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  • Michael TKACHUK avatar

    8th Sunday After Pentecost

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Aug 1, 2014
     | 5,726 views

    Jesus feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish. Apostles are overwhelmed when Jesus directs them to feed the people in a remote area where no food is available.

    8 Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 14:14-22 Have you noticed that it’s always the busy people who are more likely to accept additional responsibilities rather than those who have more time. And, why is it that poorer people are more likely to donate to charitable causes, sooner than rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    On The Mountain And Down The Mountain PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,645 views

    Explore the transfiguration of Jesus, emphasizing the power of faith and the call to live out this transfiguration in our own lives.

    Good morning, family. Today, we are going to dive deep into a profound passage from the Gospel of Mark. It's a passage that takes us to a mountaintop, shows us the glory of Christ, and then brings us back down to the valley of everyday life. It's a passage that shines a light on the power of faith ...read more

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    The Eucharist And Personal Transformation

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,571 views

    When we receive the body and blood of Christ, we are pledging to commit ourselves to alleviate the hunger in the world.

    I watched the Oscar winning movie, “Gandhi” years ago when I was a school student. But one scene remains vivid in my memory. After Gandhiji returned from South Africa and started getting involved in the struggle of Independence of India, he made a journey all over the country to see and live ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Backward Economics Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,030 views

    God’s ways are not our ways. This truth is not more clearly demonstrated than in the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin

    Luke 15:1-10 “Backward Economics” INTRODUCTION Jealousy is never a pleasant human emotion, either when we become aware of it in our own being, or when we see it displayed in the lives of others. Jealousy is a common human emotion, though, and it is one that you and have had to deal with in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Wise: A Matter Of Attitude Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    This sermon looks at Jonah’s attitude as a way of growing in our faith and living Wise in Christ.

    Be Wise: A Matter of Attitude Jonah 4 Intro.: A. I am one of those people who likes a Happy Ending. * Movies: October Sky – Homer Hickem Jr. Rocket boys * Stories * Books, etc - Cinderella And that is exactly what we have in Jonah Chapters 1-3: • Ch. 1: Jonah is Wise, knows God, Serves ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Confidence In God's Reign

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    As these three men face the fire will they allow God to reign or will they allow an enemy to reign?

    Confidence in God’s reign Dan 3; Series: Confidence in God Questions to begin the message: 1. How many years do we know Daniel had to remain in Exile? 2. What kind of unnerving things did he face that would have a tendency to ‘SHAKE HIS CONFIDENCE’ in God? Separated from his family, physically ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing The Joy Of Staying In Love Through The Seasons Of Married Life

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 4, 2024
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     | 1,028 views

    Embracing the Joy of Staying in Love through the Seasons of Married Life (Valentine’s Day Homily)

    Embracing the Joy of Staying in Love through the Seasons of Married Life Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Reflection Love, the basis of human connection, develops in many ways as partners overcome the difficulties of matrimony. From the magical beginnings to the steadfast dedication of elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Modeling The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015
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     | 4,378 views

    This is the passage where one of Jesus' disciples, after watching Jesus pray, comes up to him and asks Jesus to teach him and the other disciples 'How to pray.' This is one of the two places in scripture that Jesus gives us all an example , or model, how we should pray.

    Happy, "NEW" Saturday, Everyone! I must say, I have never been one to get all excited about new years resolutions. Not because they can't be kept, but because they are cliché'. Traditionally, they make sense, but more than not, a new years resolution just fades into the sunset, so to speak. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Case Of Job: Divine Justice Revealed Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,421 views

    In the depths of suffering, Job's story illuminates the enigma of divine justice. Join us as we explore life's profound questions and seek solace in God's mysterious ways.

    The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed I. Introduction Dear Brothers and Sisters, towards the knowledge and the truth of God. Today, we set out on a trip through the heartbreaking and inspirational life of a man by the name of Job. The Old Testament contains a long-forgotten story that has long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Church To Evangelize The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,306 views

    How to change the world by delivering the message of Christ.

    A CHURCH TO EVANGELIZE THE WORLD By JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION I still believe Thomas Road Baptist Church can do more to evangelize the world than any other church. If you were living in the early 70s, there was no church reaching the lost like Thomas Road Baptist Church. We did it through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prospect For Victory (1 Of 9) Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 24,524 views

    Before we have a mountain in our hands, we must first have it in our hearts.

    Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION I enjoy journeys and going to new places. I have enjoyed following the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Better: A Call To Goals & Growth

    Contributed by Harold Eggar on Jan 3, 2025
     | 626 views

    All Scripture is taken from the ESV unless otherwise noted. I do not spend much time correcting spelling and grammar in my notes as I deliver these sermons orally. I apologize if that makes this sermon more difficult to follow on paper.

    Preached 1/5/25 I do want to say Happy New Year to all of you welcome to 2025, and as a church, we are so glad that you are here with us kicking off this new year being a part of God's family here in Riverton. You know personally I think I've always kind of been a little confused about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Vision And The Gift Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,439 views

    David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

    Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Here Comes The Judge -The Transformation Of Gideon

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,437 views

    When God comes to Gideon, he was busy working, threshing wheat, in a winepress! God come to us when we are doing the everyday things in life. God is a Present Help in the time of trouble. Here in our lesson, God chooses to alleviate the suffering of His people by calling Gideon to be a judge.

    Subject: Here Comes The Judge -The Transformation of Gideon From a Zero to Hero by The Power of God's Word" Text: Judges 6:11-24 Introduction: The period of Israel's history in the book of Judges is like a merry-go-round; a time full of ups and downs. It was a time when every man did ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Will Raise It Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 939 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' righteous anger in the temple, His prophetic words about resurrection, and His justification for His actions, inspiring us to live godly lives.

    Good morning, dear friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather together in the glorious presence of our Lord, under the shelter of His love and grace, to seek His wisdom and to understand His Word more deeply. Isn't it a blessing to be here, in the house of God, where we can freely ...read more

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