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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Trim Your Branches

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,734 views

    To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling.

    Trim your Branches Scripture: John 12:45- 46 Date: 3 October 2010 Purpose: To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling. Illustration: Since our arrival in Leon we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Caution: We Are In The People Zone Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    In order to grow in social and relational wisdom, we must understand what is likely; fortunately, Proverbs gives us a divine perspective.

    Caution: We Are In the People Zone (Proverbs 18:1-4) 1. Wisdom not valued much in modern society, so wisdom literature not popular in our culture; In the past, Aesop’s fables–which are amazing– used to be a common resource for popular wisdom. But in the ancient near east, wisdom literature ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Pastor Emmanuel Sule on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,436 views

    In this insightful message, you will discover truths from God's Word on why you must guard your heart against bitterness

    There are people who are not only bitter with their fellowman, but are equally bitter with God, for one reason or the other. It is important that we understand that bitterness is the work of the devil to make you shift focus from the One who can help you to the one who will hurt you. Bitterness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Covered In The Dust Of Your Rabbi

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,462 views

    One of the benfits of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High is that He gives you grace to escape the hidden traps of the enemy. Traps are placed in the path which animals usually take to get food/water. The most bitter people you will ever meet ..

    Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title May you be covered the dust of your Rabbi is a Jewish saying that basically means may you walk so close to your teacher that you are covered with his dust. (See note at end of message for more info) As we get in to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    What's Weighing You Down?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 66 ratings
     | 40,449 views

    To share that we need to unload un-needed weight from our lives and hand it over to Jesus.

    I Believe in life we have many things that weigh us down and more times than not, they are things that we can easily let go of but we tend to hold on to them with dear life, weighing ourselves down so much that moving forward is non-existent and almost unachievable in our minds. Today I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,338 views

    Naomi returns to Bethlehem despondent and embittered by sorrow and loss. What she fails to see, is what we often miss as well – that God is already at work behind the scenes!

    Running On Empty - Ruth 1:19-22 - February 3, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #3 As some of you will know, I have a sister. She lives in Calgary, and has a growing family of her own, so we don’t see each other very often – certainly not as ...read more

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    Takes These Chains From My Heart

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jul 14, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,263 views

    Unforgiveness keeps us in chains and blocks us from peace and joy...It paralyzes and holds us captive. When we choose to forgive, we are set free from bitterness and hate. We are set free!

    Please Release Me Colossians 3:12-15 “Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christians Are Supposed To Be Different!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 124 ratings
     | 46,413 views

    If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I'm preaching this morning on the subject of "forgiveness," & this seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for many people to deal with. You see, I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Stevens avatar

    The Miracle Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,173 views

    Bitterness and not forgiving will keep in a spiritual quagmire. Let go of the hurt of the past and walk in victory.

    BITTERNESS and UNFORGIVNESS Mark 2:7-11 (Wey) "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "He is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"... Jesus asked them, "Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Go Of Your Grudges

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,946 views

    This is how to deal with stress in our lives. God’s antidote for wounded emotions. All the sermons in this series are taken from the 23rd Psalm.

    Let Go of your Grudges Today we are going to looking at how to deal with our damaged emotions. Psalm 23:3 (NKJV)says: He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. A. We get hurt not just physically but also emotionally and spiritually. 1. Life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    When Love Grows Cold

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 16, 2024
     | 4,069 views

    This message is about the prophecy Jesus gave about the Church in these last days - that our love could grow cold if we are not actively fighting to keep it burning.

    When Love Grows Cold Scripture: John 13:34-35; Matthew 24:12; Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Good morning, Strangers Rest! The title of my message this morning is “When Love Grows Cold.” Before I go any further, I want you to know that I will be driving on everybody’s street today so when I get to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Elevate To The Next Level - "Living In Forgiveness”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 19, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 451 views

    Forgiveness is one of the more necessary doctrines/teachings that believers in Christ need to hear and understand. This is especially true if we ever want to go to the next level in our discipleship, that is, in our Christian lives.

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living in Forgiveness” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHQ2Xb0ZLIk&t=10s Forgiveness is one topic I never tire of teaching, because it is one of the more necessary doctrines, or teaching that believers in Jesus Christ need to hear and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Sweet Life- Commnunion Celebration

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,153 views

    Communion service with examples of bitterness and the sweet rewards of following Christ

    “The Sweet Life” A Communion Celebration The Problem of Sin Sin= Actions or attitudes by which humans rebel against God, miss His purpose for their life, and surrender to the power of evil rather than to God. The words used in the Bible for sin mean “to miss the mark.” Sin had its origins in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Ain't Life Sweet?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,440 views

    God turn those bitter life experiences into sweet ones.

    Diligence which is concerned with Moses? attitude to his assignment. What assignment has God given you in your family? What assignment or duty has God given you in this church? What assignment or duty has God given to you, in your community? Who are you called to bring from one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    The Curse Of Coveting

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 17, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,835 views

    This is a continuation of the Bitter or Better Sermon and deals with wanting something that is not yours.

    The Curse or Coveting Last week we talked about how Naaman went from bitter to better. We ended with Naaman taking back a bunch of dirt with him to Syria so he could worship the true God. He was seeking to live the truth and be pleasing to the Lord. Today we will looking at someone named Gehazi, ...read more

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