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  • John Gaston avatar

    Forgiveness Is A Choice

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 9, 2022
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     | 4,686 views

    Joseph had to choose to forgive his brothers. He saw God's sovereignty in the betrayal, he saw the same nature was in him and he tested their hearts with his brother. He forgave and never brought up the subject again.

    FORGIVENESS IS A CHOICE Gen. 45:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: sometimes it’s better not to know so much 1. In France, in the 1790’s, a priest, a lawyer and an engineer were arrested & about to be guillotined. The priest put his head on the block, they pulled the rope and nothing happened. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living The Loyal Life

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,116 views

    We are going to have the opportunity to rekindle our own loyalty to Jesus as we try to live a life that is connected to Him.

    Last week we started in a new direction as we began talking about being closely connected to Jesus. We said that in order to be more like Jesus, we need to exhibit a life of humble service. Today, we will talk about living a life of loyalty. When a couple is going to have a new baby, it is their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Robert Austin on Jul 16, 2022
     | 2,403 views

    In the LOTR movie, the Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf the wizard says

    Timing is Everything Introduction Welcome In the LOTR movie, the Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf the wizard says, "A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to." And while that's a humorous way for the character to get around the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Problems Come

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 2, 2023
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     | 2,489 views

    Problems come. It's part of life. What are some general principles we need to follow when they do? We look at one of the greatest problems / difficulties / challenges in the history of God's people - the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians and the exile - for lessons.

    Everyone faces problems from time to time. Churches also face problems. For example, a church might unexpectedly lose its pastor and some other key members of its leadership at around the same time. If that happened, how would you view it? Perhaps some of you would say that it’s a CHALLENGE, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Got Us

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 7, 2023
     | 2,316 views

    This is an unfinished sermon about how God encourages us collectively.

    God's Got Us Introduction Until 1973, when a drunk driver hit and destroyed it, in the middle of the Sahara desert, there stood a solitary acacia tree, named Tree of Ténéré. This solitary tree had roots that stretched down 130 feet to a water supply deep under the desert floor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sin That Crouched At The Door Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,385 views

    Why would Cain kill Abel, and what can we learn from his failure?

    Years ago when I was at Purdue I decided to read the Bible for myself. So, I bought myself a Bible Commentary, and a Bible Dictionary, and I made a deal with God: I told Him I’d read everything but the poetry, the prophecy, and the “who-begat-whos.” I set my Bible and study books out where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gifts And Growth

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 21, 2023
     | 1,429 views

    In these verses we learn that our Lord Jesus Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer. And that there is a purpose for the gifts. Too often many believers do not use the spiritual gifts that have been given to them. Surely our Lord does not want us to waste them.

    Alba 5-21-2023 GIFTS AND GROWTH Ephesians 4:7-16 Last Sunday was Mother's Day and my wife, Janine, was given several gifts. One of the gifts was a pre-paid card for a restaurant where we sometimes go. Guess what, we went there this past week and she intended to share, but when I paid, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pentecost Part 1 Of 2 - Ascension Day

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 30, 2023
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    Ascension Day, the day that JESUS ascended into the heavens. HE had to leave so that HE could come to us, as SPIRIT FILLED believers, and one day return to take us in that same way. Question is, are you Ready?

    2023.05.21 Sermon. Ascension Day. Part 1 of 2 for Pentecost William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:50-53; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Matthew 22:37-40; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; 1 Peter 1:3-9 BIG IDEA: Ascension Day, the day that JESUS ascended into the heavens. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 38 - Freedom From Fear Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,622 views

    So many people are gripped with all kinds of fears, one of the major ones being the fear of death. Learn what Jesus did to set us free from this daunting fear of death, to give us hope for eternity.

    We read in Hebrews 2:14-15, “Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Being Real In A World Being Fake

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
     | 2,731 views

    it is time to be real to a world that is confused about a lot of things of life.

    Being Real in a world being Fake Daniel chapter 1:1-21 Introduction- Our leadership team has been down in Philly for District Assembly. It happens once a year around this time and I want to talk a minute about it and its importance for the whole church not just those who are delegates that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sermon # 40 - Beware Of Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,109 views

    Is it permissible for a believer to lead a dichotomous life? Here’s what the word of God teaches about hypocrisy, and the kind of life that God expects us to lead as His disciples.

    Jesus’ words to his disciples in Luke 12:1, “Meanwhile the people had come streaming towards Him by tens of thousands, so that they were trampling one another under foot. And now He proceeded to say to His disciples first, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is to say, beware of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sermon # 25 - When Will God Answer Our Prayers? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,934 views

    Why are some of our prayers not answered? What can we learn from the prayer of Jabez? May we learn to pray in a way that honors God so that we can receive answers to our fervent prayers.

    We read in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother named him Jabez saying, "Because I bore him with pain. Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Holy Insomnia

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023
     | 912 views

    God wants our major priority to be his kind of people even when he’s not looking.

    This is a hard week for many of us here. I think all of you must have read of the murder-suicide that took place in our town just a week ago. By itself, it is one of the most tragic incidents to occur among our midst in quite a long time - certainly since I arrived. Two young men in their prime, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Only One Way!

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 10, 2023
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     | 1,576 views

    Words have the power to evoke great emotions and passions in our lives. When Jesus said, I am the way, truth, and life no one comes unto the Father except by Me, what do these words mean to you? Are you born again, or have you rejected your only way into heaven?

    The Father Glorifies the Son? John 8:48-58 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Language serves as a crucial medium for interpersonal communication. Verbal expression has the power to evoke vivid images of the beauty in our surroundings, motivate us to achieve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2024
     | 798 views

    1 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

    APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-I— Exodus 12:1-13 •For the subject at hand—The New Year—God’s people must approach it within an exclusive worldview. Need: The coming new year, should & can be approached with confidence! God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist