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  • Dasol Kang avatar

    Their Story, Our Warning

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 10, 2025
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     | 191 views

    God holds up the mirror of the past to keep us from stumbling in the present.

    “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” These were the words of the philosopher George Santayana about nations, politics, and the rise and fall of empires. But much earlier than George Santayana, the Apostle Paul, 18 centuries earlier, made the same point about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Curing Conflict PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 698 views

    Explore the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 18:15-20 on conflict resolution, forgiveness, and unity, emphasizing the liberating power of forgiveness.

    Good morning, Church! It's a joy to be together again to delve into the rich treasures of God's Word. Today, we are going to examine a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, that speaks directly to our hearts about dealing with conflict, embracing forgiveness, and moving forward in unity. Before we ...read more

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    Life In Need Of Change Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025
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    Remember that it is God’s power to change people that’s important, and we need to have the same compassion that was shown to us for those who are lost.

    LIFE IN NEED OF CHANGE Text: Acts 26:4-11 Introduction 1. Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep. For their crime they were each branded on the forehead with the letters "ST," for "sheep thief." a. One brother immediately ran away from the area and attempted to build a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blessed With The Ability To Forget

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
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    Blessed with the Ability to Forget

    Blessed with the Ability to Forget Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Blessed With The Ability To Forget

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
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     | 6,425 views

    Blessed with the Ability to Forget

    Blessed with the Ability to Forget Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Don't Let Your Past Define Your Future PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,920 views

    This sermon encourages letting go of past mistakes and regrets, embracing God's current work in our lives, and looking forward to the future with hope.

    Good morning, dear friends, and welcome. As we gather together today in this sacred space, we are united by a shared purpose: to seek understanding, to find comfort and to grow in our faith. We are here to wrestle with the word of God, to grapple with its truths and to let it shape us, mold us, and ...read more

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    New Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
     | 13,935 views

    God is a God that offers us New Beginnings

    NEW BEGINNINGS Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) A new year always seems to bring with it the opportunity for new beginnings. We associate the word resolution with New Year. The word resolution, as defined ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Gods Personal Promises

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 10, 2022
     | 2,029 views

    We have a great future with our Lord.

    GODS PERSONAL PROMISES Joshua1: 1Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Our Love Too God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 23, 2020
     | 2,914 views

    Love To God

    Love To God Romans 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 1. Threefold Commandment. Deuteronomy 6: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 26, 2016
     | 4,219 views

    Do we really look for Jesus in every activity of Christmas?

    Show where’s wally pic…. It’s fun to try and find Wally isn’t it with all the stuff around him? By the way, Waldo is the same guy as Wally, who actually came from England. Besides the one on the sign, can you find Wally?? We’ll put the picture back up later again. What does this have to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Healing From The Lives Of The Past. John 8:31-32

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 10, 2024
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     | 478 views

    A message about how Paul healed from his past and went on to serve the Lord more than he could imagine. The message shows how we can apply it to our own lives today.

    Healing from the lives of the Past John 8:31-32 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are Mine

    Contributed by Larry Grant on May 19, 2024
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     | 1,903 views

    Going through waters of hardship, rivers of difficulty, or the fires of adversity will either cause you to live in fear or force you to grow stronger. If you invite the Lord to go with you, He will because He said that You are Mine!

    Isaiah 43:1-7 (NKJV) You Are Mine May 19, 2024 Before the kingdom was overthrown by Assyria, then by Babylon and then by Persia the children of God had stopped calling upon the LORD. The Israelites had grown weary of Him (verse 22). Their worship may have been lavish but was often only outward and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of This House Of This House. Best Is Yet To Come

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 6, 2025
     | 840 views

    The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.

    The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts. My brothers and sisters, we are living in a time when it’s easy to feel like the best moments of our lives have already passed us by. We look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Not Defined By Your Past PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,752 views

    Through God's unconditional love and the transformative power of Christ, we are offered a new life free from the chains of our past.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that is near and dear to my heart, and I hope it will resonate with yours as well. It's a message of unconditional love, redemption, and the transformative power of a new life in Christ. As we explore 2 Corinthians 5:17, let us ...read more

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    Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,184 views

    Rahab was looking for love and created a lot of past that she needed to get past. This is the first in a 2 part message.

    February 17, 2002 Hebrews 11:31; Josh 2 “Looking for love in all the wrong places” INTRODUCTION I like the story about a Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote Bible book, chapter & verse to okay his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist