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  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    The Story Of Esau And Jacob - Why It's Destructive To Hold A Grudge

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013
     | 18,795 views

    For those of us who have or maybe are holding grudges now, I hope you understand how destructive it is for you. It's impossible to love those you hold a grudge against.

    Have you ever held a grudge? I have. I was once accused of plagiarizing material I wrote for a small group study. The person who accused me wanted to fire me, but, didn't have the authority himself to do it, so he tried to diminish my character by accusing me of stealing my material. I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Things We Learn About God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 25, 2016
     | 8,693 views

    God gives us the freedom to obey or disobey Him. When we choose our way, God does not abandon us. God directs the steps of those who delight in Him.

    1 Sam 9:15-17 - THINGS WE LEARN ABOUT GOD We get to know more about God, in seeing the way He deals with His people Israel. God had a plan for Israel, but the people felt they know better. • 8:6 “Give us a king to lead us…” They wanted a king for all the wrong reasons, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024
     | 1,097 views

    In today’s Gospel reading, Peter responds to Jesus’ announcement that the Messiah will have to suffer and die by denying the cross. Peter is in essence denying the truth of this teaching – that the Messiah must suffer and by extension, his disciples.

    Last week we heard about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness right after his Baptism. That’s the way it feels sometimes – you just make a decision and then things happen that immediately bring your decision into question. This wilderness, of course, is metaphorical and now we find ourselves in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "sardines, Biscuits, And Thee Bread Of Life" (Message 14 -- Gospel Of John 2021) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 26, 2021
     | 1,770 views

    This message deals with John 6 and the feeding of the 5,000. Jesus was trying to get them to look beyond physical bread to the Bread Of Life. This was the climax of Jesus' popularity, and the point when many turned against him.

    SARDINES, BISCUITS, AND THE BREAD OF LIFE (Message 14 Gospel of John 2021) John 6:1-15;22-35;48-59 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 25, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/kc4n1JVWW-M INTRODUCTION: 1.) I have titled this morning’s message: “Sardines, Biscuits, and The Bread of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "wave Walkers" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 4, 2021
     | 4,167 views

    This message deals with the account of Jesus and Peter as they walked on the water

    THE WAVE WALKERS (Message 15 Gospel of John 2021) John 6:16-21 (also Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:47-53) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 2, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/pv4KeckAs7w INTRODUCTION: 1) Last week we looked at the feeding of the 5,000, and the events of that the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Measure Of Faith Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2022
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     | 5,823 views

    When asking God for faith, we are correct in identifying that we need faith, or that perhaps we’re experiencing some kind of spiritual problem. However, we don’t need “more” faith. What we need is the faith already allotted to us.

    Our message for this evening is entitled, “A Measure of Faith,” and it’s taken from a passage of Scripture that’s sometimes called, “Faith and Duty.” Have you ever felt inadequate in your relationship with God, or perhaps in your ability to bear spiritual fruit? Have you ever felt that you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "walking On Water"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    Will we reach out to a lost and broken world?

    “Walking on Water” Matthew 14:22-33 In Hebrew thought, water represents much more than a physical reality. Whether it’s the sea with its great depths, a relentless river that is overflowing or sudden flash-flooding there is something about the threat water poses to human life. Throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joseph, The Chosen Man!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,326 views

    When the SECULAR WORLD talks about Christmas, we hear a great deal about: Santa Claus, reindeer, fruitcakes, mistletoe, presents, and parties.

    When the SPIRITUAL WORLD talks about Christmas, we hear a great deal about the Virgin Mary, the angels, the shepherds and the wise men. You may hear about Joseph, the earthly father of the Lord Jesus, and you may not. But Joseph and Mary are two bless people. Just think about that, of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Is A Liability

    Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019
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     | 3,901 views

    A personal story of my first few years in ministry. I tie it into the fact that when you are doing effective ministry you will have enemies. Just as Christ did.

    I was 21 when I first set foot in Connecticut Valley Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. I was nearly a month married, full of enthusiasm and excitement for the adventure of “real” life. Totally unprepared for the reality of it. I was well armed with a bevy of important and well-educated sounding ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "preparing The Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2022
     | 3,192 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent.

    “Preparing the Way” Luke 1:5-17 Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” was used as a template for this sermon. This is the first Sunday of Advent. The word “Advent” means coming, arrival, or presence, and Advent starts four Sundays before Christmas. If we could summarize the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Unlikely Worship Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,931 views

    This is the 25th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#25] UNLIKELY WORSHIP Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: This morning, we will see how Jesus’ presence challenges us to think differently about worship. Our text reminds us that real worship is not about being perfect or having a certain social status. Instead, true worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "learning To Fill The Empty Spaces"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,546 views

    A sermon about having a theology of plenty even in these desperate and lonely times.

    “Learning to Fill the Empty Spaces” Matthew 14:13-21 What a year this has been. We are social creatures. So, it's no surprise that COVID-19 fatigue has set in for so many of us. We humans are wired to come together physically, but social distancing has just made that nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "who Do You Say I Am?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 10, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,741 views

    A sermon about professing Who Jesus is with our lives.

    “Who Do You Say I Am?” Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus and His disciples are out on the road, making their way to Caesarea Philippi, a bustling port city the Galilee. Jesus asks them, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” And they tell Him that people are saying all sorts of things—as people tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The First Church Of Noah

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 6, 2025
     | 670 views

    First we compare Noah’s Ark to modern churches and then observe 7 details about the Ark which are revelations about the Church of Jesus Christ and our salvation.

    THE FIRST CHURCH OF NOAH 1 Pet. 3:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this elderly couple. They were having a terrible time with their memory. They went to the doctor. He instructed them to start writing down everything they were doing so they wouldn’t forget. 2. The next night, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What’s Your Focus?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 11, 2021
     | 3,001 views

    We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God.

    What’s Your Focus? Hebrews 12:1-2NKJV We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God. Imagine you are at a track meet, and they’re lining up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal