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  • Vonnie E James avatar

    A Time To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Mar 21, 2010
     | 7,135 views

    A sermon showing the advantages of forgiveness and disadvantages of not forgiving.

    Intro In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,Solomon said some words:to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven...a time to love and a time to hate, a time of war and a time of peace. Forgiveness and Peace How many of us long for peace? Peace in our minds,peace in our heart,peace in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Urge To Cling

    Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007
     | 4,599 views

    We instinctively know that clinging behaviour in an adult is not a good thing. Jesus knew that very well. He knew that the urge to cling could even cause us to lose our life. We could end up not really alive. Instead of being free in Christ, our clinging

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV, Issue 3, No. 20 Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year B) April 9, 2000 Readings: * Jeremiah 31:31-34 * Hebrews 5:7-9 * John 12:20-33 The Urge to Cling Mother Attachment Have you ever seen a little boy clinging to his mother’s leg? He’s afraid that he’ll be left alone and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Neither Confused Nor Divided

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2009
     | 5,161 views

    Sermon for Trinity Sunday on the Holy Trinity and the unity of the Church.

    During the time of Oliver Cromwell, thousands of stained glass windows in English churches were destroyed, because the English puritans objected to objects of veneration, which they called ’abused images’. Of those stained glass windows that did survive, few were undamaged, and there was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Feeling Forsaken?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 1, 2018
     | 3,975 views

    We all have moments when we feel like God is distant from us. Faith believes what He says even when we don't feel it.

    1. Forsaken At the age of 41,Elizabeth Barrett became the wife of Robert Browning, the famous English poet. Her father, a widower, disowned her. He objected to the marriage and disowned her simply because he didn’t want any of his children to leave home and break up the family! Elizabeth’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Play Nicely With Others Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 30, 2014
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     | 4,625 views

    The Lord gives his people instructions for their lives together. They are given in love with the desire that the people of God live abundant, free, and fruitful lives.

    Exodus 20:12-16 “Play Nicely with Others” INTRODUCTION Twenty five years ago author Robert Fulghum wrote a book entitled, All I Really Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten. It was immediately a smashing success. The book contained observations and rules such as: Share ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    19a Perform In The Storm

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 13, 2017
     | 5,012 views

    I saw a cartoon that showed a lady walking on some cases of bottled water and the caption read, “walking on water”!

    19A Beginning to sink….! I saw a cartoon that show a lady walking on some cases of bottled water and the caption read, “walking on water”! In Mathew 14:30, from today’s Gospel text we hear……beginning to sink Peter cried out, "Lord, save me.”” If he had prayed a longer prayer, he would have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    From Suffering To Glory

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jul 19, 2017
     | 8,390 views

    We will all suffer for we live in a decaying world. Many will persecute Christians simply because they hated Jesus. Regardless, we must look ahead for to be glorified because the time for suffering won't last.

    Do we know and understand that God’s creation has/is patiently been waiting for God’s elect? They have been waiting for a long time, in fact for more than a couple millennium. They are waiting for us to join them. They are waiting for the curse to be over. Who then is waiting for us? The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Walking Through Death's Valley Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017
     | 13,157 views

    What do we know about valleys?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you from reaching your goal, but a valley goes through them. 3. There are wrong paths through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core 52 Week 23 - The Cross Before Me Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,233 views

    Jesus turns our cultural ideas of "the good life" upside down by affirming a radical shift in our thinking and actions away from our own agenda and living for Him will bring us true happiness and contentment.

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4078034 Intro: • Yale course on happiness. Taken by over 2 million people. • Professor Laurie Santos - demand is a “bit surreal but understandable given that people are looking for evidenced-based ways of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Weapons Of War Series

    Contributed by Seth Alexander on Apr 2, 2015
     | 7,020 views

    We have been given weapons for this Battle against Satan.

    • I read a post from Mark Hall last week. • One of the strongest weapons that Satan uses against us: the illusion of the power to limit. • Satan does everything in his power to limit us, just like one would with the tree, • Trying to place us in a small pot, trying to trim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arise And Shine

    Contributed by Vini Charles on Jun 20, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,695 views

    Make yourself a new soul, change your hearts and don't keep grudges in your heart, stop blaspheming and be radiant in Lord. Now it is not the time to preach gospel but now it is time to get up and arise.

    Isaiah - 60:1  Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 60:2  For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Pain Hurts Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 944 views

    God intends to give us what we need, not what we want.

    A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abiding In Christ's Love John 15:9-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,218 views

    In John 15:9-11. Jesus speaks of His love, our call to abide in it, and the joy that comes from such a relationship. These verses invite us to deepen our understanding and practice of living in Christ's love.

    Transformed by Truth: "Abiding in Christ's Love" John 15:9-11 John 15:9-11 (NLT): “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Had I Known: The Sinner's Regret

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
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     | 710 views

    The sinner’s cry at the end of life is one of regret, desperation, and hopelessness. But it is also a warning to those who are still alive. We have the opportunity to make the right choice now, to embrace Christ and live in light of eternity.

    HAD I KNOWN: THE SINNER'S REGRET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:19-31 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:13-14, Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION: The story of the rich man and Lazarus offers us a powerful glimpse into the final reality of human choices. It serves as a sobering reminder ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Problems Of Pain Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 109 views

    God can use pain to bring us to Himself and perfect us.

    A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist