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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Handling Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 25, 2012
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    In order avoid becoming bitter in running the race of faith, the author of Hebrews in verses 12–17 gives three exhortations for: 1) Continuance (Hebrews 12:12–13), 2) Diligence (Hebrews 12:14), and for 3) Vigilance (Hebrews 12:15-17).

    During extended times of great physical exertion, like a marathon, an athlete must train themselves to overcome the natural physical obstacles. The first thing that happens to a runner when they start to tire is that their arms drop. The position and motion of the arms are extremely important in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Passionate About Holiness Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
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     | 5,832 views

    To be Holy is to be set apart. Not “Holier than Thou”, not religious, but Holy in God’s sight. Are we set apart? To be set apart is to be a Christ-like example to those around us.

    What do we mean when we say something is Holy? Look at your Bible. It says “Holy Bible.” What makes it Holy? The land of Israel is called “The Holy Land.” The city of Jerusalem is called “The Holy City.” Why? There is a quality about all three that they share in common, They all belong to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011
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     | 7,570 views

    To be Holy is to be set apart. And how are we set apart? By loving one another, by pursuing peace and by truly striving to be Holy.

    Isaiah was a man of God, a Prophet to the people of Judah during the reign of four kings. We often read his prophetic words at Christmas time regarding the birth of Christ, “Therefore the Lord will give you a sign, behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 6, 2011
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     | 9,833 views

    God expects us as Christians to forgive those that hurt us.

    FORGIVENESS Text: Hebrews 12:14, 15 We all get hurt. Sometimes, a loved one will say the wrong thing and hurt your feelings. Or your spouse will forget your anniversary. Or someone that you thought was your friend betrays a secret. Most of the time we consider these to be minor offenses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Man Who Sold His Future Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 117 ratings
     | 42,354 views

    What’s wrong with being godless? If you can answer that question, you can avoid the tragedy that took Esau’s future away from him.

    OPEN: A man filled his car with gas at a self-service gas station. After he had paid and driven away, he realized that he had left the gas cap on top of his car. He stopped and looked and, sure enough, it was gone. He thought for a second and realized that other people must have done the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Why Should I Need God?

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 148 ratings
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    Not all godless people are bad. They just don’t want to commit their lives to God for some reasons. They consider being a freelance as an advantage. If being godless is practically an advantage, then why should I need to believe in God?

    WHY SHOULD I NEED GOD? Heb 12:16-17 You may be surprised if I tell you that not all godless people are bad. But they just don’t want to commit their lives to God for some reasons. They consider being a freelance as an advantage. In fact, godless people consider themselves a practical people. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy Of The Saints

    Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Apr 2, 2011
     | 4,126 views

    Christs joy don’t require stuff

    Joy Of The Saints John 17:13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. Christ desires to have his joy fulfilled in us. His joy is not fulfilled in the things of this world. He had no house to live in. >>Only a heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Jesus The Better Way: He Awards A Better Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 4, 2013
     | 6,390 views

    God’s inheritance is worth preserving and persevering for and he offers a first installment here and now.

    JESUS THE BETTER WAY: HE AWARDS A BETTER INHERITANCE HEBREWS 12:1-29 Big Idea: God’s inheritance is worth preserving and persevering for and he offers a first installment here and now. Key Verses: 22 But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Refiner's Fire

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 18, 2017
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     | 50,659 views

    The prophet Malachi wrote that the Lord would send his messenger of the covenant, and asks, "who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap." What is the answer to Malachi's question?

    THE REFINER’S FIRE Malachi 3:1-6 I. Introduction – Malachi says that at his appearing Jesus will be like a refiner’s fire, or launderer’s soap. The Israelites had a question, not unlike a question we might ask. Our main text is in answer to a question from the Israelites: Mal 2:17 - You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Small Potatoes, So What? Try Again.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2016
     | 3,882 views

    Hear the call to the ministry of encouragement and lifting up the hands that hang down. We need no more "HEAD-SHRINKERS" in the church!

    SMALL POTATOES, SO WHAT? TRY AGAIN! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What is a head shinker? Are you a head shrinker? Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Little Concern For ‘the Way Of Promise’ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2015
     | 6,470 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews 12: 14 – 29

    Hebrews 12: 14 – 29 Little concern for ‘the way of promise’ 14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Edison Thella avatar

    This Is Possible In New Testament

    Contributed by David Edison Thella on Feb 8, 2016
     | 2,741 views

    Just wanted to open few things that Christians tend to forget

    1. Coming short of the grace of God. “See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Hebrews 12:14 NIV Bitterness is an infection in our affection for the Lord. In the bible we often see that the vineyard or grapes or ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • mark dellosso avatar

    The Root Of The Problem

    Contributed by Mark Dellosso on Nov 13, 2015
     | 24,618 views

    A lot of times, for every difficulty there is a ROOT CAUSE for that difficulty. What is the ROOT CAUSE for this struggle in my life? Is there a ROOT cause for my constant illness? Joblessness? Financial issues? This sermon will help you to press on!

    “The ROOT Of the Problem!” Scripture Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord; (15) Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any ROOT of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Time Mangagement

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2017
     | 4,271 views

    What are we doing with our time? Time can make us angry and bitter? Do we realize time is limited and we need to be wise stewards of our time. How did thinks look in 1917? How will they look in 2117?

    TIME? WHAT DO WE DO WITH TIME? ANGER KILLS ROOTS? THESE HAVE NO ROOT ---NO ROOTS? NO FRUITS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TIME CAN BE A REAL KILLER... TIME HAS A TENADANCY TO MAKE US BITTER AND HARD... Luke 8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2 The Skeleton At The Feast--- Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2017
     | 5,236 views

    Have you ever wolfed down food to find that your are devouring yourself? Do you consider how your attitudes give birth to mean words, unkind deeds and bitterness? Your attitudes have a cause-effect on your thinking patterns.

    #2 THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST --- YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com part #2 WHY DO PEOPLE REFUSE TO SEE THAT THEIR ATTITUDES HAVE A GREAT IMPACT ON THEIR DAILY LIFE. It is all about the choices we make, the words we say and the deeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God