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  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Forgetting Your Past, Releases Your Future Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 48,412 views

    For the past two weeks we have discussed how to change and the importance of change in our lives. This week, in order to change to take place and for us to become effective Christians, we must forget our past and embrace our future. The Word talks a lot

    Introduction · For the past two weeks we have discussed how to change and the importance of change in our lives. · This week, in order to change to take place and for us to become effective Christians, we must forget our past and embrace our future. · The Word talks a lot about letting go of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    …and Forgive Us Our Debts… Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    So just what is Jesus speaking about when He says, "...and forgive us our debts (transgressions)..." If properly prayed this statement changes how we approach God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 02, 2014 Date Preached: June 04, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: …and Forgive US Our Debts…(Sermon 9) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant: The Power Of Forgiveness, The Danger Of Unforgiveness

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,782 views

    So today we come to the parable of the unforgiving servant. The central topic being, forgiveness, and the power of forgiveness.

    "In "The Christian Leader," Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon's Miracle on the River Kwai. The Scottish soldiers, forced by their Japanese captors to labor on a jungle railroad, had degenerated to barbarous behavior, but one afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Forgiveness - Take A Deep Breath And Enjoy Clean Air Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,293 views

    If you have ever been in the position of the father in the story, you know the heartbreak, the sleepless nights, the wondering, and the self-reproach. "Where did I fail?" It is agony to await the outcome.

    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable: "There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Word On The Womb

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,491 views

    Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone is important to God.

    As we celebrate God’s creative work in the womb this weekend, we affirm this truth: Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone is important to God. God has a special place in his heart for children. This week I was deeply saddened and sickened even, to hear about an “After School Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Kingdom Living - Humble, Holy, And Forgiving - Matthew 18 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 18, 2025
     | 446 views

    Living in GOD's KINGDOM means walking in humility, protecting others from sin, restoring the fallen, and forgiving like our KING. Jesus teaches how to live together as His followers - with humility, care for the vulnerable, accountability, and forgiveness.

    2025.07.20. Sermon Notes. KINGDOM LIVING - HUMBLE, HOLY, AND FORGIVING - MATTHEW 18 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 18:1-35, 1 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 103:12, John 6:35, 1 Corinthians 11:24, Mark 11:25-26, Luke 6:36 Living out Christlike humility, holiness, and forgiveness in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Stone Throwing In Church

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,040 views

    An application to John 8:1-10

    I went out and gathered small flat stones to pass out to the church. Also I dressed in blue jeans and a nice shirt. (I normally dress in a coat and tie). When you are in a conservative church jeans are a big deal. This is just some Ideas. Preach it! Stone Throwing in Church John 8:1-11 4-7-2002 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Truth And Justice For All Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 1, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,853 views

    Justice isn’t necessarily a desirable thing. Better to receive God’s grace than to have justice applied to our lives.

    I haven’t watched much of the winter Olympics this last fortnight, but I did happen to be watching the night there was all the controversy about the figure skating. I saw the Russian pair do their thing, then watched as the commentary team analysed their performance in slow motion showing all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Wise Teacher

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,585 views

    This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

    The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Inevitable Accounting

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    When the word "judgment" infers everlasting consequences it immediately takes on a vastly greater significance.

    THE INEVITABLE ACCOUNTING “So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12 (NKJV) “Judgment” is a thought-provoking word in and of itself. It is not often a pleasant thought in the life of anyone. When the judgment referred to has everlasting consequences the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Living As A Forgiven Person

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008
     | 3,327 views

    As a christians we shoul be lieving a live as a forgiven person. Forgivness gives freedom, it is an acceptance of what God has done for us through Christ. What weight, trash are we carring around.

    When I do some kind of a series I wonder if people are happy for it to be over when the final session ends? If you have been feeling that way then today will offer you a little relief. This is the last Sunday message in this series; however, the topic is one that we are reminded of in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Milton Smith avatar

    Dealing With Guilt Pt 1

    Contributed by Milton Smith on Apr 28, 2009
     | 3,163 views

    God wants you to be free.

    It’s Sunday morning and the Praise and Worship Leader is exhorting the worshippers into the manifest presence of the LORD. This is what you have been waiting for all week; you’ve pressed through the cares of the week just to go to church this morning. You lift your hands to the Father and close ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    God Has Authority Of Everything.....including Your Sins

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,422 views

    This sermon explores the fact that God has authority of everything, and especially our sins.

    Do you really believe that God has authority over everything? Have you ever wondered why you don’t get your own way all the time? When I asked this question when time, someone once replied, because thankfully God is smarter than me or you!! The reality is no matter what happens or is happening ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Remember Who Forgave You

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,899 views

    Our Future in Christ relies on our ability to forgive. Forgiveness is a very critical element in our christian walk.

    Future In Forgiveness Collosians 3: 12,13 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Five Steps To Keeping Ourselves In The Love Of God"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,954 views

    The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They believe that Joseph might turn on them... But Joseph is not the “natural man.” He is a man who portrays the coming Christ... grace and truth.

    Title of the message: “Five Steps to Keeping Yourself in the Love of God” Key verse: (Jude 1:21) Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Introduction: The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist