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  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Apostates Hijack The Messiah's Arrival To Whitewash Criminal Mayhem

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 13, 2015
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    Apostates Hijack The Messiah's Arrival To Whitewash Criminal Mayhem

    The TransFORM network is a “progressive community formation network.” Right from the get go, anyone with a lick of sense can tell that his outfit isn't playing with a full theological deck. Any doubting it only need to consider what the organization was proposing for the Christmas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Vindication Of The Wise Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 30, 2013
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    No matter what the trend, God and truth prevail in the end!

    Vindication of the Wise Believer Proverbs 21:28-31 1. Back in 1889, Sid and Leah's bull took sick and died, so they needed to go to the auction to buy a new one. Sid couldn't leave the farm because he was busy starting a farming equipment business, so Leah took the train to the city to buy a bull. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Word Was Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2012
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    What do the first two principles of biblical interpretation teach us about the Annunciation story?

    Solemnity of the Annunciation 2012 Verbum Domini When we pray together our profession of faith in a moment, the Missal instructs us to kneel for a moment (if we can) when we say that of the Son, “and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Song Of Loves

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 21, 2018
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    Both Psalm 45:6-7 and Hebrews 1:8-9 address Jesus as God, yet distinguish Jesus from God.

    A SONG OF LOVES. Psalm 45:1-2; Psalm 45:6-9. The mysterious word in the title of this Psalm, ‘Shoshannim’, may refer to a six-stringed instrument, or to the scattering of roses or lilies around the nuptial bed: what we might call confetti today. The word ‘Maschil’ may be a musical reference, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Christmas Stories Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2018
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    For the real message of Christmas is the one we used to see plastered over every end-zone: God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten son, that we might not perish, but have everlasting life.

    Christmas 2018 “He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, he gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in his name. Who are born, not of blood, nor of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Next Chapter Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013
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    The church engages the world empowered and informed by the Holy Spirit.

    John 16:12-25 "The Next Chapter" INTRODUCTION Today is Trinity Sunday. It is a time when we contemplate and attempt to understand to a greater degree the God whom we worship. Often it is a rather boring Sunday as pastors around the world attempt to explain the Trinity. "The trinity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Church, A Place Of Beauty, Goodness, Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 5, 2013
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    We need to understand both meanings of church, and how the beauty found in a church can attract unbelievers to Christ.

    Monday of 14th Week in Course Sacrosanctum Concilium Jacob, following in the steps of his grandfather Abraham, was careful as he moved through the land of Canaan to identify special places of the divine presence. One of these is Bethel, which means “house of God.” There Jacob had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Peace Be With You - When You Doubt Like Thomas!

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 28, 2019
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    Doubt is the number one barrier to peace

    Weekend Message/Devotion April 28, 2019 John 20:19-31 Peace Be with You Aaaah, the thought of PEACE! We so often hear that entreaty – “Lord, we pray today for World Peace” and feel that same sentiment. What a glorious day that would be – universal peace! So, what is the real barrier to world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Impossible Proposition

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2019
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    But we are persuaded better things of you.

    THE IMPOSSIBLE PROPOSITION. Hebrews 5:11-6:9. The Hebrew Christians were not unfamiliar with persecution (Hebrews 10:32-35). Perhaps this was why some of them were inclined to fall away (Hebrews 6:6)? “But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you,” the writer assures, “and things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Draw Near And Hold Fast

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 22, 2019
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    Practical application.

    DRAW NEAR AND HOLD FAST. Hebrews 10:19-39. If our sins are forgiven through the sacrifice of Jesus, then there is no further need for the sacrificial system represented by the tabernacle and Temple (cf. Hebrews 10:18). “Therefore” (Hebrews 10:19) introduces the whole practical section ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - 19th Sunday, Year A -- Walking On Water

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 30, 2020
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    There is an element of test in Peter’s condition, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” Peter asking Jesus “to command” him suggests the alignment of Peter’s will with the will of the Lord.

    IN THAT BOAT, which the church has always identified as herself, is where we want to be because it can provide the sure way for us to get to the other shore, to heaven; and, in this life, take us to new horizons. But along the way we are caught in a storm and face danger. 1.We need to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Marriage

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2021
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    How important is marriage to God? Let’s discover God’s desire for marital faithfulness? Let’s look at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:2-16.

    Prelude How important is marriage to God? Purpose: Let’s discover God’s desire for marital faithfulness? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:2-16. Divorce Question (vs. 2) Mark 10:2 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Leaping Like A Yearling Deer Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2020
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     | 1,873 views

    Our Lord is eager to instruct us and enable us to be like Him, to show ourselves in the image and likeness of God.

    Dec 21 Pre-Christmas novena A little over a half-century ago this month that I fell in love with a woman for the first and last time, and so I have a particular affection for the readings we just heard from Sacred Scripture. You hear about a woman in love here, anticipating the arrival of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Is Your Number One Fan

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 19, 2021
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    Passion week is like watching a sports team have a good start to the season, then it goes sour, but in the end, they win the championship games. Jesus is your #1 fan who will never leave you no matter what you do.

    Jesus is your number one Fan Mark 11:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, 2 and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Power Of Love: Understanding 1 John 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 3, 2024
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     | 1,022 views

    1 John 3:16 is a verse that encapsulates the essence of the Christian faith—love demonstrated through sacrificial action.

    The Power of Love: Understanding 1 John 3:16 Introduction Today, we delve into a powerful and transformative verse from the Apostle John's first letter. It’s a verse that encapsulates the essence of the Christian faith—love demonstrated through sacrificial action. Let's read together from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal