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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Let Your Righteousness Exceed Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016
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     | 4,927 views

    Our righteousness is measured against that of Jesus–who loved us all the way to the cross and challenged us to follow His love.

    5th Sunday after Pentecost 2016 A Reading from the first Epistle of St. Peter Beloved: All of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind. 9 Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Taking Up The Mantle

    Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Dec 4, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,935 views

    Advent 2, 2020 We are challenged by Mark's gospel to take up the mantle of Isaiah - just like John the Baptist

    Taking up the Mantle Mark 1:1-8 Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first appearances, it kinda ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sing To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 1, 2021
     | 4,493 views

    Based on Ex. 15:1-21 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider why, when, & how believers should praise the Lord.

    “I WILL SING TO THE LORD” Ex. 15:1-21 FBCF – 5/30/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Yogi Berra, catcher NY Yankees & Hank Aaron, Milwaukee Braves. 1957, World Series. As usual, Yogi was keeping up ceaseless chatter behind the plate – intending to pep up his teammates on the one hand – & to distract ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Way Of Christ Over Worldly Goods.

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2022
     | 1,190 views

    The challenge of our Christian calling is to recognize the goodness of creation without building wealth, power and honor into a false god that lures us into worship.

    Twenty-sixth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s difficult for most folks in North America, especially those who aren’t fluent in several languages, to understand the full intent of the first word of our first reading today. The English has “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    No Idols Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 13, 2022
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    Based on Ex. 20:4-6 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider how futile & sinful it is to worship idols in any way.

    “NO IDOLS” Ex. 20:4-6 FBCF – 6/11/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – When does sports as entertainment become sports as idolatry? Banner at Lambeau Field in 1996 when Packers won Super Bowl in New Orleans & Brett Favre named MVP: “Our Favre, who art in Lambeau, hallowed by thy arm. The Bowl will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Of Nazareth And Her Prophetic Journey With Jesus - Part 2 - The Dark Night Of The Soul - The Work Of The Cross In Your Life - Resurrection - The Day Of Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,440 views

    Our daily walk with God has days and seasons that are up and down, filled with challenges and blessings, favor and discipline, renewal, and spiritual warfare.

    "While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. But he replied to the man who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, "Here are my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Is The Proof Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 8, 2021
     | 3,249 views

    Based on John 13:35-34 - Challenges listeners to understand that loving like Jesus loves is proof that we are truly following Him.

    “LOVE IS THE PROOF” John 13:34-35 FBCF – 11/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1975 – The Captain & Tennille – #1 song, “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Best-selling single of 1975. And I think Tenille’s hairstyle was the best-selling teenage hairstyle of 1975, too! Unfortunately, love didn’t keep “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prevaing In The Place Of Prayer

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 5, 2022
     | 2,141 views

    Prayer is work. Life is a battle. To overcome problems and challenges in our life's journey, we need to fight on our knees.

    TEXT: Exodus 17:10-13 "So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    O Clap Your Hands, All Peoples - Psalm 47 - Message On The Psalms Of Korah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 30, 2022
     | 2,092 views

    This is a real Psalm of praise and worship but that does not come from contaminated vessels. It is a Psalm to the King of the earth. It is a delightful Psalm but it challenges our lives.

    O CLAP YOUR HANDS, ALL PEOPLES - PSALM 47 MESSAGE ON THE PSALMS OF KORAH Psalm 47 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Psa. 47 v 1 O Clap your hands, all peoples. Shout to God with the voice of joy, You can’t clap your hands before God or shout to God with a joyful voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Was John The Baptist? (Luke, Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2022
     | 1,465 views

    The calling of John the Baptist is direct: Repent (turn) and receive. This appears to be tough challenge today … but it’s no different than it was in AD 29!!!

    Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- EX: Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Expecting God?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 26, 2018
     | 8,971 views

    A prelude message to Christmas 2018 challenging us all to look ahead willingly, expectantly, at what God might do this holiday season.

    - In the coming weeks, Pastor Joey will be preaching about Christmas -- So, this message is not specifically on Christmas – rather, it’s one of preparation -- It is a message of expectation – prayerfully it’s one of faith in action -- Big Idea (up front): As you sit here today … are you expecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Against All Odds Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 20, 2019
     | 10,541 views

    Nehemiah has to face the challenges of doing something he was not familiar with but it is the will of God. He has to inspect the wall, motivate the people and contend with the oppositions.

    We had a remarkable breakthrough in chapter 2 when Nehemiah was granted the opportunity to see the King, after 4 months of praying and waiting. • Even with all that praying, it wasn’t a simple thing for Nehemiah to seek the King’s favour. He was very much afraid (2:2). • Imagine asking for leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go And Tell!

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,597 views

    The following sermon is going to look at Zechariah’s song in hope that it will challenge us to share the best gift ever given to humanity with the world!

    Go and Tell! Luke 1:67-80 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost here! Just the thought of getting hugs from loved ones, giving gifts and breaking one’s diet to eat mountains of food makes me quiver with excitement. As grand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Pay The Price Of Righteousness? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,907 views

    This sermon is for Dr. King Sunday and challenges us to be willing to pay the price to stand for righteousness. Justice and Righteousness must go hand in hand.

    Will You Pay The Price Of Righteousness? Jeremiah 7:1-12 Luke 23:13-24 January 19, 2020 Have you ever gone into a store and saw something you really wanted, but you looked at the price tag, and even though you wanted it, you decided the price was too high to pay. Today and tomorrow all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Disciplined Life Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 5,579 views

    Message 25 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues thought stirred by Paul's challenge to limit our freedom for the sake of the gospel.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Review Essential perspectives for the New Year. 1. Life is not what it seems or feels Daniel thought that God had ignored his prayer. Zachariah and Elizabeth had resigned themselves to the fact that God said, “NO!” to their request ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance