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  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Journey Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,723 views

    It was one of the most painful events of my life. But how could I not forgive Everett, as I viewed my own sin.

    THE JOURNEY OF FORGIVENESS THEME: FORGIVENESS IS EMPOWERED THROUGH BEING FORGIVEN. TEXT: MATTHEW 18:23-35 You are stupid Matthew. I must have heard that line over two hundred times over a period of two months. It was 2002 in Bedford, Texas, at the Brown Trail School of preaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spreading The Gospel Through A Positive Reputation

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,160 views

    A call for believers to be people who have positive reputations in the community.

    Spreading the Gospel through a Positive Reputation Various Scriptures Friday, March 9, 2007 SD Gideons State Convention This is going to be a tough message at times. This has been on my heart for quite a while, and I think that the Gideons are in a position to impact this concern of mine and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Shake Off The Serpent

    Contributed by James May on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 30,152 views

    Satan brings attacks upon all of God’s people, even when we are in the center of God’s will. Let us learn to kindle a fire and shake off the serpent in the fire of the Holy Ghost.

    Shake Off the Serpent By Pastor Jim May Acts 28:1-5, "And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Healing

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 35,200 views

    To remind us of the ways God heals and the importance of the healing ministry of the church, particularly prayer ministry.

    1. God is the Healer (Great Physician) - God desires to bring healing and wholeness because he is the Healer. Many of you are probably familiar with the story of the Exodus when God delivered the Israelite people from slavery. They fled from Egypt and with the Egyptian army at their back they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas And Culture

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 83 ratings
     | 34,646 views

    1. Christmas informs the culture. 2. Christmas transforms the culture. 3. Christmas forms a new culture.

    Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that people thought he was nowhere to be found. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Three Stages Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,796 views

    A look at three different types of giving in the church.

    Three Stages of Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. Suddenly, he heard the screams of a woman who was kneeling in front of a child. The man quickly ran over to the woman and began to listen to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Spend Or To Invest

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 7, 2007
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     | 5,567 views

    Time is the most inportant asset we have, we can spend it or invest it.

    To Spend or TO Invest Opening Hymn Scripture Reading : Matt 6:33 Closing Hymn The Elusive The rich man in his castle The poor man at his gate They all wanted one thing But for them, it was far too late The Lawyer in his chambers The Maiden in her room Both sought the same gift each time But ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Great Debt

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jan 15, 2007
     | 2,378 views

    There is a great debt that we owe, but forgiveness is offered freely.

    Matthew 18:21-35 “The Great Debt” “There is a great debt that we owe, but forgiveness is offered freely.” Sunday Morning Sermon -- Southaven 01.14.07 Intro: VIDEO “Crazy Women” – Youtube.com (Start with Text and Title) Discussion: That’s a crazy video isn’t it? I can’t help but think how crazy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Personal Faith First

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,260 views

    We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

    Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    It Doesn't Seem Like Christmas Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,454 views

    Sermon #3 for the Christmas series Shopping for a Savior.

    “SHOPPING FOR A SAVIOR” SERMON #3: “IT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE CHRISTMAS” LUKE 2:8-20 President John F. Kennedy’s goal of putting a man on the moon by the end of the 60’s decade launched the space program and our imaginations. Everyone seemed caught up in the hope and the reality of human beings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Richards avatar

    A Churchy Focus

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,148 views

    A message promoting evangelism and invitation

    Elements of this sermon were taken from K. Edward Skidmore’s sermon "Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend" found here on Sermoncentral (http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=88617) A CHURCHY FOCUS -I took all my sciences in high school, and one of the things we learned were the Laws of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,211 views

    1- The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner 2- The kingdom of heaven is like men working 3- The kingdom of heaven is like getting paid

    INTRO.- The kingdom of heaven is a kingdom. It is a country, a domain, an empire. It is similar to our country and yet it is not similar. Heaven is not America and America is not heavenly! ILL.- When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, “Do you pray for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    We Are Not Home Alone Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    3 of 4 on Christmas. This message is on Joseph

    Classic Christmas December 24, 2006 Home Alone Christmas Breakfast at Big Boy Home Alone is a movie about a boy named Kevin who wishes that his family would just disappear. And this time his wish comes true as he is accidentally left home as his family travels to France for Christmas. At first he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sheldon Friesen avatar

    The Place Of Rest

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    We live in a very tense, fast paced world that is in a hurry!

    The Place Of Rest Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Profiting From Trials Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,406 views

    And introduction to the book of James, helping to answer the question, "Is There Profit in Trials?"

    Introduction I. When you approach the letter of James, the first important question to consider is “Who is the author?” A. The only real identification from within the letter itself lies in the authors statement in verse one. “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” B. But that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist