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  • Jim Parisi avatar

    The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    The Holy Spirit allows the grace of Christ’s forgiveness

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive and Give Forgiveness 4/21/02 Ephesians 1:7 Last week we spoke on speaking with grace next is forgiveness. This is one of the Hard ones to live let alone apply to our walks. Sometimes we are so safe in our position that we fail to see the sin we are in. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rights, Rewards, And Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,828 views

    We must be willing to give up our rights, and discipline our bodies to see that we are not an obstacle to the gospel.

    Rights, Rewards, and Responsibilities 1 Corinthians 9 In America we are told that we should value our rights above almost everything else. To be an American is to be free. To be free is to be able to speak freely, write freely, and worship freely. It is a true blessing to be free. We believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Should We Vote For?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on May 9, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,195 views

    Four qualifications of the candidates that God is looking for(Philippines National Election)

    Who Should We Vote For Exodus 18:21 “Furthermore, you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.” This morning I have a simple goal. I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Inscription Said

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    If our life is condensed into a few words upon a tombstone, what would it say?

    • In this life we live we are often remembered for the type of work we did, how we acted or even the amount of things and money we may have or have not had. • When looking back over ones life it is important to ask questions such as “Have I accomplished all that I could have?” “Have I treated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Characters: Isaiah

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,366 views

    Jesus birth was foretold thousands of years beforehand by a prophet living for God

    I’ll never forget a friend of mine asking where the wreath with the candles were during one of my first church pastorates. I replied, “we don’t need those rituals do we?” The response was all about the history, her church experiences during Christmas and why she loved a church all dressed up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mt. 23:1-12

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024
     | 467 views

    These verses proceed the eight woes of which Christ warned the Pharisees.

    Mat. 23:1-12 by: Joe Mack Cherry I. Preface to the 8 Woes Christ pronounced and explained toPharisees and the Sadducees. A. Jesus and the Pharisees 1. We have learned through time and study that Jesus was never harsh on the struggling sinner. a. Jo 4 – The lady at the well from Samaria b. Jo 8 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Your Enemies: Embracing God's Transformative Love Matthew 5:43-45 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,188 views

    In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus delivers teachings that challenge the status quo and redefine the principles of God's kingdom. Among these teachings is the command to love our enemies—a call that transcends human understanding and reflects the transformative nature of God's love.

    Love Your Enemies: Embracing God's Transformative Love Introduction: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus delivers teachings that challenge the status quo and redefine the principles of God's kingdom. Among these revolutionary teachings is the command to love our enemies—a call that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Love Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,354 views

    Understand and appreciate the cost, power, and sacrifice of Jesus' love, which is the foundation of our faith and obedience to Him.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into the profound depth of Jesus' love—the cost, the power, and the sacrifice it holds for each one of us. Our key Scripture today is from the book of John, chapter 12, verses 24 and 25. It reads: "Very truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat ...read more

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    Blessed & Covered By Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    To explore the blessing, power, and responsibility of God's grace in our lives, as illuminated by various biblical passages.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ, to today’s sermon. I am excited as we delve into what I believe is a vital topic for every believer: The Blessing of Grace, The Power of Grace, and The Responsibility of Grace. We've all heard the phrase, "By the grace of God, I am what I am," but what does that ...read more

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    Stay Humble PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 954 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of practicing humility and righteousness for God's glory, not for human recognition or applause.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ. I stand before you today, with joy in my heart and a message on my lips. A message that is as timeless as the stars, as enduring as the mountains, and as profound as the deepest ocean. It is a message that has the power to transform lives, to heal broken hearts, and ...read more

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    A Person Of Interest

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 8, 2022
     | 2,027 views

    As a supposed victim of a judicial murder, Jesus becomes a Person of Interest. The message is a study of His sacrifice and what that sacrifice means for us.

    “From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Would You Be Free?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    Jesus has lifted the veil and given us the truth that sets man free, free to choose to live holy, free to choose the life God intends for us, free to confess Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

    Would You Be Free? 07/06/08 AM Text: John 8:31-32 Introduction Freedom is a powerful word, it is a driving concept. Men have fought battles, gone to war and sacrificed greatly in order to gain freedom for themselves or for their country. Friday was the 4th of July, the day where we celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Battle Within Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 16,453 views

    When we try to meet God’s standards from our own resources we will consistently fail.

    New Years Eve is a time for new beginnings, a time for taking new steps in our lives. At midnight tonight millions of Americans will make new year’s resolutions for the year 2001. Typical resolutions will be losing weight, quitting smoking, spending more time with family, and working less hours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do We Please God? - Pt 1

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    How do we please God? By regularly examining our motives and priorities against God’s standards.

    Recently someone in our congregation shared a photocopy of an article from the May 13, 1955 (that’s right, 1955) issue of Housekeeping Monthly entitled The Good Wife’s Guide that feature tips on how to please their husbands when they come home from work. Here are some excerpts: • Have dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    There's A Great Day Coming

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,860 views

    There is a great day coming in which the Lord is judge the world. Let’s consider the Surety, Scope, and Standard of Judgment.

    There’s A Great Day Coming by Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church When the Apostle Paul was being transported as a missionary prisoner to Rome, his ship docked to the south of Rome in the Italian port city of Puteoli. This was a holiday resort for fashionable Roman society, a spa with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church