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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002
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    Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 5, 2010
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    St. Paul appreciated, and needed his friends. Jesus needed friends. We need friends.

    Almost 6 months after we began studying St. Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church here on Sunday mornings we reach its conclusion. This letter – or Epistle – was probably written between 52 and 56 AD; about 20 to 25 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus; and whereas ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Image Is Everything! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
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    We cannot begin to appreciate just how precious it is to be a human being created in the image of God.

    Intro: 1. Sailhamer, "The creation of humanity is set apart from the previous acts of creation...whereas throughout the previous account the making of each creature is described as "according to its own kind," the account of humankind’s creation specifies that the man and the woman were made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Gift - From Captive To Christmas

    Contributed by Tony Gene Peak on Dec 22, 2014
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    To fully appreciate the birth of Christ we must face our sinful condition and God's grace

    THE BEST GIFT – From Captive to Christmas Luke 2:10-14 INTRO A. Alan Gross rescued last Wednesday after serving 5 years of a 15 year sentence in Cuba 1. Regardless of politics on Cuba, thrilled for Alan and family 2. First words to daughters in U.S. – “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Sin Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 7, 2007
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    Parts of this sermon came from others. The idea is to understand the depth of sin in order to appreciate GRACE.

    Understanding the SIN of ANGER Matthew 5:21-22/Proverb 6:16ff Last week we discussed the sin of dissension. Like we discovered last week, it is not just the doing but even the thought of sin is just as guilty. In this passage, I want you to notice, that in this passage the Lord covers the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All I Want Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 21, 2019
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    When life takes a turn for the worse, appreciate your blessings and be a blessing to those around you.

    Laurel Hunsinger, who grew up in Little River, Kansas, flew combat missions in the Korean War. On April 1, 1953, his plane was shot down 15 miles inside North Korea. He was severely injured, but he and his entire crew survived and were rescued, for which Hunsinger received a Purple Heart. He passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Over Coming Discouragement

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
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    Next in series on John. Examines ways to overcoming discouragement when serving while not being appreciated

    John 5 (3) Overcoming discouragement Why are so many people, and especially young people unhappy? To site just one example Reuters Reported in 2019 that suicidal thinking, severe depression, and self-injury among college age people in the United States more than doubled in the last decade. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- 4th Sunday- Rejection At Nazareth: Be Not Crushed On Their Account !

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2022
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    “I appreciate your opinion and hope we’ll have your support in the next game.”

    The Scripture passage Jesus just read from the prophet Isaiah dates back 700 years. Then Jesus, a local boy, a carpenter from a family of modest means, announces, in effect, that he was the Messiah sent from God. This is Jesus’ first messianic declaration. He is the long-awaited Christ, who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Old Land Marks SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023
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    Encouraging people to appreciate men who have great faith and have done extraordinary things.

    Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together on this beautiful morning, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new day, a new opportunity to immerse ourselves in the boundless wisdom of God's Word. We are here to engage in a spiritual journey, a pilgrimage of ...read more

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    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024
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    When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

    Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Camping With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2024
     | 1,204 views

    The tabernacle teaches us to appreciate God's presence but also to respect His distance.

    Ryan and Morgan adopted a child from an orphanage in another country. They'd passed through all the legal processes in that country. Charlie was their son. But right before the day when they were supposed to pick Charlie up from the orphanage, there were some political upheavals, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Operates Value Village, Not The Landfill

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
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    For Senior Adult Sunday: There are legitimate concerns about aging; but there are also those who would prey on the elderly. God is our ultimate refuge and the protector of those who are to be valued, not thrown away.

    If it’s old, it has to go. That used to be the message. In the years after World War II, once we got our economy back on a peacetime basis, we all wanted only new things. Bright, shiny, new. And so, if it’s old, it has to go. Do you remember? Do you remember, if you go back that far, how, during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “generational Conflict” blessing Others Through Humility And Respect Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,588 views

    Generational Conflict is not new. We learn from the Joseph story that Humility from the Old will encourage the young to accomplish great things, and Respect from the young will provide honor that is due to their seniors.

    An article in “Christianity Today” suggests that many churches have become segregated - not by race, but by age. Mollie Hemmingway writes about a newly started church that meets in a movie theater. All of the attenders are under 30. They are single, professional, independent and hip. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Business Partners For Success...in Time And Eternity!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 16, 2013
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    With the Holy Spirit as our Senior Partner in the Holy Covenant ratified by the Precious Blood of Christ we have entered into an eternal partnership that daily loads us with benefits and anticipates an eternal bonus!

    We are all familiar with the well known benediction: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14 KJV According to Strong's the word communion is taken from the Greek: koinonia meaning: partnership, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Be Glad When You're Sad" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    It’s not until we understand the penalty of sin that we can fully appreciate the work of the Cross.

    “Be Glad When You’re Sad” Matthew 5:4 Beatitudes - #2 Intro: Today, we continue our series from the Beatitudes. To refresh our minds, the word “Beatitude” means Supreme Blessedness, and the word “Blessed” means having a Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that remains regardless of conditions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite