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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    God Of 2nd Chances

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015
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    Our sins can never be greater than the grace of God. Our failure can never be greater than the love of God. Our failure in the past does not determine what we will become in the future.

    God of 2nd Chances Intro: A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Turns Shame To Glory Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025
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    Shame is not the end of your story. When you come to God, He rewrites your narrative. No matter how disgraceful your past has been, God has the power to turn it into a glorious testimony.

    THE GOD WHO TURNS SHAME TO GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 3:3, Joel 2:26-27, Romans 10:11, Zephaniah 3:19, 1 Peter 2:6 INTRODUCTION: Shame is a weapon the enemy uses to make people feel unworthy, unloved, and forgotten. It can arise from past ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Embracing The New Year With A Fresh Start SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    In Philippians 3:12-16, Paul provides three key principles to guide us as we step into the new year: Letting go of our past, setting our priorities straight, and living fully in the present.

    Today marks the beginning of a new year, a time when many of us reflect on the past and look forward to the future. As we enter this new season, it is important to approach it with the right attitude and mindset. In Philippians 3:12-16, the Apostle Paul provides us with three principles to guide us ...read more

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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Creator Comforts Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022
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    The Prophet begins with the sharp contrast between the failure of the past & the hope of the future. Israel is to be comforted in the assurance that her trial has ended, & her sin has been purged. What great news!

    ISAIAH 40: 1-2 [ADVENT I SERIES PART I] THE CREATOR COMFORTS [Psalm 23] How majestic is the second part of the Book of Isaiah! The new section opens by stirring the people of God with the promise and hope of redemption and restoration. The Prophet begins with the sharp contrast between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sure To Put On Every Piece Of Armor

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 28, 2009
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    It is easy to skip over God’s instruction trusting in past encounters with God. However, the Lord wants us to daily be prepared so that we can stand against the devil and his cunning.

    An Astronaut is ready for the first time to walk in space. He has spent countless hours in simulations. He has already taken off from earth and is now in outer space. He has his space suit on and so he is protected from head to toe against the deathly cold of space. This astronaut seems to be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Longing For The Food In Egypt

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 30, 2023
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    When things get rough and disorienting, the predictability of the past starts looking pretty good. The story of the Exodus, with its powerful imagery of liberation from Egyptian slavery, holds a significant place in African American culture and history.

    When things get rough and disorienting, the predictability of the past starts looking pretty good. The story of the Exodus, with its powerful imagery of liberation from Egyptian slavery, holds a significant place in African American culture and history. It has been a symbol of hope and resilience, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Charles Newman avatar

    The Clanging Gongs & Crashing Symbols Of Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Dec 12, 2009
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    When Christians get caught up with the traditions of Christmas, we have a tendency to forget the real reason behind this special celebration - LOVE. If we removed the commercialism from Christmas, would it be the same? I don’t think the world would know w

    Illustration - For Always In 1994 two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on Biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments, and a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A God Who Gives Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
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    The Christmas narrative is in danger of being relegated to a sweet story that is just read once a year. Some of us have heard it so much that we’re no longer moved by the magnitude of the Majesty becoming a man. We must never forget that this is holy hi

    A God Who Gives As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. We’ve sterilized the spiritual and been inoculated by the familiarity of the nativity. “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays.” Have you noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Memory Processing

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 30, 2014
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    The founder of the Red Cross, Clara Barton was once reminded of an injustice and hurt done to her. Clara said she didn't remember it, the friend insisted and gave a few more details to which Clara said: "I distinctly remember deciding to forget that."

    Memory Processing PPT 1 Open PPT 2 Message title Previously I have preached: My eye affects my heart from Lamentations 3:51. In that passage Jeremiah is crying because of what he sees happening to the young girls of his nation in a time of judgment. What his eyes saw brought great sadness to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Resurrection:a Second Chance At Living

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 19, 2003
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     | 7,351 views

    What is it that we wish to remind some and inform others concerning Easter Sunday? That it is an opportunity to walk in a new life. It is an opportunity to let go of the past and reach forward to the present. It is a second chance at living.

    The Resurrection: A Second Chance At Living Scripture reference: 2 Corinthians 5: 14 - 17 Introduction Illustrations In the Secret Service A gentleman was in front of a preacher coming out of the church one day. The preacher grabbed him by the hand, pulled him aside and said to him, "You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Message Of A Man

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005
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    A communion meditation for Sunday, November 6, 2005

    One of my favorite stories (and I am not sure that I have shared it before, and if I have, please bear with me) comes from Keith Miller in his men’s devotional book, A Habitation of Dragons. It is the story of a well-to-do attorney who experiences a true change of life and heart when he gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2021
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     | 6,944 views

    Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders reveals his conduct (of the past), his commitment (in the present) and his concern (for the future). We see the heart of a shepherd.

    Having been speaking to a laptop screen for the last 10 months, it feels good to be able to speak to you face-to-face again! • We give thanks to God for this day. Let us look into His Word, taken from Acts 20. Read Acts 20:13-38. LET US PRAY: Our heavenly Father, we have come again into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Very Jewish Messiah

    Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Nov 8, 2006
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    In a predominantly Gentile church, it’s easy to forget how important Jesus’ jewishness is to his mission as savior and Lord. This message explores his Jewish roots and shows how God’s purposes are fulfilled by our very Jewish messiah. Special emphasis on

    The Jesus I Never Knew: A Very Jewish Messiah Text: Matthew 26:17-30; Romans 11:17-24 November 5, 2006 Jeffrey Hayes Wildrick Today, we’re beginning a new series of messages inspired by the book, The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancy. Christians usually think they know a lot about Jesus. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Stand Up For Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Feb 16, 2009
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    People around us want to know that we are in love with Jesus, and we have to stand up for Jesus and declare to everyone what Jesus means to us.

    First Church of God in Harvey New Year’s Sunday - January 4th, 2009 Let’s just shake hands with each one, wishing that person a happy New Year.... This is the day, the first Sunday of the New Year 2009, which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is a year we have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Advent 1 2016 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 28, 2016
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    Advent is waiting with faith. How has waiting for the Messiah looked in the past? How does it look to us now? What gift can we bring to the Lord in this time of Advent? Is He waiting for you?

    Matthew 1:1-17 (please look this up in your Bible) Where is the first hint of a Messiah found it the Bible? Right after the first sin is committed and the Lord is pronouncing judgment on the serpent: Genesis 3:15 NIV “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene