forgiveness.

    Have you ever felt so guilty that you longed for FORGIVENESS or perhaps even PUNISHMENT? In a short story called, The Tell Tale Heart, Edgar Allen Poe wrote about a murderer who put his victim under the floorboards in his house. When the police arrived to question him, he started to hear a heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where In The World Is Heaven?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 2,934 views

    A look at heaven and how to get there.

    "I don’t think that there can be any future for heaven or hell." Did you hear me, "I don’t think that there can be any future for heaven or hell" at least that’s what Gordon Kaufman a theologian from Harvard Divinity School believes. It would appear that mainstream Christianity has lost sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Eternal Life: Fact Or Fiction?

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 8,249 views

    We cannnot afford to be wrong on this subject.

    Eternal Life: Fact or Fiction? 03/19/2000 (1John 5:11-13) RPBC a.m. Let Him In A little girl began to learn all of the traditional fairy tales, like Goldilocks and the Three Bears and the Three Little Pigs. Her mother and father taught her the familiar Bible stories as well. The little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Forgiven!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 180 ratings
     | 16,498 views

    We are forgiven in Christ.

    WE ARE FORGIVEN! Rom. 5:8-11 INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marks On Isreal

    Contributed by Doug Sanders on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    We need to quite practicing religion and repent and turn to God.

    I. Marks of a sinful nation (v.2-4) A. Forgotten nourishment (God calls court into session and shows how He has nourished His children, but they rebelled against Him) B. Forgotten ownership (An ox knows his owner, a donkey knows his home, but His children don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responses To God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 219 ratings
     | 7,741 views

    God’s Grace (unmerited favor) toward us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to His Grace?

    Intro: Grace has been defined in many ways, (unmerited favor, God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense, full and underserved pardon and forgiveness) but whatever the definition, the Grace God extends to us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to God’s Grace? I. RECEIVE HIS GRACE (V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am A Sinful Person.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001

    Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, “I am a sinful person,” thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why In The World Should I Forgive, Anyway?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 449 ratings
     | 26,502 views

    A consideration of five reasons that we should want to pursue forgiveness.

    We begin this morning with the knowledge that Jesus has commanded us to forgive. We add to that our general belief that forgiveness is a good thing. But, then, when we get into the actual situation where our heart has been stomped on and our emotions have been ripped to shreds, we need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Do I Forgive Him? How Do I Forgive Her?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 879 ratings
     | 63,804 views

    This sermon walks through the 5 steps toward actually forgiving someone.

    Last week we spoke of why to forgive [see sermon “Why In The World Should I Forgive, Anyway?”]. Quickly on the heels of that question, though, comes the equally difficult question of how you forgive. We all understand the general concept of forgiveness, but most of us are not especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Redemptive Love" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,563 views

    Aiming at RECONCILIATION

    “Redemptive Love” Genesis 42-45 Reading: 45:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe God was with Joseph—He was with him in his father Jacob’s house; He was with Joseph in the house of Potiphar; He was with Joseph in the dungeon; and He was with Joseph when he ruled all Egypt. Joseph never forgot that God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Praise Is Not A Luxury.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    July 14, 2002 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST --Proper 10 Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-14 (Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13 NRSV) Your paths overflow with plenty. (Ps. 65:12) Color: Green Title: “Praise is not a luxury.”

    July 14, 2002 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST --Proper 10 Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-14 (Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13 NRSV) Your paths overflow with plenty. (Ps. 65:12) Color: Green Title: “Praise is not a luxury.” Psalm 65 This psalm is usually categorized as one of thanksgiving, yet the word “thanks” never ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Dead-End Detours Along The Road To Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 7,043 views

    This message unpacks 4 of the common reasons that people do not persevere on the journey of forgiveness.

    Text: Galatians 6:1, 7, 9. - Our text sets the stage for what we want to discuss today. - Verse 1 places before us the call to forgiveness. This passage actually can be used in a much broader way, but given our immediate context this morning we’re dealing with the way this text applies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    228 - Blessing Our Enemies Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    The study of blessing our enemies as a representation of God’s example.

    Sermon Study 228 – BLESSING YOUR ENEMIES Who are my enemies? (1) John 15:18 "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    227 - Forgiving From The Heart Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 13,314 views

    To forgive is to release someone from prison; including yourself.

    Sermon Study 227 – FORGIVE FROM YOUR HEART Key Scripture: Mat 18:35 "This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." Illustrate: (1) 10 years ago April 1992, there was a truck driver by the name Reginald Denny driving in LA as his routine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist