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Do I Want God To Forgive Me As I Forgive Others? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 20, 2025

Jesus puts forward challenging words in the second half of v. 12 - calling us to ask for forgiveness in the same way we have forgiven others. Verses 14-15 emphasize the expectation from God that we will forgive others as part of having been forgiven by Him. What happens when we live this out?

DOES THIS SCARE ME? Do I want God to forgive me as I forgive others? - Matthew 6:12b, 14-15. - I said last week as we unpacked the first half of v. 12 that we often don’t put a lot of thought into what that actually means. In that case it had to do with making confession of our sins a regular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The First Miracle

Contributed by Gary Holt on Aug 20, 2024

In other word, the miracles that Jesus did: o were intended to say to people: o PAY ATTENTION! o This is the Son of God… this is the one you need to listen to!

Credit: o Some parts are from Troy Burst. o Some thoughts from John McArthur’s sermon on this text o Some of the opening illustrations and some of the body is from Jeff Strite. “The First Miracle” John 2:1-11 Do you know about miracle of Jesus turning water to wine? - Jesus was at a wedding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live A Life Worthy Of The Gospel

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 21, 2025

This is week #6 in my series "At the Core"

If you’ve ever been to a fancy restaurant, you know there’s a certain way you’re supposed to act. You don’t wear jeans and a t-t-shirt. You don’t slurp. You don’t yell across the room. And you definitely don’t ask the waiter, “Hey, y’all got chicken nuggets?” Why is that? Because the environment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, Revelation 3:15-16

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 4:21–29 - Message 16 – The Argument Of Contrasts: Which Woman Are You Following? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 18, 2024

Two ways, two sons, two destinies, two mothers but one father – Hagar and Sarah being the two mothers. Paul develops this position of two systems, one under bondage and one according to promise and freedom. Christians can place themselves under bondage.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 4:21–29 - MESSAGE 16 – THE ARGUMENT OF CONTRASTS: WHICH WOMAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING? Part 1 – Galatians 4 verses 21 – 23 We come now to the latter part of chapter 3 and the continuing evidence why Christians are not under Law but walk by grace through the promises ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21, Isaiah 55:10-11, Galatians 3:1-3, Galatians 4:22-23, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, Genesis 16:3, Genesis 16:4, Genesis 16:5, Genesis 17:19, Galatians 4:24-26, Hebrews 12:18-24, 1 Samuel 2:5, Galatians 4:27-28, Isaiah 54:1, Galatians 4:29, Genesis 21:8-10, Galatians 5:16-18, Galatians 4:30-31, Genesis 21:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Jun 24, 2024

God's Two Questions to Adam & Eve and Cain. Where are you? and Where's Your Brother?

Intro BLUF: Today I’m going to talk about two questions God poses to Adam & Eve and later on to Cain. These two questions are Where are You? and Where’s Your Brother? I’m going to weave in the concept of Fellowship within the story - Question 1 is about our fellowship with God Question 2 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"the Life-Changing Power Of The Resurrection."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 12, 2025

The resurrection assures believers that suffering is not the end, and pain will give way to eternal joy. This truth can fill your heart with hope and confidence, knowing that Christ's victory guarantees a future in which all tears are wiped away.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philippians 3:8-9) (8) “Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9, Philippians 3:10, Romans 8:18, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contending For The Faith Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

Once their is a transforming moment in our lives there must also be a time to share our faith with those who need to know Jesus as Lord instead of just Jesus as a biblical character.

Navigating the Journey #2 Contending for the faith Jude Introduction- As we continue our series Navigation the journey, I going to make a harsh statement- God doesn’t always wait till everything is good to work miracles in our lives. God isn’t limited to doing things only when things are out of ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Disciples Of Jesus Employ The Strategy Of Multiplication Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 1, 2021

The Great Commission is not about making converts. Rather, it is about making disciples and that task is not completed until each new disciple is enabled to obey everything Jesus commanded, including the command to go and make disciples. This leads to multiplication.

A. Today, I want to talk about the strategy of multiplication. 1. Let’s start with a riddle and a joke. 2. What do you call a hen that can add, subtract, and multiply? A math-a-ma-chicken. 3. In the days of Noah, when the animals left the ark, Noah told them to go forth and multiply. a. After ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22, 2 Timothy 3:10-14, 1 Timothy 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Possessing With Confidence Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Caleb remembered God’s promise, put his hope in it, and allowed it to become the fuel that fanned the flame of faith. Hope is the very thing that strengthens our faith, and provides the confidence to possess the Promised Land.

Joshua divided Canaan among the tribes of Israel (Joshua 11:23) just as God had commanded him (Joshua 1:3, 6); and then some time later, the Lord approached him again, and in Joshua chapter 13, verses 1 and 7, the Bible shares the account of what He instructed Joshua to do. We read, “Now Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Wisdom And Understanding Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2022

Pastor John teaches on the role of the Holy Spirit

Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation Ephesians Series CCCAG January 9th, 2022 Scripture- Ephesians 1:15-23 I've mentioned several times before that I came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1993 in Kenosha WI. Kenosha he has a lot of ties with Zion IL in that it's just right over the border. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rebuild The Wall - The Story Of Nehemiah

Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 15, 2024

So, I want to look at Nehemiah and the wall rebuilding. I want to look at a different aspect. I wish to talk about the wall and how it still applies to us today. Let me first give you some context and background for those who do not know the story.

Rebuild the wall – Men's Breakfast April 2024 Well, good morning, men. Some of you are wondering if this was the big announcement. No, it does not come at the end of this message. It is excellent for us at newlife to have over 100 men at our breakfasts. It has been good to see that we men, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2024

Responding to the Gospel - Acts chapter 13 verses 42-52 - sermon by Gordon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Initial Response: Excellent (vs 42-44) (2). The Subsequent Response: Jews = Negative (vs 45-47 & 50-52) (3). The Subsequent Response: Gentiles = Positive (vs 48-52) SERMON BODY: Ill: A few nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom • Rishi Sunak: • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Brethren

Forgetting What Lies Behind

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022

It hurts when we realize our own failures; but when other people point them out it can be debilitating. This message looks at how Satan tries to hinder God’s people by holding their past over them, and how Paul was able to overcome.

Have you ever been led to step out in faith and tackle a mission that God placed on your heart? Maybe the Lord asked you to witness to a friend or coworker. Perhaps He asked you to tell a relative about the love of Jesus, or maybe He asked you to surrender to the call to preach or become a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:54-58, Philippians 3:4-14, Acts 28:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Grasshoppers Or Overcomers?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022

This message discusses the consequences of a negative attitude by looking at a huge mistake made by the Israelites. A positive attitude, or faith, is the very thing that will carry us into receiving what God intends for our life.

I remember one time walking into a Cracker Barrel restaurant and seeing on a shelf in their Country Store a book called Worst-Case Scenarios. When I first saw this book I thought it was sad that someone could make money by selling a book that contained people’s worst nightmares. I wondered who ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ At Colossae Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 17, 2026

Colossians 1:1-2 teaches us that God wants believers to embrace their holy identity as one family resting in his blessings.

Introduction If you are on Facebook, you are inundated with advertisements. One of the ads that pops up in my feed is about a man who seems to be about my age and weight. He says he is going to try a specific program as his workout regimen. Next, there is a picture of him with astonishing abs, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed