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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Holy Spirit Guides The Church

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2018
     | 3,027 views

    The Council was critical to the defense of the faith and the worldwide evangelical effort that was already beginning. It was truly a work of the Holy Spirit.

    Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The words of Jesus today are so poignant that most of us have probably memorized them sometime in our lives. A yoke is the implement an ox or other draft animal wears between head and body. Slaves might be made to wear such ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
     | 6,032 views

    Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

    A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Writing On The Wall Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,885 views

    Babylon, like Israel, was in danger of judgment and being taken by a foreign nation. This message views the reason why a country falls from God’s grace, causing Him to lift His hedge of protection.

    In our last two messages from this series, I asked us to consider this important question: “What would we, as believers, do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God or His Son, Jesus Christ?” In the most recent of our previous messages, we learned some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presentation Of The Lord In The Temple

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 2, 2025
     | 723 views

    Individuals choose their own fate by deciding for or against Jesus

    The Presentation is also Groundhog Day. Originally it was known as Candlemas Day: if it was clear and sunny on Candlemas Day, it means "winter will have another fight." Firstborn is a title. It does not imply that there is a second child. Even if a mother only had one-child like Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Not So Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jun 18, 2025
     | 567 views

    This week we step into "Ordinary Time" in the Christian Calendar. But Gpd invites us to make "Ordinary Time; not so ordinary.

    Galatians 3:23-29 (NLT) 23 Before the way of faith in Christ was available to us, we were placed under guard by the law. We were kept in protective custody, so to speak, until the way of faith was revealed. 24 Let me put it another way. The law was our guardian until Christ came; it protected us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What's Wrong With Halloween?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    Christian view of Halloween ...

    What’s wrong with Halloween? (Eph 5:11-17 & Deut 18:9-12) Introduction Right up front - this message comes from a friend of mine, Pastor Jimmy Dillon, and is used with his permission. I first heard this message about 7 years ago and really felt that it is important enough to share it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Wrong With Halloween?

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,886 views

    This sermon looks at the occultic practices found in Halloween and why the Christian should not participate in it.

    "What’s Wrong with Halloween?" (Eph 5:11-17 & Deut 18:9-12) INTRODUCTION - Many Christians will allow and even encourage their children to pay respect to the devil on October 31 WITHOUT REALLY KNOWING IT! - The question many Christians ask, "What’s wrong with Halloween?" - I hope to be able ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Iswrong With Hallloween?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    Halloween is not a Christian holiday

    What’s Wrong with Halloween?" Eph 5:11-17 - Deut 18:9-12 Many Christians will allow and even encourage their children to pay respect to the devil on October 31 WITHOUT REALLY KNOWING IT! As far as retail sales go, Halloween is second only to Christmas. This year a conservative estimate is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Finding Hope In Our Uncertainties Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,291 views

    Hold on to hope when it's hard to cope.

    Note: The idea for this series and the title for the sermon came from Outreach.com. How has 2020 been going for you? It’s been quite a year: a global pandemic, economic recession, unemployment, political division, cultural upheaval, racial tension, record wildfires, floods and Derecho. On top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,462 views

    John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

    Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas In July Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,322 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on the Gospel of John and covers John 1:1-19. This is Christmas according to St. John, The central point of the sermon is found in verse 13 which states the purpose of the Gospel.

    Christmas in July John 1:1-18 Rev. Mark A. Barber Several years ago during the Great Recession, several retailers in an attempt to increase slumping sales advertised a “Christmas in July” sale. They put out the Christmas decorations and even played “Christmas” songs in the stores to try to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Born To Be A Better Savior Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    Jesus was born to be our savior. But what does that mean, and what difference can that make in our lives?

    There was a Christian who gave a Bible to somebody who was going through a rough time. Their life had been one disaster after the other, but in all that time there was never really made an effort to follow Jesus. So, as this Christian gave a Bible to the man… he encouraged him to read it, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What It Means To Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,366 views

    Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in

    What it means to Give Thanks Thesis: Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rich And Heartless, Or Rich And Generous?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2018
     | 3,522 views

    Fail to correct your evil addictions, and lose eternally.

    Thursday of Pentecost Week 2018 Reformation/Revolution The epistle of St. James reads much like the preaching of an OT prophet like Isaiah or Jeremiah. Today James is directing his admonitions to those who are rich and heartless. One can with the grace of God be rich and humane, rich and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How The Grinches Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    There are all kinds of Grinches trying to steal Christmas, here’s a look at five of them.

    How the Grinches stole Christmas Read from the Grinch who stole Christmas up to the Page “Then he got an idea! An Awful Idea! The Grinch got a wonderful awful idea! And you all know what the idea was right? I mean everyone of us here without exception has seen, read or heard “How the Grinch Stole ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan