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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Forgive - Means Letting Go

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013
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     | 7,038 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
     | 6,219 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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    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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    Learning To Forgive

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 25, 2012
     | 5,460 views

    Examines some difficult aspects of our forgiveness of others.

    “Learning to Forgive” Text: Luke 23:32-37 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning’s lesson fits into evangelism because it’s about one of the great blessings or benefits found in the good news of Jesus Christ – forgiveness. I want us to focus on some troublesome ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Elect Or Chosen Lady Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012
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    This is an introduction to a study of 2 John. Is the chosen lady an individual or is it a church?

    As we continue to study the writings of the Apostle John, we come to the book of 2 John. It is believed to be written by the Apostle John around 85-95 AD. In the very first verse it is written to the chosen lady. Is the chosen lady an individual who was very dear to John, or is she a church who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Optometry Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 23, 2013
     | 3,536 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
     | 4,823 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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    The Secret To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
     | 6,994 views

    We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion.

    THE SECRET TO GREATNESS Mark 10.32-45 Lenten Message April 6, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL A We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . 1 This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion. a He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    The Power To Meet Needs

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
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    People may genuinely want to help others and because God is left out, they set out to do it in their own strength. It doesn’t take long when dealing with material wealth and/or material resources that limitations are soon reached.

    THE POWER TO MEET NEEDS John 6:5-11, 26-31, 47-51 You’ve heard of having too much month at the end of the money. Our resources can run out before all the needs are met. For a lot of people this is an ongoing experience. They are like the person described in the song Sixteen Tons – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Judge Me Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 11, 2015
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     | 10,164 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series, "The Cure". This sermon ask the question, "Do you fit the characteristics of someone who is judging others"?

    Series: The Cure [#3] DON’T JUDGE ME Romans 2:1-16 Introduction: A common response to getting onto a teenager is, “Don’t judge me”. I will tell you that the world sees the Church as a place full of judgmental hypocrites. Now before we get going, if a parent, teacher, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Need To Keep Growing In Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 14, 2015
     | 8,617 views

    Spiritual Growth, Others, Service

    4 NEW ATTITUDES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE – I Need to Keep Growing in Christ Ephesians 4:11-16 (p. 815) January 18, 2015 Introduction: I think job descriptions are important! If you don’t know what’s expected of you then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can I Use My Scars For Ministry?

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,531 views

    2 Corinthians 1:1-7

    SCARS - How Can I Use My Scars for Ministry? March 24, 2019 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 (p. 803) Introduction: I spent about 3 months in the burn unit at St. Joseph Hospital when I was 11 years old. I suffered 3rd degree burns on about 50% of my body after knocking an alcohol lamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Where True Blessedness Is Found Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,944 views

    Those who trust in the Lord are blessed

    February 17, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Jer. 17:5-10; Ps. 1; Lk. 6:17-26 Where True Blessedness Is Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Blessedness. That’s the common word in all of our readings today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Loving God With Our Whole Heart Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2023
     | 2,526 views

    Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023

    Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023 [The following was not all stated when shared publicly due to the limits of both time and general nature of only developing notes as a form of preparation which I neither memorize nor read… but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational