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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Can You Forgive Yourself?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 10, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,360 views

    So often we wallow in guilt and shame, long after we have asked Jesus to forgive us. What if we could be free of that for good? Is self-forgiveness biblical? If not, how can I move forward out of my despair? Peter is a case in point.

    John 21:1-19 Can You Forgive Yourself? Self-forgiveness is the big rage in pop psychology today. I did a quick search on Amazon.com this week, and came up with over 12,000 hits on the subject of self-forgiveness. Yet, the interesting thing is, the Bible has absolutely no mention of it at all! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Humble, Everyone.

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on May 15, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,173 views

    How do you and I avoid self-exaltation? How does your church avoid it? Beloved, humility is a matter of the heart and a complete understanding of our relationship with the Lord.

    Be Humble, Everyone! This story told by Jesus is a familiar one to many. It’s the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke 18:9-14. I won’t go into the parable itself; we can do that in class, but this story does remind me of several people I know and you probably know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Brevity Of Life

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,939 views

    A reflection on how short our lives really are and the importance of making the greatest impact for God out of the short time that we have.

    The Brevity of Life Introduction: In case you don't know brevity means shortness or briefness. Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect on those who have passed away, mainly from military service. But the holiday has been broadened recently to remember loved ones who have also passed away. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Heavenly Worship Service Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,955 views

    What is your highest goal in life? If it’s high enough, the Bible teaches it will require your death. This is true of many goals.

    Revelation 7 – a Heavenly Worship Service 9. after these things I looked, and saw a huge crowd which no one could number, from every ethnicity, and tribe, and people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, all clothed in white, and palm branches in their hands 10. and crying ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sinners Welcome

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Sep 22, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,508 views

    Whether we know it or not, we are all lost. Jesus comes seeking us, calling us to repentance, and He welcomes sinners to His feast of victory.

    There’s a story I read about a pastor who was called to see a young man, John, dying of a terrible disease. The young man was once a member of this pastor’s congregation. He had received all of the good Christian education and training, growing up; he was baptized and confirmed—the typical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What To Do While You're Standing Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,431 views

    Self-Realization, Marching Orders, Intersession, Consistency, and Freedom through Prayer

    Ephesians 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    All Will Be Refined

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 8, 2016
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     | 3,826 views

    We must put a way things of man put on God.

    ALL WILL BE REFINED Every one of us must be refined of God if we see Heaven. Malachi 4: 3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts. Ecclesiastes 10:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Behind Me, Satan

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,551 views

    Jesus says that the Son of Man MUST suffer greatly...

    24B. Talk about anti-climactic: Peter’s inspired answer that Jesus is “The One,” (the Messiah), through whom God will accomplish all that he promised is followed by the rebuke of, “Get behind me, Satan.” e.g. A married lady went out shopping one day and when she returned home she brought with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Hearts On Fire

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jun 25, 2016
     | 12,076 views

    This sermon deals with the self inflicted damage we do to our spiritual hearts and God's prescription for healing.

    Hearts On Fire, Luke 24:32 Luke 24:32 “And they said to one another, did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while he opened the scriptures to us.” Did you know that the word “heart” appears in the King James Bible 830 times? Only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evil Man’s Guide To Success Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 1, 2016
     | 7,876 views

    A study of the book of Job 21: 1 – 34

    Job 21: 1 – 34 The Evil Man’s Guide to Success 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Listen carefully to my speech, and let this be your consolation. 3 Bear with me that I may speak, and after I have spoken, keep mocking. 4 “As for me, is my complaint against man? And if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Be Angry, But Do Not Sin

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 29,127 views

    God is saying that there is love that is good, & that there is love that is not good. In the same way, He also says that there is anger that is acceptable, & anger that is not acceptable.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL: In his communion meditations, Hank often mentions church signs & what they say. Well, here is another one that I think is worth mentioning: "Anger is just one letter short of being danger." A. Anger can be dangerous, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You're The Man! (And So Am I) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,800 views

    Romans 1 shows that bad people need Jesus. But Romans 2 shows that the so-called good people need Jesus, too.

    You’re the Man! (And So Am I) Romans 2:1-16 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Romans 2. I know! You kind of feel like we are starting a brand new series, after five weeks in Romans 1. But actually, we are still in the first section of our outline of Romans. If you remember a few weeks ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    The Call To Discipleship Part 1: Not For The Faint-Hearted Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 9, 2021
     | 3,526 views

    No where in Scripture does it say that being a disciple of Jesus will be easy. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    In this sin sick world we live in, the prevailing attitude is “What’s in it for me?” Even in the church, people choose their church as to what will benefit me the most. Where can I get my needs met. Rarely do you hear of people who feel called to a church because of what they can contribute vice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Harrell avatar

    The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Nov 29, 2021
     | 5,888 views

    Let's talk about one of the most commonly shared emotions: fear. Fear will cause us to be beaten down, defeated, have drooping shoulders, shuffling feet, unsmiling, critical, distrusting kind of people. How do you know if you are living with the toxin of fear?

    This morning I want to talk about one of the most commonly shared emotions in this building today. It is fear. If there's anything that I think that this pandemic has created and spread more than the disease itself, it is fear. Life is scary. The world is scary Fear will cause us to be beaten ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Passionate Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 25, 2021
     | 4,185 views

    A Disciple is passionately committed to Jesus Christ.

    Discipleship Matters: Passionately Committed to Jesus Luke 14:25-35 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-25-2021 Fan vs Fanilow I’ve been asked if my love for Barry Manilow is real or a joke. I can assure you it is real. When I took piano lessons as a kid, one of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist