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  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Balancing Truth And Love

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
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    Have you been weighed in God’s balance and found wanting on the side of Truth? Or have you been weighed and found wanting on the side of Love? Biblically speaking, falling short in one is falling short in both! May we seek God’s grace and mercy today for

    Intro: The Apostle John personally wrote to the “elect lady” who seemed to have erred on the side of love and also needed to take heed on the side of truth. Note: the word “truth” is mentioned 4X in this epistle (vv. 1, 2, 3, 4). The word “love” is also mentioned 4X (vv. 1, 3, 5, 6). The number ...read more

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    Open Doors Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Nov 23, 2015
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    God wants to open doors and there are some doors that need to be open while others need to remain shut

    18 November 2015 OPEN DOORS Key Scripture: Matt 7:7-11 (Message) Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide and seeks game we’re in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? If he asks for fish, do you trick him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Thy Will Be Done

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 4, 2013
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    Abram was that that type of guy "Thy Will Be Done" it was his concept to do what ever God said. We to should be Thy Will Be Done type of people.

    Gen 15:1-18 Thy Will Be Done Type Person 1. Many put their faith in the Following A. Many put faith in things that are safe No risk No reward B. Many put faith in Security (Back up Plan) C. Many put their Faith in self serving ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Disabled Suffer With Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022
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    Jesus suffered to give us an example of how to die unjustly, but He did not condone that murder.

    Monday of Holy Week Bruised Reeds The Gospel today tells us that the Messiah will not break the bruised reed or extinguish the smouldering wick. In other words, He understands our weakness and treats it with mercy, not vindictiveness. God is particularly respectful of our weak wills and frail ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Holy Garments Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Jul 27, 2022
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    The Theft and Descecration at the Cross of Jesus Christ by the four Roman Soliders.

    In the Book of John, Chapter 19 verse 23 and 24 we read a most agonizing text whereby surely causeth tears for our Blessed Master. In these most heart wrenching verses recorded of our Lord’s Crucifixion, a dramatic scene of blatant theft and desecration against the Son of God tragically occurred ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No "pay For Play" In God's Economy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2023
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    God Does Not Need Anything from Us. It's the Other Way around.

    Twelfth Sunday in Course 2023 The words of Jeremiah today sound very much like a political candidate’s lament over the words of an enemy: Here’s what my opponent is plotting: “Denounce him. . .perhaps he can be deceived, then we can overcome him. . .” But really, those of us who have been around ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Obedience, Faith, Jesus And The Centurion

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 28, 2023
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    Three stories: the centurion's faith and humility, the response of Jesus, and the healing of the anonymous mom.

    Saturday of the 12th Week in Course 2023 There are really three stories in today’s Gospel. The first is about the Roman centurion asking for healing for a valued servant, paralyzed by some accident or illness. It shows that the centurion had compassion. Servant in the first century almost always ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Made Perfect In Persecution

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2020
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    The people in this part of the Hall of Faith may receive far more rewards than those in the other part.

    Hebrews 11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were stoned, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sight For The Blind.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 22, 2022
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    I went and washed, and I received sight.

    SIGHT FOR THE BLIND. John 9:1-12. JOHN 9:1. The man born blind represents every man, for just as he was born without physical sight, so are we all born spiritually blind (cf. Romans 1:21). JOHN 9:2. Some of that spiritual darkness is even manifested in the disciples’ desire to pin the man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Consequences Of Sin

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002
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    A lesson on the Consequences of our sins....

    THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN Part I Sin is rebellion towards God. It comes in several forms: disobedience, accusation, ignoring God. Sin has many consequences. So often when people sin, they do not realize how that sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Legalist Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2009
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    If we are indwelled by the 9 characteristics/fruits of the Holy Spirit when we are saved, why is it then we have so many ’professing’ believers who seem to do whatever is in their power to steal the joy and kill the fellowship of the local church?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 29, 2009 Date Preached: August 02, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The Legalist! Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 [NLT] Introduction: This morning I am sure you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friday: Crucifixion

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 20, 2016
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    Friday: Crucifixion - Matthew chapter 27 verses 32-56 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). He did not have the strength to carry his cross (vs 32-33) (2). He did not accept the cup (vs 34-37) (3). He did not come down from the cross (vs 38-44) (4). He did not know the Father (vs 45-49) (5). He did not die in defeat (vs 50-54) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • SAUMIMAN SAUD avatar

    Servant Of God Who Is Aware Of His Portion & Position

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025
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    Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personalit

    SERVANT OF GOD WHO IS AWARE OF HIS PORTION & POSITION By Rev. Saumiman Saud* Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personality. Those who know themselves are like "rice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    Living With Woodchucks

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006
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    The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it. It isn’t ours and on no day of creation did God make "pests."

    LIVING WITH WOODCHUCKS TEXT: Genesis 1:20-31; Luke 20:9-14 If you’ve been on my website or if you listen to NPR, which profiled the story a couple of weeks ago, you’ll know I have some history with woodchucks. My defense of the woodchucks when I served St. John’s became the stuff of local legend ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Laeger avatar

    Narnia: The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by John Laeger on Dec 2, 2005
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    There is an unseen world of good and evil, an evil one, and a spiritual battle that we can win.

    “The Wardrobe” 12/4/05 – John Laeger #1 in “Narnia: More Than A Fantasy” I. Introduction a. ATTENTION GETTER i. This Friday a long awaited movie opens up here at Marcus… ii. Fantasy story about … (briefly tell story without ruining movie…) b. TRANSITION i. I highly encourage you to go see it – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational