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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Your Servant Is Listening

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2017
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     | 8,560 views

    The subtle theology of revelation that comes from listening to God.

    Jed Harris, producer of Our Town and other plays, became convinced he was losing his hearing. He went to a specialist, who gave him a thorough checkup. The doctor pulled out a gold watch and asked, “Can you hear this ticking?” Harris said, “Of course.” The specialist walked to the door and held ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Much Must We Do? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2016
     | 5,698 views

    It’s ironic that when dealing with these positive commandments, we don’t ever come to a point when we can say, “I have fulfilled them.”

    Thursday before Epiphany 2017 Joy of the Gospel St. John teaches us today in both Epistle and Gospel: “By this we know love, that [Jesus] laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But if any one has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Building A Community Of Benai Shalom Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 26, 2015
     | 3,901 views

    We aid each other in the effort to build an authentic community of people working together to do God’s will.

    Thursday of 26th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Last Thursday we heard the words of the prophet Haggai to the returning exiles–rebuild the Temple of the Lord. It would not have the glory of Solomon’s Temple, but it would be a place around which to restructure the worship of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Temptations? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 28, 2015
     | 5,032 views

    How do we deal with temptations which always creep into our lives?

    We continue our study of the Letter by James in the New Testament. Last week we noted that no matter who that James was, God spoke though him. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness… 2 Timothy 3:16! We worship with God’s Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are You Calling Me A Dog?

    Contributed by Joe De Leon on Dec 30, 2013
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    Many people today are in a place in their lives or doing something that they thought they would never do. This goes to show the aggressive nature behind sin. Shirley the words of Jesus are true when he said thief, comes but to kill steal and destroy.

    What? Am I A Dog? 2 Kings 8:1-13 Shortly after this Hazael found himself alone with King Benadad. He took a towel, dipped it into water, and proceeded to smother the king. Hazael became the king and God’s Word was fulfilled. But I would like for us to consider the response of Hazael ...read more

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    Scandal And Anti-Scandal

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2014
     | 2,432 views

    We must stay award of the stories of those around us who are on the journey of faith

    Thursday of 7th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei There is a horrible temptation always attracting the Christian, the one who has been invited to the banquet of Word and Eucharist, has accepted the invitation, has led a good life of service to others. The temptation is to believe that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God Does Want Humans To Be One In Mind And Heart Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2014
     | 4,828 views

    Faith gives us a heightened respect for nature so that we "discern in it a grammar written by the hand of God." God's Fatherhood makes it possible for us to live together with one heart and one will.

    Thursday of the 11th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei Where did we get the idea that God is our Father? Surely the definitive statement of God’s fatherhood is in this prayer we learned from Jesus, the Son. Still, we didn’t fully know what a father is until Jesus came and established ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Don't Take The Bait

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019
     | 5,279 views

    RUN AWAY FROM TEMPTATION

    Don’t take the bait 2 Timothy 2;22-24 Illus: two fish (Bass –Carp) One time there was two fish who were best friends. They we an odd couple, one was a high-strung bass the other a laid-back carp. One day they were swimming around talking about girl fish and enjoying each other’s company. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Infinite Love For Infinite Sadness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2017
     | 3,084 views

    To enjoy infinite love curing our infinite sadness, we need to live by the moral code Jesus taught, the code of loving even our enemies.

    Thursday of 2nd Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel “Our infinite sadness can only be cured by an infinite love.” Those words of Pope Francis ended our reflection last Thursday on the encyclical Joy of the Gospel. Now God’s love is unconditional. He loves even jerks, even sinners like me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Happy Easter - He Has Risen Indeed

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 1, 2018
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     | 3,488 views

    Deeper meaning of risen from the dead and ascension.

    Weekend Message/Devotion April 1, 2018 HAPPY EASTER – HE HAS RISEN INDEED I wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Easter Celebration. Today we are reminded of the supreme sacrifice of our Lord and Savior. Such a significant sacrifice which provided for the forgiveness of our sins. More ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Righteous Or Sinner?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 17, 2022
     | 1,526 views

    Do we use our knowledge of God's word to criticize others, or to become more and more humble about our own sins? Let’s learn that we are all still sinners and that God alone justifies. Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke 18:9-14.

    Do we use our knowledge of God's word to criticize others, or to become more and more humble about our own sins? Let’s learn that we are all still sinners and that God alone justifies. Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke 18:9-14. Self-Righteousness “Also He spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 29, 2022
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     | 7,763 views

    God promised not to forsake His people, but as His people, we must be ready to walk in absolute obedience to His words to continually enjoy the promise.

    God Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You Study Text: Hebrews 13:5 - 6 Introduction: - We can be assured of God's promise that He would never leave us nor forsake us. So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" - When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Philip's Preaching Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 21, 2022
     | 2,276 views

    May we like Philip be ready to go when and where the Spirit leads. May we be prepared to boldly speak the gospel of Jesus Christ for his glory.

    Context of Philips preaching Acts 6-7 Acts 6 is where we first find out about Philip. He is one of the seven chosen to help smooth over the division in the church between the Hellenistic Jews and Hebraic Jews. Philip is a Greek name. As a result of the seven the disciples increased rapidly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 27. The Display Of The Correct Attitude (James 4:15) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
     | 1,808 views

    “Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

    COMMENTARY Lesson 27. THE DISPLAY OF THE CORRECT ATTITUDE (James 4:15) “Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” A Christian man in making his plans ought to acknowledge his dependence upon God and say in his heart, “If it is the Lord’s will” – I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Im Tired

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2019
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     | 8,882 views

    No matter our circumstances, God is our strength and our rest.

    I’m Tired June 9, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter our circumstances, God is our strength and our rest. Focus Passage: Lamentations 3:17-26 Supplemental Passage: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist