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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Survey At Caesarea Philippi

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2017
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    Let's review our attitudes toward authority, particularly in the Church.

    21st Sunday in Course 2017: Ordinary Form Homily Is authority a divine gift? The story we read from Isaiah suggests that Shebna, the corrupt official whose name we learn in an earlier verse, was given his office by God, and cast out of that office by God. Then God raised up Eliakim ben Hilkiah to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    From Lost And Anxious To Found And Secure!

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2019
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     | 4,469 views

    Being lost creates a strong sense of anxiety and often fear.

    Weekend Message/Devotion March 31, 2019 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Finding a Way Home! Most of us are very familiar with today’s gospel reading which is inclusive of the parable of The Prodigal Son. One commentary that I read entitles the reading: “Lost and Found”. Because the prodigal son is such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Expectation

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2016
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    A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve devotional

    Christmas Expectation A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve Devotional Chuck Sligh December 25, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Luke 2 Illus. – Do you remember the anticipation you had as a child when you went to bed on Christmas Eve? (ELABORATE) Clement Clarke Moore captured that sense of anticipation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost And Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2015
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     | 2,622 views

    We can learn much about the reception and exercise of the spiritual gifts from both the Blessed Virgin and the heresies rejected by the Church.

    Pentecost (Whitsunday) 2015 Extraordinary Form One of the pleasures we derive from living in a southern climate–especially this year–is our ability to take the Easter lilies we buy at the grocery store and replant them in our gardens. But, as it happens most year, the lilies we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Dads And Discipline

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
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    God is the best Father there ever was or will be! Yet He too disciplines His children whom He loves. What is this discipline all about from our heavenly Father? we can learn how to respond correctly and grow effectively in our love and respect for Him!

    Dads and Discipline Hebrews 12:5-13 5 … you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Looking For A Blessing On Empty

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014
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    The creeping of depression can prevail when you embrace the iniquity of your past and reality of a faint spirit are no longer as strong as they once were.

    Looking for a Blessing on Empty Psalms 31:9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. 31:10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom In Our Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 26, 2017
     | 4,936 views

    The Lord intends us to enjoy fellowship together that has the intimacy of a family, the interdependence of a body and an acceptance of one another, despite our differences. Such fellowship may really grow, if we understand crucial Biblical principles.

    FREEDOM IN OUR FELLOWSHIP - PART 3 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION A. ENJOY FELLOWSHIP We have seen that the Lord intends for us to enjoy fellowship together in His church, which has: 1) The intimacy of a family 2) The interdependence of a body 3) An acceptance of one another despite our differences B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christmas Stinks! Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017
     | 6,755 views

    There is much that stinks in this world, but Jesus' birth in a smelly manger reminds us that Jesus can be born in us. A brief sermon for Christmas Eve.

    Christmas stinks! Or, so would say the Grinch who stole Christmas. You remember the Grinch? The slinky, green ogre of a character created by Dr. Seuss whose heart was too small to love and appreciate Christmas. We know the story. All the Who’s down in Whoville make the Grinch cringe with all their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lies+emotions+bias=mobs

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2015
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     | 4,436 views

    Beware of mobs of hundreds or becoming a mob of one.

    Act 19:32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. Sounds like a great many meetings that I have attended. Some were bored and doodling like me or trying not to be called on or asked questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness Is Conditional: Basics Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2020
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    Forgiveness is conditional and part of a continuum.

    Forgiveness Basics (Luke 17:3-4) 1. Twenty years ago, Rwanda experienced a horrible genocide as one tribal group attacked and massacred another over tribal rivalry. Here is one story of forgiveness from that horrid era. “He killed my father and three brothers. He did these killings with other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Running From A Mess, Finding A Master

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020
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     | 5,893 views

    Is your life messy? Whatever the case, don’t give up because while you are running from a mess, you might just find a master; a God who sees you and knows you by name and has a plan for your future.

    Ever feel overlooked, unnoticed, or invisible? I know, I have, too. As a student in grade school, I longed to make a difference. I wanted to be a high achiever, to earn rewards and get good grades. The bottom line: I wanted to be accepted, feel secure and make a significant difference. I believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Blessings Of Solid, Godly Character Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 2, 2020
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     | 3,804 views

    In a world emphasizing freedom and personal choice, it should not surprise us that character has taken a back seat. But for God’s people, things are different. Character matters. Today we are going to see three blessings of solid, godly character.

    The Blessings of Solid, Godly Character (Proverbs 28:1-5) 1. Oct. 28 (UPI) -- A pair of animal control officers in New Jersey came to the rescue of a deer spotted with a plastic pumpkin stuck over its head. Montclair Township Animal Control said two officers responded after multiple calls came in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No One Likes A Bullying God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 21, 2014
     | 5,570 views

    This sermon addresses the question that if God is a God of love and mercy, why does the Bible seem to suggest that God is more like a bully that He is friend.

    Background: • Last week we talked about whether it is possible for God to change His mind. And we learned that God’s heart is set to move to one of two positions depending on man’s reaction….judgment for wickedness; mercy and forgiveness for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption And The Obedience Factor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 7, 2014
     | 6,391 views

    Jesus obeyed the Father, and Jesus calls us to obey the Father, too!

    Redemption and the Obedience Factor (Isaiah 50:4-11) 1. [A] mother who wanted to have the last word but couldn't handle the hassle that resulted whenever she said no to her young son. After an especially trying day, she finally flung up her hands and shouted, "All right, Billy, do whatever you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Avoid Enslaving Yourself To Sexual Sin Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2021
     | 1,296 views

    St Paul shares the reason serious Christians are most careful to avoid sex with anyone other than his spouse, why sexual sin is always serious: it’s a sin against our very selves.

    The overarching theme of today’s sacred scripture is the call of God to the individual, or what we call the “universal call to holiness.” Saint John Paul wrote in 1988: “We come to a full sense of the dignity of the lay faithful if we consider the prime and fundamental vocation that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic