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  • Shawn Andrews avatar

    Heal The Wound, Leave The Scar

    Contributed by Shawn Andrews on Mar 14, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,144 views

    Big Idea: Forgiveness is healing the wound, even if it leaves a scar. Forgiving others means choosing not to be imprisoned by the actions of our offender. Jesus will heal our wound, but the scar remains to remind us of God’s work of grace in our lives.

    INTRO: STORY: Last year, you all know I had shoulder surgery. I didn’t want to have surgery. I avoided it as long as possible. But eventually, my shoulder hurt all the time. It became debilitating. It was only when I became aware of what my wound was keeping me from, was I willing to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019
     | 6,740 views

    This is the introduction to a verse by verse study of the book of Jonah.

    INTRODUCTION I do not know about you, but my life has been one gracious second chance from God after another. If I had a half penny for every time the Lord has picked my sorry hide up off the ground, I would be the wealthiest man on the planet. I am truly thankful not only that the Lord has saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Roots Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019
     | 7,037 views

    God is love and as His people we need to display His prime characteristic.

    THE ROOTS OF LOVE: GOD Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Love is so much the gift of God that it is called God" (Augustine, Ancient Christian Commentary On Scripture, vol. XI, 213). 2. Simply put, God is love, and any discussion or definition of love begins with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Calling Of Paul And The Romans Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 1, 2019
     | 8,265 views

    This sermon explores the first 17 verses of Romans 1 as Paul introduces himself and his mission to the Romans and reminds them of their calling. There are many powerful lessons we can learn in these opening verses.

    A. Many years ago a minister was walking to church one Sunday morning when he passed by the home of one of his church members who was working in his flower garden. 1. The minister said to him: “Can’t you hear those bells calling you to church?” 2. “Eh, what’s that?” asked the church member. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Many Miraculous Signs And Wonders

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,293 views

    The most overlooked social class by the church in America are people in the middle class and the people who are wealthy.

    “Many Miraculous Signs and Wonders” "The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade.” Acts 5:12 Intro: “Two Blondes.” (pause) Two blondes were shopping at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,327 views

    On a missionary journey, Paul encountered disciples in Ephesus who know only John's baptism, not the baptism in the name of Jesus with the infilling of the Holy Spirit. This message explores this passage.

    November 8, 2015 - Come Holy Spirit Our guest speaker last week spoke about Paul’s conversation in Athens with philosophers regarding the “unknown god” statue of the Romans. He thought it curious that among all the statues of the Greeks and Romans, there was this one created for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Praise Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,142 views

    Before Jesus comes again to conquer all of his enemies, all of heaven praises God, thus demonstrating the power of praise. So worship the Lord and win the war.

    We live in a dangerous world today, so I thought you would appreciate Mark Moring’s advice on how to stay safe. After doing some “extensive research”, he suggests the following. Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20 percent of all fatal accidents. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Resources For Advancing God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 25, 2015
     | 10,077 views

    Because God is advancing his kingdom, we must use the resources he has provided.

    Scripture Today is a very special day in the life of the Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church. Jesus once said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Star Wars: The Original Version

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 30, 2015
     | 7,495 views

    Today God is looking for some Baraks who will put their faith and feet together and will believe that God will order the stars in their courses for our good and for His glory. And we will win the battle of Star Wars - the original version!

    Star Wars: The Original Version By Dr. James O. Davis (Hebrews 11:1, 6, 32; Judges 4:1-9; and 5:19-21 NASB) When Michel Gorbechev was President of the former Soviet Union in the late 1980s, a good friend of his became an astronaut and was sent into space for a short, routine mission. The trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Speaking Tears

    Contributed by James Dina on Sep 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,120 views

    God is above, and yet our tears fall into His bosom. The tears have much weight in them, and are pressing upon God. He will visit you, wipe your tears and make you laugh again.

    SPEAKING TEARS "My friends scorn me: but mine eye pours out tears unto God” (Job 16:20) Tears are words, virtual words, that the heart can't express, they speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues(Quote by Washington ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Misconceptions About Prayer Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020
     | 6,324 views

    I hope that you can see that if some of those things we just talked about are true, prayer becomes something that we may not want to do.

    MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PRAYER MATTHEW 6:7-8 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION READ MATTHEW 6:7-8 (ESV) [READ TOGETHER ALOUD] “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amnon And Tamar Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 18, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,708 views

    Second Samuel 13:1-22 shows us that the consequences of one’s sin is often seen in the lives of various persons.

    Scripture Today’s sermon is about one of the most heart-breaking texts in Scripture. The title of the sermon is “Amnon and Tamar.” But that doesn’t tell you much, other than the names of two characters in the narrative. The story is about Amnon raping Tamar. Lest one think that this is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Absalom Murders Amnon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    The account of Absalom murdering Amnon in 2 Samuel 13:23-39 shows us how vengeance was carried out for sin.

    Scripture Herman Melville’s Moby Dick tells a story of obsession and vengeance. Captain Ahab, a whaler, loses a leg to a white whale. A smoldering anger begins to grow in the now one-legged captain. Melville writes: I know that he was never very jolly; and I know that on the passage home, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    #28 Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 27, 2020
     | 7,959 views

    In the story of the feeding of the 5,000 Jesus proved that “little is much when God is in it.” God delights in working through us to accomplish great things for God.

    #28 Little Is Much When God Is in It Series: Mark Chuck Sligh September 27, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grand Reunion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 1, 2020
     | 11,588 views

    If you’re grieving the loss of people you love, find comfort in their rest; find comfort in their resurrection; and find comfort in the grand reunion to come.

    As Shay Bradley’s coffin was being lowered into the ground at a cemetery in Dublin, Ireland, last year (October 2019), another sound cut into the mournful strains of the bagpipes. A shout rang out – from inside. “Hello? Hello. Hello? Let me out!” yelled the deceased from within the box. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free