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  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2007
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    We are meant to have a spirit of forgiveness to live out the Christian life

    A Spirit of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 November 2007 Introduction A Christian lawyer who had been studying the scripture made the decision to cancel the debts of every client that owed him money for more than six months. The lawyer wrote a letter explaining the biblical principles that he used ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Exponential Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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    Jesus takes a little and it becomes alot.

    THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 4-Exponential Faith Matthew 17:20 Sunday, March 11, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Welcome

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2007
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    Memorial service message for James M. Wright, volunteer for a Florida Shriners Hospital. Focus on the welcoming of children meaning the welcoming of Jesus.

    Images cross our television screens, and we turn away instinctively. Photos jump out at us from the newspaper, and we quickly turn the page. Brochures from charities arrive in our mail, and almost automatically we pitch them in the recycle bin. All because the media continue to show pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Shady Accounting

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007
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    As long as there have been people in the world some have tried to cheat others. In the Parable of the Vineyard, that is exactly what happened.

    Having served most of my ministry in rural east Texas, several of my church members have done some farming. And over those years I became at least somewhat familiar with sharecropping, particularly a form of it that they called farming on the halves. At first thought, I would never have imagined ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ministry - Investing In Others

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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    What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing has always b

    Ministry – Investing in Others Matthew 20:28-34 Intro What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humble Yourself In Childlikeness, Servanthood, And Brokenhearted Boldness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2007
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    The key to Humility is 1) Childlikeness 2) Servanthood & 3) Brokenhearted Boldness

    One of the greatest joys of the Christmas season is experiencing it with Children. Children have an awe and expectation that goes above any distraction. Many of us adults get bogged down in so many plans and engagements this time of year that it is often the children who remind us of the joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Faith To Do The Work Of Ministry

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007
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    Discussion of Jesus’ words after healing a boy possessed by a demon.

    Faith to Do the Work of Ministry Matthew 17:14-23 May 27, 2007 I don’t know about you, but as I listen to what people say, read what they write, and see how they act, I get the impression that our world thinks that Christianity is weak faith. That we’re really just a bunch of religious people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Greatness And Humility Part 1: The Advantage Of Being "Little"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007
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    Being childLIKE instead of childISH.

    Greatness and Humility Part 1: The Advantage of Being “Little” Matthew 18:1-10 June 3, 2007 We all like to be looked up to, don’t we? Sure we do. We like recognition for a job well done, we like having titles, position, and status. I don’t think anyone goes around thinking, “You know what? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Greatness And Humility Part 2: Considering The Needs/Weaknesses Of Others

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007
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    Message discussing the idea that we must be careful to not lead others into sin.

    Greatness and Humility Part 2: Considering the Needs and Weaknesses of Others Matthew 18:1-10 June 10, 2007 Introduction I’m going to do something a little different today, given the fact that we will be observing the Lord’s Supper here in a bit. So for the sake of time, I’m going to dispense ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Father's Concern For The Wayward Christian

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007
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    Message about the fact that Jesus looking for the lost sheep.

    The Father’s Concern for the Wayward Christian Matthew 18:12-14 June 17, 2007 I think all of us can remember a time when we’ve strayed from God. Maybe it wasn’t as blatant or drastic as it was for others, but we know that at times we’ve said, “No thanks” to Jesus and decided that our way was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Become Great In The New Year Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 11, 2007
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     | 4,188 views

    A basketball coach got a glimpse of the success philosophy when an alumni of the university told him; “Coach we are behind you, win or tie.”

    How to Become Great in the new year A Success Message for the New Year If you want to become great in 2008 you can! Just exactly what is success? People are infatuated about success. You can see an emphasis on success and winning in just about every sphere of life. It seems important to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 11, 2007
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    Discussion of the process of handling conflicts between believers.

    Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 1) Matthew 18:15-20 June 24, 2007 I’m a conflict-avoider. I hate conflict more than just about anything – even canned spinach. When it looks like I’m going to have to face something I don’t want to do, I’m just like most of you, I’ll start looking for a way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Forgive And Forget: Changing Lanes Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
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    This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose (very different) worlds collide, after a minor car crash, which has major repercussions for them both.

    -- note -- 2002 Paramount Pictures Directed by Roger Michell Writing credits: Chap Taylor (story/screenplay) Ben Affleck .... Gavin Banek Samuel L. Jackson .... Doyle Gipson Rated R for language - - - - - This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    You Are Hired! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
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    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 7

    YOU ARE HIRED! (MATTHEW 20:1-16) The economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century that hit the airline industry reflects the cost of doing business. United Airlines and Continental Airlines filed for bankruptcy and American Airlines avoided bankruptcy after the union gave back $1.62 billion in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
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    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 8

    PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:32-46) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79% of the votes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible