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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Perfect Through Suffering

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,435 views

    We are not complete until we are life-giving, and that means that we, like Jesus, must suffer.

    January 13, 2009 Strengths and Weaknesses We’d better get this one right, because if we don’t, life is pretty miserable. Our strengths are for others; our weaknesses are for our own growth. What we see in Hebrews here is an elaboration of the hymn St. Paul gives us in Philippians chapter 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Don't They Ever Say, "Hi, Dad"?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008
     | 4,339 views

    Father’s day message of 5 powerful "father" characteristics.

    WHY DON’T THEY EVER SAY, “HI DAD”? Father’s Day June 15, 2998 Pastor Brian Matherlee THE TOP TEN THINGS YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR FATHER 10.When he was your age, kids had to walk six miles to school in the snow and rain . . . uphill both ways. 9. If he had acted like you, his father would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 51,964 views

    An attitude of gratitude opens up our lives for God’s will to be done in and through us.

    Intro: Edward Spencer was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, and also a member of a life-saving squad during his school years. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue seventeen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You're Angry With God, Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    Nineveh may have been the largest number of people turning to God for the next 2,700 years. But it left Jonah angry at God.

    It was an event described simply as an awesome experience. There were 1.3 million people gathered. The year was 1974 and the place was Seoul, Korea. The gigantic crowd was gathered for what was called Explo ’74. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ described what it was like for him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expressing Our Thanks Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,866 views

    Five ways the Bible tells us we can express our gratitude to God.

    We read in the Bible that Solomon was the richest man in the world. Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking, “What a lucky man he was!” --But Solomon, with all his gold, never enjoyed the benefits of electricity. --He never owned an air conditioner, never talked on a telephone, never drove a car or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Find Yourself In Marah

    Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 31,262 views

    Marah is bitterness and Marah situation only happen when someone find his/her self in wilderness that was what happen to the children of Israel in the wilderness.

    Text: Exodus 15:22-23 " So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water. 23And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Participating In All The Mysteries Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,750 views

    We need to imitate Mary, Mother of Jesus, especially by participating in the suffering of Jesus.

    Participating in All Christ’s Mysteries Sept 15, 2008 When the Vatican Council schemas were laid out initially, the Blessed Virgin Mary was to have her own separate document. But Pope John and the Council Fathers wisely placed her within the context of the Church, as “Mother of the Church.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Confronting Suffering

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 15, 2008
     | 2,623 views

    Maturely coming to grips with suffering requires moving from the "Why" level to a level of understanding the realities of suffering.

    CONFRONTING SUFFERING Text: 2 Cor. 12:7-10, And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is Your Easter Mission?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,443 views

    With this Vision for the Easter Mission, you will have a reason for being where you are. Peace, Joy & Hope was Christ’s Easter Mission for the World. What is your Easter Mission?

    Opening Illustration: As a large crowd of Iboga Christians of Western Tanzania gathered to worship one Easter Sunday, a crazed mother lion was stalking their village. The crowd froze in fear. The village preacher encouraged them to pray to God, who locked the lion’s jaws for Daniel. Suddenly, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying Connected

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,818 views

    Knowing and understanding God's Word brings great joy!

    Please turn to the Gospel of John, chapter 15 beginning at verse 1. Remember, your eternal salvation is too important to trust to someone else—you need to read and know God’s word for yourself. Read from bible. John 15:1-12 When I stand at the foot of the steps each Sunday greeting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Harvest

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,680 views

    Harvest reminds us that we are as Christians called not so much thankful FOR what God gives us but rather to be thankful IN the situation in which we find ourselves

    SMTV 04-09-2011 Harvest Festival Dt 16.1-17 Story: One day an Atheist went out hunting in the woods just outside Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. It had been a slow day and he hadn’t found any game to shoot. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw two ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,303 views

    Once the disciples had met the risen Christ, nothing could stop them preaching their message ... The resurrection was the fundamental premise of what they believed and preached. Such is the power of the gospel to change, challenge, and charge men and wome

    Opening illustration: Joyce Hollyday tells the story of a school teacher who was assigned to visit children in a large city hospital who received a routine call requesting that she visit a particular child. The teacher took the boy’s name and room number, and was told by the teacher on the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Live Is Christ Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 3, 2011
     | 4,976 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome.

    Philippians Pt 1- To Live is Christ Introduction Series- Philippians- letter written to church at Philippi. Paul- founded- church- written 10 years later- in prison. Story of Paul in Philippi- Act 16:9-12 Philippi- Roman colony in Macedonia- veteran soldiers relocated- very proud of their Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - Laughing At God! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 20, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,389 views

    It seems Isaac was laughed at in one way or another all his life. Isaac means "laughter". What an appropriate name. A river of LAUGHTER runs through the entire story of the birth of Isaac.

    Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - LAUGHING AT GOD! As he was born my heart was bursting with JOY. I held my son Ben up to the Lord and dedicated him then and there. I was so grateful for the gift of a child. I remember driving home at the beginning of that day laughing and honking the horn so everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christians Are To Live In Hope Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    Christians are to live in elpizo hope; always expecting and anticipating the glory of God to happen!

    How many of you have heard the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”?? This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible