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  • David Owens avatar

    A Matter Of Interpretation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,737 views

    In this sermon, we discuss the things we have to contend with that make interpreting the Bible challenging, then we discuss a method for interpretation, including the matter of the silence of Scripture.

    Introduction: A. How many of you enjoyed Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from local, national, and international newspapers that are rather ambiguous. a. It’s clear what the writer was trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Supernatural #5: Why Signs And Wonders? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,440 views

    Why does God want us to contend for signs and wonders and healings and miracles in the church, and how do we see more of them in our lives?

    SUPERNATURAL #5: WHY SIGNS AND WONDERS? INTRO TO THEME: • This is our fifth week in the book of Acts, and we will continue studying through this book of the Bible until the Lord releases us to move on to something else. • The theme of the Book of Acts is found in Acts 1:8: “But you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 254 ratings
     | 26,061 views

    Satan uses the trick of not forgiving others. Not forgiving, tears up families, churches and friends.

    Forgiveness defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is to give up resentment of or claim to requital for (forgive an insult) or to grant relief from payment of (forgive a debt); to cease to feel resentment against (an offender). When the first missionaries came to Alberta, Canada, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Innocous Intruder Inspires Instruction Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 10, 2008
     | 4,734 views

    Siomon the Pharisee wanted to prove Jesus a charlatan and a fake. He invited Him for a meal at his house to prove his point, only to find that Jesus was real and he, simon, was the fake.

    LUKE 7:36-50 INNOCUOUS INTRUDER INSPIRES INSTRUCTIONS I: THE INTELLECTUAL: LUKE 7:36 A. Interest. B. Intimidate. C. Indulgence. II. THE INTRUDER: LUKE 7:37-38 A, Irony. B. Invisibility. C. Indelible. III. THE INCARNATE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Mann avatar

    A Biblical Church Series

    Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009
     | 4,209 views

    To be a biblical church we have to stop making excuses for not serving and just get involved.

    FOCAL POINT: A BIBLICAL CHURCH ME: It has been about 10 years ago since I took a speech class in college. At that point in time, I really hated standing up in front of people and talking about anything. In fact, I even skipped class once so I did not have to give a speech. I never would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Games People Play: "Sorry!" Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,675 views

    From a "Games People Play" series on the Sermon on the Mount, this is a message about forgiveness.

    Games People Play: “Sorry!” Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: "Sorry!" is a board game based on the ancient Indian game Pachisi. Players try to travel around the board with their pieces faster than any other player. The game title comes from the many ways in which a player can negate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When You've Been Stabbed In The Back Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 25,634 views

    David as a model in his relationship with Saul on what to do when someone mistreats you.

    I’ve titled the sermon, “when you are stabbed in the back” because it’s a fact of life that at some point in your life someone is going to stab you in the back, take advantage of you, cheat you, rob you, or do you wrong in some way. A “friend” might gossip about you, sharing your deepest darkest ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Free Indeed: The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,539 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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    The Jailor Is The Jailed Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,087 views

    Forgiveness is a critical relationship skill.

    The Jailor Is The Jailed: Relationships Skills from the Bible for Today Matt 18:21-35 May 30, 2010 Intro: Once upon a time there was a man to whom a great harm had been done. The exact nature is of no consequence, as long as we know the hurt went deep. He felt it continually, the pain was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 23, 2010
     | 3,191 views

    The key to the Lord’s Prayer is the word "as"

    AS- The Lord’s Prayer Mt 6:5-18 Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Can You Bury The Hatchet?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,519 views

    In the Lord’s Prayer we pray "forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin agianst us." It is not easy. We do not pretend to do it well, but forgiveness is a primary act of faith if we are to follow and imitate Jesus. the sermon includes the outlin

    In Jesus Holy Name August 1, 2010 Text: Luke 4:11 Pentecost X - Redeemer “Can You Bury the Hatchet?” (read text) Sometimes I listen to Country Music. The songs in Country Music, whether sung by Johnny Cash, Tanaya Twain, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift certainly put words to music that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To Serve Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,236 views

    What did Jesus teach? Servant hood. Throughout His life He always put others first before Himself. Everyday He would spend time with His Father alone in prayer to prepare Himself for His day ahead, in teaching, healing, praying, but mostly serving.

    Who among us does not want to be recognized for something? We long for human affirmation. We want to be recognized for a job well done, for boldly helping others, for supporting a cause we believe in. It is our nature, our human nature, but the words of Christ teach us otherwise. Within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Making Forgiveness Perfect

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,078 views

    This sermon deals with how we forgive others who mistreat us.

    7th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:38-48 Making forgiveness perfect. For years we in the church have been challenged by the initials, “WWJD.” The initials stand for What Would Jesus Do? For the most part it is easy at times to follow these simple guidelines, but sometimes it goes totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Expects Us To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,065 views

    In order to be forgiven we must be willing to forgive.

    A Messiah Who Expects Us to Forgive Text: Matt. 18:21-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finished his message early one Sunday, (and that pastor was not me) and he wanted to check his congregation’s understanding. So he asked, "Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,741 views

    God expects us as Christians to forgive those that hurt us.

    FORGIVENESS Text: Hebrews 12:14, 15 We all get hurt. Sometimes, a loved one will say the wrong thing and hurt your feelings. Or your spouse will forget your anniversary. Or someone that you thought was your friend betrays a secret. Most of the time we consider these to be minor offenses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist