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    Effectiveness Of Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 1, 2025
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    How can a person make their prayers more effective?

    Effectiveness of Prayer Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:1-4 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.” 2 And He said to them, “When you pray, say: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Wells Are You Drinking From? (Updated Version)

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 19, 2025
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    A sermon about finding Real Life.

    “What Wells are You Drinking From?” John 4:4-18, 25-30, 39-42 She has a history. Things done and some left undone, some good some not so good. Guilts and regrets. Fears. Wounds and sorrows. And secrets too. Most commentaries and interpretations down through the ages take it for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In His Right Mind

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 17, 2025
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    Meet Jesus. Share Jesus.

    In His Right Mind Luke 8:26-39 This is a radical passage of Scripture, and not just because the Geresene man was demon possessed. Jesus and His disciples got in a boat and crossed the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. In doing this, Jesus was crossing boundaries… …boundaries that had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God And Culture

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 17, 2025
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    Which laws should you follow, God's or Culture's? There are times that culture/society will create a law that violates God's law. Can you follow that Law?

    God and Culture Luke 10:38-42 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz The Mary and Martha story can be found in Luke chapter 10 verses 38 to 42. The usual interpretation is that Jesus is telling Martha that it’s more important to listen to him than it is to do the regular household work. And that’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    They Get It From Their Father

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 14, 2025
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    Happy Father’s Day and Blessed Trinity Sunday, church! Today, we stand at a sacred intersection—celebrating both our earthly fathers and our heavenly One, as well as recognizing the mystery of God revealed as Father, Son, and Spirit.

    They Get It from Their Father ““I am telling you these things to keep you from stumbling away from the path. The tribal leaders will force you out of their gathering houses. The time will come when they will put you to death, thinking they are doing what the Great Spirit wants, all because they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "the Spirit Of Freedom"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2025
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    A sermon about allowing the Spirit to lead us to those on the margins.

    “The Spirit of Freedom” Acts 8:26-40 Last Sunday was Pentecost and we are told that 3,000 people joined the brand-new Church that day, and the numbers kept growing and growing and growing. And the Book of Acts is the story of the early Church and how it evolved from there. It’s an exciting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    There Is No Hierarchy In The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 10, 2025
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    This is a point of the parable of the good Samaritan which is almost always omitted. It is important to remember that Jesus' parables are the best.

    There is no hierarchy in the kingdom of Heaven Luke 10:29 – 37 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael Harvey Koplitz 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 30 In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Under Construction (Updated Version)

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 5, 2025
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    A sermon about the conversion and the journey.

    “Under Construction” Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is one of the most important days in the history of Christianity. It is, quite literally, the birthday of the Jesus’ Church. In importance, it ranks right up there with Christmas and Easter. That being said, a lot of people know very little about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Expert

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 3, 2025
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    Why did a lawyer question Jesus? Best part is the answer. Jesus disciples are expected to follow the laws in the Torah that apply to loving God and neighbor

    The Expert Luke 10:25-28 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 10:25 And behold, a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” 27 And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Real Love… Talking About That Real Love”

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 29, 2025
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    Jesus prays in John 17—not just for the disciples beside Him, but for us, those who would come to believe through their witness. That’s real love. Not temporary. Not performative. Real love is legacy love. Transformative love. Love that acts and lasts.

    Sermon Title: “Real Love… Talking About That Real Love” Scripture: John 17:20–26 (The Message) Occasion: Cumberland UMC, 1st Sunday in June 2025 The Message 20-23 I’m praying not only for them But also for those who will believe in me Because of them and their witness about me. The goal is for all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Serving The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 27, 2025
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    What does Luke 10:17-24 mean? It cannot be taken literally. Understanding the metaphors and culture of Jesus' day explains everything. Going out to spread the Gospel is a major part of discipleship. When one is doing this Christ is with the person through the Holy Spirit

    Serving the Lord Luke 10:17-24 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 10:17 Now the seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name!” 18 And He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like lightning. 19 “Behold, I have given you authority to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is Peace?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 22, 2025
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    A sermon about the peace that Christ gives.

    “What Is Peace?” John 14:23-27 A man in a morning exercise group I am involved in asked for prayer for his daughter. He and his wife haven’t seen nor heard from her in 8 months. Apparently, she suffers from drug and alcohol addiction. He asked that we pray that she turn to Jesus… …That she ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Being A Part Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 20, 2025
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    Jesus sent his people out to evangelize the world. We need to be doing this today if we want the church to survive into the future.

    Being a Part of the Harvest Luke 10:1-16 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 10:1 Now after this the Lord appointed seventy-two others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come. 2 And He was saying to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Redeemed

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on May 17, 2025
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    When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we receive redemption.

    When I was a kid at Edison Elementary in South Charleston, a friend of mine, John Hamilton, and I would hang out on those long, lazy summer afternoons. We might watch TV, listen to records, play video games, or whatever. Every once in a while, we might try to scrounge up some money to play ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Making Disciples Is More Important Than Making Members

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 13, 2025
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    Discipleship is not a numbers game.

    Making Disciples is More Important than Making Members Luke 9:57-62 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:57 As they were going on the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist