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Turning Towards: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Turning towards forgiveness is something we need to do in two dimensions – first, we need to turn vertically towards God and accept His forgiveness offered to us, and second we need to turn horizontally towards each other and choose forgiveness in our rel

Turning Towards: Forgiveness Ps 103:1-18, Luke 23:34 Lent Series; March 12, 2006 Intro: Imagine starting your week out with a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes. For each person that wrongs you, you must take a potato and write that person’s name, date and what the wrong was onto the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Jonah Part 2

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

tonight we continue out lessons from the life of Jonah… as we look at part 2, rather than choose a particular portion of scripture we will cover the remainder of the book of Jonah as we go thru to see more lessons from this willing mentor of the faith.

tonight we continue out lessons from the life of Jonah… as we look at part 2, rather than choose a particular portion of scripture we will cover the remainder of the book of Jonah as we go thru to see more lessons from this willing mentor of the faith. PRAY Life Lessons from The Life Of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relive Or Forgive

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2009

When it comes to wrongs committed against us these are the two choices we are faced with. We can either continue to hold grudges and resentments and spend our life justifying our ill feelings (relive) or we can choose to put these to death and move on (fo

RELIVE OR FORGIVE INTRODUCTION: I titled my message relive or forgive because when it comes to wrongs committed against us these are the two choices we are faced with. We can either continue to hold grudges and resentments and spend our life justifying our ill feelings (relive) or we can choose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Like Treasure Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 19, 2015

We must not forget that God is the one who has done the choosing. Chosen-ness depends on the opinion of the chooser not the chosen. God says to us, ‘You have value because you are valuable to Me.’ The value of the treasure depends on the One who consid

Living Like Treasure Malachi 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION… Trophy Husband Shirt Conversation (p) This past week I was going through some of my clothes and I found this t-shirt that I am wearing. It is a t-shirt that Kelly bought me some time ago. It says “Trophy Husband.” I have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying The Right Course Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

Jesus give us directions on how to choose the right path; He gives us a warning concerning who we follow and allow to influence our lives and decisions; and He gives the means by which we can evaluate the leadership of those whom we follow.

Staying the Right Course Matthew 7:13-20 Intro: Last week we talked about the fact that every human has a free will and cannot be forced (nor can we force others) to accept God’s way of life that He offers freely. When someone tries to force someone to follow a certain path, through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Significance Of The Place Of Jesus’ Birth Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 20, 2015

What is the significance with regards to the place, Bethlehem and the manger, where Jesus was born. Can we find any significance in it. Does it have any meaning for us today. After all, God did choose where Jesus should be born. The question is why there?

INTRODUCTION I want to start off with a couple of related questions this morning: • Why are you here in this place, in this church, this morning? • Why are you in South Africa and not in America or Europe or Asia? • Why are you at the work you are at? • Why are you in the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am A Survivor "When The Smoke Clears"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 10, 2020

Our God is all powerful and can do anything but He chooses to work through men. Every protective barrier has failed; Kings, prophets, priest, governors, pastors and judges are fearfull, yet God is searching for an intercesor to stand in the gap and make up the hedge.

The name Ezekiel means God strengthens or God empowers. This young prophet of God had experienced some difficult times. He along with Daniel, the Hebrews boys and many others had been carried captive into Babylon. They lost their identity, their heritage and their dignity. It is one thing to be in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Education Of Women Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

love is not how you feel or dream, but it is what you do. Love chooses, and love acts, and the loving choices in acts can be learned. The trained Christian is one who can ask in any situation in life, "What is the loving thing to do in this situation?"

Janette George played the role of Corrie Ten Boom in the movie The Hiding Place. She wrote an interesting book called Travel Tips For The Reluctant Traveler. In it she tells of her 35th birthday. That was the year she finally accepted the fact that she would never play Peter Pan. But she expected ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Sermon # 32 - Reflecting God's Image Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 27, 2023

We are created in the image of God, and when we choose to reflect His image through our lives we may be hated or even persecuted. Let’s see how God’s justice and righteousness will always prevail over every evil plot of the enemy.

We read in Genesis 1:26, And God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” (KJV) Why was man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 3:12, Genesis 37:2, Mark 6:17-18, Mark 3:6, Esther 5:12-14, Esther 6:4, Esther 6:6, Esther 6:10, John 12:26, Esther 6:7-9, Esther 4:16, Acts 12:5, Daniel 3:16-18, 1 Samuel 2:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Be Careful What You Imitate

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 17, 2024

You have to be careful who and what you imitate. The results could be deadly. In life there are good examples and bad examples. People need to choose between the two. But even with warnings against bad examples, some people just don't seem to learn.

Alba 11-17-2024 BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU IMITATE III John 9-14 In the late 1990s, aspiring actor and writer Johnny Knoxville had moved from Knoxville, Tennessee to Los Angeles, California, and landed work in commercials in order to support his wife and infant daughter. Among his ideas was one to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Predestined, Justified, And Sanctified Elect Of God” Series

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Aug 26, 2023

Apostle Peter starts out his letter to the 5 Churches that are dispersed with an important aspect of God’s sovereignty regarding His elect saints. Those who are members of God’s Kingdom, not of the will of mankind, but the will and choice of God whom drew those whom He chooses.

Title: “Predestined, Justified, and Sanctified Elect of God” Subtitle: “All Because of Christ’s Love for His Sheep” Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 1 Peter 1:1–2 (ESV) 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Forgiveness By Pst. Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024

But when we choose to forgive, we break free from that cycle. We release ourselves from the burden of anger and resentment, and we open ourselves up to healing and reconciliation. When we forgive, we let go of the past and make room for a brighter future.

The Power of Forgiveness Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about a subject that is close to the heart of God and essential for our own spiritual well-being — forgiveness. The power of forgiveness is one of the most profound aspects of the Christian faith. It's not just a nice idea; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Grateful Heart Sings A Loud Song

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2008

An evangelistic sermon

1I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. 3He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord He Is The God

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

The odds may looked stacked in the favor of evil, but Elijah is about to experience the truth that one plus God is a majority.

Introduction: This passage has it setting when the spiritual tide in Israel is at an extremely low ebb. The people have, for the most part, turned their backs on the Lord and have gone after the Canaanite god Baal. It is against this backdrop of apostasy and idolatry that the prophet Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Center Of The Universe

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

We must decide what lies at the center of our universe

Text: Colossians 1:15-20, Title: The Center of the Universe, Date/Place: WHBC, 9/16/18 A. Opening illustration: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Physical/Physiological, Safety, Love/belonging, Esteem, and Self-actualization (meaningfulness in life). We need a spiritual “gut-check.” Uncle Chuck, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist