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  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 29, 2008
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    There is not greater peace then to know that you are forgiven.

    The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-5 Intro As with Psalm 51, scholars virtually agree on the occasion of this Hebrew song. God heard the prayer of the penitent David and restored full fellowship to him. The forgiven man then composed this joyful testimony of the peace that comes when one finds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Heaven Look Like?

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 26, 2008
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    This is what heaven looks like: - Heavenly hope is growing like a mustard seed even against our gardening esthetics - Heaven is as powerful as yeast and as sinful and dirty as well - Heaven is as valuable as a hidden treasure - and we should long to ge

    Matt 13:31-33, 44-52 - Have you understood all this? Sure I understood: The mustard seed is about growth - This pictures teaches us that Heaven is growing in our midst and that we can grow as well - Like the Ugly Duckling or Phoenix from the Ashes - Little things can achieve a lot - like a word ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Love For One

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007
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    Search & Rescue of Scott O’Grady Leads us to remember our rescue by Christ

    – Lk 19:10 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost Lk 15:4-7 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mind Of Christ Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009
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     | 5,093 views

    This is an exposition of Philippians 2.5-8

    The Mind of Christ Text: Phil 2.5-8 Introduction: • What is Christmas all about? -v.5. • Christmas doesn’t belong to the world and they world cannot give Christmas its meaning. • The passage tells us what Christmas is really about, it’s about Jesus Christ. He truly is “the reason for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Farther Together Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 4,126 views

    This message is a challenge for the New Year for the church to be devoted to connecting, serving, and loving one another in Jesus’ Name.

    Go Farther Together • 1 Peter 4:7-11 • JAN 3, 2010 OPENING: Recount work of God in our midst as a church throughout 2009. INTRODUCTION: This year we must STRETCH both personally and collectively as a church to CONNECT, SERVE, and LOVE others in the name of Jesus. WORSE-CASE SCENARIO: What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Gospel Proclaimed Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    Introductory material from Colossians leads to an invitation to trust Christ

    A Gospel Proclaimed….. Col. 1:22-23 1. The Basis of the Gospel Passion of the Christ ramps up the depiction of The Jesus film – none can really show the horror of the physical destruction. Beating actually part of the crucifixion. Description. Physical agony is necessary for us. Only way we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Power

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2013
     | 5,102 views

    The angel looked at Mary Magdalene and her team who were full of angst and worry and said: ‘Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here.

    I am the resurrection said Jesus! John 11:25”Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” I just want to ask each one of you a question this morning; do you understand the ‘resurrection power’ of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is God Present? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 3, 2014
     | 5,197 views

    Let us not make the mistake of missing God in our daily lives; He is always available!

    Let us continue to learn from God’s Word; open your Bibles to 1 Samuel….. We have noted the story of prayerful Hannah who was blessed with a son she named Samuel. Samuel was raised in God’s Temple in Shiloh. We have noted from Chapters 2-6: The Ark of the Covenant was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Gotta Be Reconciled To God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 27, 2014
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    The Bible teaches that all men are separated from God because of sin. Sin has made it so that now men and God are on opposing sides, yet one word saves the day for men, reconciliation.

    Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. Background: (1:1-2) * This morning we are going to focus our attention on one aspect/doctrine of salvation that the Apostle Paul focuses on in order to encourage the church at Colosse and strength their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Best Wines!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 8, 2015
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    When you are swirled, tossed and hurled, would you give out fresh aroma? The best comes out when crushed!

    The best wine…. John 2:10”And he said to him, "Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!" In general, the best wines come from the best quality grapes! Weather also strongly impacts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Goodness And Severity Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 16, 2014
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     | 9,517 views

    If the LORD holds back from judgment, it is not because of any inability on His part. He is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

    THE GOODNESS AND SEVERITY OF GOD. Nahum 1:1-7. We live in an age when people feel uncomfortable with the idea of a jealous God (Nahum 1:2), who condemns the wicked. Even some Christians, and sadly some Christian teachers and preachers amongst them, seem to want to drive a wedge between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Chasing Me........ Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,809 views

    I wondered if I can translate my feelings and experience in words regarding the above scripture!

    GOD CHASING ME! John 14;23”Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.” I wondered if I can translate my feelings and experience in words regarding the above scripture! It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God, Our Refuge, Strength And Protector

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 27, 2015
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     | 5,118 views

    Even when we are in a place of exile, we must demonstrate unwavering obedience to God just as Joseph did. Joseph could not see all of God’s plan except for the next step.

    Poor baby Jesus! He’s only a small child, and already his life is in danger, as we heard in the passage from Matthew 2:13-23 earlier in this morning’s service. This passage is an example of how the events in the New Testament Gospels are the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    He Will Do It Again

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,901 views

    Friends, the most important point I want to drive across to you today is that, when you face a gigantic problem: think of all the goodness that He had done in the past, and get equipped to face the

    He will do it again ! Deuteronomy 3:21,22"And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, 'Your eyes have seen all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings; so will the LORD do to all the kingdoms through which you pass. You must not fear them, for the LORD your God Himself fights for you.' ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Franklin Graham: 'political Correctness Gone Amok'

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 1, 2012
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     | 6,485 views

    God have mercy on those who persecute, deny, blast our Lord Jesus and put some dead god's word in the mind of children. Why do most deny Jesus? Why do some look for other gods? I have said many times when you put the truth in the face of a heathen , th

    Franklin Graham: 'Political Correctness Gone Amok' I receive newsletters from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association from time to time because Brenda and I spent a week at The Cove in Asheville, NC for a seminar a few years ago. I usually just skim over them without really reading them but, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist