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  • John Dobbs avatar

    Love Mercy

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 25, 2023
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     | 2,265 views

    To be on the mission of mercy is to love being merciful. Some key ideas that come to mind when I think about this...

    THE MISSION OF MERCY Introduction Back in March I sent an email to our elders that has remained on my mind ever since. In part, it read: "I've been contemplating what Forsythe has become over the past couple of years. Our church has really embraced a mission of mercy to the hurting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Leaving A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 7, 2023
     | 2,314 views

    The end of Joseph's life provides an opportunity to think about the legacy he left . . . and the legacy we will leave.

    - Exodus 1:8 is a pretty famous verse. For good reason too, it provides a nice summary of our situation as we move into the story of Exodus and the miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt: a. Israel is in Egypt. b. They are there because of Joseph. c. When Israel got there, they were highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Need For Compassion!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
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    Today I want to preach on something that some seem to think is not that important….BUT IT IS! It affects our life everyday.

    I want to preach to you about compassion. We miss compassion when we do not have it and we admire it when we see it. Illus: A pastor wrote, "I was in Time’s Square, in New York, during rush hour. Thousands of people were thronging and pushing at the corner, ready to cross at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Would Jesus Be A Revolutionary

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 9, 2022
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    While His life revolutionized Hebrew thinking and affected much of world history, He did not come to overthrow the government.

    Some try to make Jesus a political revolutionary. That was not His mission, nor is it the Church's Matthew 22:15  Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.  16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Again Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 13, 2024
     | 559 views

    Hope is more than mere wishful thinking. Hope is a vital necessity of life — a gift that God wants to give to you.

    Dear brothers, and sisters in Christ once again I welcome every one of you in the sweet name of Jesus Christ who is the master and author of all preachers. Our heavenly father wants to show his love to the world. Therefore, he sends his one and only begotten Son Jesus Christ, our Savior, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Your Heart Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 7, 2023
     | 2,856 views

    As we think about this myth that some Christians believe, let’s begin by considering what the heart really is.

    - Myths Some Christians Believe - Follow Your Heart Introduction In our series on Myths Some Christians Believe we have talked about: - God won’t give me more than I can handle - God just wants me to be happy - I could never forgive that person All of these can be heard frequently and although ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Are We To Know Who Our Neighbor Is?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 4, 2025
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    Take a moment to think about who your neighbor is. It could be someone that may not live next door to you.

    How Are We to Know Who Our Neighbor Is? Luke 10:25-37 During the conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel, the remnants of Jews that were left behind intermingled with their conquerors, the Assyrians. Being half Jew and half Gentile, they became known as the Samaritans. They were a mix of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Final Score

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023
     | 994 views

    So what are you going to get Jesus for his birthday? What do you think he wants most?

    As sometimes happens, this sermon took a different turn after I had named it and put together the bulletin. The initial idea was the issue of this new database that the Defense Department is putting together, that has the civil libertarians up in arms over the loss of privacy. Because no matter how ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Renewal Through The Word

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
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    Renewal through the Word means allowing Scripture to cleanse our hearts, reshape our thinking, and guide our actions.

    RENEWAL THROUGH THE WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:9-11; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 15:3 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a journey of constant transformation and growth. Though salvation makes us new creations in Christ (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Different: Different Fruit Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 11, 2025
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     | 482 views

    If we are going to strive to be different, we must first think differently, then prove our change by our different actions.

    The fruit of the Spirit is the spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us. The Spirit produces these character traits that are found in the nature of Christ. They are the byproducts of Christ’s control—we can’t obtain them by trying to get them without his help. If we want the fruit of the Spirit to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Are We Out There?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 5, 2024
     | 708 views

    The text shares that Jesus may be crazy, insane, out there. I think Jesus wants us to be out there to.

    Are We out there? Mark 3:20-35 Today text we have another idea about Jesus is He is out there? Is he crazy, Is he mad is he insane? 1. Whether he is crazy or not Jesus’s popularity keeps growing 20Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living A Life That Glorifies God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025
     | 321 views

    To glorify God means to honour Him in all that we do, say, and think. It is the ultimate purpose of our lives as believers.

    LIVING A LIFE THAT GLORIFIES GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 1:20, John 15:8 INTRODUCTION: To glorify God means to honour Him in all that we do, say, and think. It is the ultimate purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trust And Obey

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,538 views

    The people just couldn’t wait to hear what Jesus had to say. I think there are many times in our lives that we wait with great anticipation for our Lord’s direction. Let’s think of a time that was perhaps in the not too distant past and perhaps we can f

    Sermon Title: Trust and Obey Sermon Text: Luke 5:1-11 Sunday Evening, August 6, 2000 Scripture Introduction: In this particular section of Scripture, we read about a particularly important aspect of Jesus’ journey to the cross. In this section of Scripture we read about the selection of some ...read more

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    Raising The Level Of Expectation Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,766 views

    If you will change your thinking, God can change your life. Here’s the question—Are you willing to change your thinking? Will you take the limits off what God can do in your life? Will you start believing for bigger and better things? Will you raise the

    Sunday January 23rd, 2005 Series: Raising the level of Expectation part V Sermon: Proverbs 3:5-7 If you will change your thinking, God can change your life. Scripture: God is a just God and He knows when you aren’t being treated right. He knows when things aren’t going your way or when you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Consider Your Ways Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,875 views

    When the calendar turns to a new year, many of us take the time to reflect on the past. We think about the good times and the difficult times we have been through. We think about opportunities we might have missed or things we might have done better. That

    Here we are at the beginning of a new year. At the Watchnight service, we talked a little bit about resolutions. I don’t know whether you make resolutions or not, but what I do know is that you have probably done some reflecting on the past year. That what we do when the calendar turns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist