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    The Challenge Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,227 views

    What forgiveness is and what it isn’t

    This Series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. This sermon is my own however. The Challenge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Genesis 45:1-15 Forgiving doesn’t mean we Forget People’s Sins Forgiving does mean we Remember God’s Sovereignty Forgiving doesn’t mean Justice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand Up For Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Feb 16, 2009
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    People around us want to know that we are in love with Jesus, and we have to stand up for Jesus and declare to everyone what Jesus means to us.

    First Church of God in Harvey New Year’s Sunday - January 4th, 2009 Let’s just shake hands with each one, wishing that person a happy New Year.... This is the day, the first Sunday of the New Year 2009, which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is a year we have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 32,612 views

    Herod was the original Grinch. Let’s examine his heart so we can examine our own.

    SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” MATTHEW 2:1-23 OPEN Song – “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Most of us are familiar with Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It’s a Christmas Classic that has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sharing Heaven’s Good News Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,964 views

    All who receive God’s message of forgiveness should help share it with others.

    Sharing Heaven’s Good News Acts 16:12-40 Intro: In Luke 2:10-11, God sent angels to give a message to some Jewish shepherds. The message went like this: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Favor With God And Man Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,977 views

    This sermon shows that the human Jesus grew in the ways that all children do, each step of growth preparing him to fulfill his Father’s eternal mission.

    Scripture Today is the First Sunday After Christmas. Each Sunday during Advent and Christmas we looked at one of the readings read during this season. Today, I would like to examine Luke 2:39-52. Luke the historian has given us a marvelous account leading up to our text today regarding the advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dreams

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 27, 2009
     | 7,596 views

    Should a Christian be willing to look deeper into dreams or should dreams just be ignored?

    DREAMS INTRODUCTION Dreams have fascinated, mystified and frightened mankind since the dawn of time. Today, we seem to have developed a propensity for ignoring dreams; but ancient man found dreams to be a natural source for myths, fables and legends. There were even those who believed that, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Beat The Holiday Stress

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010
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    How focusing on the incarnation can help us avoid the stress of the holiday season.

    This week I ran across a popular on-line Christmas card that probably summarizes the feelings of many people about the stress of the Christmas season. It read: Oh my gosh it’s almost here Santa and his Christmas cheer I still have so much to do Already I’m becoming unglued Scurrying about like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Ten Commandments Matter Series

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,148 views

    An introduction to a series on the Ten Commandments. It explains why the Ten Commandments matter by examining the purpose for the commandments in our lives today.

    Introduction When Almighty God wanted to reveal to His people the way to live life at its fullest, He gave them what theologians call the ten words. Most people know them as the Ten Commandments. They’re God’s Top Ten directives that summarize the moral values God’s people are to live by. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    On Dealing With Bitter Waters

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,751 views

    How do you deal with the bitter waters of life?How do you deal with distress, disappointments, and frustrations. How did Moses deal with bitter waters in the wilderness?

    On Dealing with Bitter Waters Is there anything more refreshing than a cold drink of water? On a hot summer day with the sweat pouring down your brow and your dry throat crying for relief from the thirst, is there anything more refreshing than a cold glass of water? A coke is good. An energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Into The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,105 views

    This message focuses on how walking in faith during difficult times is the same as walking in the darkness without knowing what is around you.

    Into The Darkness Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; John 20:24-29 Introduction This morning I want to briefly talk with you about walking in faith. Do you know that in order to walk in faith you must become comfortable with being in the dark? I am not necessarily talking about the physical darkness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Don't Have To Be Afraid Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,024 views

    We can overcome our fears through our dependence on God.

    A. The story is told about a General who was making an inspection the 82nd Airborne Rangers at Fort Bragg, N.C. 1. As the General reviewed the ranks of paratroop trainees, he carefully scrutinized one West Virginia recruit standing proudly at attention, jump wings and boots shined to perfection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tragedy Of Wasted Opportunity

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,412 views

    Your life is an investment, make it count.

    Proverbs 12:27 KJV The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. I. THE HUNTER -Much as the hunter that is described here in the Proverbs, the kill is made but it is never appreciated and therefore no benefit ever comes from it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Four Wild Beasts Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,314 views

    Part 3 of a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Daniel’s vision of the four wild beasts.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 3: The Four Wild Beasts This morning we have reached part three of our teaching series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. The book of Daniel is sometimes called the Apocalypse of the Old Testament because the prophecies it contains parallel the prophecies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First 42 Months : 2 Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008
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     | 4,363 views

    Part 13 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Continuation of study of Chapter 11 and the first 42 months of the Tribulation.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 13: The First 42 Months (Daniel 11:23-24; 39) We are still in the book of Daniel studying the prophecies God gave to this Old Testament prophet concerning the Times of the Gentiles, and the latter days or the times of the end. We have reached our 13th week of study ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First 42 Months : 3 Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 8, 2008
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     | 4,344 views

    Part 14 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Continued look at chapter 11.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 14: The First 42 Months (Daniel 11:25-28; 40-43) This morning is week 14 of our study of the Prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. Daniel was a Jewish man who received visions from God concerning what has been come to be called the Times of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist