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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Unity, Hypocrisy And Engagement With A Needy Culture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2021
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    But there’s more to Christian life. Much more. It’s a series of challenges and privileges that come to us with our existence in human society. We model our love for other human beings on the love God has for us.

    Seventh Sunday of Easter The prophet Isaiah said it several hundred years before Jesus was born: “My thoughts are not your thoughts. Your ways are not my ways.” Our psalm says it in another way: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has [God] put our transgressions from us.” God is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Happened After This?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 23, 2021
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    What does doing things we know that God wants and our attitude about it work together. With proper Attitude and Doing Gods work we can be happy in our Christ Centered Life.

    Sermon Title: What happened after this? Scripture Text: Jonah 4: 1-3 Have you ever met people that just seemed like nothing ever made them happy. They complained about everything. They just seemed to be so unhappy that, you down deep, felt sorry for the way they were. Have you ever wondered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Learning From Suffering And Pain Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
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    Jesus promised His followers would suffer trials and persecutions.

    “These trials will show that your faith is genuine … tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor.” 1 Peter 1:7, NLT “When troubles come your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year C- Mote And Beam

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2025
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    We get impatient with others who represent aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away

    Doctor Jesus is like an ophthalmologist and a psychologist in our Gospel today. He is speaking about projection. We get impatient with others who represent aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away.1 We are aware of all the mitigating factors that go into our own mistakes but not those ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 4, 2025
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    The joy of the Lord is a deep, spiritual gladness that comes from God's presence, strength, and salvation, empowering believers to overcome challenges and live in victory.

    THE JOY OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living A Life Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025
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    The Scriptures call us to live a life of contentment, not rooted in material accumulation, but in trust and satisfaction in God’s provision.

    LIVING A LIFE OF CONTENTMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, Psalm 23:1, Ecclesiastes 5:10 INTRODUCTION: Contentment is a rare and powerful virtue in today’s world, where people are constantly driven by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
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    A thankful heart is a powerful spiritual force. It honours God, strengthens our faith, and positions us to receive more from Him.

    LIVING A LIFE OF THANKSGIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Supporting Texts: Psalm 103:1-5, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:15-17, Luke 17:11-19, Ephesians 5:20 INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving is more than a seasonal celebration or a one-time expression—it is a lifestyle that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mark #8: Uncommon Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 10, 2001
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    This sermon inspires the greatest sacrifice of all, the sacrifice of self to Jesus Christ through which we can find real life.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #8: Uncommon Sacrifice Philippians 2:1-17 August 12, 2001 Intro: A. [Will You Wash My Dishes?] Sometimes we get a distorted idea about what love is. One night, a man decided to show his wife how much he loved her. After dinner he began to recite romantic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejoice In What!?!?!

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 22, 2006
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    We can rejoice in many things, but rejoicing in suffering might have us asking "Rejoice in What!?!?!"

    Rejoice in What?!?! TCF Sermon September 17, 2006 What do you rejoice in? For the language-challenged among you, rejoice means “to feel joyful about something; to be delighted about something.” You might rejoice in something you accomplished. You might rejoice in your childrens’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Pouting Son Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
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    This in-depth view of Prodigal Son parable focuses on the elder son and the bitterness and resentment he displayed upon his brother’s return and how we sometimes have the same inflated sense of goodness and faulty understanding of our Father’s grace.

    The Parable of the Pouting Son Luke 15:25-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the last three weeks we have been looking at what has been called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this masterpiece, Jesus communicates several lessons. I believe the main point of this story is to show us what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving God With All Your Heart And Soul

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 10, 2010
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    First message of three-part series on loving God from Mark 12:30.

    Loving God with All Your Heart and Soul Mark 12:30 January 10, 2010 Introduction Folks, you just need to know that this message is going to be a little longer today, okay? But let me clue you in on something: you get better service and they put out fresh food on the buffet after the main rush, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Patience That Triumphs

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 2, 2009
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    A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult.

    A PATIENCE THAT TRIUMPHS--James 5:7-12 Proposition: A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to realize and trust God even when it seems impossible to do so as God will help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    Tested By God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 6, 2018
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    The test was soon after the Israelite's deliverance; The test was difficult but had a solution; The test was for their benefit.

    TITLE: TESTED BY GOD TEXT: EXODUS 15:22-27 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage tell me about honoring God?” - Last week, we saw the children of Israel singing a song of celebration after God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deja Vu Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    We often find ourselves going through the same troubling issues repeatedly. This is a message about breaking that cycle.

    Numbers 11:4 “Then the foreign rabble who were traveling with the Israelites began to crave the good things of Egypt, and the people of Israel also began to complain. "Oh, for some meat!" they exclaimed. 5"We remember all the fish we used to eat for free in Egypt. And we had all the cucumbers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    "Seer Wars" Episode Iii: Revenge Of The Sith Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 1, 2005
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     | 3,587 views

    How does God deal with our cries of anguish? He patiently listens and then gives us what we need.

    “Lord, I can’t go on. My life is pointless. Please, just take it from me.” The prayer of someone in the midst of chemotherapy? Perhaps. The cry of an adolescent who doesn’t feel she fits in? Maybe. The plea of God’s champion prophet? Surprisingly. Last week in Episode II of our sermon series “Seer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran