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Why Some Will Not Forgive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2020

Not everyone is willing to forgive the truly repentant. This lack of forgiveness can be divided int three categories at least.

Why Some Will Not Forgive Luke 15:25-32 Review: We forgive as God does, conditioned upon repentance. When we wrong another, and we take responsibility and ask forgiveness for the specific wrong, things are then out of our hands. If people forgive us, it is out of their graciousness. If they do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

26 - It's Love That Really Matters Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 6, 2021

This is the 26th of 30 Studies in the Book of Romans and talks about the love that we need to share with one another as believers in Jesus.

Romans 14:14-17 14 I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. 15 Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Words Of Life

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 13, 2021

Jesus spoke words that are still spirit and life. How can mere words be spirit and life? What does that mean? Let’s discuss why Jesus’ words are described as spirit and life in John 6:56-69.

Prelude Jesus spoke words that are still spirit and life. Purpose: How can mere words be spirit and life? What does that mean? Plan: Let’s discuss why Jesus’ words are described as spirit and life in John 6:56-69. Eat My Flesh John 6:56 Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Liberty

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2023

How do we handle the freedom we have in Christ? Let's find out in Romans 14.

Christ gives us liberty, but some are weak, and causing unnecessary offense is an abuse of that Christian freedom. How should we treat those who are weak in faith? Welcome the person who is weak in faith—but not in order to argue about differences of opinion. (Romans 14:1 CEB) What about food ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dust It Off!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 4, 2024

Jesus teaches sound advice to "dust it off" when faced with rejection, hostility, and resistance to the Good News that we share!

JESUS HAD MANY CHALLENGES IN HIS MINISTRY AND FACED UNPRECIDENTED REJECTION. AFTER HEALING A MAN BY DRIVING OUT LEGIONS OF DEMONS, LUKE 8:37, TELLS US THAT “…ALL THE PEOPLE FROM THAT TERRITORY ASKED JESUS TO GO AWAY, BECAUSE THEY WERE TERRIBLY AFRAID. SO JESUS GOT INTO THE BOAT AND LEFT.” WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, John 6:66, Isaiah 53:3, John 3:19-20, Matthew 10:22, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Top Priority

Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003

To be effective in our service for Christ we must identify and realign our "Top Priorities" in life.

"TOP PRIORITY" Text: (Daniel 2:14-24) 3/10/2003 By: Larry L. Schoonover INTRODUCTION: There is no question that our modern society has its priorities all messed up! [Illustration:] In a two-day period in New York City, a homeless man, a train maintenance worker, and a dog were killed on the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Scouting Report

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 14, 2003

Just as sports teams scout their opponent, we are not unaware of the schemes of Satan, our mortal enemy.

Scouting Report TCF Sermon July 6, 2003 2 Cor. 2:10-11 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reproducing God's Patience Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 14, 2006

Fourth in the series - understanding the Patience of God - We can never produce true patience until we have experienced first hand, the patience of God.

1. Overview & Review a. Over the past 3 weeks we have been talking about the Patience of God and what an incredible wonder His patience is. i. We have come to understand that God’s patience is that which restrains His wrath from consuming all that is contrary to His nature. ii. We learned that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies Reconciled & Saints Persevere! Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

God permanently transforms his enemies into friends through the cross of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 1:21-23. Despite its great complexity, this passage gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the course of God’s salvation. It is something of a road map, tracing the spiritual journey of God’s redeemed people from its beginning to its ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: *other

Local Boy Makes Good

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Arenât high school reunions great ! Or, maybe they arenât so great.

Arenât high school reunions great ! Or, maybe they arenât so great. Personally, I avoid them. People at high schoolreunions usually gather around and do the old, "Do you remember so and so ? Do you remember when Bobby Jones did this, or Cindy Smith did that ?" "Do you remember the scandal it caused ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

When Fault Is Found-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001

Part 4 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-IV—Luke 4:16-30 Finding Fault with God’s Grace forfeits.... Hank driving home/Furniture supply truck in front with back door open/Huge box falls out/Hank swerves to miss the box/Motions to driver/Return to box/Police has traffic rerouted/Open box/Full of upolstery tacks/Officer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

31 Flavors Of Religion

Contributed by Chris Mason on Nov 2, 2001

God has laid out a clear plan on what to do in order to be saved. However you have to follow the plan in order to make it work. You see the truth is the truth whether you believe it or not.

INTRODUCTION I want to tell you a secret! You have to promise not to tell anyone, O.K.? The secret is: I LOVE ICE CREAM! Not just any ice cream, not Hy Vee or Walmart or even Albertsons, but rather the greatest ice cream of all time: Baskin Robins Ice Cream. When I go to Baskin Robins, I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41, Acts 16:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The tenth phrase of the Creed: "The forgiveness of sins"

THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS TEXT: 1 John 1:5-10 We’re almost there. For months now we have been preparing for our journey into mission by examining the map left to us by the ancients…the Apostle’s Creed. We have gone through controversial lines, misunderstood lines, historical lines, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Just Doing My Job

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

As part of the warning against the dangers of materialism and worldliness Christ emphasizes that each of us have an unwavering duty to both Christ and to fellow believers.

Introduction: In our study of the Gospel of Luke, we have seen the importance of our being conscientious in our stewardship as servants of the Most High God. As stewards, Christ repeatedly warned against the dangers of materialism and worldliness. In chapter 16, He stated that we can not have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Family's Foundation Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

The Foundation of Functioning Family’s At the end of their first date, a young man takes the girl back to her home. Emboldened by the night, he decides to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and, smiling, he says to her, "Darling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible