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  • James May avatar

    Forgive God, Others And Yourself

    Contributed by James May on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    We must be careful not to allow anger to become a root of bitterness that will destroy our soul. Forgiveness for one another is a must.

    Forgive God, Others and Yourself By Pastor Jim May If there would be one word that I could use to describe the attitude of many of the people that I meet every day, that word would be “bitter”. Every word that comes from their mouth is bitter. Anything that requires something of them draws out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Snyder avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness In Kingdom Living Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 6, 2013
     | 4,629 views

    Daily forgiveness frees me from the spiritual debris cluttering my life and prohibiting me from clearly seen Christ in my present situation and living in his power.

    A brother comes up to me and mentions the fact that my brakes are making a noise and I probably need to get new brake pads. A few days later he pointed out that my front wheel rotors were badly worn and needed to be replaced. What is the proper response to such criticism? “You should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ray Scott avatar

    The War With Iraq

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 1, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,659 views

    What does God think about war in general ... the war in Iraq in particular?

    “The War With Iraq” INTRODUCTION: Romans 13:1-5 Several things we need to consider: 1.- We must face the reality of evil in the world. There are some people that you just can’t negotiate with … because they are EVIL. War is never good … and should be avoided unless it is absolutely the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Forgiveness--Why Should I Forgive

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,517 views

    This sermon deals with the choice between holding a grudge and choosing to forgive.

    Forgiveness—Why Should I Forgive Jeremiah 1:4-8 Romans 12:9-21 GNLCC 7/3/2011 Today we start a new series on the Apps For Life. Apps is short for Applications, which are programs that you can run on your smart phone to help you in life. There are are Apps to help you count ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Give Forgiveness

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,556 views

    A sermon on forgiveness (Two articles from Guideposts and Our Prayer.com are featured and adapted)

    Sermon for 2/7/2010 Give Forgiveness Introduction: Play the song “Live Like You Were Dying”- Focus on “I gave forgiveness I’d been denying. Oh, one day I hope you can live like you are dying.” WBTU: A. (Psa 90:12) Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Freedom In Forgivness

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,370 views

    A sermon that deals with the importance of us forgiving those who have trespassed against us so that God may for us our trespasses.

    "The Freedom in Forgiveness" Matthew 18:21-35 Matthew 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 35 So likewise shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    A Forgiving Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,950 views

    "To err is human, to forgive is divine," Alexander Pope. Being divine, Jesus displayed His forgiving heart. He can enable us to have a forgiving heart, just like His.

    A. The story is told of a man who stood watching an old farmer plowing with his mule. 1. After a while, the stranger said to the farmer, “I don’t like to tell you how to do your job, but you could save yourself a lot of work by saying, ‘Gee’ and ‘Haw’ to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    The Bridge Of Forgivness Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 12, 2012
     | 4,622 views

    Jesus teaches His disciples the importants of forgiveness. To have your prayers answered you must forgive.

    The Bridge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14/15 To have a contented and enjoyable Christian experience one must learn to forgive. Most of us at one time or another have wounded someone with words or have been wounded. And most of the time the hurt has comes from someone who is dear to us. To often ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. George Calhoun avatar

    The Lord's Prayer: "Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors”. Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,476 views

    When you have spent time in God’s presence as a loving Father, a benevolent King, a Sovereign Lord and Great Provider, then your heart, your mind and your soul is ready to confront the sin in your life and come before your Redeemer.

    Little Johnny was so excited to try out his new slingshot. He and his sister Sally were visiting grandma on the farm for a couple of weeks and there was no better a time to work on his sling shot skills. First he’d aim at a row of tin cans he put on the fence, but after about 50 shots and 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    During the war in Kosovo in 1999, three Americans were captured and held hostage for more than a month. After intense negotiations, a breakthrough occurred and the prisoners were allowed to go free.

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive and Give Forgiveness Ephesians 1:7-1:18 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Let the Holy Spirit Help You Give and Receive Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-18) Illustration: Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. . --Ephesians 4:32 During the war in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,863 views

    BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL RECEIVE MERCY

    BIG IDEA: BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL RECEIVE MERCY (amplification of the Beatitude from Matthew 5:7) I. (:1-3) THE MERCIFUL WILL BE SUSTAINED BY THE MERCY OF GOD A. His Character: The Merciful = The Helper of the Helpless more blessed to give than to receive consider the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Broken Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    A BROKEN SPIRIT PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING

    BIG IDEA: A BROKEN SPIRIT PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING INTRODUCTION: a penitential psalm I. (:1-4) A BROKEN SPIRIT CONFESSES SIN A. A Broken Spirit Appeals to the Grace of God (:1) God’s Grace is Rooted In: 1. His lovingkindness (:1) 2. His compassion (:2) B. A Broken Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Go To Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 27,116 views

    We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

    Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Help People Improve Their Listening Skills

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,671 views

    Listening is one of the finest ways to show people how much we love them. Love is patient and kind.

    "Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to become angry." (James 1:19) Illustration:Two psychiatrists meet at their 20th college reunion. One is vibrant, while the other looks withered and worried. "So what’s your secret?" the older looking psychiatrist asks. "Listening to other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Does A Better Job Than People Do

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,632 views

    How to let the Spirit work in and through you both to will and to do of His good pleasure

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches in perfect ways that are relevant, appropriate, and persuasive. Paul wrote, "This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words." (I Cor. 2:13) Ask the Lord for greater reliance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational