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  • Dean Rhine avatar

    The Fruit Of Meekness

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,525 views

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    The Fruit of Meekness 7/27/03 I’d like to say that today I’m here to speak in behalf of a group that is maligned, put down, and discriminated against. And it’s just not fair! I’m here to speak up for the "lemons!" [HOLD UP LEMON] When things go good they’re "peachy" If something is in good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clothe Yourselves With Compassion

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 28, 2022
     | 4,701 views

    I’m grateful that we are having Compassion Sunday, because of all of the qualities a Christian should have, compassion for others is one of the greatest.

    CLOTHE YOURSELVES WITH COMPASSION Introduction I’m grateful that we are having Compassion Sunday, because of all of the qualities a Christian should have, compassion for others is one of the greatest. One of the things I love about Forsythe Church is the consistent compassion that is evident here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Avoid A Regrettable Response

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,603 views

    Have you ever wondered how you might have avoided an interpersonal offense that caused years of regret? No doubt, Paul and Barnabas must have asked themselves that question after they parted company over a dispute regarding the credibility of John Mark. B

    1. Have you ever wondered how you might have avoided an interpersonal offense that caused years of regret? No doubt, Paul and Barnabas must have asked themselves that question after they parted company over a dispute regarding the credibility of John Mark. Both apostles should have been able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Testifying Truth

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,170 views

    The Sanhedrin again seek to put Christ and Christianity on trial, even though Jesus has been crucified, dead and buried.

    Mid-Week Message/Devotion April 25, 2018 Acts 4:5-12 We are reading through this account of Peter and the apostles being queried by yet another gathering of what amounts to a self-appointed council. Why do I say self-appointed? You see this council of Jewish priests – the Sanhedrin was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Disciple

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 3, 2022
     | 1,784 views

    There is a distinct difference between being a member of a church and being a disciple.

    Being A Disciple – Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I am going to propose to the Session to initiate three new provisions for continued membership in First Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to be members must: 1) submit to the Administration Committee a copy of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Calls Us To A New Way Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021
     | 2,196 views

    On Reformation Sunday we are called to reflect on how God is calling us to a new way of life, a life viewed through the lens of the Gospel.

    Opening Text: Luke 9:21-26 THE GRACE WAY SO FAR Week 1: Foundational – The Cross of Jesus Week 2: God speaks to us – Through His Life giving Word Week 3: God’s focus for us – Being His evangelical and reforming people (church) This week: The Grace way - calls us to a new way 1. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Divine Call To Holiness

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    An other sermon on Holiness. God has been helping me preach about this subject for the last few weeks. The outline comes from Rev. Fred J. Hawk

    “The Divine Call To Holiness” Text: I Thessalonians 4:7 “For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.” Introduction: The Lord calls the sinners to repentance,saints to the marriage feast, the lost to judgment, and the believer to holiness. The Lord in His mercy sought out our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "The Mark Of The Christian" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    In admonishing the believer to walk according to what God has called them, Paul lists the primary things that set the Christian apart (#11 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    To Know Him

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,533 views

    How to know Jesus VS knowing of Jesus.

    TO KNOW HIM PHILLIPPIANS 3 THIS MORNING I WANT TO ASK YOU A QUESTION. DO YOU “KNOW HIM” ?…REALLY KNOW HIM ? CHRISTIANS CAN BE UNIQUE TO SAY THE LEAST! THINK ABOUT IT, CHRISTIANS BUY & WEAR SOME OF THE STRANGEST THINGS…. T-SHIRTS, COFFEE CUPS, TAGS, BUMPER STICKERS, READ ABOUT HIM, SING ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy, Whole, And Free! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2018
     | 6,912 views

    If you want to take care of the sin problem in your life, don’t depend on religion. Instead, enter into a real relationship with Jesus Christ, and let Him make you holy, whole, and free.

    Pastor and author John Ortberg talks about a time early in his marriage when he and his wife sold their Volkswagen Beetle to buy their first really nice piece of furniture. It was a sofa. It was a pink sofa, but for that kind of money, Ortberg says, “It was called a mauve sofa.” The man at the sofa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Seeking God Through Scripture Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 27,601 views

    We come to know God through the Scriptures

    This rather imposing book I’m holding is not an easy one to read. In fact, it can be very difficult to understand. For one thing, it was written thousands of years ago, in the context of ancient cultures very different from ours. Their popular songs, their well-known stories, their familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2 Focal Point:: High Time To Arise/Get Up! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,787 views

    We must count the cost and ARISE, Get up and press toward the blessings. How many times must we get up? Distorted vision can cost greatly!

    #2 THE FOCAL POINT: IT IS HIGH TIME TO GET UP --- ARISE... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part lesson. I do part one in two parts, and part two in two parts. I went to Lowes and bought a PLUMMET, or a PLUMBLINE. I hold the plumb line and tell how ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Smelling Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    God gives unity as a fruit of Christ-likeness.

    Scripture Introduction A young man in our church in Omaha described a really godly person as, “smelling like Jesus.” We should not take that too literally since a first century Jewish man, with few baths and no Right Guard, probably did not smell fresh and clean! But hopefully you get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Hans Krause avatar

    God Pours Out His Spirit

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,608 views

    On Pentecost, God reversed the process of division and confusion around the tower of Babel, as he poured out his Spirit. The Spirit gave the disciples words of praise and proclamation to speak in languages that all could understand. How does that Spirit work today in our lives and churches?

    [Sermon preached on Pentecost (Whit Sunday) / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Tuesday in our Bible study group, we studied the story about the first Christian Pentecost from Acts 2. It was a refreshing experience to hear someone read some verses in Chinese. Most of us could not understand them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Our Journey

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 6, 2023
     | 2,672 views

    There are three distinct aspects of salvation: justification, sanctification, and glorification. This message will give details of each.

    For the past few weeks we have been talking about being set apart from the rest of the world. We are set apart because we are Holy as we work at becoming as much like God as we can. In this process we are sanctified, or in the process of being sanctified. That's the direction that we're ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist