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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Real Meaning Of Love

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 584 ratings
     | 51,648 views

    No matter how gifted you are – no matter how successful in ministry – no matter how close to God – there is one overarching principal that should guide everything we do. Otherwise anything you do for the Lord is a waste of time. That’s love.

    For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. Chapters 12, 13, & 14 are really one unit. Chapter 12 talks about the context of the Holy Spirit’s work through the believer. Chapter 13 the motivation in using Holy Spirit gifts, and chapter 14 the proper operation of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Moore avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,020 views

    Forgiveness - A look at 1) The need for forgiveness,2) The alternative to forgiveness, and 3) The power of forgiveness!

    INTRODUCTION Today we are going to look at forgiveness. It is perhaps pertinent, following recent events in London, (London bombings) that we try to engage with such a subject; As the emotions and distress of shock start to give way to feelings of anger, resentment & bitterness. But hopefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,833 views

    Why Is Forgiveness So Important?

    This text contains a very important interchange between Jesus and Peter. And although in total it contains just a couple of sentences it is very important. Jesus has been talking about dealing with a brother who sins against you and after that teaching Peter came to ask Jesus a question about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sharon Stonestreet avatar

    Get Rid Of The Bitter Roots!

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    It’s important for us to look carefully inward to make sure we are not haboring bitterness.

    HEB.12:14&15 When this says looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God, it’s not telling us to check everyone else out to see if they measure up, no this is telling us to look into our own lives. It’s easy for us to see what’s wrong with someone else or what they need to do, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Ichoose To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,800 views

    Choosing may be the greatest power and privilege that we have as humans. The power of choice separates us from the angels and animals. We are faced with multiplied thousands of choices during the course of our life. We are faced with easy choices, silly

    iChoose Pt. 1 – I Choose To Forgive I. Introduction Choosing may be the greatest power and privilege that we have as humans. It is this power that separates us from the Angels and animals. We are faced with multiplied thousands of choices during the course of our life. We face choices on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    Forgiven people must be forgiving people.

    Title: Forgiven Truth: Forgiven people must be forgiving people. Aim: I want to encourage the practice of biblical forgiveness. Resource: Forgiveness, Gary Inrig INTRODUCTION When Kay Lee married Tom Goetz, she was sure she had found her Prince Charming. Their courtship and wedding all seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Real Battle To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    Forgiveness is easy depending on where you focus is Inward, Outward or Upward You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

    The Real Battle to Forgive Ideally Forgiveness is instant, however in the real Christian world it can be a real battle to Forgive Its easy to instantly Forgive the Stranger who bumps into you and says “sorry” Forgiveness is a real battle when it is some you know, love & trust, Friend or Family ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Forgiving Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    Sermon #5 in the Fireproofing your marriage series. Tied in with the "Fireproof" movie, This message focuses on the need for forgiveness

    Forgiving Matthew 18:21-35 CHCC: October 5, 2008 VIDEO: FIREPROOF movie: Apology scene INTRODUCTION: Some of you are old enough to remember the movie called Love Story that came out in 1970. Do you remember that famous line that Ali MacGraw said to Ryan O’Neal: “Love means never having to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,440 views

    Jesus has once and for all paid the price for our sin. But we daily continue to commit sin. Jesus’ once and for all forgiveness is applied daily—just like our forgiveness many times has to be applied daily.

    Many of you are familiar with the story of Corrie ten Boom. Corrie ten Boom was a godly Christian woman who was Holocaust survivor. After the Germans invaded her home country of Holland, she hid Jews in her house to keep them from being sent to the concentration camps. After risking her life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Abiodun Adeniyi avatar

    The First Commandment Series

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,312 views

    people often give the glory that belongs to God to the gods

    FIRST COMMANDMENT NO ROOM FOR OTHER GODS “Thou shalt have no other goods before me.”Exo.20:3. This is the first commandment that God gave to Moses to be passed on to his people. This implies that God hates idolatry – the belief and worship of other goods. In Africa and the Greek world, there are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Scudder avatar

    Stopping The Hurt Through Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    We live in a world that is hurting deeply. Relationships go sour, anger becomes the norm, and many live in a constant state of frustration. How can we live in a broken world and still have peace?

    Purpose: To show why forgiving others is important. Aim: I want the listener to know how to forgive others and then do it. INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that is hurting deeply. Relationships go sour, anger becomes the norm, and many live in a constant state of frustration. Jesus, on the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Forgiving Toxic People Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    We are called to forgive if we are to receive forgiveness

    Justin & Marie Sarah & Wes Jesus and Toxic People July 5, 2009 Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Review where we’ve been – love & serve Toxic people; confront/engage Toxic people; know the Father’s love; when we have to break relationship… Return to a sermon I preached nearly 10 years ago as my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Forgiving Toxic People 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    July 12, 09 We can forgive others by remembering how much God has forgiven us.

    Forgiveness part 2 July 12, 2009 Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus & Toxic People – where we’ve been – Judas; confrontation; receiving the Father’s Love; breaking relationship; forgiving. Last week I told the story of a woman who was struggling with forgiving the man who shot and paralysed her. We ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Faith To Forgive

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,253 views

    IF WE SEEK FORGIVENESS, WE MUST BE WILLING TO FORGIVE OTHERS.

    THE FAITH TO FORGIVE LUKE 23:34 1.INTRO. ALL OF US HAVE BEEN ON THE RECEIVING END OF HURT, RESULTING IN ILL FEELINGS TOWARDS THE PERSON WHO HURT US, CONSEQUENTLY, WE HAVE HELD GRUDGES FOR YEARS. THESE GRUDGES CAN AFFECT US INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. ALSO, ALL OF US HAVE INFLICTED OUR SHARE OF PAIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Five Steps To Keeping Ourselves In The Love Of God"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,727 views

    The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They believe that Joseph might turn on them... But Joseph is not the “natural man.” He is a man who portrays the coming Christ... grace and truth.

    Title of the message: “Five Steps to Keeping Yourself in the Love of God” Key verse: (Jude 1:21) Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Introduction: The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist