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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

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    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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    Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2014
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    All the major players in the Christmas story -- except Herod -- were noted for their humility. Let us take note and showcase humility in our lives.

    Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas (Luke 1:39-56, Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Many people contemplate the subject of humility. • What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself. ~ Abraham Lincoln • The graveyards are full of indispensable men. ~ Charles De Gaulle • Too ...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
     | 4,936 views

    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 Blood Of Jesus

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 10, 2011
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    We will know the implication of the blood of Jesus on the cross and know the benefit of it when you become a believer.

    THE BLOOD OF JESUS ROMANS 5:8-10 Introduction: Gen. 1:26 Man was created according to the image of God. 1. Reason - By reason we apprehend concrete things in perception and consciousness, and cognize abstract truth, both metaphysical and moral. 2. Speech - By speech we make certain easy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Image And Reality Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 3,316 views

    The Mass is offered in union with the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, his free self-offering, on Calvary. It is not a repetition, but a re-presentation of the one sacrifice, and carries forward into our work on earth.

    December 6, 2010 St. Nicholas The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s reading from Isaiah makes most sense if it was written at the time of the Babylonian exile. Because Israel had rebelled against the Lord, the covenant was voided and all the curses specified in Leviticus and Deuteronomy were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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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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    The Process

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2012
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    Spiritual and Physical growth involves several key ingredients. First, both involve intimacy.

    The Process John 3:1-8NKJ There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Memorial Day Allowance

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 23, 2010
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    Memorial Day is simply put, about remembering – memorializing those individuals, men and women who have given their lives in the service of this country. Memorials without regular attention fall into oblivion. They become forgotten in memory and overgro

    MEMORIAL DAY 2007 MEMORIAL DAY ALLOWANCE ROMANS 8:26-39 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is simply put, about remembering – memorializing those individuals, men and women who have given their lives in the service of this country. Memorials without regular attention fall into oblivion. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Be Wise! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 17, 2013
     | 5,113 views

    Are we too mentally lazy to think? Being wise will help you rise!

    We Can Be Wise! (Proverbs 21:20-23) 1. I have always enjoyed funny last words. Here are a few: No, he doesn’t bite? Hey look a light at the end of the tunnel. "It's a dud! It's a dud! It's a du...". What does this button do? So, you're a cannibal. Are you sure the power is off? Pull the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Communicating The Biblical Author's Message Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 1, 2015
     | 3,960 views

    How should we prepare to preach, either to ourselves or to a group?

    Thursday of 18th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We have for a whole year been considering the Holy Father’s first “solo” encyclical, The Joy of the Gospel. From it, we have gleaned Pope Francis’s understanding of the new evangelization, or at least some of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Be Enlightened And Then Teach The Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2015
     | 3,932 views

    We must understand the biblical text before speaking on it, and must do so with the mind of the Church.

    Thursday of 19th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel About sixty years ago, it became popular in certain circles of Catholic scholars to call into doubt the stories of miracles in the Bible. This story in Joshua that relates how Joshua called on God to allow the Israelites to cross the Jordan ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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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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    A Song Of Loves

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 21, 2018
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     | 2,749 views

    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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    Leaping Like A Yearling Deer Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2020
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     | 1,966 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