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  • Ralph Mayhew avatar

    Where Is The Grace?

    Contributed by Ralph Mayhew on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
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    So often we require justice, but we need to live out of grace, continually forgiving!

    WHERE IS THE GRACE? This past week we have been re-inundated with stories of terror. Stories of loss, shock, pain, grief… By now we’re all too familiar with the scenes and the headlines And I could go on and tell some of the stories of September 11, but I sense that we’ve really had enough of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002
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    An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

    FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgiveness Part Ii

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 23, 2002
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    We forgive others because God has forgiven us for so much.

    Forgiveness part 2 October 3, 1999 Matthew 18:21-35 I was to see my dentist last week, and once again he reminded me that I should floss my teeth daily. I told him that I always floss for a time after I’ve visited him, and then I get out of the habit, and then I have an appointment and he ...read more

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    Forgive As We Are Forgiven

    Contributed by Lin Fricker on Sep 24, 2002
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    Based on the parable of the Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:21-35 about forgiving others as we are forgiven

    Peter begins by asking Jesus a question, "how many times must I forgive my brother, up to seven times? This would have been a very generous act in those days as God had finished his work of creation and on the seventh day rested, seven was a perfect number. So Peter thought he was being very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Credible Christian Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
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    The Credible Christian church will be characterised by unity, humility, gentleness, patience and peace. Our primary task is to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth and our success will depend on our credibility.

    If you were here 2 weeks ago you may remember that I posed the question, ’What is the church here for?’ That might sound like a straightforward question at first, but I think you’ll find if you ask a range of people what they think the Church should be doing, you’ll get a range of answers. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Forgiving The Unforgivable

    Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Dec 13, 2002
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    As Human Beings, one of the most important things we need to learn in life is how to forgive others. This is also more important to Christians. The Bible clearly tells us we must forgive. Forgiving others helps us to understand what Jesus went thr

    FORGIVING THE UNFORGIVABLE by Gary MacDonald INTRODUCTION: As Human Beings, one of the most important things we need to learn in life is how to forgive others. This is also more important to Christians. The Bible clearly tells us we must forgive. Forgiving others helps us to understand what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 21, 2002
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    Christmas Eve is a time to FEEL the presence of God coming to you.

    Christmas Eve (Mt.18:3-4) Tonight, Christmas Eve, is a time for the heart more so than for the mind. Everything about tonight invites us to feel something rather than to think something. A bright star shinning in the East leading the wise men to Bethlehem; a heavenly host of angels ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Who's The Greatest

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 28, 2002
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    Jesus explains who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

    Matthew 18:1-6 Who’s The Greatest? Introduction It must have been a great privilege and awesome experience to have walked with the Lord Jesus Christ during the three and a half years He carried out His public ministry 2000 years ago. Imagine if you can hearing Jesus preach and teach with such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Out From Behind The Bars Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    This sermon deals with being forgiven and forgiving others. The premise is that unforgiveness toward others leads to bitterness. We need to experience forgiveness in order to get out from behind the bars of bitterness

    Breaking out from Behind the Bars of Bitterness The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Something the people of God deal with everyday is unforgiveness and unforgiveness leads to a life of bitterness. The bible is very clear; if you want forgiveness, then you need to forgive. As we look at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Starting The Engine To Begin Forgiving Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jan 8, 2003
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    The second sermon in the series designed to teach people to totally forgive others who have sinned against them.

    Starting the Engine to Begin How to Forgive from the Heart – Matthew 18:21-35 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On January 15, 2003 Introduction: I. There is an interesting story about Robert E. Lee after the civil war. A. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Through Change We Grow!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 4, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
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    How change may be hard, but is necessary in the Christian life, and in the life of the Church.

    Through Change We Grow! Pastor Glenn Newton 7-1-01 On July 4th, 1776 there was a Document signed by the brave leaders of the American Colonies, this document was a Declaration of Independence. It was a day that changed the lives of those who lived in our country forever, it was a Change that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
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    Part 2 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! With a child Jesus demonstrates who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven! Certainly not what most would expect... 

    THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Matthew 18:1-6 Read at beginning of service: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
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    Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Forgiving Others

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
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    Forgiveness is something that we have to deal with one way or another.

    FORGIVING OTHERS (Matthew 18:21-22) Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. (KJV) (Luke 17:3-4) Take heed to yourselves: If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rules For The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,521 views

    exposition on Matt ch 18

    RULES FOR THE KINGDOM Matthew 18 v. 1 - 20 we see in this portion:- 1. The kingdom is entered by children or childlikeness v. 3 Note:- (a) The necessity of this conversion v. 3 "except ye" ye shall not enter into the kingdom, why? (1) By nature we’re not little children v. 1 "who is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness