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  • Donald Jewell avatar

    Vine And Branches

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on Nov 2, 2009
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     | 8,096 views

    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
     | 2,799 views

    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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    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

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Having The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2009
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     | 4,225 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

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    From Failure To Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 28, 2010
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    God chooses to forgive us

    27The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of humans and the seed of animals. 28And just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow, destroy, and bring evil, so I will watch over them to build ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Forgiveness #2 Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 6, 2010
     | 4,065 views

    Forgiveness, Two Types (Divine and Human)

    FORGIVENESS Matt 6: 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. v.12 Forgive as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Apr 9, 2010
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    Forgiveness is not an option for the Christian, it is a command. There are good and bad consequences when we forgive, and when we fail to forgive.

    Jesus had just given some detailed instructions about how to deal with a person who does you wrong. In v18, He says that heaven will back the person up who follows these instructions. This brought a question to the disciples' minds, and as usually was the case, Peter was the spokesman for them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 9, 2010
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    Philemon was led to Christ by Paul, probably at Ephesus. If Philemon forgave Onesimus what would the other slaves think? If he punished him what would other people think about his testimony as a Christian? Let's notice how Paul gently led Philemon down th

    Philemon 1-25 Purpose: To see a real life picture of forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to repent of any un-forgiveness and humbly extend forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Philemon was led to Christ by Paul, probably at Ephesus. He must have been wealthy because his home was big enough for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Life Of Forgiveness - #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    Forgiveness is not a one-time event, it is a lifestyle for the authentic believer

    Believers Who Are M.A.D. A Life of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Once there was a millionaire who owned a lot in an exclusive residential area of a large city. This lot presented an unusual problem. It was only 2 yards wide but nearly 100 feet long. There was nothing that he could do but sell it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Being Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers

    Contributed by David Owens on May 4, 2010
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     | 6,991 views

    In this sermon we look at the call to peacemaking, the need for peacemaking and the how of peacemaking.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young girl who was working so diligently on her homework that her father became curious and asked her what she was doing. 1. She said, “I’m writing a report on how to bring peace to the world.” 2. Humored by this, her father smiled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor Gbenga Shadare avatar

    Don't Shut Your Engine Down! Keep It Running!

    Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,615 views

    Sometimes believers are faced with cruelty and acts of wickedness in its most vicious form. What do we do? We have the assurances of God in the scriptures that no matter the wickedness and

    Don't Shut Your Engine Down! Keep it Running! Pastor Gbenga Shadare The time now is exactly 2.43am. The date is Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Am sitting, working on my laptop, while listening to and half watching TV. The TV noise comes alive in my consciousness from time to time. So I pick up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leave Left Behind Left Behind

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
     | 5,130 views

    To truly forgive someone means you will treat that person as if he or she had never done the wrong in the first place.

    Leave Left Behind - Left Behind by Steve Keeler Psalms 103:8-12 "The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Answering Anger

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 2, 2012
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     | 3,946 views

    It's not anger that is the problem for Christians, it's how we deal with anger that causes problems - learn what the Bible teaches us to do in anger from Ephesians 4:26-27.

    Not long ago there was a golfer who was having a really bad day. He was having such a hard time that when his ball went into the water on the 13th hole he picked up his bag – spun it like a discus – and threw it in the lake and stormed off the course. The rest of the golfers chuckled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Follow These Instructions Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2012
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     | 6,839 views

    Paul’s final instructions to Titus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Follow These Instructions Reading: Titus chapter 3 verses 12-15 • The apostle Paul was a great friend-maker, • There are more than 100 different Christians (named and un-named); • Associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his letters. • ill: Romans chapter 16 he names 26 different ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Overcome Evil With Good

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 12, 2011
     | 4,984 views

    On this 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we must not harbor ill feelings; we must let God be the judge.

    Overcome Evil with Good September 11, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not harbor ill feelings; we must let God be the judge. Focus Passage: Romans 12:14-21 Supplemental Passage: "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist