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  • George Smith avatar

    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by George Smith on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
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    When we don’t think we are worth anything, God thinks we are worth something.

    (INTRO) Often times we wonder just who we are, What is my place in this world? And that is a good question, but the answer is not always an easy one. There are time we step back and say to ourselves what is my purpose in this live or where am I going? These are the question that we are faced with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Coming To Grips With Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
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    If God is willing to forgive and forget, then we must do the same for ourselves.

    COMING TO GRIPS WITH FORGIVENESS Text: Lk. 15:11-24 Introduction A. Read Lk. 15:11-24 B. Over the past several weeks, I have been preaching to you about the subject of forgiveness. In this series we have talked about… 1. Our need to be forgiven by God 2. Our need to forgive others C. However ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    My Mistake, I'm Sorry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
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    This sermon deals with the need we have to talk openly with one another as oppose to jumping to conclusion and injuring our relationships in the process.

    My Mistake, I’m Sorry GNLCC 2/1/2004 Joshua 22:7-18 James 1:19-21 Text Joshua 22:1-34 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “my mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these words this week, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    Forgiveness -Jesus's Most Costly Lesson

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
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    Who amongst us has not suffered from some grevious injustice at the hands of those who we have tried to help ?

    Forgiving- Jesus’s Most Costly Lesson Who amongst us has not been grieved by being mistreated by those we have so diligantly attempted to help ? A grief that often turns our hearts black and causes us to focus on the hurt and in so doing clouds our eyes toward our fellow man. Thinking of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Dealing With Conflicts Biblically

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,626 views

    The LORD Jesus Christ gives the biblical mandate to dealing with conflicts in the church.

    “Dealing With Conflicts Biblically” Matthew 18:15-17 A. The first stage in resolving conflict is doing it ALONE (meaning one on one). (v. 15) B. The second stage in resolving conflict is doing it ADDITIONALLY (taking one or two more witnesses). (v. 16) C. The third stage in resolving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Grand Theme Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2004
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    The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. The non-Christian world looks at forgiveness one way and the Christian world looks at God’s forgiveness another way.

    A Grand Theme – Forgiveness” Isaiah 53:3-4,6,11 Luke 23:32-34 The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament forgiveness was given through animal sacrifices. Leviticus 16 describes the Day of Atonement. This special Jewish Day is called Yom Kippur. The High Priest ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Betrayal, Forgiveness & Restoration - Peter Denies The Christ

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
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    A look at Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and how Jesus brought forgiveness and restoration to Peter.

    Mar. 28 – Jesus: The Betrayed READ John 13:21-38 18:15-18; 25-27 The year was 1779. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. He proved to be a good military leader. He joined Montgomery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 10, 2004
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    A Narrative approach to preaching the Prodigal son. Inductively preached to be about the change in attitude.

    THE PRODIGAL SON TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Mary was a well known girl in her high school. She was one of the prettiest girls and one of the most talented. She was involved in everything, from church to drama to basketball. She was captain of the J.V. cheerleader team and was voted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Help Restore Your Fallen Brother

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 21, 2004
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    PENTECOST 16(A) - Help restore your fallen brother by warning them against their sin and offering them God’s forgiveness.

    HELP RESTORE YOUR FALLEN BROTHER MATTHEW 18:15-20 September 19, 2004 - PENTECOST 16 MATTHEW 18:15-20 15"If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Adam Reichart avatar

    We Ask, "Just Who Is My Neighbor?” Jesus Answers, "Be A Neighbor.”

    Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    This sermon highlights the duty and responsibility of compassion which follows upon the reception of God’s free gift of grace and salvation.

    Today’s Gospel lesson is a very familiar story. It is the parable of the Good Samaritan. It takes place within the context of Jesus teaching the crowds that gathered to hear His words. At one such time an expert in the law questions Jesus regarding a fairly simple and plain teaching from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "The Pathway Home, Restoration"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,692 views

    There are many people who, when confronted with sin, seem to shrug their shoulders and sigh away their sin by simply saying, "Oh well, I am sorry." Then, 1 John 1:9 is quoted, and nothing seems to change...

    Title: "The Pathway Home, Restoration." Introduction: David said that his sin was "against the Lord." In Psalm 51, David said, "Against thee and thee only have I sinned." There are many people who, when confronted with sin, seem to shrug their shoulders and sigh away their sin by simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Onesimus"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,308 views

    This message deals with the relationship between Paul, Onesimus, and Philemon.

    “Onesimus” Philemon Vs. 1-25 INTRODUCTION: Most people never READ the book of Philemon … can’t FIND it. It’s a little book … 1 chapter … 25 verses. BACKGROUND: Philemon was a Christian who lived in Colossae. Paul had led him to the Lord when Philemon was in Ephesus. The church at Colossae ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Art Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    Sermon on the Mount - dealing with murder and reconciling relationships.

    The Art of Reconciliation Matthew 5:21-26 October 12, 2004 Introduction We are knee-deep in the Sermon on the Mount as we work our way through the gospel according to Matthew. The section we look at today begins a number of individual teachings that Jesus gives regarding a number of different ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Repentance Will Get You Everywhere

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,513 views

    The prophet Hosea gives some wonderful principles on repentance

    REPENTACE WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE HOSEA 14:1-9 INTRODUCTION I. THE PROPHET’S LIFE AND TIMES A. Hosea preached to the people of Israel about sin and about repentance. B. The entire Old Testament is filled with the cycle Israel went through. This cycle can especially be seen in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confession And Repentance

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    Daniel’s prayer is a great example of how WE should pray and ask for forgiveness

    CONFESSION AND REPENTANCE DANIEL 9:1-19 INTRODUCTION Daniel was a godly man who realized that his nation had sinned greatly against God. He prayed to “make it right with God.” He prayed to confess the sins that brought curses on the Israelite people. He prayed to confess the sin that separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ