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  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Forgiveness Points In Four Directions

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,498 views

    Forgiveness points in four directions. God —> Us Us —> Others. Others —> Us. Us —> Ourselves

    *********** Forgiveness 1. God forgives us 2. We forgive others 3. Others forgive us 4. We forgive ourselves ************** 1. God forgives us Jesus didn’t avoid people who had done wrong; he said it was them who needed him. Mark 2:13-17 Jesus went out by the sea; and all the crowd came to Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7. Joseph - Let Down And Lifted Up Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 14, 2023
     | 1,893 views

    Joseph was let down by his family, by a woman he would not be tempted by and by a man he helped. He may have been tempted to see all this as being let down by God, but he didn't. He remained faithful and God raised him up and raised the nation that gave Jesus to you and me.

    From Adam to Malachi Sermon 7 7. JOSEPH- LET DOWN AND LIFTED UP For two long days and nights the eyes and prayers of America turned toward Midland, Texas, where little Jessica McClure lay deep in a well. More than 2,500 years ago, around 1700 B.C., another person found himself deep in a well. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Choosing God’s Choice

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024
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     | 1,789 views

    Is there any guide that would help us to choose what is right in God’s eyes? And if we have an idea of God’s choices, should we not consider them the best option for us to have? What are some choices then that are in line with the Sovereign Will of God?

    "So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. And he journeyed on from the Negeb as far as Bethel to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Christ's Witness

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Apr 13, 2024
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     | 940 views

    If you were called as a witness for Christ, what would you stay? Are you prepared to take the stand?

    If you’re going to tell people about Christ, you have to make it personal. What better way than to tell people what you’ve seen and how it’s impacted you personally. Relating what you’ve experienced is at the heart of being a witness. Why is this so important? Because you’ve just made it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Life Through Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Dec 29, 2024
     | 430 views

    “Life Through Jesus:” this statement speaks of a theme that of which believers of Jesus focus on love, connection, and living as followers of Christ. The verses we are going to be looking at this morning emphasize love as the foundation of life in Jesus.

    “Life Through Jesus” “Life Through Jesus:” this statement speaks of a theme that of which believers of Jesus focus on love, connection, and living as followers of Christ. The verses we are going to be looking at this morning emphasize love as the foundation of life in Jesus. 1. The Command to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Win As Many As Possible

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 29, 2025
     | 426 views

    If we look at the world as the Lord does, we will, like the apostle Paul, see every person as one for whom Christ died, a person whom the Lord loves and desires to be in His family.

    Alba 6-29-2025 WIN AS MANY AS POSSIBLE I Corinthians 9:19-23 One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fearfully Made, Deeply Loved: Embracing Your God-Given Worth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 1, 2025
     | 154 views

    This is the 7th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." This discusses practicing self-compassion by treating ourselves with the same love God shows us. Love is action, not just feeling—and how we treat ourselves reflects what we believe about our worth.

    Session 7 Self-compassion This is the 7th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome. This is a reflection time of about 10 minutes that occurs in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Compromise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,154 views

    To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more

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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Battle With Giant Despair Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,957 views

    All men and women who are Christians will fight with depression at times in their walk with God. We can look at Elijah's struggles and find helpful ways to contend with it.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 12 Giants Under Junipers TEXT: 1 Kings 19:4 1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Word Of Praise (The Doxology)

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 22, 2021
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     | 3,311 views

    Jude sounds a warning of danger and he issues a call to action. He calls on the Called, the Beloved, the Kept for Jesus Christ to "earnestly contend for the faith".

    A doxology is a short prayer or hymn of praise that extols the glory and majesty of God. Originally Jude (the brother of Jesus) planned to write about the "common salvation" V3 of the Brethren, but God changed his direction. God wanted us to know the reality and the danger of ungodly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need To Be Helpers In God’s House

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 18, 2015
     | 5,483 views

    What church people should do as Christians.

    WE NEED TO BE HELPERS IN GOD’S HOUSE There were always been a faithful few we need to increase this number. In the last days there is a desperate need for workers. 2nd Cor. 8: 23 Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Creator? Or Angel? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2019
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     | 4,665 views

    Christ is creator of heaven and earth. He is not, as some, even in ancient times contended, an angel. Christ was not created; He is Creator. Therefore, He is worthy to be praised and worshipped.

    “‘You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6keys To Godly Relationships;key #3-Building Others Up

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,557 views

    Do you like working around others who are negative all the time? Let’s learn biblical reasons of how and why we should build others up!

    One Saturday morning a mother awoke to the delightful smell of waffles and the sound of our two small boys in the kitchen with her husband. Padding down to breakfast, she sat on her husband’s lap and gave him a big hug for his thoughtfulness. Later that day, they were having a heated discussion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    What Subject Did Jesus Speak On More Than Any Other?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 29,098 views

    A. The Kingdom of God The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it.

    A. The Kingdom of God The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it. Luke 19 is parable about the Kingdom of God. READ TEXT As mentioned, this parable is about Jesus and the Kingdom of God. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Reasons Why Some People Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,887 views

    Reasons Why Some Do Not Get Their Prayers Answered * "You do not ask so you do not receive.

    Reasons Why Some Do Not Get Their Prayers Answered * "You do not ask so you do not receive." * Some fail to ask God specifically for what they need * Some hold secret sins in their hearts * Some fail to walk in the Spirit * Some fail to meet the conditions to answers to prayer * Some fail to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational