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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Imitating Christ, Poor, Humble And Meek Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 2, 2019
     | 3,592 views

    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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    "Blowin' Smoke"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    When a fire doesn’t burn completely it creates deadly smoke. So how well do we burn? Are we truly on fire for God, or are we just Blowin’ Smoke?

    “BLOWIN’ SMOKE” Acts 4: 13-22 I) INTRO A) Revisit Fire Triangle B) Complete and Incomplete Combustion 1) Complete combustion Co2 and Water a) Car as efficient as human body would get 900 mpg. 2) Incomplete…Co Smoke “Today we are going to look at how ‘combustion’ applies to who we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Blessings Of Last Place Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    We live in a society obsessed with being number one, while following Jesus who calls us to humble, faithful service. To meet the challenge of Jesus’ call, we must start at the foot of the cross.

    Luke 14:1, 7-14 “The Blessings of Last Place” INTRODUCTION This week a 41 year-old father was indicted on drug charges. He was pumping steroids into his 13 year-old son, who was competing for a place on the Olympic staking team. The father wanted his son to be number 1. Controversy has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Spirit Of Supportive Ministry

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008
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     | 10,404 views

    Exploring how we should operate in the ministry of helps

    The Spirit of Supportive Ministry Diversities of Ministries - 1 Cor. 12:4-7; Rom. 12:1-5. No ministry can succeed alone, we all need help, hence the ministry of helps. The Ministry of Helps - 1 Cor. 12:28-31. It is a ministry to bring help not hell. We are all "technically" called to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Book Of Daniel

    Contributed by Ciprian Luca on Jun 19, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,633 views

    So we can learn to live as citizens of heaven and resident aliens, in God’s broken and beloved world. What does this look like?

    Major Themes: Our Sovereign God, Servant Calling and Certain Hope I. Why Study the Book of Daniel? A: So we can learn to live as citizens of heaven and resident aliens, in God’s broken and beloved world. What does this look like? [Read Daniel 1:1-21] What do we see as the Book of Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    17 Leaderships Scriptures That Can Change Anyone's Life

    Contributed by Brian Keith Dodd on Nov 6, 2011
     | 4,562 views

    This blog post helps people understand leadership principles found in the scriptures.

    Regardless of your faith beliefs, the Bible is the greatest leadership book ever written! It is crammed full of incredible insights that can be used by anyone in a leadership role, regardless of your faith beliefs. I want to take a series of scripture verses from the book of Luke that teach us ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Neither Positivism Nor Scientism Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2016
     | 3,622 views

    There must be a dialogue between science and faith, but it must also be an unequal dialogue; faith trumps the claims of any science that denies God.

    Thursday of Fourth Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel In this fourth week of Lent, the week of Laetare Sunday–Joy Sunday– it is quite appropriate to continue our series on Pope Francis’s encyclical, the Joy of the Gospel. Let’s be clear that joy and enjoyment are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Don't Just Be A Bush Be A Tree

    Contributed by Ramil Olalia on Oct 14, 2016
     | 6,026 views

    Many Christians settles at mediocrity of Christians life. Contented with the common activities that common Christians does but I thank God for the few that decided to be more than that. Christians that are decided to go extra mile.

    Introduction: Most of the bush stay as bush, they are contented for how tall they can be. But mustard can grow more than a bush, it can grow into a tree. Even ordinary bush could grow into a tree but it will go through tough painful process. As Christian we often become convenient for what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death And Taxes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2016
     | 4,094 views

    The ability to answer wisely may not persuade the hardened opponents of the Gospel, but God can use those answers to glorify himself and perhaps to reach out to others who hear the discussion.

    Death and Taxes (Mark 12:13-27) 1. I cannot say I enjoy making payments. Fortunately, I do not have a car payment, but I have a mortgage and I have bills. 2. Ministers are considered self-employed for purposes of social security, but employed by the church for purposes of income tax. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let Us Watch And Be Sober

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 13,180 views

    The word “watch” is used 61X in the KJB. The word “watch” means to remain awake, be alert, and sober as opposed to being sound asleep and unaware of the surroundings. You see, the Rapture of the church (our blessed hope) could take place at any time. Beca

    Intro: The word “watch” is used 61X in the KJB. The word “watch” means to remain awake, be alert, and sober as opposed to being sound asleep and unaware of the surroundings. You see, the Rapture of the church (our blessed hope) could take place at any time. Because of this, we should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sacrifices Are Rewarded

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 30, 2022
     | 2,091 views

    Jesus told us He is coming soon, and rewards are with Him. Today we will talk about rewards.

    The Sacrifices Rewarded. Revelation 22:12-21 Those that labor hard are rewarded, their recognized for their performance at job site by being awarded for employee of the month, teacher of the year etc... Then there's those who are The Faithful, The Suffering, The Service Men and Women who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Generous And Grateful Spirits

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,588 views

    When the Holy Spirit prompts us to give, we should discern that spirit and when we are at peace with the decision, give responsibly.

    Thursday of the First Week in Lent 2019 Saint Matilda There are two ways to look at God, and they represent the contrasting approaches of religious men and women to the virtue we call “fear of the Lord.” The first way, which we associate with, interestingly enough, both pagans and Muslims, could ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Real Or Fake Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 15, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,773 views

    This is the 65th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

    Series: Action [#65] REAL OR FAKE? Acts 19:1-20 Introduction: We hear people talk about being the real deal, or Coca-Cola talking about having the real thing. There have been people counterfeiting money, IDs; and most recently COVID-19 Vaccination Records. Many years ago, the FBI started using ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership- Don't Be An Easy Target Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 4, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,362 views

    This is the 208th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 1 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#208] LEADERSHIP- DON’T BE AN EASY TARGET 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Introduction: I have told many stories about the years that I was a Swimming Coach; but I am not sure that I have told this story- Every year, the High School Swim Team would go compete in a big meet in Lubbock. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Look Back

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,345 views

    Obedience is an important factor that should be taken serious when walking with God. Partial obedience is as good as disobedience . When God gives an instruction, He wants us to follow it as it is given even when you think it doesn't make sense to you.

    AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: DON’T LOOK BACK TEXT: GEN 19:12-17, 23-26. The determination to turn from the character that annoys God is a big sign of spiritual growth. This highlights that you care about how God feels about you. Obedience is an important factor that should be taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal