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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Being Close To The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015
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    '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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    We Must Break Down The Walls

    Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001
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    If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

    (This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Must Address Abortion Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 19, 2015
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    As a church we must address abortion, 3 things today (material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book, God Marriage, and Family, pgs. 130- 133; outline adapted from an article by Frederica Mathewes- Green entitled "Wanted: A New Pro Life Strategy"

    HoHum: On a bright, beautiful day, full of promise, Mavis laid an egg. This was not an extraordinary event since Mavis was a chicken, but Mavis was not pleased. "An egg? An egg? What do I want with an egg?" said Mavis to herself. "An egg is just not in my plans. I’ll have to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Yes, A Church Leader Must Have A Sense Of Humor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2019
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    We are told to have salt in us. Salt was used in the ancient world, and occasionally today, to preserve meat from corruption. So if we have spiritual salt, we will be preserved against that kind of corrupt thought and behavior.

    Thursday of the 7th Week in Course 2019 St. Hilarius Today we have a rare treat because of the late date of Ash Wednesday and Easter. We get the rare festival of St. Hilarius, about whom I will speak in a moment. By now, most years, we are deep into Lent, and so the saints’ days are suppressed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    You Must Be Crushed And Broken

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023
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    surrendering your life to Him so that He can crush those things that keep you from HIm

    You must be crushed and broken 2 Peter 1:3-11 Good morning everyone, if you would turn to 2 Peter chapter one. This will be our text this morning. I am glad that you have joined us. Let’s Pray- The last time we were together, we spoke of being born again, the experience of Nicodemus and Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Communion With Christ

    Contributed by James May on Aug 24, 2003
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    A sermon preached in conjunction with the observance of the Lord’s Supper. Communion with Christ must begin before the observance of the Communion Ordinance.

    COMMUNION WITH JESUS CHRIST Communion - Interaction between two or more people; especially intimate association and interaction implying sympathy and confidence; interchange of thoughts, purposes, etc.; agreement; and fellowship At the end of this morning’s service we will be observing the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ Awakening

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2010
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    As we look at Palm Sunday, we must remember that the crowd stopped cheering Jesus and began doing their own thing.

    Christ Awakening Matthew 21:1-11 Introduction This morning we will take a 2 week break from the book of James and center in our preparing our hearts for Easter celebration. Today is the first day of Holy Week. The week leading up to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Centrality Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 10, 2012
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    Christ must be central to ALL belief and doctrine of the church... to stray from the centrality of Christ, one strays from the TRUTH...

    Colossians 1:15-23 October 10, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study The Centrality of Christ Up to this point of the letter to the Colossian church Paul has been very encouraging to the believers. He gives them personal encouragement after he greets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Law Of Christ

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 6, 2019
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    Loving Christ has to be the 1st priority of Christians That in every part of your being Jesus must be second to none

    How many born again believers do we have here this morning? People who truly love Jesus? Let’s then let’s go ahead and tell Him , I love you Jesus Loving Christ has to be the 1st priority of Christians There are churches filled with Christians that have forgotten this simple fact- That nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ-Exalting Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
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    For a church to be effective, there must be Christ-exalting worship.

    Christ-Exalting Worship Psalm 96; s.s. I. Foundation of Biblical Worship A. Music (Psalm 96:1-2) B. Ordinances (Psalm 96:2b) C. Witnessing (Psalm 96:3,10) D. Prayer (Psalm 96:4) E. Giving (Psalm 96:8) F. Scripture (Psalm 96:13) II. Fundamental Worship at Antioch A. Acts 11:27-30 (Offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship With Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 18, 2012
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    We must have apersonal fellowship with Christ.

    FELLOWSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST 1. Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 2. 1 John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gospel Must Be Preached!

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,282 views

    Reformation/1st End Time Sunday(B) - God’s gospel must be preached since there will be many deceivers and many signs until finally there will be divine deliverance.

    Mark 13:5-11 - October 30, 2005 REFORMATION SUNDAY / FIRST SUNDAY OF END TIME Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In the words of today’s text there is a great sense of urgency. These words of Jesus are very important words, because it was just a few days or not many hours before ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Must I Do? You Must Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 19, 2014
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    We must pay more careful attention ... so that we do not drift away (Hebrews 2:1).

    WHAT MUST I DO? GUARD YOUR HEART HEBREWS 2:1-3 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Growing

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 1, 2013
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    God designed the church to grow. We need to look again at what the Bible says about that and begin to do what God blesses with increase.

    Jesus once said that the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. Though it is smaller than other seeds, when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches. Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ The Vine

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes,

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal