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  • A Christian Approach To Technology

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 28, 2014
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    A Christian Approach To Technology

    In Jurassic Park, the chaos theorist played by Jeff Goldblum quipped that scientists were in such a hurry to find out if they could that they never took the time to consider whether they should when it came to resurrecting extinct dinosaurs through genetic cloning technology. The comment was quite ...read more

  • No One Is Excluded From The Joy Of The Lord. Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2014
     | 5,558 views

    The joy of the Gospel and the impediments to enjoying the Gospel.

    St. Pius X 2014 Evangelii Gaudium “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew.” Last November, Pope Francis ...read more

  • " We Are Never Alone "

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 17, 2014
     | 7,735 views

    When life is at its worse we are never alone Israel learned this.

    Exodus 14:19-31 We are Never Alone 1. We Never Sail Alone What were the Israelites feeling when they stood at the shore of the Red Sea? • They were feeling trapped, with the sea in front of them and the Egyptian army at their backs. • When they looked ...read more

  • Promises Kept Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013
     | 4,002 views

    God made a promise—a covenant with Abraham. That covenant, which is based on faith and not on the law, is still valid today.

    Galatians 2:15-21 “Promises Kept” INTRODUCTION We are a people who believe that justice is one of our unalienable rights along with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We are frustrated when justice doesn’t take place. For example, we don’t like the lack of ...read more

  • The Word And The Martyrs Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2012
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     | 4,073 views

    In the witness of the martyrs we see the Word of God made visible and effective in the world; the martyrs give the ultimate testimony to the Truth.

    August 13, 2012 Blessed Jakob Gapp Verbum Domini “The interpretation of sacred Scripture would remain incomplete were it not to include listening to those who have truly lived the word of God: namely, the saints. Indeed, viva lectio est vita bonorum. The most profound interpretation of ...read more

  • Unity In A Broken World Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 17, 2024
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     | 3,147 views

    This is the 7th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#7] UNITY IN A BROKEN WORLD Judges 8:1-35 Introduction: In Judges 8, we encounter the aftermath of Gideon’s victory over the Midianites. This chapter presents us with challenges and lessons about leadership, faithfulness, and the importance of unity among God’s people. ...read more

  • Seeking God

    Contributed by Samuel M on Nov 22, 2024
     | 789 views

    The more we seek God, the more we will realise that - we know very little about God and there is still so much more to know about God.

    The more we seek God, the more we will realise that - we know very little about God and there is still so much more to know about God. Knowing that we know very little about God and there is still so much to know about God creates a desire to seek God more. This desire or realization or cycle is a ...read more

  • Converting The Economy To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017
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     | 3,791 views

    "We can no longer trust in the unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market."

    Thursday of Second Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Mark’s Gospel, which tradition holds is the second one written after Matthew, seems to be a short life of Christ appended to an account of His passion and resurrection. Miracles such as the ones we hear about today occupy a large part of ...read more

  • The Hidden God In Silent, Quiet Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017
     | 2,964 views

    We seek in love a God who has penchant for hiding himself, and we are drawn to follow him into his own hiding places.

    “Even in the consolation that silent prayer may grant, there is always a deeper layer of spiritual need untouched by peace, unsoothed by the tranquil breeze. This recess of poverty in the soul longs for a companion still not seen. It craves for more the passing satisfaction. Our gratitude ought to ...read more

  • David's Praise

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 9,950 views

    DAVID'S PRAISE

    Ps 34 v. 1 - 10 I. DAVID'S PRAISE v.1-3 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. ...read more

  • How To Get Up When You're Down

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 4,485 views

    HOW TO GET UP WHEN YOU'RE DOWN

    Psalms 42 & 43 HOW TO GET UP WHEN YOU'RE DOWN This Psalm was written by David in exile by Absalom's rebellion. The heading of this Psalm is a “maschil,” - “a psalm of instruction,” In Psalm 42 and 43 (which go together) the Psalmist was “in the pits.” He was ...read more

  • God's Time

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 5,740 views

    God's Time

    Psalm 119:121-128 God's Time 1. The Problem with Oppression - 121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. (a) The Prompting of the Problem - 121 I have done ...read more

  • Being Close To The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015
     | 4,123 views

    'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

    Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

  • The Humility Of Christmas: A Gift Beyond Measure Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2023
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     | 1,439 views

    Luke 2:6-7 unveils the timeless gift of Christmas — a gift beyond measure that speaks to hearts of all ages.

    "The Humility of Christmas: A Gift Beyond Measure" Introduction: Greetings on this Christmas Day! As we gather to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, let us delve into the profound story of humility that unfolded in a Bethlehem manger. Today's reflection on Luke 2:6-7 will unveil the ...read more

  • Orders Of The Day.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 26, 2022
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     | 1,506 views

    Instructions to the man of God.

    ORDERS OF THE DAY. 1 Timothy 6:6-19. # A WORD TO POOR CHRISTIANS (1 Timothy 6:6-10.) Paul’s response to those who suppose that ‘gain = godliness’ (cf. 1 Timothy 6:5) is the exact opposite: “But godliness + contentment = great gain!” (1 Timothy 6:6-7). This contentment arises not from ...read more