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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Christmas Is For-Giving Part 3 Forgetting Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2011
     | 3,215 views

    God, through the miracle birth - Jesus Christ, gave to mankind the gift of forgiveness to save us from our sins.

    Christmas is For-giving Part 3 Forgetting Introduction (adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel) Mat 1:18-21 God, through the miracle birth- Jesus Christ, gave to mankind- gift of forgiveness- to save us from- sins. Christmas is a time For-giving. We have been studying the whole truth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Dunn avatar

    Forgiveness: It's Our Choice

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025
     | 152 views

    Forgiveness is not a feeling but a decision to mirror the Father’s heart—releasing anger, restoring love, and joining heaven’s celebration

    Introduction If you’ve ever had someone walk out of your life—slam the door, burn the bridge, and disappear—you know something about the ache of the father in Jesus’ story. And if you’ve ever been hurt and felt that hot rush of anger rise inside you when the offender suddenly wanted back in, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Words From The Cross: 'father Forgive Them'"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 18, 2015
     | 7,059 views

    A sermon from the series "Words from the Cross."

    "Words from the Cross: 'Father, forgive them.'" Luke 23:26-27, 32-34 Nearly all of us have been hurt by the actions or words of someone else. And these wounds can leave us with lasting feelings of anger, bitterness or even revenge. And if we hold grudges, if we aren't able to forgive--we are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    There Is No Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 476 ratings
     | 116,751 views

    One of the benefits of being a Christian is that we are not condemned for the fact that we fall short of complete perfection.

    Read Text: Romans 8:1-4 Michael Breissen was a new father, and he was not about to let his wife’s first Mother’s Day pass uncelebrated. But she was a nurse, and on that particular Sunday was working at the local hospital, and they weren’t able to celebrate together at home. So Michael plunked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Stone Throwing In Church

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,116 views

    An application to John 8:1-10

    I went out and gathered small flat stones to pass out to the church. Also I dressed in blue jeans and a nice shirt. (I normally dress in a coat and tie). When you are in a conservative church jeans are a big deal. This is just some Ideas. Preach it! Stone Throwing in Church John 8:1-11 4-7-2002 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Truth And Justice For All Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 1, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,000 views

    Justice isn’t necessarily a desirable thing. Better to receive God’s grace than to have justice applied to our lives.

    I haven’t watched much of the winter Olympics this last fortnight, but I did happen to be watching the night there was all the controversy about the figure skating. I saw the Russian pair do their thing, then watched as the commentary team analysed their performance in slow motion showing all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Mercy That Shows Mercy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 43,765 views

    5th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

    SHIFT - Part 5 THE MERCY THAT GIVES MERCY - The Boomerang Blessing MATTHEW 5:7 & MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: Maybe you have noticed, in reading through the beatitudes, that they fall into 2 distinct categories? The first 4 deal with our relationship to God. We are "poor in spirit," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Trash In Our Trash Baskets

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,066 views

    Christ Jesus has demonstrated for us the fine art of forgiveness which we must learn to use in the daily living out of our lives.

    Matthew 18: 21 – 35 / Trash In Our Trashbaskets Intro: Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s Angels type- decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    River Sunday: Relying On The River Of Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,069 views

    A sermon for River Sunday that highlights how God’s River of Life gives life

    As we come to our last week in the worship series the series of creation; We have seen how God has given us the wonderful creation we live as a gift. A gift to not only to enjoy and benefit from but also to care for and serve. At times his creation is full of life and at times deserted and dieing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Wise Teacher

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,680 views

    This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

    The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Fully Forgiven Forever Forgotten

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    Have you as a Christian ever taken back a sin that God has forgiven you for? Have you ever wrapped yourself in guilt for something that you have already been pardoned for?

    Fully Forgiven Forever Forgotten Have you ever had the experience of trying to find something that you just set down? You had it in your hand just a moment ago but then you got distracted and totally lost track of it. This is especially frustrating when it is something important like a phone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Inevitable Accounting

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,926 views

    When the word "judgment" infers everlasting consequences it immediately takes on a vastly greater significance.

    THE INEVITABLE ACCOUNTING “So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12 (NKJV) “Judgment” is a thought-provoking word in and of itself. It is not often a pleasant thought in the life of anyone. When the judgment referred to has everlasting consequences the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Five Steps To Keeping Ourselves In The Love Of God"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,062 views

    The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They believe that Joseph might turn on them... But Joseph is not the “natural man.” He is a man who portrays the coming Christ... grace and truth.

    Title of the message: “Five Steps to Keeping Yourself in the Love of God” Key verse: (Jude 1:21) Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Introduction: The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    God Has Authority Of Everything.....including Your Sins

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,484 views

    This sermon explores the fact that God has authority of everything, and especially our sins.

    Do you really believe that God has authority over everything? Have you ever wondered why you don’t get your own way all the time? When I asked this question when time, someone once replied, because thankfully God is smarter than me or you!! The reality is no matter what happens or is happening ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Let Go Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,702 views

    Bitterness is a dangerous thing in the life of the Christian that simply needs to be let go of.

    “Let Go Of Bitterness” Introduction: In Southeast Asia many years ago someone developed an ingenious method to catch monkeys alive and unharmed. The “Monkey Trap” which was developed was very simple; the hunter would take a pot with a wide bottom and narrow opening and bury the pot in the ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ