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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    "protestant Reformation - Of Motion. Reformation And Celebration-Part 1"

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 18, 2017
     | 2,943 views

    With the 500th anniversary of Reformation (31st Oct 1517-31st Oct 2017) around the corner , Yours Truly felt inspired to come-up with a detailed 2 Part series on Reformation titled "Of Motion. Reformation and Celebration"!!! Welcome to Part 1...

    Protestant Reformation -Of Motion, Reformation and Celebration/Part 1 “Stagnation is self-abdication” said a wise Philosopher. Humans were made for “going places” literally and figuratively speaking in both physical and spiritual realms rather than “rotting” at one place ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Gospel Is For All (Church Expansion In Antioch) Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2023
     | 1,950 views

    This text shows what can happen when believers follow the Holy Spirit, recognizes the value in all people, and use their gifts, strength and influence to carry out God’s plan. The Gospel is for whosoever will believe!

    Sermon: The Gospel is For All (Church Expansion In Antioch) Scripture: Acts 11:19-30 “Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. 20 However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pentecost, Vocation And The Priesthood

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,539 views

    An exploration for Pentecost on the call of God to all Christians, as well as the obvious call to the priesthood, given as my last sermon prior to Ordination.

    Pentecost, Vocation and the Priesthood Given at St.Barthomew’s Parish Church, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, England, 3rd June 2001 TEXT: “I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh: your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams” In the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Sermon For 3 Epiphany, Yr B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    A sermon on the tension and paradox of "the now and the not yet," this world and the next.

    Sermon for 3 Epiphany Yr B 26/01/2003 Based on I Cor. 7:29-31 Grace Lutheran, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Most of us have heard the old saw: “He or she is so heavenly minded that they’re no earthly good.” Others would turn the saw around and reply: “He or she is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Secular's Best Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

    Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#4] SECULAR’S BEST Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The church in Pergamum is the 3rd of the 7 Churches. By now you have probably noticed the pattern repeated in each of these 7 letters. First, Jesus identifies and says some things about Himself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Without Seeing Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 12,081 views

    John writes his Gospel for the future generations of Christians.

    Sermon for 2 Easter Yr B, 27/04/2003 Based on Jn 20:19-31 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The coach for a little league team had not yet learned the names of all his players, so he called them by the numbers on their uniforms. When he yelled, “Number ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Farewell Homily

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2013
     | 6,377 views

    Always remember that the task of the Church is to attract non-believers to Jesus Christ in the Church.

    Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2013 “farewell” In the pre-Christian world, there was an inchoate understanding of human life after earthly death. The Hebrew’s picture of human existence in the nether world was one of gloom, shadow, even an inability to praise God. I think that the young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Agioi Deka: The Impact Of Undercover Mentoring On Crete Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,520 views

    The long term impact of Titus ministry serves as inspiration for us to mentor others

    The Impact of Undercover Mentoring on Crete Titus 1:5 Agioi Deka is a village on crete, with 796 inhabitants (2001 census). It is located in the 44th km of the Heraklion-Tympaki national road and it is the centre of the municipality of Gortyna . The village is built on the feet of a green ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Thundering Pulpits

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022
     | 1,745 views

    Preachers have an essential place in saving the souls of their citizens and the souls of their nations.

    Did you know that the Pastors and Preachers of our founding era were different than the average clergyman today? Instead of society relegating them to irrelevance as mere religious storytellers, most early Pastors and Preachers in America were influential in their churches and communities. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Jesus, My Decision For Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 14, 2022
     | 2,094 views

    Philip was doing a great work in Samaria when the Holy Spirit sent him on what seemed a strange mission: go to Gaza, a desert region, and then get into a chariot. He obeyed, an Ethiopian official believed, and followed the Lord in baptism.

    Foreword: Full disclosure, I am a Southern Baptist and present this message from that perspective. Water baptism is part of the Great Commission (Matthew 28, Mark 16, e.g.) and is mentioned in connection with belief and with becoming a disciple. It is readily admitted there are others who hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Great Light Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,954 views

    A study of the letters to the 7 churches - Ephesians

    Revelation 2: 1 – 7 This Great Light Of Mine 1 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Why So Many Stay Home On Sunday

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 1, 2017
     | 6,508 views

    Let's face it church attendance in America is at an all-time low, most Americans avoid church like the plague....WHY?

    Well I have a few reasons: 1. The Church no longer emphasizes the Gospel message (Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus), The message is prosperity, feel good stuff, and political agendas. Jesus said "If I be lifted up I will draw ALL men unto me" , The primary purpose of the church is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Do Not Know What We Should Pray For As We Ought Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 742 views

    Like all Christians, St. Paul was left wondering how to pray in many challenging situations and trials during his ministry as an Apostle of the Lord. Then, he found how to pray best.

    The words of St Paul, “We do not know what we should pray for as we ought,” I know, ring a bell with all of us Christians. When we are faced with situations that are beyond our grasp and capacity to control, we find ourselves without knowing what we should pray for as we ought. I remember my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Spiritual Law

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    The importance to follow Christian Law and to not be afraid to openly share it.

    Spiritual Law Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. The reality of our society is that we cannot impose faith on others. The Constitution of the United States forbids a state sponsored religion. While the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Not Just Another Sunday Part 4: Word, Words, And The Word Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    How powerful is the Word and the words we use to explain it! We continue in our series as we examine the power of words in the life of our Sunday fellowship.

    For the last few weeks we’ve been talking about how to breath life into the Sunday morning worship experience, so that it’s “not just another Sunday morning” that we feel like we just “have to” come to, but a place that we “want to” come attend. We’ve talked about prayer and its importance, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist