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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Forgiveness And Relationships

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 13, 2011
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    Taking seriously the command of Jesus to forgive -- what it means and what it does not mean.

    A man was walking on the sidewalk outside a playground with a high wooden fence and heard the children chanting, “Thirteen! Thirteen! Thirteen!” He stopped and, finding a small hole in the fence, he bent over to look in. Just like that, a finger poked him in the eye. And the chanting continued, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • West Garner avatar

    Covenant Relationship Series

    Contributed by West Garner on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
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    Exodus 24 describes the covenant relationship that God has with His people.

    One of the saddest things about the world we live in today is the integrity of men & women. It seems people have no problem breaking their word if it helps them. Used to be a man was as good as his word or a man’s word was his bond but that is simply not the case anymore. B/c of that, today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Power Is In The Relationship Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 14, 2010
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    Paul clearly tells us who we are "IN CHRIST". Now he wants us to know that our authority is nothing without a continual intimate relationship with the Father.

    May 16, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 3:14-20 Subject: Paul’s Prayer for the Church Title: The Power is in the Relationship We are going to continue in our series through the book of Ephesians this morning. We will begin in Ephesians 3, beginning with verse 14. But before we get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Balancing Relationships

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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    Balance is “the ability to decide an outcome by throwing one’s influence/support to one side or the other.”

    I desire balance, yet it escapes me again today. What of it – where did it go? It is defined as “a state of equilibrium; equal distribution of weight.” Balance is “the ability to decide an outcome by throwing one’s influence/support to one side or the other.” In life, the rest that we call balance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Building Relationships Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011
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    God puts people into our lives so that we can share His grace with them.

    Several years ago the slogan for American Express was that “membership has it’s privileges.” I can tell you that I had an American Express card back then and I’m still trying to figure out what that privileges were. I say that in jest but when it comes to church membership some people think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Relationship For Life Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 15, 2011
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    Jesus guarantees that he has a relationship with us for life.

    “Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A Relationship for Life” John 14:15-24 One of our sons, when he was very young, had a fear that centered on me and Barb. Every time we left to go somewhere he was concerned that something would happen and feared we therefore would not come back. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freedom's Relationships Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 8, 2016
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    You are free because you are loved!

    Pastor Lee Eclov, from Vernon Hills, Illinois, talks about his first visit to a health club in the 1970s. His friend Frank had invited Lee to go with him, and when they arrived, they entered a room filled with weight machines. Pastor Lee had never seen those things before in his life, so Frank ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Living In Relationship

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jan 27, 2017
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    How to live in a marriage relationship

    TITLE: Living in Relationship TEXT: 1Peter 3:1-12 INTRO: A marriage counselor was talking to a wife who was having difficulties with her husband. The counselor said, “Maybe your problem is that you’ve been waking up grumpy in the morning.” “No,” she said. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Repairing Relationships" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2017
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    Sometimes we need to extend forgiveness to others and request forgiveness from others. How do we do this?

    Sometimes newspapers have to publish corrections to previous stories. Occasionally, in their attempt to make amends, they make it worse. For example, one paper published a correction that said, "In a recent article we referred to the Chairman of Chrysler Corporation as Lee Iacoocoo. That was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Toxic Relationships Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014
     | 5,831 views

    ties that bind

    Toxic Relationships I Chronicles 10:13-14 1. Marks of a toxic person A. A life that refuses to submit to God B. A life dysfunctional in all relationships C. A life controlled by anger and fear D. A life emotionally unstable 2. Maneuvering through a toxic relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 12, 2015
     | 10,792 views

    Relationships in Christ, Discipleship, Examples, Encouragement

    GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Family Relationships Titus 2:1-15 (p. 835) May 24, 2015 Introduction: A couple of weeks ago Kari and I were doing Home Communion and visiting with the sweetest lady you’ll ever meet in your life named Sienna...Sienna is in her 90’s and completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Relationship With God

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 28, 2016
     | 16,730 views

    God doesn't want a one-time experience with you. He wants a relationship.

    “Relationship with God” August 28, 2016 John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 5:8 “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Herbert Cooper avatar

    New Relationships Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013
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    Renew your relationships with this biblical advice.

    1. Don’t burn bridges Luke 6:27-29 "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Developing Relationships

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 11, 2013
     | 7,069 views

    The writer of Hebrews tells the Jewish people and us that we need to first build a relationship with Jesus then build relationships with each other through ministry, wirship and fellowship.

    Developing Relationships Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro:I found a story about relationships this week that I want to share with you. 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 19, 2018
     | 8,663 views

    Does God care about family relationships?

    How important are family relationships with God? Not only does God answers this question in our passage today, God also provides biblical principles in dealing with our own family members. Open your Bibles to Exodus 4….. Let us be reminded what happened in the beginning of Exodus 4: Exodus 4:1-17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible