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  • James May avatar

    Forgiven

    Contributed by James May on Aug 6, 2006
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     | 5,273 views

    We must forgive others before we can be forgiven ourselves.

    Forgiven By Pastor Jim May I want to focus only on one scripture this morning, but to me it is one of the most powerful scriptures in the Bible. Luke 23:34, "Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots." All of us know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What To Wear Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    When we clothe ourselves with Christ, things will change for us and with us.

    INTRODUCTION • Last week we look at some things we need to rid ourselves of as we strive to live the new life we have in Christ. • If I were to re-title that message to flow with this week, it would be called, “What Not To Wear.” • SLIDE #1 • This week we are going to look at “What To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 19,875 views

    True fasting turns our attention off ourselves and onto God.

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough Text: Matt. 6:16-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Foster writes in his book A Celebration of Discipline, “In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the Golden Arches and an assortment of Pizza Temples, fasting seems out of place, out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Have You Produced

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,317 views

    We must evaluate ourselves to see what have we produced.

    Luke 13:6-7 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Benefits Of Trusting God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 32,131 views

    There are curses for trusting ourselves and blessings for trusting God. In which will you trust?

    a. As I read the bible, I find that God often pronounces blessings upon His people, but He also tells about curses that go along with the blessings as well. I believe that there is a reason for this. i. The warnings, the curses highlight the blessings by the power of contrast. ii. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Want To Have The Power You Have Got To Clean The Tower

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    God still has the Power if we will just keep ourselves clean

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Discipleship 101 - Changed By A Christ Who Knows Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    It pays to remind ourselves that Jesus knows us better than anyone.

    Changed by a Christ who knows John 1:40-51 Different people follow Jesus for different reasons. Sometimes they find Him and sometimes He finds them. Andrew and John spent a day with Him and became convinced of His importance. It seems that they followed Jesus because they got to know Him. Others ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Dedication

    Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,386 views

    This is a Devo about how we as christians have to dedicate ourselves to christ.

    Dedication I. Intro. A. 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coming To Grips With Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,431 views

    If God is willing to forgive and forget, then we must do the same for ourselves.

    COMING TO GRIPS WITH FORGIVENESS Text: Lk. 15:11-24 Introduction A. Read Lk. 15:11-24 B. Over the past several weeks, I have been preaching to you about the subject of forgiveness. In this series we have talked about… 1. Our need to be forgiven by God 2. Our need to forgive others C. However ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Time To Be Circumcised Again Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    Preparing ourselves for a new year of service by circumcising our lives inwardly

    Luke 2:21-26 – Time to be Circumcised - AGAIN With the new year now upon us, we enter an interesting time where people begin to think about making a new start. New Year’s resolutions crop up all over the place. Listen to these New Year Resolutions from a cat … Cat’s New Year Resolutions o I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Living For? Series

    Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,027 views

    We must all choose if we will live for ourselves or live for Christ.

    "WHO ARE YOU LIVING FOR" JOHN 21:1-12 I. THE SORROW OF THE SELF-INDULGENT LIFE (JOHN 21:1-5) A. The Self-Indulgent Life Examined (21:1-4) 1. It begins by an act of the will (v. 3) 2. It will lead others astray (v. 3; see 1 Cor 15:33) 3. It results in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lets Play - The Blame Game

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 189 ratings
     | 18,333 views

    In this age of irresponsibility, it is easier to assign blame to others than to be honest with ourselves.

    Lets Play - The Blame Game Genesis 3:12 & II Samuel 12:13 & John 9:2 Already, get ready to play the "Blame Game": You are driving 100 mph in a 45 mph zone, you lose control, flip your car on a sharp curve, and critically injure yourself, who is at fault? No, not you, the Dept. of Transportation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pulling Up Weeds

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 35,099 views

    How to discover make-believers in the church, and make-believing attitudes in ourselves.

    Nobody likes weeds. Weeds are the bane of our existence. We do nothing, and weeds come up. We spray like crazy, and weeds come back. There’s one weed in particular that I dislike more than any other. I don’t know what they are called – but I have my own name for them: “Explode-a-weeds.” I’m sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    I Am Made All Things

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,210 views

    AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE MUST DENY OURSELVES IN EXCHANGE FOR A POSITION AS A SERVANT.

    I AM MADE ALL THINGS INTRODUCTION THE APOSTLE PAUL SHOWS US OF THE ACT OF SELF - DENIAL AND SERVITUDE. THE ACT DENYING ONESELF OF THE PRESERNT POSSIBILITIES AND BENEFITS. IN EXCHANGE FOR A POSITION AS SERVANT. NOT BECAUSE HE HAD PAYED FOR IT BUT THAT HE COULD BRING SOMEONE TO CHRIST TO THEM ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing The Soil

    Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,891 views

    As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic