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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Explanation Of Peter

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2019
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    Who was I that I could withstand God?

    PETER’S EXPLANATION. Acts 11:1-18. The turning point in Luke’s Gospel was when Jesus ‘steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). The turning point of Luke’s second volume, the Book of Acts, is found in the breaking down of objections to the inclusion of Gentiles in the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving In The Opposite Spirit— 6th Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2019
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    A “Manual” for Escaping Our Vicious Cycles through non-violence is what the Sermon on the Mount has been called; to transform the adversary - and, in the process, to be transformed ourselves.

    1). Mary Lou Kownacki relates the following tale: It seems that in a certain village a snake had bitten so many people that few dared to go into the fields. Finally, it was taken to a wise person who tamed the snake and persuaded it to practice the discipline of nonviolence. When the villagers ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Parable Of The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 25, 2019
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    Lent 3, Cycle C: Living your second chance

    From Luke 13: 6-9 today: The situation: A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. The complication: The fig tree did not bear figs when expected. The resolution: The owner, therefore, orders that it be cut down. The second chance: The gardener proposes another solution that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 3, 2019
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    John the Baptist lived an exemplary life with clear conscience of his call and commitment. He had one conviction and gave his life for that.

    Theme: Value Based Leaders - John the Baptist Text: Matthew 14:1-12 Joke: Three boys were discussing about their father’s profession. The firs boy said, ‘my dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it poem, they give him Rs.1000/. The second boy says ‘my dad scribbles a few words on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where's The River If It Doesn't Rain?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 28, 2013
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    Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

    Luke 13: 1 – 9 / Where’s The River If It Doesn’t Rain? Intro: I recently received an email containing several interesting questions: 1) why does the executioner rub alcohol on the arm of a person about to receive a lethal injection? 2) Why do we call the time of day when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Bruise Of Rejection

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
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    Today many feel rejected. Sometimes this feeling is real, sometimes it is more emotional. The bruise of rejection scars as hurt people tend to hurt people.

    THE BRUISE OF REJECTION... THE STING OF REJECTION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BRUISE: Injury, a discoloration of skin, damage to fruit, damage, do wrong HURT MENTALLY OR EMOTIONALLY, HURT, harm, REJECTION: To put aside, to send back, REFUSE TO ACCEPT, vomit, decline, throw ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am Authority Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
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    Authority of the Word

    “For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled” (Matthew 5:18). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many reject the Bible because they are: a. Ignorant of scripture. b. A Christian with a poor testimony. c. False ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hannah Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 6,089 views

    Hannah

    A. INTRODUCTION: PRAYING IN FAITH 1. Hannah is the ideal image of motherhood who wanted children and prayed for them and raised them for God. 2. Elkanah, a compromising priest, i.e., polygamy. 3. The godly high priest Eli had wicked sons (1 Samuel 2:12, 17, 29). 4. Hannah’s great faith grows in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imperfections

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Feb 3, 2017
     | 6,470 views

    This sermon speaks to the fact that God can still use us for His Glory, even with our imperfections

    Sanctuary Dedication Service, Southwest Baptist. 1/29/17 Last week I spent just about every waking minute trying to get this pulpit ready for today. Amazingly, Brother T. C. Garret built this from scratch in a little over one week. Elaborate with details. I picked it up Friday a week ago and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons On Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2017
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     | 8,967 views

    We have many lessons to learn about living an "incomparable faith" from the words and actions of a Roman Centurion."

    FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Luke 7:1-17 “Lessons on Faith” INTRODUCTION We learn in different ways. Some of us learn by reading, others by hearing and still others by hands on experience. There have been countless books written on the topic of faith. These have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Relentless Prayer

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2019
     | 4,676 views

    Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8.

    Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Persistent & Demanding Prayer Luke 18:1-5 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord It Is Thee Not Me

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 21, 2019
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     | 5,342 views

    We don't impress God by praying praises to ourselves.

    Luke 18:9-14 Lord It Is THEE Not Me Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and anointing on its delivery, its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Onward Christian Soldiers Marching As To War

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 5, 2019
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     | 4,550 views

    clarifying misconceptions about the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers

    Devotion Weekly Message November 10, 2019 Ephesians 6:12 Onward Christian Soldiers Marching AS TO War Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Love Of The Trinity Shown In The Compassion Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2020
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     | 3,191 views

    In our lives, love takes form as self-giving. In this, we imitate Our Lord, who humbled Himself and gave Himself for our salvation.

    Tuesday after the Epiphany 2020 In these four short verses penned two thousand years ago by St. John, there are nine repetitions of some form of the noun or verb “to love.” What is love? St. Thomas Aquinas tells us that Love is the proper name of the Holy Spirit. Just as the Logos, the Son who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    You Just Don't Get It, Do You? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2020
     | 3,758 views

    They are so hungry that they miss the point Jesus is trying to make. Will we miss that point, too?

    Tuesday of the 6th Week in Course 2020 “You Just Don’t Get It” I’ve been a teacher pretty much all my career, at all levels except elementary school. So I can empathize with St. James in his epistle, and–although it’s weird to say it–with Jesus as He tries to help His disciples understand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic