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  • David Henderson avatar

    "Learning To Repent"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015
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    There is a word in the Bible that is a bit hard to understand for us at times. It is the word repent.

    Theme: When we ask for God's forgiveness, we must be willing to let go of our sin. Scripture: Acts 3:19 Now change your mind and attitude to God and turn to him so he can cleanse away your sins Acts 3:19 There is a word in the Bible that is a bit hard to understand for us at times. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eigth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,941 views

    Do not steal others property. Work hard and earn your blessings.

    Eighth Commandment: Thou Shall not Steal-Ex 20:15 Introduction: take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it. Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take something of value by force or threat of force or by putting the victim in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Handling A Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 14, 2011
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     | 7,733 views

    A broken ehart can be hard to overcome, through Jesus we can

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • One of the dark emotions we deal with that can make our world come to a standstill is the dealing with a broken heart. • There are so many things that happen in life that can contribute to having a broken heart. • The loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abraham's Unwavering Faith (Pt 1)

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
     | 8,629 views

    Message about having faith in God during the hard times in life

    Unwavering Faith (part 1) Romans 4:18-25 Introduction If God says He will do something for you, He will do it! He always keeps his promises, but there are some things that you have to do in order to receive from Him. The best example of this is seen in the life of Abraham. When God promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Work

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011
     | 2,711 views

    Making peace is hard work; having peace is a gift from God.

    Making peace is work. Hard work. And it’s not cheap, either. Can you imagine President Bush offering a cabinet post to Al Gore? And if you can imagine that, can you imagine Gore accepting the offer? And yet that’s almost exactly what has just happened in Israel, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pt. 3 Daddy Come Home Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 10, 2013
     | 4,436 views

    The role of a husband / father is easily understood, yet hard to live out.

    Daddy Come Home February 17, 2013 Introduction A The role of a husband / father is easily understood, yet hard to live out. 1 One Reason: Ignorance a He doesn’t understand his responsibilities toward his family under God. aa His paycheck is his duty & done bb Shocked when his family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Murder Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
     | 2,841 views

    Taking the Leap to something higher will require embracing the hard sayings of Jesus.

    More than Murder June 30, 2013 Introduction This is an interesting week in national news. June 24, 2013 Paula Deen's Food Network career is toast after the network announced Friday that it would not be renewing the popular shows "Paula's Best Dishes" and "Paula's Home Cooking" after her contract ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Heart Surgeon!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 19, 2014
     | 3,587 views

    Friend, trust God to speak to the hard hearted people in your life.

    Heart Surgeon ! Mathew 27:19 “While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that just Man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of Him." Though I had read the book of Mathews several times, but interestingly I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Feet Away.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 5, 2020
     | 4,219 views

    When things start to get hard, try to persevere through the adversity.

    Second Sunday of Advent. Sermon Title: Three feet away. Scripture Text: Mark 1:1-8 ILLUSTRATION: During the gold rush, a man from Ohio traveled to California. It had taken him months to get there. He had to get a claim and register it and buy tools before he could start mining. The Ohioan ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Holy Trinity - Father, Son, And Holy Spirit

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 14, 2019
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     | 6,459 views

    No matter how hard we try, understanding the concept of the Trinity is uncomprehendible

    I speak to you in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Amen One of the first sermons I delivered here at Saint John’s, without realizing when I agreed to preach, was Trinity Sunday in 2011. I have to tell you, of all the Sundays in the year, this is the one that makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Practical Pointers For Grief 1 Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022
     | 2,036 views

    Grief is hard and we practical need help to work through it.

    Last week we began what I hope will be a regular podcast on the topic of grief. Grief is a reality and will generally affect all of us at some time or another. Grief is not limited to the death of a loved one. We grieve the loss of many things such as our dreams when they are shattered; the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Seven Trumpets (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 24, 2022
     | 1,428 views

    Will God's judgment bring repentance or underscore the hardness of their hearts?

    We studying Revelation, Chapter 9, and are in the Great Tribulation, the Day of the Lord: 9 Behold, the day of the Lord comes, cruel, with wrath and fierce anger, to make the land a desolation and to destroy its sinners from it. 10 For the stars of the heavens and their constellations will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "come Be Crucified! We've Got A Cross For Your Back Too!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2023
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     | 1,378 views

    Following Christ isn't glamorous. It is hard, but it is worth it.

    “Come! Be Crucified! We’ve Got a Cross for Your Back Too” Mark 10:35-45 Have you ever seen a church sign that read, “Come! Be Crucified! We’ve got a Cross for Your Back Too!” And yet Jesus was this up-front. You can’t accuse Jesus of false advertising. When James and John come up to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Empty Jars

    Contributed by Yew Song on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,847 views

    Many stop receiving God’s blessings because we stop bringing empty jars, and allow Him to change our little into much. Keep asking, seeking & knocking.

    ‘Empty Jars’ Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 The story – picture the story in your mind. The prophet is sick and had to borrow to pay bills. Then he died, leaving his family in debt, with only a little oil left. In comes the prophet Elisha and a miracle happens but: Question: Why did the oil stopped? Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Heart Affair

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,866 views

    This sermon knocks down the ’you can look, but you can’t touch’ mentality. God’s not just concerned with bodily adultery, but also the adultery that takes place in the heart.

    A Heart Affair A sermon on Lust Introduction Today we are going to talk about a subject that is very disturbing. That subject is adultery. And the most disturbing fact about this subject is that we are all adulterers. Does that shock you? It should! But it is a reality. Read Matthew 5:27-30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God