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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Healing The Hurts In Families

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 14,330 views

    Healing the relationships in our homes involves 1. Honest confession. 2. A willingness to stop the things that hurt the other person. 3. Opening our hearts to them once again and allowing them to come in.

    In the Scripture reading this morning, we find one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible. The irony is that it is a family led by one of the most godly men in the Old Testament — King David. David is described as a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), and he was. But he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Unstoppable Work Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,117 views

    Because God’s purpose is unstoppable, we would do well to cooperate with Him, pursuing His will for our lives.

    The Unstoppable Work of God [Give background of passage: Arrested for healing/ freed from jail by an angel who told them to go and tell more people about new life in Jesus/ brought before the Sanhedrin, who confronted them concerning their disobedience/ Peter replied that they should obey God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is The Wise Guy?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,368 views

    This sermon compares false and true wisdom.

    Turn with me to James 3. Read James 3:13-18. James starts this passage off with a penetrating question, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” A lot of people claim to be wise and understanding. He is calling for us to examine our motives and ourselves. He calls those who think they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A House Divided

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,301 views

    Biblical principles for dealing with conflict - at home, and in God's Family

    A House Divided Intro: 6:30 PM, Monday evening. husband headed home after long Monday at work. Traffic heavy, he's running late. doesn't watch the clock -- just glad the workday is over no matter what time it is. boss was a bear today. secretary was in a foul mood; just learned that he may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glory In Persecution [rated - R]

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    The time is coming when Christians will be persecuted right here. How do I know it? I have already traveled that road before. How will you deal with it? Let us not try to run and find a way to escape persecution but face it like Jesus did.

    Opening illustration: Video clip of persecuted Christians worldwide. Let us turn to 1 Peter 4 and check out what to expect while being persecuted for Christ. Introduction: In the nature of things persecution must have been a much more daunting experience for Gentiles than it was for the Jews. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Reconciliation Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,235 views

    The cross makes us right with God again.

    The Reconciliation Of The Cross Text: Col. 1:19-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Civil War was carnage. Then Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy died. And Ulysses S. Grant of the Union died. Their widows, Varina Davis and Julia Grant, settled near each other. They became the closest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Not Peace But A Sword!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,922 views

    Not Peace but a Sword - Luke chapter 12 verses 49-53 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Cross is key regarding Fire. (vs 49). (2). The Cross is key regarding Suffering & Death (vs 50). (3). The Cross is key regarding Division (vs 51-54). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Oftentimes, a logo signifies the presence of a product or a company; • That we know all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God Always Has A Plan Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2020
     | 5,633 views

    Even in dire circumstances and the upending of God’s good plan for the world, He has a plan, and He provides the grace that makes a way for salvation. We can be thankful for His plan and His grace (of which Jerry will expand on at the end of this month.

    God Always Has A Plan Jeffery Anselmi / General Worst Year Ever / Hope / Genesis 3:14–21 The year 2020 has not treated us well. It’s been a terrible year; what do we have to be thankful for? This four-week series explores what we as Christians can be grateful for, even in hard circumstances, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mindset Matters (Romans 8:5-11) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 8, 2022
     | 4,524 views

    Psychology defines mindset as a set of beliefs we have about ourselves. But Paul challenges us not to have a mindset, but to set our minds. There's a big difference.

    Good morning. I’d like you to turn in your Bibles to Romans 8, as we continue our journey through what many people believe to be the greatest chapter in the entire Bible. We introduced chapter 8 by talking about how it was the greatest portrayal… • Of the depth of God’s love for his children. • Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6 - The Evangel Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 18, 2020
     | 2,466 views

    we put quite a bit of effort into being attractional to the culture outside of the church. But is this really the best approach? How much is the church allowing culture to influence worship? When we understand the evangelistic nature of worship, we can better approach our role.

    www.gracecommunity.com In 1940, a small country called Latvia in Europe was annexed into Russia. Most of us have never heard of it. It lived under the alien rule of Russian communism until they regained their freedom in 1991 when the iron curtain fell. They lost their freedom, their culture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Truth About Loving Your Enemies - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 25, 2023
     | 1,206 views

    If the rest of Jesus’s sermon is going to make sense, then we have to grasp this part and take it to heart. ‌

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing today with a portion of the Sermon on the Mount that probably challenges the believer more than any other section. I believe if the rest of Jesus’s sermon is going to make sense, then we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Welch avatar

    Effective Connections Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 18, 2018
     | 3,413 views

    Message 86 from Eph discussing the power of praying for one another.

    “Effective Connections” REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 Paul first called the Ephesians to bless the Lord (speak well of the Lord) who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ. He then wrote a gigantic 14 verse sentence packed with a grocery list of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Reconcilable Differences

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    In this sermon I talk about our need for reconcilation with God and how God made that possible for us.

    Reconcilable Differences When you have a problem or disagreement with someone how do you normally respond? What do you do to try and make right a relationship gone badly? Do you use the Hatfield and McCoy method and duke it out until there’s only one person standing? Do you just let it go? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    The Foundation To Unity And To Joy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,849 views

    Discover the foundation to Christian unity and joy.

    1 John 1:1-4 We begin a new study in this first letter written by John, a disciple of Jesus. It’s a short letter in the New Testament. The author of this letter is the same John who authored the gospel of John and the 2nd and 3rd letter of John in the New Testament. By the way, our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Living For God Becomes A Joy

    Contributed by Robert Ziriak on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,899 views

    Encouragement to find joy in living for God.

    When Living For God Becomes A Joy Romans 14:17 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. John 15:10-11 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic