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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Mercy That Shows Mercy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 43,721 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
     | 3,051 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

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    River Sunday: Relying On The River Of Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,044 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
     | 4,654 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

  • Milton Smith avatar

    Dealing With Guilt Pt 1

    Contributed by Milton Smith on Apr 28, 2009
     | 3,212 views

    God wants you to be free.

    It’s Sunday morning and the Praise and Worship Leader is exhorting the worshippers into the manifest presence of the LORD. This is what you have been waiting for all week; you’ve pressed through the cares of the week just to go to church this morning. You lift your hands to the Father and close ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rahab In Us Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,897 views

    On Mother’s Day we need to learn about the faith of a woman we find in the the lineage of Jesus.

    TITLE SLIDE THE RAHAB IN US Joshua 2:1-11 May 10, 2009 Have you ever looked into your family tree? It can be a lot of fun if you look deep into your family history and origins. Most likely you’ll discover there are some pretty strange and odd characters in your family’s background. Maybe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Let Go Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,652 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

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Living As A Forgiven Person

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008
     | 3,383 views

    As a christians we shoul be lieving a live as a forgiven person. Forgivness gives freedom, it is an acceptance of what God has done for us through Christ. What weight, trash are we carring around.

    When I do some kind of a series I wonder if people are happy for it to be over when the final session ends? If you have been feeling that way then today will offer you a little relief. This is the last Sunday message in this series; however, the topic is one that we are reminded of in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Fully Forgiven Forever Forgotten

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,605 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
     | 4,912 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

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011
     | 6,211 views

    After 4 weeks talking about anger, we will dive into what forgiveness means.

    Amazing Grace January 31, 2010 Eight people entered a glass enclosed biosphere in September 1991, in Tucson, Arizona. Four men and 4 women volunteered for a 2 year experiment of isolation. All were scientists and had undergone intense psychological evaluations. Yet, within months, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Charge It To My Account

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,568 views

    In our text this morning, we find credit being extended. Paul the Apostle writes a letter and in essence he is saying – Whatever is owed, I don’t have Cash, therefore; I need you to Charge it to my Account. I am signing the slip now, put it on my credi

    TITLE: CHARGE IT TO MY ACCOUNT SCRIPTURE: PHILEMON 18-19 The CREDIT CARD has become the SYMBOL OF AMERICAN BUSINESS. Matter of fact, some suggest it is the LOGO and SYMBOL of our Country. It is the FRATERNITY PIN of the average American. It is the PASSPORT to plenty for a great many today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    The Ultimate Goal In Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013
     | 3,958 views

    God has given us a very high standard to live up to when we have the opportunity to forgive someone. Praise the Lord, He also gives us the power and the guidance we need to imitate Him by forgiving others as He has forgiven us.

    The Ultimate Goal in Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Reconciliation is the final goal when it comes to resolving conflict. To be reconciled means “to replace hostility and separation with peace and friendship.” 2. The keys to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    The Thief Named Grudge Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,238 views

    To share how holding a grudge is no good for anyone and how we must lay them to the side and move on in life.

    We often hear the term "holding a grudge". What is a "grudge", what does it look like, and how does one "hold it"? "Grudge" is an actual word and it’s dictionary meaning is: a feeling of resentment or ill will over some grievance, or to harbor resentment. To "hold or carry a grudge" would then ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard White avatar

    To Be Merciful Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 29, 2011
     | 6,879 views

    Mercy is for the weak, we are weak because of our sins. Others need to have that same mercy for they too are weak from sins.

    Blessed are the Merciful… Matt 5:7 Many years ago, executives of the Time-Life publishing organization discovered that the company’s profit margin had shrunk to an alarmingly low level. Consequently, they began an intensive effort to try to cut costs. Efficiency experts suggested that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ