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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Two Ways To Pray, One Effective, The Other Not So Much

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2025
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    Our Gospel from St. Luke is the only place in the NT where we can find this parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, or tax-collector. Both go up to the Temple to pray.

    Thirtieth Sunday Integral 2025 The deuterocanonical book of Sirach, a late work in Hebrew that survived only in Gk, is kind of a long reflection on the entire OT. It was used by the Church to help new barbarian members understand the moral law and the road to virtuous living so much that it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lady Cassandra Vs The Toddler Whom Love Bade Welcome

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 22, 2025
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    Lady Cassandra from Doctor Who is a chilling example of someone who felt the Universe owed them something - But God doesn't owe us a favour for all we have done for him. He just simply loves us

    This sermon was first preached on 26th October 2025 at St Francis of Assisi Hemel Hempsted .............................................................................................................................. Back in 2005 one of the very early episodes of the New Doctor Who featured Zoe ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sermon Title: When Friends Turn Away And People Walk Away: By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 23, 2025
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    Brothers and sisters, We live in a world where relationships are fragile. One day people are with you, and the next, they are gone. The pain of abandonment, betrayal, or silent withdrawal can cut deeper than a knife. It can leave you questioning your worth, your calling, and even your faith.

    SERMON TITLE: WHEN FRIENDS TURN AWAY AND PEOPLE WALK AWAY Scripture Texts: • 2 Timothy 4:16–17 (NIV) “At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength...” • Psalm 27:10 (NKJV) “When my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Preacher's Heartbreak

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
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    Heartbreaks that Pastor’s experience that members don’t understand

    2 TIM.4:9-18 "A PREACHER’S HEARTBREAK" * I want to bring a message tonight about a great man of God that was very strong and finally he cried for help! * It was very unusual for Paul to cry out, "Please come to me quickly." * Then he goes on and tells us why he is calling for help. * This got my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does Christianity Work?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
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    The question isn’t, "Does Christianity Work?" The important question is "How?" What is there about Christ’s teachings that make a real difference in our lives?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Thanksgiving Day is over, & if you have been to the mall, you know that the Christmas shopping season is well on its way. But let me ask you, "What gift can you buy for people well up in years who already have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Whom Be The Glory?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. The most violent game I have ever played is musical chairs. Not football or hockey but musical chairs. We used to play it in youth group or a church socials. Here were God-loving, peaceful, church going individuals playing a game for fun. No prizes, no trophies, no titles were up ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come Before Winter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    This sermon aims to teach that even in times of abandonment, betrayal, and loneliness, God is always with us and these trials often prepare us for greater things ahead.

    Good Morning Church! Today, we're going to talk about a topic we all have encountered at some point in our lives - abandonment, betrayal, and loneliness. A.W. Tozer said, "God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them deeply." This is a reminder that our darkest moments often prepare us for our ...read more

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    Nobody Stood With Me But God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
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    Explores finding strength in solitude, courage in proclamation, and hope in divine deliverance through unwavering faith in God's presence and promises.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, hearts filled with hope, eager to find solace and strength in the word of God. Our lives may be filled with trials and tribulations, but remember, we are never alone. God is with us, in every moment, in every breath we take. We turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Christianity Works!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 230 ratings
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    We want things that benefit our life. So one of the questions that we often find ourselves asking is, "Does it work? Does it really work?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2016) TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 ILL. Ethel & I don’t go to see many movies, but we saw one a number of years ago that is hard to forget. The name of it is “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Friend Day Sermon Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 30,300 views

    Popular TV theme songs through the years such as "Friends", "Cheers", and "All in the Family" reflect the need in our society to find a place of togetherness and belonging. God’s Word has always known and revealed this deep need within people as well as

    Ecc. 4:9-12 Popular TV theme songs through the years such as "Friends", "Cheers", and "All in the Family" reflect the need in our society to find a place of togetherness and belonging. God’s Word has always known and revealed this deep need within people as well as the Church’s responsibility to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But The Lord Stood With Me

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
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    No matter how well-intentioned our friends may be, there will likely be times (for one reason or another) they may not be there for us in a time of crisis or need...but God will always stand with us.

    BUT THE LORD STOOD WITH ME "At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me…also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion." II Timothy 4:16-17 I. Man is not always dependable: "…no one stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Be Your Strength Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 38,454 views

    In order to be an effective Christian, we allow God to be our strength.

    “How To Become An Effective Christian” LET GOD BE YOUR STRENGTH! II Timothy 4:9-22 Introduction This past summer during the baseball season, Ken Caminiti, a former All Star and National League MVP, came out publicly to admit that he used steroids during his playing career. Steroid use has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Final Requests Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
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    PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY

    BIG IDEA: PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY I. (:9-12) REQUEST FOR COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE A. Paul Would Like to Have Timothy With Him “Make every effort to come to me soon” – repeated in vs. 21 where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024
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    He, and all those other witnesses, would see Jesus Christ in glory, and share an eternity of joy with Him.

    Solemnity of Peter and Paul 2024 So today we celebrate as a Church the two founders of the Church of Rome, Peter and Paul. The Scriptures, then, concern these two men, whose work to spread a local phenomenon called “The Way” all the way around the Mediterranean world. In the end, both of these men ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Sermon - Lessons From Demas (The Temptation Of Ease)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 14, 2024
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    All of us may experience people who we love and count on, walking away for any number of reasons. The Lord will not abandon us. Let us examine the life of Demas and see what lessons we can learn from his departure.

    Sermon – Lessons from Demas Scripture Lesson - 2 Timothy 4:9-18 “Timothy, please come as soon as you can. Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus has gone to Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist