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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Imitating Christ, Poor, Humble And Meek Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 2, 2019
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    In this age of countless people seeking nothing but pleasure and wealth, we need the spirit of St. Colette, the spirit of Jesus.

    Thursday of 4th Sunday in Course 2019 Saint Colette of Corbie The letter to the Hebrews is a fairly long book in the New Testament, but much of it has the character of a sermon or homily. There are exhortations, particularly to regular attendance at the “assembly” or Eucharist. And here today, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Crises And Conflict

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
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    The life of a leader is filled with challenges and crises. A spiritual leader should be able to navigate successfully through difficult and challenging times and should know how to stand firm when facing critical situations. Leadership ability can be test

    Crises and Conflict Matthew 12:25-30 - But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. “If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    King Or Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2012
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    Sermon for Christ The King Sunday, Year B. 2012

    John 18: 33 – 37 / King Or Not Intro: A story is told of a king of one of the monarchies in Europe. On a trip through his kingdom, the king decided to spend one Sunday in church. He went to a small church alone and sat quietly as he began to pray. A woman interrupted the king’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cosmos Promotes Universal Deception

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 24, 2014
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    Cosmos Promotes Universal Deception

    The deputy editor of USA Today reflecting upon the update of the series Cosmos remarked, “Carl Sagan fought pseudoscience with a smile and wide-eyed wonder. One of the taglines from the series was 'The Cosmos is all there was, is, or ever will be'.” That famous catchphrase is itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Looking For Loopholes

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2015
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    We must not look for ways to get around what God wants us to do.

    Looking for Loopholes August 9, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not look for ways to get around what God wants us to do. Focus Passage: Luke 10:25-29 Supplemental Passage: Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Grateful

    Contributed by John Ong on Jun 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,850 views

    What is the formula for genuine happiness? If happiness is the question, what is the answer?

    “Always give thank to God the father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20 What is the formula for genuine happiness? If happiness is the question, what is the answer? The answer is simple: GRATEFULNESS. It will probably take a lot of experience to master ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practical Advice With A Cynical Flavor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 5, 2018
     | 5,429 views

    This life is nothing like a fairy tale where we live happily ever after. Life is a constant challenge, and we fare better at it if we embrace some realistic realizations, some of which seem slightly cynical and ironic.

    Practical Advice with A Cynical Flavor (Ecclesiastes 10:1-20) 1. The dictionary defines a cynic as, “a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.” 2. One definition of the word “irony” is “a state of affairs or an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Epicurus And Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 11, 2017
     | 3,756 views

    Renaissance atheists ate, drank and were merry and ignored God’s teaching, because they thought of the Christian God as just another non-existent being who wanted to keep them from enjoying themselves.

    Thursday of the 32nd Week in Course Reformation/Revolution The Pharisees were religious leaders in Israel at the time of Christ, and, like all pious Jews, they believed that God would send a Messiah to inaugurate the Kingdom of God. But most Jews thought that the kingdom would be brought by force, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Freedom In Jeopardy Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020
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     | 2,446 views

    The United States of America began on a firm foundation.

    The United States of America began on a firm foundation. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” So said the leaders who signed the Declaration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 8, 2021
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     | 2,253 views

    The amazing grace we receive is that we are adopted as children of God.

    Amazing Grace – Ephesians 1: 3 - 14 Intro: This morning I would like for you to think for a moment about what might be the best news you could receive. Good news comes in so many forms. Let me share a few: You’re cancer free and you are cured. / Happy 100th birthday and congratulations on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus And Walking! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 10, 2021
     | 3,641 views

    How can we get closer to Jesus? By sitting next to Him, and by listening to His voice, and by walking with Him. Listen!

    This weekend is the Superbowl of Golf . . "The Masters" with the best of the best competing, and Justin Rose has the lowest of his career in the first round with 7 Birdies! My wife was amazed at all of the walking they did and so I got my calculator going, over 4 miles a round and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Philippians 1:12-20

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024
     | 496 views

    Exposition of Philippians

    Philippians 1:12 - 20 POINT | The goal of preaching Christ is bring glory and honor to his name while seeking no recognition for yourself. The theologian J.I. Packer once said, “The Christian motto should not be ‘let go and let God’ but trust God and get going.” Comparison & Motives; There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beasts And Angels Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,127 views

    In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels.

    Beasts and Angels Scripture: Mark 1:12-15 Introduction: In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels. Reflection In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of solitude akin to the desert experience of Jesus can feel like an impossible task. Yet, amidst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Life Is Not Fair Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,561 views

    This is the 188th sermon in the series "Action".

    Series: Action [#188] LIFE IS NOT FAIR Acts 25:1-27 Introduction: This morning’s Message is about something that we all figure out as we get older- Life is not fair. How many times has something happened to you or someone important to you and your 1st thought is, “This is not fair”? As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Average Ones: God Uses "Seconds."

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 158 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    Does God only care about those in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the "second bests," the Hagars?

    The Average One: God Uses "Seconds" (Gen.21:1-21) 1. I love bargains.... 2. Alden’s Christmas tree (1972)--$10; HobbyLobby--$30 (1998) 7.5ft 3. Other bargains are seconds...our first kitchen table... 4. Sometimes people feel like "seconds" (unfavorite child, single, after a divorce, child ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible