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  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,651 views

    We will be talking about Seeking Forgiveness, Finding the way to Forgive, and offering Forgiveness.

    Today we are talking about Forgiveness and even as a young pastor I have come to realize that most people are uncomforted with Topic. We don’t like to think that we need forgiveness. We can’t bare the thought of letting those hurtful unchanged people off the hook. When we talk about forgiveness we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Place In The Son Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,430 views

    What is heaven like, and why would I want to go there?

    A young boy would often go home from his friend’s house at night and - because it was the shortest route – he’d always walk thru the cemetery. When he was asked if he was ever afraid of going thru the graveyard at night he responded “No. My home is just on the other side.” He wasn’t afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stay With Us

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,806 views

    In death we rest with the assurance that our Lord will stay with us when we pass and with our loved one’s still on earth.

    Luke 24:29 Stay With Us 04/25/03 (Spouse’s name), it was but about 3 weeks ago that I first shared this story of our Lord’s resurrection with you and (name). We sat at your kitchen table and I read from a pamphlet like this one here as it recounted how two disciples of Jesus bid a friend to tarry ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    However... Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,798 views

    How current is your testimony? What has God done for you THIS WEEK?

    However… Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 What was the most exciting thing that happened in your life this week? Did you have any “victories” this week? Sometimes our testimonies are so outdated one might wonder if God is still real to us! If God is real to us today, then we ought to have lots of reasons to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Helmet Of Salavtion

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    What is the Helmet of Salvation and how to put it on?

    Title: The Helmet of Salavtion Text: Ephesians 6:17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, Introduction This morning I will be sharing with you on the Helmet of Salvation. The Roman soldier’s helmets were made of thick leather covered with metal plates, and others were of heavy moulded or beaten ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Faith Is Not Enough Or The Perils Of Presumption Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,238 views

    In spite of our wrong choices, if we will humbly submit to god’s will God will bring us to the Promised lad in His time and His way.

    When Faith IS Not enough or The Peril of Presumption Numbers 14 Theme: Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex; faith; God’s discipline INTRODUCTION A middle-aged farmer wanted to be a preacher for years but wasn’t sure if it was God’s will. One day, while he was working in the field, he decided to rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ways Of A Fool -- 1 Samuel 31 Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,676 views

    We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.

    The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Jesus Christ?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    The two "S’s" of Jesus Christ’s identity are contained in this short section of Scripture.

    Hebrews 5:7-9 WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? Who is Jesus Christ? These next two weeks you will hear a lot about him. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. Then comes Good Friday. Then comes Easter. This is that time in the year when you hear people talk about Jesus Christ. Unlike Christmas, Easter has escaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    New Year, New Man

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 30, 2006
     | 4,248 views

    A lot of people make resolutions this time of year. Make one yourself....

    Gal 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reasons For Gifts Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 27, 2010
     | 3,813 views

    We are to imitate God and follow the example of the Wise Men from the East and give gifts for the right reasons.

    What does our society call the Friday after Thanksgiving?? We think about giving gifts at least one month ahead of when we plan to give the gifts on Christmas Day. Some think of Christmas gifts one year ahead; have you seen the newspaper for today? Do we really think about the people to give gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave Nichols avatar

    Love

    Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 11, 2024
     | 1,236 views

    Like most good books the Bible has a theme. If I were to ask you what the theme of the Bible is how would you respond? I agree there are many themes that could apply to the Word of God, but I would offer you this morning that the main theme is Love.

    Like most good books the Bible has a theme. If I were to ask you what the theme of the Bible is how would you respond? I agree there are many themes that could apply to the Word of God, but I would offer you this morning that the main theme is Love. The word "love" appears in the Bible in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    I Hear You Knocking, But You Can't Come In!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,382 views

    We can do without be sympathetic to the cult!

    Intro: 1. There was a song some years ago that went, “I hear you knocking…but you can’t come in!” 2. The cults will always come knocking on our door, but if we are wise we will not let them in. The essence of this little letter is: It is a Caution against Endorsing a Cult. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,232 views

    We struggle or we don’t grow. Jacob gives us the keys for how to struggle (and how NOT to struggle).

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS (The view from my garden) Wrestling with God Genesis 32:1-27 Of all the mysteries I would like solved before I die, it is the one that says you must struggle if you are going to grow. Growth always means struggle in one form or another. I struggled when I was a youth, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    What An Entrance Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,695 views

    This morning, we are going to look at another coronation - a coronation of a king. This coronation couldn’t have been more different than that rainy June day in 1953. The coronation we will look at literally changed the world.

    What an Entrance! Luke 19: 28-44 Palm Sunday Pastor Jefferson Williams First Baptist Church Chenoa 04-14-2019 A Queen’s Coronation On June 2, 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned Queen in Westminster Abby. Over 8,000 guests were invited and there were 129 countries represented. Out of 36 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday 2024

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 25, 2024
     | 1,379 views

    Jesus's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey fulfilled prophecy and announced His Kingship to all Israel.

    What an Entrance! Luke 19: 28-44 Palm Sunday Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-24–24 What an Entrance! In college, I went to a comedy concert on campus with Michael Winslow (Police Academy) and Jay Leno. When it was time for Jay to take the stage, the lights went down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist