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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Attributes Of A Forgiving Person Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,741 views

    The apostle Paul wrote a personal letter to a man named Philemon who had been wronged by his servant named Onesimus whom had, it is widely believed, stolen money from him and then ran away to Rome.

    A. Philemon 4-7 (READ) 1. We live in a SOCIETY that KNOWS little about FORGIVENESS. We live in a SOCIETY that CARES little about FORGIVENESS. a. In fact, I would think that one of the major CONTRIBUTORS—if not the major contributor—to the DESTRUCTION of RELATIONSHIPS in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Between A Rock Ad A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by John L Jefferson on Sep 21, 2025
     | 731 views

    My brothers and sisters, the story of Israel at the Red Sea is not just their story — it is our story. They were a people who had been in bondage for over 400 years, crying out to God for deliverance. And God raised up a leader, Moses, who stood toe to toe with Pharaoh and said, “Let my people go.”

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place Text: Exodus 14:1–14 ________________________________________ Introduction Isn’t it funny how we are constantly living in the past...? Isn’t it funny how we concentrate on how things used to be, what we used to have… What we used to do…? Memories are good to have… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Glory Of God Departs Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 2, 2024
     | 3,414 views

    The departure of the glory of God from the Temple was a milestone event. Was God forsaking His promises to Israel?

    - It’s worth noting as I get started this evening that this is a wild chapter with a lot of interesting and unusual details. Those parts of the chapter are worth a Bible study unto themselves to unpack those meanings. This sermon, though, is not that Bible study. - Instead, we will be focusing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
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     | 1,117 views

    This sermon explores how grumbling and complaining can undermine God's grace and poison the heart, using examples from the Bible and popular culture to illustrate the importance of focusing on gratitude and grace.

    There is a movie series from the 1990s that is about two men. I am going to give you a few descriptive words, and I want to see if you can name these movies: complaining, negativity, intolerance, uncompromising, griping, fussing, grumpiness. What movie series has characters known for these ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Gratitude

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    Pulling Weeds - The Root Of Bitterness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,063 views

    Embrace the power of forgiveness, let go of bitterness, and walk in peace by extending the same grace, mercy, and forgiveness that God has given us.

    Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you a message today that I believe has the power to change lives. We're going to be diving into Ephesians 4:31-32 and talking about the power of forgiveness, the root of bitterness, and the path to peace. C.S. Lewis once said, "To be a ...read more

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    Forgiveness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 797 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of forgiveness, its role in procuring peace, and the blessings hindered by unforgiveness.

    Good morning, dear friends. Let's gather our hearts together today as we turn our attention to the divine words of God, the Holy Scripture that guides us, comforts us, and shapes us into the image of Christ. Our focus today is on forgiveness - a theme so central to our faith, yet so challenging to ...read more

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    James 2 - Let's Do It! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2018
     | 8,037 views

    The church needs to put faith in action by ruthlessly rooting out the disease of pride and prejudice, favoritism in its body. Why? Because it is infecting others and causing death not life. This chapter is clear separate faith and works and you get a dead corpse.

    Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Original Superhero Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,500 views

    Jesus has always been about doing the supernatural.

    In America we love our heros, the people that we look up to. Many people dream of being a super hero when we are children, I know I did, and I had the bruises to prove it. But being a hero is hard. Batman and Robin are camping in the desert, set up their tent and are asleep. Some hours later, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thanksgiving Psalm Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 18, 2020
     | 3,704 views

    The Psalms are filled with the art of saying thankyou to God for His mighty works! We need to know and remember the works of God in our lives and regain a heart of thanks to God for all He has done for us.

    Opening song of worship: I Speak Jesus Announcements and Offering: Brennan Thanksgiving Video of Testimonies from CHC! Sermon: A Thanksgiving Psalm - Pastor MM Thesis: The Psalms are filled with the art of saying thankyou to God for His mighty works! We need to know and remember the works of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are A Miracle!

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 31, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    Today, I want to share with you the miracle that you may not be aware of. There are miracles all over the world even now! And guess what? YOU are one of them!

    Today, I want to share with you the miracle that you may not be aware of. People, for centuries, have sought a sign and a wonder, not knowing the very thing they are looking for has been right in front of them all this time. Today, I want to show you through scripture, how invaluable you are to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Footwear Of Peace: Forgive And Cut Them Out Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 1, 2023
     | 1,257 views

    Falling into this scheme of Satan means our feet are taken out from beneath us because we are settling for false peace… lack of conflict… rather than Godly peace which is right relationship.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Forgive and Cut Them Out Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… A Most Dangerous Pastime (p) Sprained ankles and wrists. Skinned knees and elbows. There is also the possibility of breaking wrists or ankles along with an arm or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 28, 2024
     | 1,367 views

    James contrasts two kinds of wisdom - earthy wisdom and wisdom from above.

    James: Practical Faith  James 3:13-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-27–2024 Unwise In 1912, a French tailor, Franz Reichelt, climbed 200 feet up the Eiffel Tower. He was going to prove his invention worked. His friends thought this was unwise and begged him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 25, 2020
     | 6,187 views

    Thomas asked Jesus, "We don't know the place where you are going, how do we know the way? Jesus replied, " I am the way the truth and the life. Jesus will lead us home.

    I AM the way, the truth, and the life John 14:1-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-26-2020 I Want to Go Home It was 2:15 am and I was standing at the front desk of a hotel in Costa Rica trying to tell someone who spoke no English that I needed two vans to take us to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unmistakable Signs A Person Is Genuinely Walking In The Presence, Anointing, And Favor Of God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 19, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 797 views

    SEE PART 1

    PART 2 8. They Surrender to God Daily and Live a Repentant Lifestyle “Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15 NIV) “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pushing Through Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,864 views

    In this second message of Getting Better at what Jesus said matters most we will look at our need to push through our insecurity so that we can love ourselves. Understand, it is hard to love our neighbor if we don't feel too good about us.

    Pushing Through #GettingBetter (2) Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2 where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry. 3 Then the devil said to him, “If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ