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Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002

based on 26 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Not As Clean As You Think

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

based on 71 ratings

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Based on the Dial commercial, you’re not as clean as you think, we take the congregation to a realization of our need to experience forgiveness. I have a powerpoint available with video clips, via email upon request.

From late-night, insomnia-driven infomercials to risque nude shower commercials, we are bombarded with the marketing mantra of cleaners claims as they try to siphon money out of our wallet. Listen to a few examples of these messages that have been rehearsed into our memory: New Ultra Clorox ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-21, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Great Change

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

based on 48 ratings

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Through a series of testimonies, show the power of God to dramatically transform lives. Interwoven into the sermon outline, are the testimonies of members of the congregation and their testimonies

GREAT CHANGE You are on the brink of a transformation that will cause you to do what you could not do, to be what you could not be, to see what you could not see, to hear what you cannot hear. This altar is going to do for you, what a phone booth did for Clark Kent. John Calvin said the Rebirth: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Examining Our Walls

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 46 ratings

| 9,766 views

1. During the month of November, many of us are reading through the book of Ezekiel.

1. During the month of November, many of us are reading through the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel was prophet during the Babylonian exile. He was taken captive to Babylon in 597 B.C. by King Nebuchadnezzar along with King Jehoiachin and 10,000 others, including political and military leaders and skilled ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Death Of The Church

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 14 ratings

| 4,440 views

1. Last week we saw how the two witnesses represent the church of Jesus Christ and those who have been anointed or ordained to minister the truth to them.

1. Last week we saw how the two witnesses represent the church of Jesus Christ and those who have been anointed or ordained to minister the truth to them. That includes us. We saw how those would seek to harm them , would not effectively do so, unless they could make us waver in our testimony or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Made Holy, Able And Ready By God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 14, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 6,686 views

Lent 3: Moses walked on holy ground and was commissioned to accomplish God’s purposes. We consider holiness, qualifications and efficacy of ministry in this message.

There’s a cute little story of Moses appearing in the Rose Garden of the White House. When the White House staff recognized this important visitor, they quickly rushed in and told the President. He too was impressed and so he rushed out to welcome Moses. But to everyone’s shock, the very moment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

"First Things First"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 12,504 views

What are the firstfruits that we should give to God?

Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 29, 2004 First Sunday of Lent “First Things First” Deut. 26:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of the Lenten Season, a 40 day period of time, in which we can reflect on our lives and make changes. Today’s scripture is applicable to us as well as to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Inclusive Love

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

based on 178 ratings

| 14,999 views

Let’s talk about love

Text: Matthew 5:43-48 Subject: Love Theme: Love your enemies. Prop: To be like God, we are to love even our enemies. T.S. We will look at reasons for Christ command for his followers to love their enemies. INTRODUCTION A story in the Sunshine Magazine about a professor of psychology illustrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings Of Dwelling In God's Presence

Contributed by Israel Volau on Dec 30, 2000

based on 234 ratings

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This is an exposition of Psalms 84

PSALMS 84 THE BLESSINGS OF DWELLING IN GOD’S PRESENCE INTRO: (vs.1-3) Psalms 42, 63 Expressions revealed in this portion of scripture show us that his feelings were inexpressible, lovely to the memory, to the mind, to the heart, to the eye and to the whole soul. The tabernacles (outer court, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Just War

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 19, 2001

based on 148 ratings

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Should Christians go to war? (... in aftermath of World Trade Center)

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WAR Years ago, when I was in the military stationed in Great Britain, a zealous European accused me of being a hypocrite. He said, “How can you call yourself a Christian and serve in the U.S. Military?” (The implication was that Christians are to be peace-loving and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cain And Abel

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 15, 2000

based on 151 ratings

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How envy can destroy family life

CAIN AND ABEL TEXT: GENESIS 4:1-15 The animal kingdom is fascinating to observe. There is fierce competition that exists within various species. For example, the wild Dogs of Africa are competitive for their mates. In a documentary one pack of dogs revealed this struggle for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Top Ten: Honor Thy Father And Thy Mother Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 17, 2002

based on 98 ratings

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Christians are without excuse, if they do not obey, honor, respect and care for their parents.

Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL October 17 2002 Joe Bedy Commandment # 5 has a promise with it. God’s promises are often conditional if you do this, then I will do this for you. Exo 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2002

based on 254 ratings

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Jesus taught us to forgive our enemies... but I’d just as soon not, thank you. Why is it so important for me to forgive people who have worked so hard at being my enemies?

OPEN: Clarence Darrow, the famed criminal lawyer once joked: "Everyone is a potential murderer. I have not killed anyone - but I frequently get satisfaction out of obituary notices." APPLY: Now, why would we find that humorous? We find it funny because it comes so close to the truth. Of all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouraged In The Lord

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Nov 4, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 7,092 views

There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life.

Encouraged in the Lord Personal note: Remember to be led of the Lord as you are preaching There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life. Jesus said in this life we would have troubles: He said be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, I Need Patience And I Need It Now

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 11, 2008

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A sermon on patience (Seed thoughts from Max Lucado and Cornelius Plantinga, Jr <Article in Christianity Today called "Trying Patience on for Size>)

Sermon for 2/10/2008 “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” Introduction: “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” WBTU: A. Begin by reading 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 C. Let’s first get the sponge wet. Cannot use a sponge until it gets wet. Let’s get our hearts wet with God’s love before we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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