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    Something Better Than Forgiveness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 6, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 765 views

    While John the Baptist offered forgiveness through baptism, Jesus offers us freedom from the power of sin and the continual presence of God through the Holy Spirit.

    Ever had a phone that's so old it barely works? You know, the kind that freezes every time you try to open an app? And then one day, you get an upgrade - a brand new phone that works perfectly. That's kind of like what Jesus offers us. We're all used to the idea of forgiveness, but Jesus offers us ...read more

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    A Rebuke To Forgiveness-Only Salvation

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 30, 2025
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    This is a challenging passage. Surely Paul doesn't mean that we have to actually live like that?! What it all points us to is a false gospel that is too often preached today - "forgiveness-only" belief. What does this passage tell us about what real salvation looks like?

    A COMMON BELIEF TODAY: I am “saved” and unchanged. - Matthew 7:15-20; Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 13:6-9; John 15:8. - This passage makes us uncomfortable. It sounds harsh and unrealistic. We will delve into how we are to understand it as we move forward. - A good place to start is a major reason why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen’s Faith And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025
     | 171 views

    Stephen’s life teaches believers how to maintain faith and forgiveness even in the face of hatred, persecution, and death.

    STEPHEN’S FAITH AND FORGIVENESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 7:54-60 Key Verse: “And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.” (Acts 7:60) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:44; Luke 23:34; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Met Him When I Was Dry And Thirsty Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 21, 2021
     | 6,965 views

    Jesus showed God’s love to one of His lost sheep beside a well in Samaria and then He showed His love for all of His lost sheep on the cross.

    Ahhh … small town country living! Where everybody knows everybody …and everybody knows everybody’s business, amen? Sychar was your typical small country town where everybody knew everybody … and everybody knew everybody’s business. Sychar’s only claim to fame was that it was located a half ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Unquenchable Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 22, 2016
     | 9,196 views

    Big Idea: God don't want no worthless worship, so let's make our worship worth His while. Points: Worship is worthless to God when it isn't reverent, repentant, or real.

    INTRODUCTION: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died in 2004 at the age of 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines: • "I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a cemetery plot. The guy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grace Of God The Father Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    The grace of God that brings salvation should fill us with wonder and astonishment; with praise and adoration for the ‘God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ’ because—He CHOSE US in Christ… He PREDESTINED US to adoption as sons… and He has ACCEPTED US in

    Exposition on Ephesians - #4 ‘THE GRACE OF GOD THE FATHER’ Preached on January 7th 2001 Text: Ephesians 1:4-5 Intro: We’ve described our study in the book of Ephesians, as a kind of spiritual treasure hunt. For those of us who have some experience in searching for spiritual treasure, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will Is "Good, Acceptable & Perfect" - Romans 12:2

    Contributed by Samuel Lazarus on Oct 9, 2011
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     | 5,357 views

    Sometimes it might seem like everything is going upside down. Sometimes it could even end up in failure in spite of many prayers. Does it mean God didn't answer our prayers?

    Sometimes it might seem like everything is going upside down. Sometimes it could even end up in failure in spite of many prayers. Does it mean God didn't answer our prayers? Bible says God's will is "Good, Acceptable & Perfect" - Romans 12:2 God's plans for us are a million times better ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Should We Always Forgive? Eight Points Connected With Forgiveness For Our Assurance Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022
     | 2,645 views

    Forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects in Christian living because pride and resentment step in the way. We look at the sadness in Nigeria in 2013 and consider 8 points related to forgiveness and then at what forgiveness is, and is not.

    SHOULD WE ALWAYS FORGIVE? EIGHT POINTS CONNECTED WITH FORGIVENESS FOR OUR ASSURANCE INTRODUCTION TO FORGIVENESS To begin, I am going to paste here a parable the Lord gave, all related to forgiveness. There are many deep, essential words that connect us with God, but one, if it did not exist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's You And Him Fight Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,628 views

    Attempting to sow conflict works on the basis of insecurity and the need to compete. But God in Christ is about reconciliation, forgiveness, acceptance.

    No doubt we love our children and think they’re wonderful. But if you ever need proof of the perversity of human nature, just watch the children. If you ever doubt the Biblical idea that all sin and come short of the glory of God, just stop at the playground and watch a while. Children fight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rectifying Rejection Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 5, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,614 views

    Almost all of us have experienced rejection, but many of us have not understood its nature or its effects. Your rejection may have been something relatively minor -or it may have been so devastating that it affected your whole life & all of your relations

    EPHESIANS 1: 4-6 [Life Issues Series] RECTIFYING REJECTION [Isaiah 54: 4-6] “He has made us accepted in the Beloved” Ephesians 1:6b [NKJV] Almost all of us have experienced rejection at one time or another, but many of us have not understood its nature or its effects. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come, Children

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2012
     | 5,292 views

    Sermon for World Communion Sunday, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

    Mark 10: 13 – 16 / Come, Children Intro: Recently, I saw a commercial that made me think of all the “thou-shalt-nots” that I heard as a child. A little boy is standing with his mother at a bus stop. When he attempts to use his shirtsleeve to wipe his nose, his mother turns to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Do I Love You? Let Me Count The Ways!

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 21, 2016
     | 7,600 views

    Describes the breadth, length, height and depth of Christ's love

    “HOW DO I LOVE YOU? LET ME COUNT THE WAYS!” EPHESIANS 3:14-19 David P. Nolte Elizabeth Barrett Browning, wrote the well known words, “How do I love you? Let me count the ways. I love you to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    As Believers We Are

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2020
     | 1,655 views

    Believers are so blessed by our Lord.

    As believers we are. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:3 - Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Measuring Our Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,161 views

    I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in Tanzania in 1963.

    MEASURING OUR FAITH “I beseech (urge) you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable (and spiritual) service.” Romans 12:1 I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah - The Pouting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 6, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,440 views

    This sermon looks at chapter four of Jonah and his attitude toward God. In this final sermon of the series we find: 1. God Loves PEOPLE 2. God's Plan For Saving People Involves PEOPLE 3. God's Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Save PEOPLE

    Journey Of Jonah - The Pouting Prophet A new resident to the community was walking down a street and noticed a man struggling with a washing machine at the doorway of his house. When the newcomer volunteered to help, the homeowner was overjoyed. The two men began working on the bulky appliance one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational