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  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    Opie And The Spoiled Kid Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    This was a short message given following a video episode of The Andy Griffith Show as part of an unorthodox summer outreach message series

    Mayberry Moments: Opie & the Spoiled Kid Scripture Reading: Col. 3:23-24 Wow... Twenty-seven cents a week, eh? Andy’s a big spender, isn’t he? Just to set the record straight, my kids got THIRTY CENTS a week! And Opie’s got a lot to learn about how to throw a temper tantrum, right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Stood Still

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 246 ratings
     | 42,850 views

    Jesus stands still where ever desperate sincere faith reaches him, and when he stands still miracles happen.

    Jesus Came to Jericho and left Jericho (This is an illustration of what I said this morning, that if we do not prepare ourselves for his presence, He will come and go, and We will not receive anything. One blind man by the name of bartemaeus was willing to reveal his emptiness, He was willing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Review Of Salvaging Civilization By H.g. Wells.

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,398 views

    Influence Of Famed Sci-Fi Author On One-World Government

    To most Americans with a recollection of the Cold War, it was assumed the global superstate would be brought about through military conquest. However, in Salvaging Civilization, H.G. Wells suggests how this planetary political organization could be brought about through education and the management ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 2 Marriage Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    In Part 2 decision making in the arena of marriage is considered; important factors are:- " What Does the Bible say?", fasting, prayer and the art of waiting.

    In Part 1 of this subject some important criteria to consider in making the right choices in the Spirit were touched upon. Once again for review they were:- 1. Search the Scriptures 2. Don’t be impatient 3. Persist in prayer 4. Fast 5. Wait for peace. As illustrations of Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prodigal's Father

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,156 views

    The qualities found in the prodigal’s father

    Of all the fathers in the Bible, the father in our text is probably spoken of more than the others combined. We know very little of him or the names of his sons. The wife and mother is not mentioned at all. It would seem that perhaps she had passed away and the father is left alone to rear his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homeless No More

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,032 views

    This is a funeral homily for a homeless man who had lived at a local shelter for 30 years before his death.

    Homeless No More - A Funeral Homily Isaiah 58:6 "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing The Way: The Dawn Of God's Tender Mercy Luke 1:76-78 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 888 views

    Luke 1:76-78 is a prophecy given by Zechariah about his son, John the Baptist. This passage is rich with promises and truths that can transform our lives.

    Preparing the Way: The Dawn of God's Tender Mercy Luke 1:76-78 Luke 1:76-78 (NLT): “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. Because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Is Still In Control

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,471 views

    A message delivered at the community prayer service for the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

    He is Still in Control Psalm 13 Community Prayer Service, 1st Baptist Church Thursday, September 13, 2001 (In honor of those killed in terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania) Introduction One of the biggest dilemmas facing us as we contemplate the tragedy is “Where is God ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
     | 40,997 views

    Another in the series on Christ from Isaiah 9:6.

    Prince of Peace Sunday, December 30, 2001 Just before Christmas Paul Harvey told the story of a father whose son had gone off to fight for the union army during the American civil war. After months of camp fever, his son finally saw battle and was seriously wounded. News of his son’s wound came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Examination

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,604 views

    A sermon on motives for self-examination, what to look for, and how to respond to deficiencies in our Christian development.

    Self-examination I Cor 11:28 INTRO.: it is important we observe the Lord’s supper properly. The Corinthians were not and their meeting were doing more harm than good. V. 17. They had connected the Lord’s Supper to a love feast. It was a time of sweet fellowship and sharing. Each family brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,919 views

    An advent sermon, learning to beat discrimination, learning from the geneology of Jesus

    In one of the parishes where I worked, there were two families who were fighting over a property dispute. Both the families were rich and influential. Both tried to get the support of the local church in their favour. So they wrote to the parish council expressing their views and claims. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Faith Seeking Understanding

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2014
     | 2,855 views

    God redeemed the world through suffering, and we can understand, if not fully comprehend, the mystery.

    Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2014 Lumen Fidei On this first day after the solemn beginning of Lent, as we begin our forty-day retreat, the Church gives us some stark words. Deuteronomy tells us that the choice is between life and death, between blessing and curse. Honor and obey God alone, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    On The Festival Of Purim Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2014
     | 3,931 views

    Theology is faith seeking understanding. It can help us see the relevance of God's Word to our lives, especially when we don't get what we pray for.

    Thursday of the First Week of Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei In the Jewish calendar, which is a lunar, or thirteen-month calendar, spring is the time of Purim, the minor feast of deliverance. The story is well-known in all the world, to Jews and Christians. A Persian king had, in God’s design, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Glory In The Midst Of Suffering

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,247 views

    Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

    GLORY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING. 1 Peter 4:12-14; 1 Peter 5:6-11. I. Suffering, and the Christian’s response to suffering, has been a recurring theme throughout Peter’s first letter. This is in keeping with the whole tenor of Scripture: ranging from the trials of patriarch, prophet and Psalmist ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mission And Suffering Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2014
     | 3,243 views

    We must not marvel that we suffer pain and persecution when we carry the message of Christ to our culture.

    Thursday of the 14th Week in Course Lumen Fidei Pop singers and bands engage in a ritual–they all do. There’s a warmup act, usually a second or third rate band. It’s their Introit and Gloria, except the praise is of the human act to follow. There’s audience ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic