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  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus’ New Directive For Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2017
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     | 9,771 views

    Our Lord comes through crisp and clear on how we are to deal with hurt and abuse. For one thing, our Lord specifically forbids retaliation. Our natural tendency is to want to get even, but that’s just the opposite of what Jesus taught.

    Capernaum Lesson: Jesus’ New Directive for Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 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, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I've Fallen Short & Only Jesus Can Help Me Get Up Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,431 views

    Everyone, everywhere is in need of God’s wonderful grace.

    1. READ THROUGH vv9-20 -- By the time we come to v9 here in CH3, the Holy Spirit wants us to understand something… a. Everyone, everywhere is in need of God’s wonderful grace. b. No matter what spiritual background you might have… c. No matter what national background you might have… d. No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Listen

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 1, 2025
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     | 478 views

    This is all about getting to know the Shepherd and how to identify the things in life that drown out the voice of Christ... And hopefully it can help us learn to Listen to Jesus

    John 10:27 – "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." Have you ever tried to have a conversation in a noisy room? Maybe you were at a party or a busy restaurant, and no matter how loud you spoke or how much you leaned in, the message just didn’t get through. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Uses The Word To Invoke Deeper Thinking Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 15, 2018
     | 7,556 views

    The battle of the heart is won by winning the battle of the mind. To win the battle of the mind, Jesus worked to get people to think on a deeper level.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to take another look at a story that is familiar to many. We have examined this narrative in the recent past, but today, we are going to examine this story of the Woman at the Well through a different lens. • One of the things that seem to have happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Prophesied As King In The Prophets Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,178 views

    Today, we can look back and see how the prophesies concerning Israel’s Messiah were accurately fulfilled in the Person of Jesus Christ. By looking at those prophesies, we can get a better understanding of who Jesus is and what He came to do.

    1. Jesus’ royal Person prophesied (11:1) 2. Jesus’ royal power prophesied (11:2) 3. Jesus’ royal purpose prophesied (11:3-5) ISAIAH 11:1-5 Statistics say that if you or I was to list one hundred things predicting what a person was going to be like— It would take two hundred billion earths as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Will You Respond To Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2022
     | 2,432 views

    Have you ever responded incorrectly to someone because you misunderstood his or her request? What if you knew the truths about Jesus Christ that would guide the way you respond to Him? Get ready to explore the responses of others to Jesus in the Bible!

    How will you respond to Jesus? Matthew 2:1-18 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) What do you think of when you hear the reading of Matthew 2? I thought of the Christmas nativity scene. But if you were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Kind Of King Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2022
     | 1,868 views

    If Jesus were king, and He is, how would you describe His reign? What if you knew the characteristics of Jesus that would help you respond with excitement and anticipation for His kingdom? Get ready to discover what kind of king Jesus is!

    What Kind of King is Jesus? Matthew 8:1-17 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) We are continuing this morning with the second of our 9-message study in the book of Matthew. The book of Matthew is one of four ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Or Friend? (3) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005
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     | 2,808 views

    God desires to perfect us in Christ Jesus. As we move upward in that perfection, we become closer to God as we become more Christ-like. As we become closer to God, we move into a different relationship with God.

    God or Friend? (Exodus 20:1~2a) And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage… (James 2:23) And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Our God Is Not Small

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,348 views

    As we draw closer to the Jesus who was Transfigured, we will find that God is bigger than all of our problems.

    Today is Transfiguration Sunday. On this Sunday in the church year, we call to our memory the event when Jesus Christ went up on the mountain and his appearance radically changed before Moses, Elijah, Peter, James, and John. Read Luke 9:28-36 Several years ago now, J.B. Phillips wrote a best ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Getting To Know God - Part 6 - The God Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 19, 2019
     | 5,282 views

    Jehovah-Shalom; God is Peace. Do we have God's kind of peace in our lives or are we settling for something less? God's peace is bestowed not earned. The saying, "No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know Peace" may seem like a bumper sticker slogan but there is truth in it!

    Getting To Know God - Part 6 - The God of Peace Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Subject Of Messiah

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012
     | 3,204 views

    In this message we get a dramatic picture of conversion and witnessing.

    We’re still at the well with Jesus and the Samaritan woman. In tonight’s passage, we get a dramatic picture of conversion and witnessing. Jesus has offered this woman the Living Water, which is salvation. She is still trying to decipher it all in her mind. She has dealt with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abide In Jesus

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2019
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     | 10,298 views

    This is what happens when you ‘abide with God’! You start affecting the life of others! Is it not exciting? Come on, we need to let the world know that it is fun being in the presence of God!

    Vine John 15:5 says, “I am the vine, you are the branches, he who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” Do you know what it means to abide in Him? The English dictionary defines ‘abide’ as’ hold to and stick to.’ Spiritually it means to ‘stick on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Over Your Hang-Ups Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,197 views

    Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

    Getting Over Your Hang-ups Series: Letting God Guide You May 1, 2005 Recently the news media has been having a heyday reporting the questionable (and usually illegal) behavior of well-known people, (professional athletes, politicians, preachers, presidents, even royalty). From Martha Stewart to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Part 27: Getting Back To The Joy Of Jesus Sermon 3: The Godly Fruit Of A Joyful Christian. Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2025
     | 253 views

    The Joy of Jesus Christ. 1. Helps more people be converted (vs. 11-15). 2. Comes to everyone with contrite hearts (vs. 16-17). (To everyone with hearts broken by their sins.) 3. Comes from glimpses into our glorious future (vs. 18-19).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 27: Getting Back to the Joy of Jesus Christ Sermon 3: The Godly Fruit of a Joyful Christian Psalm 51:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 24, 2025) BACKGROUND: *This is the last sermon in a series covering three great themes in Psalm 51. Here King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Rejected And Accepted As King

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012
     | 7,096 views

    For the past year and a half we have seen in our study of the gospel of John how Jesus has been rejected and how some have accepted Him. In tonight’s study we will get an even clearer picture of Jesus’ rejection and acceptance.

    For the past year and a half we have seen in our study of the gospel of John how Jesus has been rejected and how some have accepted Him. In tonight’s study we will get an even clearer picture of Jesus’ rejection and acceptance. Quite a long passage so let’s get started. READ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist