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  • James May avatar

    Running In Circles

    Contributed by James May on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 41 ratings
     | 46,850 views

    We often find ourselves running in circles around our mountains instead of overcoming them. God said that its time we quit circling an turn to him. Overcome the mountains, walk the path of holiness and cross the finish line victoriously.

    Running in Circles Sunday, April 10, 2011 AM Pastor James May I’m not often in a pet store. I just don’t have the time nor the inclination to own a pet. The closest I come to being a pet owner is the 10 gallon aquarium in my home where I keep a few tropical fish and even that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Could This Be A Blessing In Disguise?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Often blessings come gift wrap looking like a problem.

    COULD THIS BE A BLESSING IN DISGUISE? FOR WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING? DO WE FOCUS ON GROWTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DOES YOUR HEART DESIRE? II Peter 3:18 But GROW IN GRACE, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lust Vs. Chastity Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,784 views

    Continuation of our series on seven deadly sins. We must learn to overcome lust with virtuous living or chastity.

    Me- Quick Review (Pride vs.Humility, Envy vs. Kindness, Gluttony vs. Abstinence) Survey(How many have ever been greedy, angry, lazy?) Everybody would have no problem admitting that they have done at least one of these sins. But I would bet that nobody here would raise their hands to admit lust. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Ruth Chapter One: "Open Your Eyes" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,059 views

    To overcome bitterness, we need to open our eyes to see the personal concern of others and the providential care of God.

    Today we are beginning a series of messages based on the book of Ruth. This book as often referred to as one of the greatest love stories in the Bible, if not one of the greatest love stories in all of literature. When such an observation is made, of course, it is the love relationship between ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving And Living

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,182 views

    To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return.

    Unit 11 – Hard Times Lesson 32 – Joseph’s Dreams Come True – Genesis 42 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return. 2. Explanation of the Aim: God fulfills ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Partaking Of The Cup

    Contributed by David Swensen on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,935 views

    In our hurting, sinful world there is a great need for believers to sacrificially put themselves out in service to the Lord. Learn more by reading todays message.

    After having given their lives to Christ, Robert and Dorothy Hoppe wanted to serve Him. When they finished their studies at the Wycliffe Institute of Linguistics they felt called to serve the Malayo people in Columbia, South America where they would translate the Word of God into their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Isn't

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 9,929 views

    Forgiveness heals the hurts of the past and can change the future...but to know what it is, I offer a list of what it’s NOT.

    “What it isn’t”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Jesus is known as the “Man of Sorrows.” He endured personal abuse, culminating in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Relationship Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,788 views

    Our relationships are righted when we offer forgiveness to those who have hurt us, in the same way that God has forgiven us.

    Title: The Relationship Choice Text: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5: 7 (Matthew 18:21-35) Thesis: Our relationships are righted when we offer forgiveness to those who have hurt us, in the same way that God has forgiven us. Lenten Series: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Less Like Scars - Lessons From Room 247

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,031 views

    In His hands, the pain and hurt of life becomes less like scars that have been inflicted on us, and more like character built in us

    Less Like Scars Lessons from Room 247 TCF Sermon February 24, 2008 Wow. What a few weeks we’ve had here at TCF. New carpet. Missions conference. All good stuff, huh? It’s a dangerous thing for us regulars in the pulpit to invite people outside the elders to speak to us. Because when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Careless Tongue And The Controlled Tongue"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,647 views

    Why is the tongue such an important member that it either hurts or helps people? How can we learn to tame the tongue for good rather than for evil?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches July 10, 2005 “The Careless Tongue and the Controlled Tongue” I Peter 3:8-15 Introduction: Today’s scripture was written to Christians living in a pagan society where Christianity was being attacked and Christians were persecuted and even put to death ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgiveness Is Not An Option

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    Many people come to church unable to worshp freely because they are busy nursing wounds and hurts from the past. The only remedy for freedom is forgiveness.

    FORGIVENESS IS NOT AN OPTION Colossians 3:12-13 Preached October 25, 2009 INTRODUCTION The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Righteousness Vs. Revengefulness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,118 views

    This message reveals the differences between one who responds to life’s hurts and insults according to righteousness, and those who respond according to revengefulness.

    Righteousness vs. Revengefulness Text: Eph. 4:31-32; Gen. 50:21 Intro: According to Webster’s Dictionary, revenge means, “to inflict damage, injury, or punishment in return for (an injury, insult, etc.) retaliate for.”(1) A shorter, modern-day definition would simply be “payback, settling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Comfort Me, O Lord; The Journey Is Too Hard Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    In a hurting world with increasing distress and heartache, we all need comfort, but where is that found? This message looks at a comforting God and our responsibility also.

    COMFORT ME, O LORD; THE JOURNEY IS TOO HARD PART ONE The comfort of God is not an abstract thing. Our God is always giving to His own children, but not when they are disobedient or rebellious. Those who know their need, will know that need fulfilled. It is not like pouring water into a glass. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Delwyn Campbell avatar

    God's Face In A Dark Place Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 18, 2019
     | 8,503 views

    The reality is that sin hurts and darkens our way. In those times, we need God to draw near. We need God to have a face

    "God With A Face" The family had gone to the mountains for vacation. Their cottage overlooked a friendly lake. After a swim and dinner, it was bedtime. Tenderly, the mother prepared her little daughter for the night, heard her prayers, kissed her, and left the room. Immediately, Julia ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Dunn avatar

    Holy Things Mishandled

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 134 views

    Reverence lost brings pain; reverence restored brings peace—holiness mishandled hurts, but holiness honored heals hearts and makes us whole.

    The Night God Slept in Ashdod The night air in Ashdod still smelled of sweat and smoke. Victory drums thudded through the narrow streets; torches painted the walls with leaping fire. Philistine soldiers marched home shouting the name of their god — Dagon! — and dragging behind them the prize of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist