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Letting Go Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2020

A look at five reasons why we don't want to forgive and four reasons why we must forgive. Unforgiveness blocks our prayers. Even confession is unavailing if we don't forgive.

LETTING GO OF UNFORGIVENESS Matthew 18:24-35 INTRODUCTION A. OPENING STORY 1. In New Hampshire, a man named Josh Muszynski stopped at a gas station and bought a pack of cigarettes with his debit card. A few hours later he was online checking his bank account and found that this particular pack ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:24-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thank You Lord, For The Thorns That Hurt Us

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 24, 2021

No true child of God gets out of life without enduring some kind of pain, adversity, discomfort, or suffering. Each encounter we have with the difficulties of life need to be seen as lessons the Sovereign LORD teaches us to rely less on ourselves and more on His wisdom and grace.

I've spent much time in thought and silent prayer, organizing in my mind and soul on how this message should be presented. I wanted to be certain that what I was about to say would be based primarily upon the Word of God and not merely a repeat of topics that I have covered in previous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 4:13, Mark 8:31, Luke 24:46, 2 Timothy 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Scary Movie: Fear Of Control #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

A relationship w/God makes our lives bigger or Surrender to win – love, joy peace & hope.

Does a faith in God mean I lose myself? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which left unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. Fear is defined as an anxious feeling, caused by our anticipation of some imagined ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (1of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

Peter goes down in the history books for a number of things:

(1) He is known for his impulsiveness. It is always a good policy that, before we do something, we stop and think about what we are preparing to do. Why? Because the decisions we make come with consequences. But Peter is the kind of fellow that did things, and generally suffered the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

¿quieres Tener Un Año Próspero? Series

Contributed by Alberto Sanchez on Dec 28, 2002

Si lanzamos la pregunta ¿Cuántos quieren tener un año próspero? De seguro es que la mayoría diría “yo”, (y digo la mayoría, porque a veces las personas se conforman a un tipo de vida sin prosperidad, si es económica, ya no se esfuerzan por alcanzar algo

I. OYE EL CONSEJO DE LA PALABRA DE DIOS. A. LA INVITACIÓN ES “ABRE TUS OÍDOS Y PON ATENCIÓN”. a) Decide este año escuchar aún más, poner aún mejor atención. B. A LA PALABRA DE DIOS. a) Decide sabiamente a que sea la Palabra de Dios la prioridad en cuanto a escuchar. Las enseñanzas, las predicas, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle The Temptations Of Power (Acts - Part 14) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

The key to handling power is to understand what power is - and what power does...

How to Handle the Temptations of Power Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 14 Pastor Jeff Christopherson April 13, 2003 Acts 8:4-25 I. Understand What Power Is: Power is not neutral. Power is the potential to create or destroy. Examples: • Adam ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

The God That Promises Is The God That Performs

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 5, 2005

While Abraham was old he did not consider his own body now dead---Neither the deadness of Sarah’s womb.

This morning talk about--- Where does God want me to be What does God want me to be Where does God want me to be God has a road he wants us to go down---- We’ve taken the wrong exit Like men- afraid to ask directions There are some pot holes- curves- construction Phillipians 3:13-17 Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Through Diversity

Contributed by Thomas Miller on May 13, 2005

Can’t we all just get along? Forget the world, can’t we as believers get along? Of course we bless each other until we say the wrong thing or step on some toes and out comes the flesh. But nothing gets the attention of non-believers quicker then tho

Unity Through Diversity Can’t we all just get along? Forget the world, can’t we as believers get along? Of course we bless each other until we say the wrong thing or step on some toes and out comes the flesh. But nothing gets the attention of non-believers quicker then those ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Respond To Abusive Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preache

1. Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preached and taught the truth. Abusive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Altar Of God

Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 16, 2007

This could easily spur a series but i believe this is a core teaching for the believer wanting to know more about their position in Christ and the Character of God

Altar Of God Intro: I didn’t come here to preach a nice message to you, I am not here to boost my ego or try out my skills. You didn’t come just to hear smooth words, meet some nice American, and you certainly are not in the wrong place. We are here because God has heard your prayers and the cries ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Vineyard

"Finding Grace"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 10, 2007

Ruth asked Boaz in verse 10, "How is it that I have found grace in thy sight?" Here is a message with a great four point answer, enjoy!

Title: "Finding Grace" Introduction: Both Ruth and Naomi were saying these words, "Why me?" Naomi was saying these words in bitterness. She wanted to be called Mara. Bitterness leads to depression and depression stays home. Note that Naomi had enough strength to walk from Moab to the land of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Ruth 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 13:36-43 - Hell, God’s Waste Management Centre - Part 11 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 1, 2011

It is a sickly, acrid, repulsive stench that makes you curl your face into an involuntary grimace and hold your nose. In the Valley of Hinnom, outside Jerusalem, refuse is burned continually day and night. Jesus uses it as a picture of Hell.

Matthew 13:36-43 - HELL, GOD’S WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE - Part 11 I watch as hell is washed inland with the momentum of an earthquake behind it, a wave of burning cars, buildings and debri. And in its wake the devastation of thousands lost. Earthquake, tsunami, nuclear explosion. In the Valley of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrender Or Die

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 2, 2006

Facing the consequences of sin. Hunkering down behind denial and other defensive walls only delays and compounds the consequences. Surrendering and facing the music (through Realization, Repentance, Restitution) is the path to peace and life.

I. SURRENDER OR DIE A. That’s The Unpopular Message Jeremiah Gave To Jerusalem 1. Idolatrous & disobedient nation 2. Consequences to be faced a. Jerusalem surrounded by enemy Babylonians b. King of Babylon = referred to as “My Servant” - 3 times (see Jeremiah 25:9; 27:6; 43:10) 3. Life = ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 21:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"I Am A Mess"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 10, 2014

The sermon shares how messed up Paul is and if Paul is a mess then we are as well. Since we are a mess there is also a rescue Jesus Christ.

I am a Mess Romans 7:15-25a 1. First of all Paul says he is a mess. I am a Mess He writes, "For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing" (v. 19). • Paul reveals a man who feels tossed back and forth between what he sees as two forces at work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

An Unexpected Honor Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 8, 2023

No good deed goes unnoticed.

In Esther 6, King Xerxes was having trouble sleeping so he asked that the book of the records of the chronicles be read. During the reading, it was discovered that Mordecai was the one who had told of the plot to assassinate King Xerxes from Esther 2:21-23. King Xerxes asked what honor or dignity ...read more