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  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus Is The Answer - No ... Not Always (A Sermon On Acts 17)

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006
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     | 2,350 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on Paul, the preacher of the Gospel of Jesus, communicating with a group of persons who have never heard of Jesus. How did he go about it? And what is wrong with the ’Jesus is the answer to all your problems’ approach?

    "Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols." (Acts 17:16) Ange and I have been to Athens, as I suspect many of you guys have also. We went for less pious reasons than St Paul. We went as the Australian contingent ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Jesus Is The Answer...not Always (Acts 17:22-31)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007
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     | 10,431 views

    Sermons by Father Dave ...

    “Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.” (Acts 17:16) Ange and I have been to Athens, as I suspect many of you guys have also. We went for less pious reasons than St Paul. We went as the Australian contingent ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Answering Jesus' Most Important Question Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 15,645 views

    "Who do you say I am?"

    Answering God’s Most Important Question Mk.8:27-33 INTRO.: Have you ever been asked an embarassing question? I was once asked by a Parks and Wildlife officer, “ May I see your fishing license?” I didn’t have one. If a policeman asks, “Do you know why I stopped you?” The best answer is “no” because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holiness That Is Beautiful

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003
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     | 6,526 views

    I. THE BEAUTY OF A HOLY LIFE II. THE BEAUTY OF HOLY SPEECH III. THE BEAUTY OF A HOLY DISPOSITION IV. THE HIGH PURPOSE OF THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS:THE WORSHIP OF GOD!

    HOLINESS THAT IS BEAUTIFUL 1 Chronicles 16:29 Outline by Kenneth Trent Mark D. Stetler, January 5, 2003 p.m. Parkway Church of God (Holiness) “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” I Chronicles ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Full Of Use"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2016
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     | 5,753 views

    The word Onesimus means "useful" and that is what we become when we are repaired, when we forgive, when we do not give up, and when we encounter the Gospel.

    “Full of Use” Philemon vs 11 1. Duct tape is “full of use” consider the not so obvious uses of duct tape. • In case your car overheats, and a hose is busted, duct tape is a temporary form of repair. • Repair cracked windshield/window. • For emergency ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Can I Give Myself To This And Know It Will Hold Me Up. "

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 10, 2017
     | 4,308 views

    Abraham stepped on faith beleiveing God could hold him up. So can we!

    If I give myself to This and know it will hold me up" Genesis 12 :1-4 1. Abram is challenged by God to leave some thing’s • He was challenged to leave his Fathers house • He was challenged to leave his country • He was challenged to leave his kindred ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Even The Angels Will Serve Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 25, 2020
     | 2,534 views

    Today we are at the beginning of what could be a terrible time in the history of the Catholic Church and all the communities who call themselves Christian.

    Tuesday of 26th Week in Course 2020 Michael, Gabriel and the Archangels Today is a special day for me and my family. My birth name was Michael, and the day reminds me to thank, in spirit, the woman who bore me and gave me to my adoptive parents, who taught me the faith and gave me a loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Dialogue Of Ecumenism Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2016
     | 3,819 views

    Our prayer is that all Christians be One.

    Thursday of Fifth Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel The providential juxtaposition of St. Patrick’s Day with the readings of this Lenten feria should lead us to make a comparison between the call of St. Patrick and the call of the Hebrew patriarchs. Patrick was called by God to return ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    St Matthew, St Peter, St. Catherine And The Medieval Papacy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2017
     | 4,288 views

    Human sin and human weakness will never be absent from even the hierarchy, and, as Catherine taught, prayer and repentance must always be part of our arsenal against evil.

    Feast of St. Matthew 2017 Revolution/Reformation The apostle Matthew was someone who nobody would pick out to be the disciple of the Jewish prophet, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Sometimes called Levi, his Hebrew name, Mattheus was the worst kind of collaborator with the Romans. He is called a te????? ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Abraham's Revival Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 19, 2021
     | 2,103 views

    Abraham’s faith is a model for Christians, because we are his successors by faith (Galatians 3:29). Revival of our faith is modeled after his life (Genesis 12-25).

    Abraham’s faith is a model for Christians, because we are his successors by faith (Galatians 3:29). Revival of our faith is modeled after his life (Genesis 12-25). Traditional history tells us that Abram’s father Terah, was a high priest for Nimrod and made idols. History tells that Noah and Shem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cultural Diversity And The Spread Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2015
     | 5,556 views

    The Holy Spirit drives us to bring all cultures into an appreciation and acceptance of the faith.

    Thursday of 10th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Just imagine if from your earliest days you were called by the name “son/daughter of encouragement”? Wouldn’t you just naturally become a very positive person? That was the destiny of our apostle, today. Bar-Nabas, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Condemned To Death Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 11, 2022
     | 2,375 views

    The corrupt high priest was speaking prophetically, not realizing that he really was predicting that the death of Jesus would prevent the eternal death of billions of human beings who would believe in Him.

    Jesus Condemned to Death Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Embracing The Transformative Power Of Jesus' Teaching: Insights From Capernaum Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 3, 2024
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     | 1,498 views

    Embracing the Transformative Power of Jesus' Teaching: Insights from Capernaum

    Embracing the Transformative Power of Jesus' Teaching: Insights from Capernaum Scripture: Mark 1:21-28 Reflection In the ancient synagogue of Capernaum, nestled along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, the air hummed with anticipation each Sabbath as the community gathered for sacred ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time - Year C. In Defense Of The Pharisee And Tax Collector

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 25, 2025
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    Jesus indicates that the Pharisee's virtue was destroyed by pride, but he certainly was objectively living a good moral life.

    Let’s see what the Pharisee did right, and the tax collector— The Pharisee prayed- 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.' Jesus indicates ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Tarrying With The Tares

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 397 views

    Tares are toxic and imitators. They need to be recognized and watched.

    Tarrying with the Tares Matthew 13:24-32, 36-43 Tares and wheat are look-alike twins. Especially in the early stages. It is not until they have matured and the wheat is ready to be harvested, that the difference can be recognized. Darnel - a poisonous weed that resembles wheat, but can cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal