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  • Tony Grant avatar

    Accepting Each Other

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 15,349 views

    The problem is believers do not agree about many aspects of the faith; the solution is to accept each other and bear with each other.

    Accepting Each Other Romans 14:1 (09/21/05) 2404 words 14:1 Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. According to a fable, one day Abraham was sitting by his tent door when he saw coming along the way a very old man. With true Bedouin ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 12, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,308 views

    Look to the people.

    THE OLD RUGGED CROSS Hebrews 12: 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. One of the must famous hymns ever put to words in our time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember And Discern

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 5, 2022
     | 1,878 views

    A Communion Service

    Remember and Discern Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING It’s a pleasure to be back with you here at Fairview. I’ve been praying for you all since I last saw you, and so I want to say thank you for having me back on this Lord’s Day… Now I have to admit that I was told ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Divine Chastisement

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,289 views

    Christians are not punished for sins. God's people can never by any possibility be punished for their sins, for God has already punished them at the cross.

    DIVINE CHASTISEMENT "Despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him" Heb 12:5 I. Divine Punishments vs. Divine Chastisement A. Importance to draw a distinction for 1. The honor and glory of God 2. The peace of mind of the Christian B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Love

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,969 views

    The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi.

    The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi. Malachi leaves us with feeling that the story is not yet finished. God still has promises to fulfill on behalf of His people. The Book of Malachi is the transition link between the Old Testament and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Where Is Mine Honour?

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    3 reasons why the Jews in Malachi and people today will not give honor to Christ

    WHERE IS MINE HONOUR? Malachi 1:1-14 Intro: The Book of Malachi has the distinction of being the last of the prophets and the bridge between the two Testaments, looking forward both to John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. To understand this book you must first realize to who it is written. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Without Honor

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,787 views

    What motivates your ministry?

    Not Without Honor When a person gets a promotion at work, has won a prize or received some other kind of award or recognition the first people he/she normally wants to share that good news with is family. It may be by phone or E-mail or bursting into the house yelling, "Honey! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing At The Edge Of The River

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,358 views

    Every man has a Jordan River that has to be crossed to gain the Promised Land.

    STANDING AT THE EDGE OF THE RIVER TEXT: Joshua 3:1-6 Joshua 3:1-6 -- “And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.” “And it came to pass after three days, that the officers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is A Fool?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 14, 2025
     | 129 views

    In Scripture, the term “fool” is not a mere insult or a label for unintelligent people — it is a spiritual condition. A fool is someone who rejects the knowledge, fear, and authority of God in thought, word, or action.

    WHO IS A FOOL? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 14:1 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 1:7, Luke 12:16–21, Proverbs 10:23, Ecclesiastes 10:2-3 INTRODUCTION: In Scripture, the term “fool” is not a mere insult or a label for unintelligent people — it is a spiritual condition. A fool is someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Broken

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,701 views

    We must be broken before God can reach our hearts

    Broken TCF Sermon September 14, 2003 Fruit vs. Stone = Soft vs. Hard (Demonstration: use a piece of fruit and a small rock. Use some sort of tool to try to penetrate each.) To get to the middle of this fruit, the “heart” of it, if you will, to penetrate this fruit, it doesn’t take much effort. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Big Lessons From Small Things

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,913 views

    Sometimes we think it must be big to be God. That is not always the outcome.

    BIG LESSONS FROM SMALL THINGS or FAITHFUL OVER A FEW THINGS Introduction: Prophet Zechariah 4:10--- "For who has despised the day of small things?" He was trying to encourage a nation as they were rebuilding their temple and having a difficult time. The budget was low, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermons In Stone

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,881 views

    This message deals with the responsibility that we have to the past.

    Sermons In Stone Joshua 4:1-9 KJV And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying, [2] Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man, [3] And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Pollution

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 18, 2014
     | 6,188 views

    SPIRITUAL POLLUTION IS UNACCEPTABLE.

    SPIRITUAL POLLUTION OBSERVATION: MALACHI (MESSENGER) WAS THE LAST OLD TESTAMENT PROPHET. HIS WRITINGS SPOKE TO HEBREWS WHO EXPERIENCED THE LOVE AND POWER OF GOD BUT SLIPPED INTO SPIRITUAL COMPLACENCY. HIS WRITINGS SPOKE PRIMARILY TO THE JEWISH CLERGYMEN WHO CONTINUED TO DISOBEY GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guilty As Charged Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    David, Pt. 11 of 15

    GUILTY AS CHARGED (2 SAMUEL 12:1-25) A convicted felon, sentenced to death merely for stealing a horse, protested at the bar to the judge against the injustice of being condemned. He cried, “For it is very hard, my lord, to hang a poor man for stealing a horse.” The judge answered, “Sir, you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Guilty As Charged

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    David, Pt. 11

    GUILTY AS CHARGED (2 SAMUEL 12:1-25) A convicted felon, sentenced to death merely for stealing a horse, protested at the bar to the judge against the injustice of being condemned. He cried, “For it is very hard, my lord, to hang a poor man for stealing a horse.” The judge answered, “Sir, you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible