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  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Facing The Impossible

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,801 views

    What do you do whaen you are faced with a seemingly impossible situation? This message gives practical hope and steps to take.

    Facing the Impossible? It seems impossible... how could it be done? A small voice even tries to suggest that what is asked is more than unfair to even expect. Yet the challenge is unavoidable and the assignment is center stage. “Oh Lord, what do we do now?” Have you ever contemplated those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,902 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

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    I Do! (Saved)

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,559 views

    This sermon is for the first Sunday in Lent and is based on Paul’s letter to the Romans about what is necessary for salvation.

    Romans 10: 8 – 13 / I Do! (Saved) Intro: George was an aspiring musician/composer who suffered from depression. His musical group had to disband b/c they lost their lease / last concert was shut down because of the boos and mocking of the audience / Charles, his friend asked George to create ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Just Like Jesus And Mary Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,254 views

    We need to understand what it means for the Word to become flesh, and dwell among us.

    Seventh Day in the Christmas Octave (December 31) Thirteen Days of Christmas Every so often you’ll find a columnist or author complaining or inferring that God has no sense of humor, or that the Church is too serious. Today’s readings, on this last day of the year, prove that to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Mission And Suffering Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2014
     | 3,228 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

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    Deficiencies That Need Healing By The Gospel Of Joy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2015
     | 3,710 views

    Both Christian and secular cultures will benefit by understanding the Joy of the Gospel, but the Church must approach different cultures with respect.

    Thursday of the First Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Today we hear from Jesus a restatement of the Golden Rule: “whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.” And this is Torah, this is the prophetic message. We want people to treat ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Lure Of "Spiritual Worldliness" Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2015
     | 3,548 views

    Although the Christian life brings conflict, we cannot flee from a personal and committed relationship with God which still commits us to serving others.

    Thursday of 2nd Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel If you have ever wondered why the Season of Easter is the longest one in the liturgical year, consider this: after the Resurrection of our Lord, we are living in an Easter season that will last until the Lord comes again! All our lives are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010
     | 3,441 views

    Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

    September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith Seeking Understanding

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2014
     | 2,841 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
     | 3,916 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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    Fulfilling Our Commitments As Evangelization Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2016
     | 3,315 views

    Doing what we should do can bring us joy, but we must still do it even if it leaves us dry.

    Thursday in Pentecost Week 2016 Joy of the Gospel There are still some pundits and preachers out in the hinterland who insist that Jesus was just a great man, a great philosopher of love, that fire and brimstone have no place in religion, and that everyone goes to heaven. I suppose they ripped ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, C--The Sadducees

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 12, 2022
     | 1,471 views

    I believe the question I would have asked the Sadducees would be, “Was this woman taking out life insurance policies on all these husbands?”

    One of my seminary professors said that it’s easy to remember who the Sadducees were because since they denied that there is a resurrection, they were “so sad you see.” The Sadducees were the ancient version of modern liberal theologians. They were anti-supernaturalistic. They only accepted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Getting A Faith Check-Up

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 22, 2022
     | 1,651 views

    Paul’s final warning to the Corinthians. If they do not turn from their sins, no one will be spared Christ’s punishment.

    Paul’s final warning to the Corinthians is found in 2 Corinthians 13:1-10. Before he comes to see them, he tells them that they need to repent of their sins. If they do not turn from their sins, no one will be spared Christ’s punishment. When Paul carries out Christ’s potent discipline among them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The True Solution To Violence Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2021
     | 3,148 views

    These are times that try our souls. When the secular parts of our world collapse under the weight of theft, fraud, lying and disrespect, violence solves nothing, and brings only more violence.

    Baptism of the Lord Jesus 2021 Reading St. Mark’s account of the baptism of Jesus, which is the shortest of the three Gospel accounts, I am struck by the language used just before the Father’s voice is heard from heaven. We heard that Jesus “saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "overcoming The Season Of Droughts"

    Contributed by Rev. Mark Orwa on May 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,571 views

    Denomination : Presbyterian

    DATE: 07/05/2020 TITLE "overcoming the season of droughts" TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Denomination: Presbyterian. Intro. The Covid-19 challenged every aspect of human life. It has brought the season of drought that reminds humanity that Life is full of ups and downs irrespective of any ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed