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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Embracing Grace

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022
     | 3,048 views

    The vast majority of people do not "accept" Christ (Luke 4:24) but refuse the "favor" (grace) He offers (v. 19). God has sent Christ to offer His grace. We must embrace the grace offered in Christ. Luke shows us how.

    There’s a key word in this passage that I would like to point out. It is not obvious in the English, so it’s a bit tricky. But the word ‘favor’ in verse 19 and the word ‘acceptable’ in verse 24 render the same Greek word, which is dektos. In fact, in the King James Version it is translated ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Danger Of Neglect

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,193 views

    Salvation means more than we are saved, we shall go to heaven when we die. Salvation provides complete restoration, pulling us out of the muck and mire of sin and bringing us back into a proper relationship with God.

    The Danger of Neglect By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Hebrews 2:1-4 “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Kingdom Kings - Deuteronomy Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,825 views

    Full Devotion to God is a response to and an acceptance of God’s love for us.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried the one year plan. You were faithful with the reading plan and then you came to Leviticus. You tried to read it but every time you picked up The Book it got heavier and heavier until you stopped picking it up. You gave yourself an out - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Tack avatar

    Decisions: In Which Camp Have You Anchored Your Trust

    Contributed by David Tack on Feb 14, 2025
     | 408 views

    We find in 2 Samuel 15:19-21 a rebellious uprising taking place. We have David's Faithful and Absalom's Rebel Forces... decisions, decisions, decisions...

    INTRO: (n) We find in 2 Samuel 15:19-21 a rebellious uprising taking place in the camp of God! King David is about to be ousted from the palace and once again is running for his life (as he did from King Saul earlier in his life). - The leader of a growing rebel camp is his son, Absalom, who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Are The Humble -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2019
     | 3,164 views

    If you want to be truly happy, demonstrate humility in mercy, purity, making peace, and accepting persecution.

    Orla Shup, of Albion, Pennsylvania, was babysitting her pastor’s 3-year-old daughter, playing their favorite game together, Go Fish. One evening, after winning several rounds, the little girl kept bragging about how good she was. Jokingly, Shup said to her, “I'm going to have to teach you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Different Stages Of Forgivenesss Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 687 views

    Thank God for using a difficult/hard experience to conform you into the image of Jesus Christ.

    “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). A. FIVE STAGES WHEN WE DENY FORGIVENESS 1. We deny we did it and our consequences are inevitable. 2. We get angry at our problem. 3. We bargain to live beyond our consequences. 4. We become depressed because the consequences ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    A Love Story

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 23, 2023
     | 1,110 views

    Ladies, do you remember when your husband asked for your hand in marriage; the day you became engaged? You either were scared or excited; most likely filled with joy and gladness.

    Ladies, do you remember when your husband asked for your hand in marriage; the day you became engaged? You either were scared or excited; filled with joy and gladness. Did you feel no one would ask for you to marry them? Did you feel as an outcast by so many in this world? Did you begin to wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Five) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 25, 2016
     | 7,480 views

    Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. We've all struggled with this one. Overcoming being hurt by someone can be difficult. Forgiveness takes love.

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (Part five) INTRODUCTION: Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. We looked at 1st John 4:18 that states perfect love drives out fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. Let’s face it-we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Edging God Out Through Un-Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,589 views

    One of the many ways we Edge God Out of our lives is by our inability to forgive.

    We are studying the different ways in which we Edge God out of our lives. The ways in which we separate ourselves from God. Till now we have examined the issue of Ego, Pride and Fear. Today we will take a look at the biggie, Unforgiveness. All of us have gone through situations where we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Twenty Truths About Forgiveness Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 782 views

    Twenty truths about forgiveness.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition of living, i.e., actual existence; maintains an active, strong, sufficient, reproductive, life. 2. Threefold definition of forgiving life: a. Based on past forgiveness. b. Enjoying present forgiveness. c. Facing a positive future of freedom because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Bland avatar

    Father Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do

    Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,007 views

    First of the seven last words of Christ on the cross.

    Word #1- ?Father forgive them; for they know not what they do? Luke 23:34 In Gods Holy Word there may be at times when reading through the scripture that it seems like we have no hope. There may be times when it appears that God is very upset and wants nothing to do with us. But you know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does It Mean To Appeal For The Useful?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 7, 2024
     | 425 views

    An example of grace in how it demonstrates the action of true Christian fellowship.

    Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Steps To Forgiveness - How To Begin Living Forgiven.

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,316 views

    The real spiritual battle of forgiveness goes on in our mind and in our thoughts

    1. HUMILITY “Humility is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most significant element of forgiveness. It is directly opposed to pride. Where pride seeks selfish gain, humility seeks selfless gain. True humility is to esteem another more greatly than yourself.” “To humble oneself before God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    Iforgive – A Spiritual Need For All Mankind

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    Today, I want to build on this theme - If anyone is to thrive spiritually and keep from drying up inside spiritually, they need to first experience God’s forgiveness…then they need to be a forgiving person.

    iForgive – A spiritual need for all Mankind Today, I want to build on this theme - If anyone is to thrive spiritually and keep from drying up inside spiritually, they need to first experience God’s forgiveness…then they need to be a forgiving person. But I believe there is a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Measure Upon Measure – Death – The Restoration Of God - Part 12 (Section 4) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2025
     | 105 views

    Jesus is all about forgiveness and restoration. Through Adam, sin entered and all died. In Christ all can be made alive. What Adam lost, the Lord restored but in greater measure. There are three blessings of restoration and this message looks at the first of them.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – DEATH – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 12 (Section 4) We have been considering the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin of disobedience. By one man sin entered into the world and death by sin. All have died because all are sinners. There are six results of that sin – guilt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational