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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Changing Hearts, Changing Worlds Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016
     | 4,145 views

    The Holy Spirit knows well what is needed in every time and place.

    Thursday of 11th Week in Course There’s a contrast between our two prophets–Jesus and Elijah–in today’s Scriptures. Elijah’s missionary method was pretty direct. When Israel defected from worshiping the true God, he called down a three-year drought. When he won ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Called To Serve

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
     | 11,933 views

    We have been called by Christ to serve His Kingdom

    Called to Serve Luke 10:17-24 November 2, 2014 Evening Service What is an essential quality for ministry? What do we have to do to be effective in ministry? People have to be the primary focus in making ministry effective. There is no ministry if there are no people. The whole purpose behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Glory And Grace Of The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014
     | 4,325 views

    The Light of the World The Glory and Grace of the Incarnation

    The Light of the World The Glory and Grace of the Incarnation John 1:14-18 December 22, 2013 Christmas is three days away and we are drawing our attention to the significance of the incarnation, the light coming into the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. This is the last week in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is In His Holy Place

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2014
     | 3,182 views

    Jesus gives us the power and strength to grow in virtue and spread the word of His salvation.

    The Introit of today’s Holy Sacrifice affirms that “God is in His holy place, the God who makes those of one mind to dwell in a house: He will give virtue and fortitude to His people.” Where is this holy place in which God dwells? Is it the same as the place where those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Character And Values Series

    Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Sep 14, 2014
     | 8,299 views

    THE NEED TO LEAVE AN ENDURING LEGACY FOR POSTERITY

    The term values is used in many schools, but it can be a bit abstract. Virtues are values expressed in character, and character affects how we treat those around us. Character is a must for the sake of others as for our own sake. The perfect expression of this was Jesus Christ whom Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fire And Water: The Elements Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 6, 2014
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    These texts remind us that God’s concept of holiness is one that permeates the totality of our beings.

    21 Eleazar the priest said to the troops who had gone to battle: “This is the statute of the law that the Lord has commanded Moses: 22 gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— 23 everything that can withstand fire, shall be passed through fire, and it shall be clean. Nevertheless it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of The Thunderstorm

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,720 views

    See that you refuse not the One who speaks from heaven!

    THE SONG OF THE THUNDERSTORM. Psalm 29 - “The voice of the LORD”. 1. The thunderstorm Storm clouds gather over the Mediterranean. The thunder rolls inland over the cedars of Lebanon, and lightning strikes strip the cedars bare. Even the mountains of the North seem to be shaken to their very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Gentleness

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 19, 2014
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    Jesus demonstrated true gentleness, true strength under control

    Homily Given at an "Alternative Church" setting at a mission in downtown Toronto My son is a songwriter and music teacher. His entire life is music. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, sometimes. Recently he wrote a song comparing his view of a Type A personality to another view. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Little Bible Words

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010
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     | 3,473 views

    There are seven monosyllabic words which appear oftentimes in the Bible. Though insignificant to many casual readers, they actually convey some if the greatest truths of God. These are BUT, GO, LO, HO, WOE, NO, and SO.

    Intro: There are seven monosyllabic words which appear oftentimes in the Bible. Though insignificant to many casual readers, they actually convey some if the greatest truths of God. These are BUT, GO, LO, HO, WOE, NO, and SO. 1. BUT = indicates a contrast or a comparison (used 3,994 times): ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Things From Which We Cannot Escape

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
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     | 7,799 views

    There are things from which we cannot escape. We may think that whatever inevitable things there are, such are not our concern. We may be even aware of them but we don’t care. Yet inevitable things will come overtime. I hope and pray that it won’t be too

    Intro: There are things from which we cannot escape. We may think that whatever inevitable things there are, such are not our concern. We may be even aware of them but we don’t care. Yet inevitable things will come overtime. I hope and pray that it won’t be too late when you discover that you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is Our Action In Worship? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2011
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     | 2,772 views

    Our action in the Holy Mass is to become one with Christ, to become holy through His grace, and to preach the truth of the Gospel.

    Monday of 7th Week in Easter Spirit of the Liturgy At Ephesus, there were some disciples. They were probably emigres from Palestine who had settled in Asia Minor. They had received the baptism of repentance that John the Baptist had preached three decades earlier. This shows that there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Evangelism Training: Sharing Your Testimony. Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,759 views

    Learn how to prepare and consolidate the testimony of what God has done in your life so you can use it as a powerful evangelism tool in any conversation.

    The Testimony Worksheet 1 Peter 3:15 tells us, “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Your personal testimony, the story of what God has done in your life, is one of the best ways you can do this. Although people can try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reach Out Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 21, 2010
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     | 5,760 views

    It is our duty to reach out to those who have need for what we have recieved.

    John 4:1-9 4 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go through Samaria. 5 So he came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do We Fear Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 4, 2010
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     | 5,058 views

    With Jesus in our boat, we have no need to fear. God’s presence and power in our lives stills our storms and calms our fears.

    Matthew 8:23-27 “Why Do We Fear?” INTRODUCTION You probably know this already, but our crystal balls don’t work very well. A year ago who would have thought that we wouldn’t feel any more secure flying than we did in the days after 9/11? Who would have foreseen that we’d be pouring troops ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Bad Situation

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,430 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement in light of the tragedy in Haiti.

    Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Title: A Bad Situation Introduction: “On Jan. 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, reducing much of its capital to rubble. (A bad situation) It was the worst earthquake in the region in more than 200 years, with as many as 50,000 feared dead. (A bad situation) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist