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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Imagine The Divine Midwife Next To Us Whispering, "Push, Push, Push. It’s Almost Here" Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 16, 2024
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,279 views

    The Twin Towers stood for ever until they didn't- avoid Over Confidence. Yet the wars keep coming and Jesus has not yet come - As Hitchhikers says - "don't panic"

    Sermon preached on my second last Sunday at St Barnabas Northolt, 17th November 2024 ......................................................................................................... [lean to one side] Over confidence? [lean to the other side] Over panicked? [scratching head] over ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "the Table Of Gratitude: Feasting On God’s Faithfulness" Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 22, 2024
     | 1,147 views

    Just as we gather around the Thanksgiving table to share stories, blessings, and meals, we are invited to gather at God’s table, remembering His faithfulness in all seasons and responding with hearts full of thanksgiving.

    Title: "The Table of Gratitude: Feasting on God’s Faithfulness" Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young attorney in a large Texas law firm. The head of this firm is a rather traditional kind of boss who enjoys a unique ritual at Thanksgiving time. On the large walnut table in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ordinary Events That Changed The World Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 2, 2024
     | 730 views

    A Christmas message focused on the Innkeeper. When we examine the Christmas story and its many events, we see that they generally begin with insignificant, ordinary activities. Yet God does extraordinary things through these events.

    OUTLINE From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Part 1 Ordinary events that changed the world Dr. Tom Bartlett December 1, 2024 Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Look At Joseph, Husband Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 17, 2024
     | 1,208 views

    Joseph, the husband-to-be of Mary of Nazareth, was looking forward to his wedding day! But he received some news that almost made him change his mind. After a word from the Lord, he followed the Lord's instructions.

    (Based on a sermon preached December 15, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Two Sundays ago we looked at Zacharias and Elisabeth as two important people in the first Christmas story. Last week we studied the message of the angel Gabriel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Elderly Joseph On His Death Bed Writes A Letter For Jesus To Read After He Is Gone. Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 28, 2024
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,921 views

    A sermon that is more than just a story - but designed to get us thinking about who Jesus is. Inspired by the novel Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.

    This sermon was preached first at St Nicholas Church Perivale on 29 December 2024- using the Church Worship's 1st Sunday of Christmas Year C, but could also fit with the Catholic tradition of cleebrating that Sunday as "The Holy Family" or with Holy Innocents or St Joseph's day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sunday Morning Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022
     | 3,768 views

    You can ride by most churches and they have a church sign outside telling the public what time their church services start.

    But I have a problem with some churches posting on their church signs they worship God between 11 to 12 . According to the Word of God this is somewhat misleading! HOW IS IT MISLEADING? It implies we worship the Lord one hour a week and this is not what the Bible teaches we christians should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eclipse Of The Heart (March 27, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 23, 2022
     | 2,417 views

    This morning let us strive to look at this story from a different angle as we give weight to the bitterness and indifference of the elder brother. Today we will focus on the hungry heart and the alienated heart.

    ECLIPSE OF THE HEART Text: Luke 15:1 - 3, 11-32 Luke 15: 1 -3, 11- 32  Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him.  (2)  And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Armor Of God 8 Of 8

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,204 views

    Many times when it comes to preaching on the armor of God, some preachers will stop with verse 17, but that is a mistake.

    WHY IS THAT A MISTAKE? Because when you talk about putting on the whole armor of God, you need to include the weapon of PRAYER in verse 18. In our study of the armor of God we have seen that we must ... • TAKE THE GIRDLE OF TRUTH • TAKE THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS • PUT ON THE SHOES OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Bible Secret 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 1,671 views

    Paul Harvey is known for his unique broadcasting skills as he broadcasts the news each day.

    He is known for several things in his broadcasting. • He deals with the issues of life that relate to us • He is also known for some of the unusual stories he tells Illus: One day Paul Harvey announced on his news program that some days things never go right for some people. He then went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Like A Child

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,507 views

    We need to consider how our waning faith can become a hindrance to others. Jesus provides a warning about hindering other believers who have the faith of a child. It is also a warning about hindering children from coming to Christ.

    Back when I was in college, one of my favorite songs was “Faith Like a Child” by Jars of Clay. Listen as I share some of the lyrics to this song: “Dear God, surround me as I speak; the bridges that I walk across are weak. Frustrations fill the void that I can’t solely bear . . . Sometimes, when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ #3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,113 views

    In this sermon we will look at our REDEMPTION. (In the next two messages we will look at our REVELATION, and our REWARDS.)

    It is my prayer that by this time you are closer to the Lord. Illus: We do not have to be like the man who had been hired to paint lines on the highway. As the story goes, this man’s job consisted of painting the white lines in the highway. -The first day he painted three miles of lines. -The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Spirituality? (4 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,912 views

    A man was watching a wood carver carve a six foot bear out of a large chunk of wood. The man was fascinated as he watched him and he finally asked him, “HOW DO YOU DO THAT?”

    The wood carver said, “It really isn’t as hard as it looks. What I do is get a huge piece of wood, and I carve out everything that does not look like a bear!” This is what God is trying to do with our lives. He wants to cut everything that does not look like Christ out of our lives. Peter shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Injustice - A Message From Psalm 49 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,641 views

    Injustice is everywhere and how does that affect the Christian? Faith must be placed in God, and this Psalm is exploring that. We are not to fear. The Psalm takes up redemption then moves to ultimate death for all when we take nothing with us. God redeems from the power of hell.

    DEALING WITH INJUSTICE - A MESSAGE FROM PSALM 49 GOD WILL REDEEM MY SOUL FROM THE POWER OF SHEOL A MESSAGE FROM PSALM 49 - A SERIES ON THE SONS OF KORAH Ron Ferguson 16 June 2019 Many of the Psalms numbered in the 40s and in the 80s were written by “The Sons of Korah”. We will look at these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaving A Place

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
     | 2,157 views

    In Genesis 12 and 13 we learn two valuable lessons.

    • In Genesis 12:10-20, Abraham is seen leaving Canaan (The Promised Land) during A TIME OF FAMINE to go to Egypt (a picture of the world). • In Genesis 13 we see Abraham recognizing his mistake of going to Egypt, and returning back to Canaan land. It was a big mistake for Abraham to leave Canaan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Donkey And The Palms Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 9, 2022
     | 6,208 views

    This sermon takes a deep dive into the meaning of two of the symbols we associate with Palm Sunday.

    [Note: I am grateful for the Come Alive sermon series from Sermon Central. It was the starting point for this series.] Good morning! Welcome to worship on Palm Sunday! This is the beginning of Holy Week—the most significant week on the Christian calendar. For thousands of years, Christians have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist