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  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    Give’em A Brake

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Mar 30, 2007
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     | 3,241 views

    We suffer relational wrecks when we drive carelessly. Highway safety tips provide spiritual parallels for navigating relationships. One of my guys with the public works department set up some signs on the platform for this one.

    “Give ‘em a Brake” Colossians 3:1-15 A news story out of St. Louis last year began… "He was a loving father and loved his grandkids," Linda Heath never imagined Wednesday would mark the first time she referred to her husband of 31 years in the past tense.” On April 26, 2006 Henry Heath was ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Relive Or Forgive

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2009
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Having The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2009
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     | 4,238 views

    Advent message of having the mind of Christ. Having a concern for others and loving as Christ loved. That is something we can do only with God’s help.

    Imitating Christ Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction- This is the first Sunday of Advent . It is the time set aside for preparation. Preparation and celebrating the birth of Christ. We heard the Advent readings from Scripture. Jeremiah 33- ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Six Of Life's Most Important Words Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
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    This sermon focusing on Six of Life’s Most Important Words. These are focuses on two sets of three words which should readily flow from our lips and yet so often we forget to say them or can’t find the strength to say them.

    Six of Life’s Most Important Words Matthew 5:23-24, Colossians 3:13 Last week we started our series on the Lessons in the Game of Life. We’ll look at the lessons of life that if we follow them life just becomes that much easier. If you don’t then you will end up with less joy and more pain in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgiveness Is Not An Option

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 26, 2009
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    Many people come to church unable to worshp freely because they are busy nursing wounds and hurts from the past. The only remedy for freedom is forgiveness.

    FORGIVENESS IS NOT AN OPTION Colossians 3:12-13 Preached October 25, 2009 INTRODUCTION The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Vine And Branches

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on Nov 2, 2009
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    A biblical definition of the spirit filled life

    1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now you are clean through the Word, which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Portraits Of _____________

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 3, 2009
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    An inductive sermon on 1 Corinthians 13 where you never say the word ’love’

    PORTRAITS OF ___________ 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 INTRODUCTION As I begin my sermon, I would like to define something that seems as though it does not have just one definition. I don’t like words like that. I like words that have one definition and we can all be on the same page… but this word is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good News Concerning Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013
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    One of the greatest needs in our lives is the need for forgiveness. We need this in every area and every relationship of our lives.

    *THE GOOD NEWS CONCERNING FORGIVENESS* Isaiah 55:6 – 9 http://chirb.it/yAev3A (Note: About 1/3 of this sermon would have come from an outline in Zondervan’s 2013 Pastor’s Annual.) INTRODUCTION: I. THROUGH FORGIVENESS, GOD LETS US GET RIGHT WITH HIMSELF. 1.) God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honor Your Mother

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 14, 2013
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    Whether easy or difficult, we are commanded to honor our mothers.

    Honor Your Mother May 12, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Whether easy or difficult, we are called to honor our mothers. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Found A Way

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on May 26, 2013
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    Love controls everything about who God is and should be the controlling factor in our life as well.

    LOVE FOUND A WAY I CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 (NRSV) FEBRUARY 3, 2013 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY, YEAR C HARRISBURG, AR FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play at Eureka Springs, up in the Ozarks? As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Optometry Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 23, 2013
     | 3,577 views

    Make sure you are holy and righteous before demanding the same from someone else.

    Spiritual Optometry June 23, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Make sure you are holy and righteous before demanding the same from someone else. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Go Beyond What Is Written

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013
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    A textual sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:6 (Material taken from Dave Swavely's book, "Who Are You To Judge? The Dangers of Judging and Legalism", Chapter 5 "Two Dangers of Legalism")

    HoHum: "What must I forsake to follow Christ?" a young man asked. "Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white bread. You cannot, if you are sincere about obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shalom Of Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 30, 2013
     | 4,877 views

    We need deep, lasting, abiding peace. The only thing like that is the peace of Christ.

    This is a beautiful passage of Scripture. I love the picture it paints. Do you think in pictures? Who here is a visual learner? I definitely am! My Dad was an accomplished artist, and he always taught me that when it comes to a painting, to visual design, the eye must be captivated by something in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Forgive? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2011
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     | 9,461 views

    We are more than willing to receive the forgiveness of others. It is a little harder to be the one who forgives, especially when we have been hurt. Philemon and focus on the question, "Why should we forgive?"

    You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message “Why Forgive?” If you were asked, “What does forgiveness look like?” how would you answer? Let me show you my answer. Read Luke 15:11-24 This parable talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Understanding The Breadth And Length And Depth And Height Of God's Love

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 39,910 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT UNDERSTANDING THE BREADTH AND LENGTH AND DEPTH AND HEIGHT OF GOD'S LOVE AND LOVING GOD AND LOVING ONE ANOTHER

    UNDERSTANDING THE LOVE OF GOD ***************************************** OUTLINE 1. GOD'S LOVE TOWARDS US : WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE BREADTH AND LENGTH AND DEPTH AND HEIGHT OF GOD'S LOVE 2. OUR LOVE TOWARDS GOD : WE MUST LOVE GOD WITH ALL OUR HEART AND SOUL AND MIND 3. OUR LOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal