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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “what Forgiveness Looks Like” - Part One Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2014
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    Our forgiveness of others should look like the forgiveness God provided for us through the cross.

    In our passage for today, Paul speaks about the dangers of unforgiveness. He tells us that unforgiveness . . . A. Negatively impacts our influence on others - v. 29 B. Negatively impacts God’s influence on us - v. 30 Consequently, he tells us to avoid all those things associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “what Forgiveness Looks Like” - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 30, 2014
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    The way I forgive others should look like the way God has forgiven me in Christ.

    Today, we are going to conclude our thoughts on this passage. We made note last time of how Paul tells what it will look like when we forgive others. It will look like what God has done for us in Christ through the cross - v. 32. Last time, we said that . . . 1. In forgiving us, God did not deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Do We Look Like We Have Been With Jesus?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 18, 2014
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    This message tells us that we can change our lives and be better people by embracing the creeds and deeds of Christ.

    While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, 2much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead. 3So they arrested them and put them in custody until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2014
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    How many have come this morning expecting something from God… How many have come this morning and are willing to not let go and seek him until you receive what you came for?

    I just feel like something good is about to happen! Illus. I heard a story about a scrawny kid from West Texas who attended a small high school. They didn't have a wrestling program, but he read a book on wrestling and asked one of the assistant football coaches if he would enter him in some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When I Move, You Move....just Like That!

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
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    Following God's instructions into unkown territory becomes the antithesis for faith that pleases Him.

    I want to begin my sermonic presentation by making a clear cut statement that I believe everybody needs to know and believe—and that is God has created everyone of us to live by faith. And as a consequence, every child of God is wired to perform and live by faith. Now what that means is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Years, Madre Dei- Sanctify Time Like Mary

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 7, 2019
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    January 1, 2020

    Today on January 1st, it’s all about sanctifying time. Psalm 90:12 says, “Lord, teach us to number our days, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” Romans 13: You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Will Your Life Look Like When He Returns Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 19, 2023
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    Jesus is coming back. The Bible promises it. What will your life look like when He returns?

    Introduction One of the greatest promises found in the Bible is the return of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us no man will know that day or time of His return. He will come like a thief in the night- unexpectedly. And it will be so sudden that no one will have time to prepare. If you are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Witnesses (And Why We Should Be Like Them) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 21, 2022
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    The two olive trees are producing the oil that goes into the bowl that is disseminated out of the seven spouts that goes into the lamps to keep the light burning. Here is a spontaneous, automatic oil supply with no human agency; this is by God alone

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View This message at: Part 1: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/131733 Part 2: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/133598 I. The Tribulation Temple Revelation 11:1–2 ESV 1 Then I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Like Sodom And Gomorrah: An Exposition Of Isaiah 1:1-20

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 31, 2022
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    Sometimes we need to be shocked out of our slumber

    Like Sodom and Gomorrah Isaiah 1:1-20 The story of what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah is legendary. These cities lay at the bottom of the Dead Sea, also known as the “Salt Sea.” The evaporation of the waters of the Jordan River caused the area of the Dead Sea to be covered with deposits of salt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In Times Like These What Does It Mean To Walk In His Presence?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2020
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    Paul writes—Be care how you live, live wise. Refuse to live foolishly. Make the most of every opportunity. This opportunity should be for the believer to shine. Don’t act thoughtlessly. Take thought of your actions—And then you’ll understand God’s will.

    In Times Like These What Does It Mean To Walk In His Presence? Ephesians 5:15-19NLT 15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Church Seems Like A Fly-By-Night Operation Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 27, 2020
     | 2,051 views

    It's easy to look at your local church and be underwhelmed by what you see. Jesus' words here point us toward a higher vision of the Kingdom that He is inaugurating.

    AMATEUR HOUR: Sometimes the church can seem like a fly-by-night operation. - We all have stories of churches behaving poorly. We all have stories of churches who were laughably bad at what they were doing. - I remember as a young Christian being preached at by my pastor that we should bring our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is God Really Like? The God Of The Pandemic Or The God Of Love

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2020
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    Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15.

    Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15. The parable has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does It Look Like When God Finally Answers? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 10, 2023
     | 1,582 views

    After years of what felt like silence from God, Joseph finally gets his moment when the pieces come together. What can we learn from his experience?

    A LONG TIME WAITING: Joseph finally gets his answer. - Genesis 41:1-57. - Overview the story. - No doubt Joseph wondered countless times why he was in the place and shape that he was in. Now he finally gets an answer. Not a complete reckoning but one that fills in the major pieces. WHAT DOES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    God Chose Joseph, Just Like He Chose Mary

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 25, 2021
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    God hand-picked Joseph just like He hand-picked Mary. 

    We often think about God choosing Mary to be the mother of the Christ child. Let’s think about Joseph for a minute: Joseph is the man God chose to be Daddy to His Son! What kind of man would you choose for your child? — patient — kind —Firm but gentle —Slow to anger —Disciplines not in anger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Does A "grownup" Church Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2020
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     | 11,067 views

    Paul tells the church at Ephesus that one of their goals should be to "growup" and no longer be children. But how would they know when they had accomplished that? What are the marks of a mature congregation?

    OPEN: My grandson Benjamin (the apple of my eye) is 2 years old, and I know that one day someone is going to ask him this question: “What are you going to be when you …. (grow up)?” As I was doing research for the sermon this morning I found there was huge number of children’s books with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ