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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Jesus Was The Word And Kept It

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2011
     | 2,262 views

    Unlike the first Adam, who heard God

    Monday of 2nd Week in Advent 2011 Verbum Domini As we hear the Word of God through Isaiah today, it’s hard to miss the fact that as soon as the words: “God will come and save you” are uttered, blindness and deafness are cured and the deserts become gardens and holiness fills the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    01. Gentle Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,574 views

    This series follows the Psalm of Psalms - The most-loved, most-memorized, and most-repeated piece of writing in the entire Bible

    Psalm 23 – Time to renew it’s memory A famous actor was an after dinner speaker at a big function and when he stood up to speak, he invited his audience to choose a poem for him to recite. There was a long silence until a retired clergyman raised his hand and asked for Psalm 23. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Implications Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 9, 2012
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     | 4,426 views

    Grace trumps the law every time yet we obey the law as if it could save us.

    Some Implications of Grace January 8, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Grace trumps the law every time yet we obey the law as if it could save us. Focus Passage: Galatians 3:1-5 Supplemental Passage: But the free gift is not like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now Is The Time!

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
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     | 10,753 views

    Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life?

    Intro: Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life? There is a passage of scripture that I believe can help us as we look forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Attitude

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    We must adopt the attitude of compassion to carry the word of Christ into our hurting world through our actions.

    Attitude – Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: There is a legend involving Jesus, the disciples and Peter. In the story, Jesus and his disciples passed by a rocky field. Jesus said, “if each of you carry a stone away, it would clear space for grain to grow. All the disciples except Peter picked up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why So Few Laborers?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,871 views

    In Matthew chapter eight you read of many volunteers. In Matthew chapter nine, you will read there is a great need for laborers. Why are so many called but so few chosen? Seven reasons:

    Title: "Why the Laborers are so few?" Introduction: These two verses of scripture are very well known, but you might be surprised by something in it’s context. In Chapter nine, Jesus is pleading for laborers. In chapter eight, there are many would be followers of Jesus. Why are there so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Other Side Of The Mountain

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,124 views

    While Abraham was walking Isaac up one side of the mountain - God was preparing his miracle on the other!

    On the Other Side of the Mountain Gen 22:1-14 Abraham – God will provide – ram in bushes There are at least 2 sides to every mountain… There is the side that we see... It is where we live, breath… It is our challenges, our temptations. Then, there is the side that we do NOT see. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope And Move

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,692 views

    When you’ve reached the end of your rope it is time to hope and exercise faith.

    Hope and Move II Kings 7:3-11 Intro: Troubles are universal. When you’ve reached the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. The night is not forever. I. Bleak situation a. Things were bad where they were b. Things were worse behind them c. Only one option – HOPE i. When the situation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Presence, Divine Inspiration Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,325 views

    It is the enduring presence of God in His Church, His sacraments and His Scriptures that gives our life meaning and purpose.

    Monday of 5th Week in Course St. Paul Miki & Companions Verbum Domini One of the critical teachings of both the Old and New Testaments is that the presence of God is not like the presence of the pagan gods. The latter came and went with their whims, and their arrival was usually bad news for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Transfigured Through Obedience And Suffering Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 4, 2012
     | 4,821 views

    The transfiguration event offers us an opportunity to learn how we might achieve union with God in the pattern of Jesus on Tabor.

    Monday of 18th Week in Course 2012 Transfiguration Verbum Domini “The word of God has bestowed upon us the divine life which transfigures the face of the earth, making all things new (cf. Rev 21:5).” These words of Pope Benedict’s letter, Verbum Domini, should frame our thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith And Love

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2013
     | 2,347 views

    Like Zechariah and Elizabeth, we must learn the interaction between faith and love in the head and heart

    Thursday of 3rd Week in Advent 2013 Lumen Fidei The story we have in the first chapter of St. Luke’s Gospel is a kind of midrash on the story we read today in the Book of Judges. In both cases a childless couple experiences a miraculous intervention of God to give them a child. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Part 2 - Genesis 17:1-8 - I Am Included In The Adventure! Woo Hoo! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    You are included in the adventure. We are a kingdom of priests and you bear a new name. More importantly you bear the Name of Jesus because it is in His Name we have authority rule and reign as God intends.

    Part 2 - Genesis 17:1-8 - I AM INCLUDED IN THE ADVENTURE! Woo Hoo! "Pa, let's play David and Goliath." My grandson and I play all kinds of games ranging from kings and heroes to dinosaurs. At any point in the game my grandson may change from being Petri the Pterodactyl to Spiderman. As my daughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wonder Of Worship 2 Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    Worship should lead to transformation, no person can enter into the presence of GOD and remain unchanged.

    Romans 12:1-2 II Corinthians 3:18 Worship should lead to transformation We read in scripture where worship always had a transforming effect In Revelation when John saw Jesus, He fell as dead In Isaiah when he saw the Lord he saw himself more clearly As David worshiped he was constantly aware of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Victory Over Death

    Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,503 views

    Faith that waits is rewarded.

    Victory over death Mark 5:21-43 peerless Sept 27 2009 Introduction • This passage is a study in contrasts • Jairus was a rich man • The woman was broke • He was a synagogue official • She was an outcast • she was afraid to approach Jesus • Jairus went right up to Him • Jairus’ daughter was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Onlookers And The Onlooked Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 10, 2017
     | 3,698 views

    The abundance of religious art we see may remind us of the cross, but it can also dull us to the reality that the people involved were real people, not figments of creativity. Let’s take a look at some of those real people.

    PURSUING THE MARK Philippians 3:4-14 The starter’s line for this passage is the Apostle Paul’s polemic against false teachers, whose confidence lies in the flesh (Philippians 3:2-4). “The flesh” here represents self-help religion, which stands contrary to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible