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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 40 - Mercy Instead Of Judgement Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 679 views

    Jonah freely accepted God’s mercy but wanted God’s judgement to be given the people of Nineveh. God’s word reminds us that it is not our prerogative to judge others, but rather to be merciful to them, just as God is merciful to us.

    We read in Jonah 4:4, “Then the LORD said, "Do you think it is right for you to be angry?" (ERV) The God who created heaven and the earth asked Jonah the prophet, if he thought it was right to be angry with Him, very much like a parent would enquire of their child, who is upset with ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Old Self To New Self: Five Key Areas

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 23, 2025
     | 468 views

    God wants to transform us into his image. It's his work but it's our work too. Paul gives five areas we need to address in putting off the old and putting on the new.

    INTRODUCTION In several of Paul's letters to the churches, Paul starts with theological teaching and then moves on to practical instruction. He lays the theological foundations and sets out key theological truths. After that, he talks about how believers should live in the light of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leave, Cleave And Weave

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,924 views

    Marriage, as it was instituted by God, involves three keys for success. Leaving Home, Cleaving to one’s spouse and being Weaved around the Love of God in Christ.

    Genesis 2:18-25 Leave, Cleave and Weave 11/08/02 On July 29, 1981 Britain’s Prince Charles married his Lady Diana in a grand royal ceremony. The glamorous wedding was a fairy tale of present pomp and past glory, a last gold-leaf page from the tattered book of empire. London was a city dressed like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Betraying Hands Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    During the Easter series we will focus on the hands of the people involved. We will begin with Judas. At his hands, Christ was betrayed.

    God and Human Hands “Betraying Hands” March 6, 2005 Intro: We are beginning a series of talks to lead us through the Easter story up to Easter Sunday. We are going to be focusing on the hands of the people involved. Hands can be fascinating. You can tell all kinds of stories with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Day Of Pentecost And Its Relevance Today

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,685 views

    A simple exposition of Acts chapter 2

    AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY. Acts 2 I. AN AGREEABLE POSITION 1. THE PERIOD WAS COMPLETE v. 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come* [AV] The Day of Pentecost – a Feast Day – a Feast of Praise. 50 days from the Feast of First Fruits The Feast of First Fruits fell on the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Elementary, Dear Watson Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,775 views

    The initial evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in other tongues.

    Elementary, Dear Watson Text: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:1-4 2. Over the past several weeks, we have talked about the power of the Holy Spirit. We have talked about: a. Necessity of Power through the Holy Spirit b. Promise of Power through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit 3. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ric Feeney avatar

    Remember Me As Loving You

    Contributed by Ric Feeney on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,255 views

    Christ’s testimony, written in blood, is our testimony, written in love.

    The Bible is a feast of great gifts from God.—a harvet of righteousness gleaned from the fields of sacrifice and surrender. Some chapters are so poignant and powerful they stand alone. When I say Creation...you think Genesis 1. When I say The Good Shepherd...you think Psalm 23. When I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Daniel 2: Nebuchadnezzar Has A Dream Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,479 views

    Cover chapter 2 of Daniel. Daniel reveals the kings dreama and interpretation by trusting in the Lord to reveal the truth to him.

    Rev. Jeff Simms 1/16/05 pm SBC Philippi Nebuchadnezzar Has A Dream Daniel 2 Primary Purpose: To see God is the revealer of all mysteries and has all knowledge. In this passage, Daniel has now been in captivity for about 3 years. It is around 603 B.C. or in the second year of the reign of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tpart 3 "Mustard Seeds Of Faith” Series

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    part 3 in a series on the parables of Matt 13, power point avialable by email

    The Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 3 “Mustard Seeds of Faith” Matthew 13:31-32 King James Version. Matthew 13:31-32 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:Which indeed is the least of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity And Persecution Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,155 views

    A sermon focussing on the resilience of Christian faith under persecution.

    Sermon for 4 Easter Yr C, 2/05/2004 Based on Rev 7:9-17 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta In our second lesson today, John of Patmos reminds the churches in the province of Asia that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Elizabeth - Shaping Your Spiritual Heritage Series

    Contributed by W F on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,368 views

    You can partner with the Lord in shaping the spiritual heritage of your family and friends.

    INTRODUCTION Are you aware of your spiritual heritage? We can all trace our biological heritage through both our mother and father’s side of our families. But to whom do you attribute your spiritual heritage? Shaping a family’s spiritual heritage is a partnership with the Lord. Your job a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Can The Church Offer?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,140 views

    The purpose of the Church as expressed in Acts 2:42

    What Can the Church Offer? Acts 2:42 INTRO.: Many are not aware the Day of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. On the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit fell on the Apostles of Jesus in fulfillment of Jesus’ promise. Through the Holy Spirit, the Apostles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kent Wise avatar

    The Beattitudes

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    Life Context Response

    The Beatitudes Life Context Response to The Gospel of Matthew 5:3-12 By Kent Wise Introduction This pericope of scripture has captured my attention from my first reading at an early age. I come from a very traditional and conservative background where prosperity, wealth, and power were emphasized ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    The Amen

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,198 views

    Christ – the eternal “Amen” – the personification of all truth. By closing your prayers with “In Jesus’ name, Amen”, can Jesus attest to the father that everything you pray is truthful…or that at the very least, you earnestly mean everything you pray?

    I. INTRODUCTION The word “Amen” is the typical closer for our prayers. But many people aren’t sure what it means and fewer, still, consider it a name for Christ II. NAME FOR CHRIST A. Discussion Question: List some of the most common names for Christ? (Good Shepherd, Vine, Door, The Way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ron Newton avatar

    For The Common Good Series

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    God has given us every gift we need to function as the Body of Christ.

    Spiritual Gifts Series # 2 Introduction 1. Illus...One word to describe the Corinthian Church and it is not charismatic, as some might think because of its emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit, but rather problematic. a. Some of their problems were such things as: divisiveness, disorder, abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness