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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    First Sunday Of Lent, Year B-- Among The Wild Things

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2024
     | 1,452 views

    Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven."

    He was among wild beasts. (Mark 1:3 from our First Reading) This is no Garden of Eden. Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven" must exploit every opportunity to obtain a meal, which includes humans.1 The wild beasts “likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Do We Know If The Bush Is Still Burning?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 16, 2023
     | 996 views

    This is the story of when Moses was tending sheep and saw a bush burning that was not consumed by the fire.

    What a differentiation between Moses' life as an Egyptian ruler and his life as a Midianite shepherd. As a ruler, he had everything accomplished for him since he was the renowned child of an Egyptian princess. As a Midianite shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is The Reason For Showing Kindness To Someone In Need?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2023
     | 921 views

    This chapter records a beautiful story of grace that was bestowed upon someone who felt unworthy to receive it.

    This chapter records a beautiful story of grace bestowed upon someone who felt unworthy to receive it. It reveals the virtue of a man who many automatically think of the sin he committed. Although there can be so much good in a person’s life, people will only remember the sin that someone has ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking The Narrow Way. Building On The Rock.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,718 views

    The Rock is Jesus.

    WALKING THE NARROW WAY. BUILDING ON THE ROCK. Matthew 7:13-29. MATTHEW 7:13-14. Jesus describes the two ways: the broad way which leads to destruction, and the narrow way that leads to life. The broad way is easy, it is spacious. Tolerance is its password; its watchwords are diversity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Us Pray For People...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2022
     | 786 views

    Come let us pray for people with a Biblical pattern. Someone needs your prayers.

    PRAYING FOR PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PRAY THAT PEOPLE WILL HAVE GOOD GODLY ATTITUDES OF UNITY AND HARMONY. Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; (be made new in the attitudes of your minds.) 1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Run The Race

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 29, 2022
     | 1,089 views

    Everyone gets tired now and then, but God’s power never diminishes, and He is never too fatigued or too preoccupied to hear us or to assist us.

    We gain our strength from Him, and to do that, we need to take a moment to refresh ourselves and gain energy. That is accomplished when we can call upon the Lord for help. • Jeremiah 31:25, For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul. • Psalm 27:14, Wait on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does It Mean For Us To Read "where The Body Is, There Also The Vultures Will Gather"?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2025
     | 167 views

    Worshipers of false gods, to the Hebrew mind, were idiots. But that is not the whole story.

    Friday of the Thirty-second Week Integral Our Introit antiphon today is a prayer that both our Hebrew forefathers and we would recognize as one we are at least tempted to use daily: Let my prayer come into your presence; incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord. It is from psalm 88, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B- Servant Leadership. Blah-Blah-Blah

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2024
     | 803 views

    Once you accept the cup. Then your path to glory is by your service.

    Servant leadership. Blah-blah-blah. and so on; and so forth. Ever since Robert Greenleaf coined the term, there has been so much information out there on servant leadership that is too academic, or filed with unpractical generalizations like servant leadership is not command and control, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    From Nothing Owed To Everything Given Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,019 views

    God owes us nothing, but He gave us everything. This is a truth that can transform our hearts and renew our understanding of God’s immeasurable love and grace.

    From Nothing Owed to Everything Given Introduction Today, we will explore a profound truth: God owes us nothing, but He gave us everything. This is a truth that can transform our hearts and renew our understanding of God’s immeasurable love and grace. Let’s journey together through Scripture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For God So Loved Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2024
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     | 1,116 views

    God's wonderful gift of Salvation, made possible by His Son Jesus, comes with two options: believe or perish.

    THE APOSTLE JOHN WROTE TO THE CHRISTIANS IN EPHESUS THIS STATEMENT IN 1 JOHN 2:1-2, “MY DEAR CHILDREN, I AM WRITING THIS TO YOU SO THAT YOU WILL NOT SIN. BUT IF ANYONE DOES SIN, WE HAVE AN ADVOCATE WHO PLEADS OUR CASE BEFORE THE FATHER. HE IS JESUS CHRIST, THE ONE WHO IS TRULY RIGHTEOUS. HE HIMSELF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    April Fool

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 1, 2024
     | 1,060 views

    We are fools of God to proclaim the foolishness of God which is the message of Crucifixion. The wisdom of God is Jesus Christ. We must be wise to the World with God's word and plan.

    AMC 01.04.2024 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Theme: April fool. Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy April fool’s day! Introduction: April Fool’s day has an interesting history. France switched to Gregorian calendar from the Julian calendar as decided by the Council of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Kindness, 5th Fruit Of Spirit

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 4, 2024
     | 470 views

    We are studying the 9 fruits of this spirit. This lesson is gentleness, kindness the 5th installment. Are we growing kindness?

    5TH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: KINDNESS, GENTLENESS 7/4/24 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) The way I treat _______?___________ is the real way I treat Jesus Christ! FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rising Above: The Grace Of God SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 901 views

    Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord, which allowed him and his family to rise above the flood. This story serves as a reminder that God's grace can lift us up in times of hardship.

    In the book of Genesis, we read about Noah, a man who found favor in the eyes of the Lord. In a time when wickedness was rampant and every thought of man's heart was evil, Noah stood out as a righteous man. God saw this and decided to spare Noah and his family from the impending flood that would ...read more

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    Ultimate Submission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 903 views

    Emphasizes the importance of self-denial, sacrifice, and surrendering self-interests to deepen our relationship with God and fulfill our divine calling.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a blessing to gather here with you today, to stand firm on the solid ground of our faith, and to lift our hearts and voices in praise of our heavenly Father. As we stand on the precipice of a new week, we find ourselves drawn once again to the ...read more

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    Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,617 views

    “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13)

    “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13) "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational