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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Age Quod Agis

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009
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    By grace we can integrate our lives and always do what we are doing

    Tuesday of 5th Week in Course February 10, 2009 Recollection The Latin phrase says it well–age quod agis–do what you are doing. Two men are on a journey one day. The first complains to the second that he never focuses on anything; he’s always being distracted by something. The second disputes ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Debt We Owed

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 12, 2015
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    An explanation of how exactly we were debtors to God.

    The Debt We Owed A parable in Matthew 18 speaks of us sinners as being debtors to God. Many of our favorite hymns and spiritual songs we sing speak of our debt to God being paid by Christ. The question we may have is: just how exactly were we in debt to God? We are created to glorify and please ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Perks Of Suffering! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
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    Why it is good to Suffer.

    1) We Rejoice in Hope because we have Peace with God! Vs. 1-2 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ… And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” (NIV) Four Ways of Peace with God: We lose our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011
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    We must be paying attention and listening for God.

    Hearing God September 12, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be paying attention and listening for God. Focus Passage: I Samuel 3:1-15 (pew Bible page 313) Introduction: The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Difficult And Not Tried

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009
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    Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

    Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Is Not My Word Like As A Fire?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 1, 2022
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    What is the chaff to the wheat, says the LORD.

    IS NOT MY WORD LIKE AS A FIRE? Jeremiah 23:23-29. Speaking for the LORD, Jeremiah complained that his heart was ‘broken’ within him because of false prophets (Jeremiah 23:9-12). It is one thing to see such ‘folly’ among the Baal worshipers in Samaria. But even the prophets of Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Black Sheep

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024
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    There are many out there, when they go through persecutions and problems, blame God and others and sulk, instead of searching themselves for any hidden sins, disobedience or anything else displeasing God.

    Black sheep Joshua 7:12'. I will not be with you anymore unless you destroy whatever among you is devoted to destruction." Friend, now listen to me, there are many out there, when they go through persecutions and problems, blame God and others and sulk, instead of searching themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004
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    The hypocrisy of the of the scribes.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome To War

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004
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    We are in a war. Not just as a country, but as Christians. We have an enemy and he is out to destroy us. How do we combat him? Here are some strageties to use in the war against satan and hell.

    Welcome to WAR! Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Current events: War on Terrorism, War on Iraq, and War on Drugs Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle (war) is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the worldly forces of darkness, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Stand At The Door And Knock

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
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    God wants to enter into a realtionship with us, but God never forces himself upon us. God always waits for us to open the door.

    Revelation 3:20 “I Stand at the Door and Knock” INTRODUCTION Often we find ourselves questioning God’s moment, or lack of movement, in our lives and in our world. · We wonder why God didn’t move more aggressively these past weeks and keep people safe and protected from the effects of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Suffering

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005
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    . This section is one of three sections in II Corinthians devoted to a listing of Paul’s sufferings. Paul was not afraid of suffering because he knew that God controls trials, and God uses trials for His own glory.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. “How can you now claim to have all these injuries?” asked the insurance company’s lawyer. “According to the police report, at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Songs That God Likes

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,989 views

    Thanksgiving sermon about being thankful about even hard times.

    Acts 16:16-34 - Songs That God Likes Being thankful instead of complaining is possible but not always easy. Today we look at two men with songs in their hearts, and see how God moved for them. Paul and Silas were preaching in the city of Philippi. Acts 16:16 - a girl with a demon who could tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Just A Little While

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 8, 2007
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    Because life is short, you shouldn’t be idle. Make the best use of your life in discovering and doing God’s purpose in these end times.

    “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away.” - Psalm 39:4 Psalm 119:19 - “I am here on earth for just a little while.” (TEV) I. TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR LIFE, YOU MUST NEVER FORGET TWO TRUTHS: 1.Compared with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church Unity #2 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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    Sermon speaks about the motivation, marks and the maintaining of church unity.

    #14 6-24-07 Church Unity #2 Text; Philippians 2:3-4 I. The Motivation for Church Unity (2:1) A. The motivation most come from within B. Our relationship with Christ motivates us to unify C. The love of God motivates us to unify D. The fellowship of the Spirit motivates us to unify E. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Religion Can Not Satisfy Nobody Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 10, 2011
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     | 4,066 views

    to show the emptiness of mere belief without experience

    "They hold an apperance of godliness" (2 Timothy 3:5). YOU SEE, WHERE CAN WE FIND TRUE SPIRITUALITY? BELOVED, IT IS NOT ABOUT RELIGION, BUT A SPIRITUAL REALITY THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED AND ENJOYED. LOOK AT THE SAMARITAN WOMAN, SHE HAD RELIGION, BUT NO HAPPINESS. LOOK AT THE PHARISEES, THEY KNEW THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal