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  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,536 views

    1. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY: “I’M SORRY”? 2. SOMEONE ONCE SAID THE TWO HARDEST WORDS TO SAY ARE: “I’M SORRY”, AND “I LOVE YOU”. 3. I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I DON’T LIKE CARRYING AROUND A BURDEN SO HEAVY AS BITTERNESS AND AN UNFORGIVING SPIRIT. 4. SO

    CBC THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS MATHEW 18: 21-35 INTRODUCTION: FORGIVENESS IS APPARENTLY A VERY DIFFICULT THING TO MASTER. IT SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST THING TO ACCOMPLISH. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY: “I’M SORRY”? 2. SOMEONE ONCE SAID THE TWO HARDEST WORDS TO SAY ARE: “I’M ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    No One Thought Much Of Our Love

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 15, 2013
     | 2,526 views

    Of thoughts of love, marriage and spiritual marriage to ressurection to Christ Jesus.

    No One Thought Much Of Our Love by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/15/2013) “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height: And to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    God's Greatest Commandment

    Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Nov 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,983 views

    What is God's greatest Commandmnet? This outline looks to answer that great question.

    Introduction: Have you ever wondered: What is God’s Greatest Commandment? Has anyone ever asked you that question? I have often wondered that myself. There are plenty of rules and regulations in the Bible that is for sure. Look at the first 5 book of the OT: 613 commands/laws only 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chosen For The Mission Of The Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,183 views

    “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” Matt. 3: 17.

    Theme: Chosen for the mission of the Father Text: Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43, Matt. 3:13-17 A well planned mission always has a goal and a plan to achieve that goal. For a mission to be successful it must fulfill its desired purpose the correct way. Many people embark on a mission and then allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You've Got Mail

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014
     | 3,875 views

    Consider what message are you sending to others?

    YOU HAVE MAIL By wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. YOU HAVE MAIL: INTRODUCTION: I am told that many animals use their whiskers, antenae, or feelers to help them. THE WHISKERS ON A DOG OR CAT ARE IMPORTANT. They use them to measure and determine their ability to crawl through places by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Interruptions: Joseph Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,196 views

    Christmas interrupts the unraveling of your life. Your fears, like Joseph’s, are unfounded, and for the same reason: The child in Mary’s womb!

    You’ve got to see this first Christmas from Joseph’s point of view. I mean, his heart was full of anticipation over his recent engagement to Mary. His head was no doubt filled with images of what his life was going to be like, and he saw nothing but blue skies and smooth seas ahead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Be A Pencil In God's Hand

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,294 views

    The pencil may not be worth much until it falls into the right hands. The pencil in the hand of a poet? An artist? Allow yourself to be a pencil in the hand of God.

    BE A PENNCIL IN THE HAND OF GOD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.co. Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; I. HEADS YOU WIN, TAILS YOU LOSE... IT ALL DEPENDS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rekindle The Flame Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,213 views

    If you don’t love Jesus as much as when you first met him that is a big problem. It is no small matter when a church loses it’s first love for Christ.

    As Pastor of a prominent Church in Boston, A. J. Gordon stood to address a packed crowd. Before he began to preach one of the deacon’s escorted a stranger in and seated him. There was something about the man that bothered Gordon. His penetrating eyes made it difficult to preach the sermon. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan’s Subtle Specious Synthetic Syllogisms

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    Satan is subtle in his attempt to detour your walk with Jesus. His strategy is relentless. He is in pursuit of you. The evil one will make several attemts to take you down. He is your enemy and you need to be aware of his schemes to get you to hell. In

    SATAN’S SUBTLE SPECIOUS SYNTHETIC SYLLOGISMS INTRO: A WORD ABOUT SATAN: EPHESIANS 6:10-12 “Finally be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,435 views

    Jesus rather unflatteringly compares us to sheep

    “I am the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Story: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Esquivel shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Rolex watch, and a Pierre ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Gethsemane

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    Reflections on Gethsemane

    When have you been closest to death? ILLUS: I seem to come close every time I play softball with (name of parishioner)...especially when I’m on Third base and he lines a sharp foul ball...or playing paintball-- I remind everyone that I’m a noncombatant, but that doesn’t work either... ILLUS: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Burress avatar

    "T. E. S. T. I. F. Y."

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,592 views

    Seven things to improve on for the coming new year.

    "T. E. S. T. I. F. Y.” December 27, 2009 ILL. Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Political Dynamite"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    A sermon for Epiphany.

    Matthew 2:1-12 “Political Dynamite” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I remember my mother telling me of a traumatic childhood experience when she felt that she had just “fallen from her throne.” She remembers where she was and the thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Samson

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,953 views

    Second Chances

    Samson Introduction: 1. Was Samson a sinner or a saint? a. Samson doesn’t fit into our box. b. It is hard to categorize him. c. I am so glad that God does not expect me to be perfect. 2. How can we claim the power of God? a. God wants us all to be strong in the face of despair. b. Even when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Matters Most

    Contributed by Billy Noel on May 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,292 views

    Life is full of distractions and distortions of the truth that pull us of course and bog us down, Jesus gives us clear instructions on priortizing

    The context: Jesus teaches on fasting, the right attitude about treasures and now He teaches about anxiety and how to handle it now mo matter how many times we hear it we need to hear it more don’t worry Easy to say, hard to do The purpose of this section is in part to highlight that what goes on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church