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  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    Isolate Your Isolation Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 1, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,814 views

    In order to be truly happy, we must be connected to God, others, and ourselves.

    Isolate Your Isolation Habits of Happiness Part 1 Matthew 22:36-39 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this world are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Salt And Light Shaker

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017
     | 6,408 views

    We are entrusted with the light of God’s truth, that truth is our Savior Jesus Christ. It behoves us to reach ever higher to come together in ever larger numbers so that the light of our individual candles becomes a beacon that penetrates the darkness

    The Salt and Light Shaker Matthew 5:13-16 Earlier this week our Adult Bible Study group took a look at how Jesus made reference to salt and light as He cautioned us about our need to stay salty and to uphold the light that illuminates our candles as His followers. We examined in depth how these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "I Hope He Didn't Mean It"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2017
     | 7,541 views

    A sermon about being Jesus' radical church.

    “I Was Hoping Jesus Didn’t Mean It” Matthew 5:38-48 A pastor tells the story of stumbling into his kitchen after a long day of work. He put down his groceries and pressed the voice-mail button. It was one of his church members: “Pastor, I’m doing the Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Short Answers To Common Questions 6 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2016
     | 3,826 views

    Part of learning is coming up with the questions, and part of learning is finding the best available answer, while always looking to hone our understanding. We also need to remember that no answer is better than a wrong answers.

    Short Answers to Common Questions 6 1. A man has had enough. He blurts out to his wife, “I have been patient, but your mom has been living with us for seven years. Don’t you think it’s time she gets a place of her own?” “My mom?” the wife replied. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sweet Revenge- Sweet Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013
     | 4,745 views

    Revenge is considered sweet, forgiveness is even sweeter.

    Sometimes it's called sweet revenge. This report is from London. Janine Brooks was a dental student when a man ran into her car, totaled it, and drove away. That was ten years ago. Her damaged car resulted in a considerable financial burden on her student income but the motorist neither apologized ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Forgive - God Will Turn The Evil Into Good

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    Here's a major reason why you can forgive...

    Genesis 45 THE HARDEST THING IN THE WORLD TO DO Monday What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Do you know what it is? Answers.yahoo.com says that this thing I want to talk about today is, quote - "one of the most difficult things you can do." Wikihow.com says the same thing - "one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgive - Better Than Revenge

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,780 views

    We want revenge, but God teaches a better way.

    Genesis 45 Forgive because God gets revenge, not you Thursday Intercom Have you ever wanted to really get back at someone? I am so sick and tired of that person, making my life miserable. I am going to make that person pay. Have you ever wanted to do that? What's that called? Revenge. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgive - Means Letting Go

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,036 views

    What does it mean to forgive? Learn by seeing how God forgives us.

    Genesis 45 Friday FORGIVE Revised This past week we have been looking at the topic of forgiveness. I'd like to read to you one more time that section from Genesis chapter 45, where Joseph has that amazing moment of forgiving his brothers. Could you do what Joseph did? Listen again to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Confession And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013
     | 6,215 views

    Let's "look into the spiritual mirror of the Word of God and discover the required road to restoration when sin enters our lives."

    Confession and Forgiveness The Only Road To Restoration* 1 John 1:9 There is not a single marriage or family here that does not sometimes say things in anger that are mean or hateful. Or that does not from time to time let the other one down; even if by mistake. That hurt or mistake may be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences And Desires Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,829 views

    The body of Christ is not about what I want. it's about what Christ wants.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences and Desires” Mark 9:33-35; Philippians 2:5-11 Open We are in the third week of our book study together. We’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resistance Is Not Futile!

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 3,969 views

    An expositional Series in the Book of James

    James 4:7-17 Resistance is not Futile! Pastor James continues to address the issues he is seeing in his church. Chapter 1 - James addresses the congregation’s failure to examine see their own wavering faith, lack of patience & understanding • They show partiality toward the rich, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Have Forgiveness, Comfort And Joy When You Can Have Condemnation?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014
     | 3,428 views

    People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on …

    Summary: People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on … This sermon was delivered to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Discipleship: The Answer For Our Growth Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 7, 2014
     | 5,609 views

    Immaturity, Spiritual Growth, Others, Unity

    1 Corinthians 3:1-23 August 28, 2020 Introduction: Do you remember the story of the Three Little Pigs? It’s my grandchildren's very favorite story. I’ve read it to them so many times. They finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who set out to build houses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Butchered Bible 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,301 views

    We must not allow political correctness to alter our application of God’s Word.

    The Butchered Bible 2 February 2, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not allow political correctness to alter our application of God’s Word. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Introduction: “The Bible says, ‘Judge not, lest ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Accept Him Whose Faith Is Weak Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 85 ratings
     | 28,902 views

    What does this text say about accepting others in regard to their faith? 1- We must accept others who eat everything 2- We must accept others who observe sacred days 3- We must accept others without judging them

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don't jump!” "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ