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  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Learning To Forgive

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    If we had an understanding of how much we had been set free from, we would find it easier to forgive others;

    MATHEW 18: 23 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remember Lots Wife

    Contributed by Larry Holbrook on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    Take heed to the warnings of God.

    REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE Luke 17:32 (I) State of Man. (Sinful condition, corrupt, perverse) State of the lost. (A) Genesis 18:20,21, (And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; 21. I will go down now, and see whether they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-Serving People (Mark 7:11-12)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-serving People (Mark 7:11-12)Guidelines for being discerning, wise and Spirit led in guarding yourself from harm

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-serving People (Mark 7:11-12) Illustration:The deity of the Holy Spirit ought to be clearly recognized in Scripture. Look at these facts: Christ is born; the Spirit is His forerunner. Christ is baptized; the Spirit bears witness. Christ is tempted; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Grace...his Masterpiece" Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,151 views

    Ephesians Series #4 How would your life be different if Jesus Christ had not come? Your answer explains the Grace of God in your life. Salvation is not a reward for good things we have done. Salvation is a gift, it is what causes us to produce good fruit

    “A Walk That Is Worthy” Part 4 “Grace: His Masterpiece” Text: Eph 2:1-10 Intro: Illus: There was a art contest held in a local school one Christmas season a few years ago in East Texas. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Restore Another

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    The Spirit controlled person can help restore the erring individual. (Gal. 6:1,2)

    How to Restore Another The Spirit controlled person can help restore the erring individual. (Gal. 6:1,2) Illustration:A few years ago, an angry man rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt’s famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a knife and slashed it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,727 views

    An encounter with a loving God can change Your life

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Jesus On Right Ministy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,542 views

    Jesus teaches His Followers how to minister effectively to loved ones when rejected.

    JESUS ON RIGHT MINISTRY (What to do when others reject your efforts for ministry) Matthew 7:1-12 Kingdom Life Series #23 Sermon Objective: Disclose Jesus’ strategy for reaching out to people that we care – family members, friends, colleagues and others who are close to us. Introduction: Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Against All Odds

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,209 views

    This sermon shows how Abraham believed God in spite of a hopless situation. It also shows how we can believe God when things look hopless to us.

    It is easy to believe God when we can see a physical answer to our situation. Such as believing for : A job when unemployment is low, Healing when your doctor has prescribed medicine, God’s provision when you just inherited $1 million. On the other end of the spectrum, some things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change Your Clothes

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    In the book of Colossians we are told to put on the new man. We need to change our clothes.

    Change Your Clothes I. Clothing – What does it represent? 1. Sign of wealth, prestige and social position  Priestly Garment – Exodus 39  Joseph’s Coat – Genesis 37:3 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are You Getting Me For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    The meaning of life is Jesus Christ because without Jesus Christ life has no meaning.

    SIN WILL ALWAYS BE AN OFFENSIVE WORD IN OUR SOCIETY. WE TRIVIALIZE GREED, SELFISHNESS, CORRUPTION, CRIME AND ALL OTHER SINS BY GETTING SCIENTISTS TO PROVE TO US "BIOLOGICALLY" THAT WE CAN’T HELP IT BECAUSE WE WERE JUST BORN THAT WAY! IT’S NOT SCIENTISTS OR SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONS THAT WE MUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Lessons On Rejection - Rom. 9:6-13;24-32

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    Lessons on Rejection - Rom. 9:6-13;24-32

    Lessons on Rejection - Rom. 9:6-13;24-32 We all have known the pain of being rejected. However, we all can learn from the rejection of the Jews who trusted in the physical rather than the spiritual aspects of the promise of Abraham. God’s promise of blessing, deliverance and redemption are given ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fairy-Tale Wedding

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 8,351 views

    Urges the couple to seek faithfulness and communication in their marriage. Appropriate for an Interfaith wedding.

    You all know the story about fairytale marriages. A beautiful princess goes into a forest and sees a frog. She kisses the frog. He turns into a prince. They get married, and live happily ever after. Or maybe you remember the prince who searches through every house in town and won’t give up until he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism Of Our Lord C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,898 views

    What we hear about ourselves, shapes us. Messages children often hear lead them to be negative. God’s message to us is that we are loved and chosen.

    The Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 43:1-7 January 7, 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen If a Child Lives with . . . By Dorothy Law Nolte If a child lives with criticism . . . . he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility . . . .he learns to fight. If a child lives with fear . . . . he learns to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    Renewal Of Wedding Vows Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 194 ratings
     | 87,266 views

    This is meant to be a Ceremony of Renewal of vows for any age.

    RENEWING OF WEDDING VOWS 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Strength To Stand

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 117 ratings
     | 12,955 views

    We are called to live a life that is filled with God’s strength so we can take our stand in this life.

    Strength to Stand Daniel 3:1-30 April 25, 2004 I. Recognize the need to stand Life is unpredictable (Read verse 1) One thing that is certain about life is that it is almost always uncertain. We do not know what the rest of this day hold for us, let alone tomorrow. Situations come up where all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God