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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Example Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,198 views

    forgiveness in practice

    Jesus’ Example of Forgiveness – Matthew 26:47-56 Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he preferred to work in some kind of ministry, the only job he could find was driving a bus on Chicago’s south side. One day a gang of tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Obedient Are You Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,623 views

    Obedience, a lacking need in our society today

    How Obedient Are You? Obedience, here is a word that is more commonly associated with the lifestyle training of dogs than it is of people. The dictionary defines obedience as 1. act of obeying: the action or condition of obeying authority 2. CHRISTIANITY church’s rule: the religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fix Your Prayers Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    Lesson 9 in a series, this sermon covers the Lord’s Prayer. It is one of my favorites.

    Fix Your Prayers Matthew 6:9-15 Intro. Have you ever had the opportunity to use room service in a hotel? I can’t say that I have, but the principle sounds wonderful. All you do is pick up the phone and somebody is ready to bring you breakfast, lunch, dinner, a chocolate milkshake, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Conflict While Walking In Love

    Contributed by Chad Payne on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 540 ratings
     | 43,609 views

    When the inevitable conflict arises between believers, how can we address the issue and maintain a relationship of Godly love?

    Introduction: Notice the word “brother” in verse 15. This is addressed to Christians. This is dealing with believers who are in conflict. In one Peanuts comic strip, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transitional Theology

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,368 views

    Now it is my firm belief that in the midst of Transition and Uncertainty, the Prophetic Pastor must have a Logos about Theos regarding the Ethos of the Times. He must have a Word about God regarding the Mood of the Times!

    I need not pause to suggest how delighted I am to be in your midst. My prayer is that God will grant you the desires of your hearts and mature you in Christlikeness. I want to use this Preaching Moment to highlite this headline: Transitional Theology. The Text I have tagged and targeted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Courage To Swim Against The Current - Jer. 38:1-13

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,003 views

    The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13

    The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13 Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. Illustration: Where Am I Going? Pastor Rick - Crown Of Life Church From Zalomes Bridge to the World ============== It’s comforting to hear that even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Messy Mephibosheth

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    Readiness for the King’s return

    “Messy Mephibosheth” II Samuel 19:24-30 & Mark 13:33-37 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Nearly every time Jesus spoke about His second coming, He stressed the importance of being prepared. In Mark 13 He warns, “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Freedom's Walk

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 330 ratings
     | 35,086 views

    As believers, we are called to walk in the freedom that is ours through the Spirit of God and to remember the cost of that freedom.

    FREEDOM’S WALK ROMANS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: In a few days, our nation will celebrate Independence Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate our freedom as Americans and to reflect upon what it means and what it cost for us to be free men and women. Those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Cure For Contempt" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,015 views

    Finding our place in God’s plan (Also commenting on 9-11)

    Psalm Steps> Psalm 123, “A Cure for Contempt” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Chaplain (COL) Bob Jenkins had just finished morning devotions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon on September 11th when he heard “a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "Help Is On The Way" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 21,267 views

    Life is hazardous, but God is our Deliverer

    124Psalm Steps> “Help is on the Way”, Psalm 124 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Each of these pilgrim Psalms of Ascent have themes. The theme of Psalm 124 is deliverance. As the people of Israel journeyed to Jerusalem, they sang of how God helped them ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "From Potiphar's Place To Pharoah's Prison" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,403 views

    Joseph remained loyal in spite of unanswered questions

    "From Potiphar’s Place to Pharoah’s Prison" Genesis 40 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’d all agree that God was with Joseph in Potiphar’s house…was God still with Joseph in Pharaoh’s prison? The most significant feature of Joseph’s life was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    #1perspective: Creative Use Of Conflict Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,442 views

    We study prespectives and how our views can predetermind problems,there is creative use of conflicts.

    #1 Perspective: CREATIVE USE OF CONFLICT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are called according to HIS PURPOSE. Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? IF GOD BE FOR US, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    God's Weapon In The Hands Of God's Man

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 355 ratings
     | 61,045 views

    A sermon on the story of Eleazar, the son of Dodo.

    READ: 2 Samuel 23:91-0. What an inspiring story we find tucked away here in these couple of verses in 2 Samuel 23. The story of ELEAZAR; one of King David’s “mighty men”. A number of names of those soldiers who distinguished themselves in combat for David are recorded for us her in 2 Samuel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Releasing The Power Of Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,111 views

    This is the first message in a series called Mind Games. It encourages you to use the power of your mind to love and worship God.

    Mind Games Series #1 Unleashing the Power of the Mind www.stevenscreek.net Dr. Marty Baker / January 19, 2003 Today we embark on a five week series called Mind Games. This series will help you focus your mind on ways that will help you become a better person. The foundation of these messages ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Cross Is Our Place Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,861 views

    Around the cross we see the worst of Mankind but the best of God.As we study the words of Christ on the Cross let them minister to us.

    Text: Luke 23:32-39 Title: The Cross is our place of forgiveness. Introduction I think we can all agree that we see Mankind at his worst at the Cross. We see the worst of mankind in four ways in our text. a.We see Jesus led out with the worst kind of people. “Two other men, both criminals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God