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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,283 views

    A devotion on Forgiveness.

    FORGIVENESS Matt 18:21-35 * As we come to the Lord ’s Table tonight, I offer this thought; “Divine forgiveness is the central part of the gospel.” Jesus left heaven to make provision for our forgiveness • The word of God teaches that divine forgiveness is intrinsically tied to human forgiveness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Searches The Heart Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 288 views

    In our journey with God, it is not just what we do externally that matters, but what goes on within our hearts.

    GOD SEARCHES THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 28:9 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:10; Psalm 139:1-4; Proverbs 21:2; Hebrews 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION: In our journey with God, it is not just what we do externally that matters, but what goes on within our hearts. David’s charge ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am A Sinful Man Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013
     | 3,691 views

    The problems of our life are 1% external; 99% internal. Lent is a time for repentance, avoiding evil and doing good.

    Fifth Sunday in Course 10 February 2013 “I am a sinful man” The liturgical calendar used with the Extraordinary form of the Mass calls this Sunday “Quinquagesima.” The meaning from the Latin is “the fifty days.” It’s about fifty days until Easter. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Cain Killed His Brother

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,659 views

    The objective of this message is to remind us that violence is a derivative of an internal problem; not the so called external variables.

    In our text this morning; We find the introduction of violence to the human realm. It did not take very long following the fall of man. In chapter 1 and 2 we are greeted by the creation of life. In chapter 3 we find the fall of man and the alteration of life. But in chapter 4 we find the taking of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Internal Conflict Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    When the enemy can’t seem to win with external force, he will result to internal conflict.

    Internal Conflict Nehemiah 5 * When the enemy can’t seem to win with external force, he will result to internal conflict. About this time some of the men and their wives raised a cry of protest against their fellow Jews. The Problem * Nehemiah was angry because: They were taking advantage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Jones avatar

    This Is The Victory

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,427 views

    The victorious life is not derived from external influences; it is settled inwardly in the Christian’s identity.

    This Is The Victory 1John 5:4-5 (4) For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. (5) Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Inside Our Faith #2 Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019
     | 3,116 views

    Continue to see that our faith is internal and external and we need both to operate in our lives.

    Sermon Series “Toolbox of Faith” #2 Inside our Faith #2 Romans chapter 8:1-11 Prayer- Father, Have your way Lord! I thank you this morning for Stephon’s testimony. I pray you continue to use him and allow him each day to get into your presence and your presence will matter in his life and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Being Content In Every Situation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2025
     | 893 views

    Contentment is a state of being at peace and satisfied with what God has provided, regardless of external circumstances.

    Title: BEING CONTENT IN EVERY SITUATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Deception

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,296 views

    We, as believers of God and His word, should be on the lookout for deception in the realm of religion, for we are warned about it several times in the Scriptures. And if it is such a danger, we need to know what forms of deception may be used against us and prepare ourselves.

    Sermon: The Danger of Deception Scripture: Acts 5:1-11 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    In Spirit And Truth: Worship That Transforms Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,158 views

    A profound question: What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? Our guidance comes from the New Living Translation of the Bible, specifically from John 4:23-24

    "In Spirit and Truth: Worship That Transforms" Today, we gather to explore a profound question: What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? Our guidance comes from the New Living Translation of the Bible, specifically from John 4:23-24: John 4:23-24 (NLT): "But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Know The Difference Between Whitewashing And Washing White?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    There are many external problems that are a manifestation of a deep internal problem. We must get to the root of the problems to correct them.

    WHITEWASHED OR WASHED WHITE? GIVE THE OFFERING OF EXCUSES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE IN WHITEWASHING AND WASHING WHITE. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUTWARD RIGHTEOUSNESS AND INWARD CORRUPTION, AND REAL RIGHTEOUSNESS! AN EXTERNAL SIGN OF AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You A Bar Hopper?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,505 views

    Some Christians would do well in the bar scene as they already have some of the habits.

    Are You A Bar Hopper? I know this is a rather unusual title for a sermon. I do see a similarity between bar hoppers and some Christians. I am not referring to consumption of alcohol, though some might imbibe, but rather in their choices of establishments and other desires. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    With Or Without You

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    A comparison between the U2 song, "With or Without You" and Paul’s teaching on marriage and our relationship with Christ.

    -As we’ve discussed in the past, in this first letter to the Corinthians, Paul is basically responding to their questions -Even though Paul spent considerable time in Corinth (in Acts 18, Luke tells us that Paul stayed there for a year and a half), they still had some major theological and very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Totally!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,886 views

    Christians need to make a commitment to become totally devoted to Christ in every area of their life.

    TOTALLY! INTRODUCTION: Bill Hybels, Pastor of Willow Creek Community church, was talking with one of his members about some of the "tough topics" he had taught on over the years—hell, money, sex, relational confrontation, self-discipline. The man asked, "Of all the topics you’ve preached on, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Irby avatar

    A Double Portion

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 21,276 views

    A desire for God’s blessing

    Text: 2 Kings 2:9 2 Kings 2:9 9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. Introduction: 1. SPIRITUAL REQUEST (VS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist