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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Religious Freedom, Fundamental Human Right Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2016
     | 4,392 views

    Religious freedom is a fundamental human right that is not restricted to the confines of a church.

    Thursday in Third Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Those of us who are blessed to be in the Catholic church for many decades tend to take for granted our sacramental realities, especially the Blessed Eucharist. I recall reading about a Muslim who, though totally without faith in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Busy Schedule Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 5, 2022
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     | 1,950 views

    I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also. Therefore am I sent.

    THE BUSY SCHEDULE OF JESUS. Luke 4:31-44. LUKE 4:31-37. Jesus came to Capernaum and “taught them on the sabbath days” (Luke 4:31). There, the people “were astonished at His doctrine: for His word was with power” (Luke 4:32). Jesus’ authority is original, replacing even the ‘Thus says the LORD’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jonah And The Call To Convert The Nations Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 20, 2021
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     | 3,121 views

    Isn’t God’s mercy good news for all of us? He’s forgiven the sins of my youth, and, yes, even my old age.

    3rd Sunday in Course 2021 Poor Jonah. We can hardly blame him. God tells him to go convert the people and rulers of Nineveh, heart of the Assyrian empire. You see, the Assyrians were for about six centuries the scourge of the ancient Middle East, kind of a cross between the Huns, the Vandals and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Man The Life Boats

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021
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    Once a ship is halfway under it will sink. Best to get in the lifeboat before the ship sucks you down with it. Many churches are ninety percent under and no one wants a life boat. We are not called to go down with the ship.

    1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; If a church is built upon a man, it will not stand when the man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Mind Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021
     | 3,479 views

    • What if I told you that you can know the Mind of Christ? o Would that be compelling? o Would it encourage you to study God’s Word? o Would you be encouraged to adopt His mindset?  We are to become more like Him!

    Understanding the Mind of Jesus Introduction • What if I told you that you can know the Mind of Christ? o Would that be compelling? o Would it encourage you to study God’s Word? o Would you be encouraged to adopt His mindset? ? We are to become more like Him! • What if I told you there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Riots And Rancor And Have No Anxiety! Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2020
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     | 2,617 views

    But whatever happens on November 3, God remains supreme, and God’s glory is assured, in our hearts and worship and ultimately in the victory Christ has won.

    27th Sunday in Course A 2020 The Plague Year Homilies About forty years after the Resurrection of Jesus, in the third year of the Jewish revolution against the Romans, Supreme Leader Titus encircled the walls of Jerusalem and began a siege. It began three days before the Passover feast, and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Training In Godliness Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 14, 2021
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    Do not forsake your first love for Jesus Christ and so, train for godliness everyday!

    Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4. About 2000 years ago, the Christian Church in Ephesus was growing and Timothy was appointed to lead. We noted God protecting His Church by listing qualifications for Overseers (Bishops, Pastors, Elders of today), ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preparing For Kingdom Challenges

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2019
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     | 3,190 views

    What can the church at Antioch teach us about outreach?

    Preparing For Kingdom Challenges Acts 13:1-3 Introduction The Church was born into challenging times. Not long into the book of Acts the persecution of Christians takes a deadly turn when Stephen is stoned. Acts 8:1-4, NLT A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Digging Wells (God Called Us To Dig Wells, Not Graves) Series

    Contributed by Joey Hanner on May 27, 2019
     | 6,293 views

    "Thirsty people will follow people who Find water! If you want God to Revitalize your Church you must learn how to Dig and to never stop, God called us to Dig wells that lead to living water, not graves. God can Grow your Church

    DIGGING WELLS John 4:13-14/Genesis 26 5 Steps every Church must take to experience a Powerful Move of God Pastor your Place of Service is a Divine opportunity expecting a Divine Appointment Our Focus has to Start with the Gospel, Stay with the Gospel and Send with the Gospel!! What ever you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mercy Seat.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 23, 2021
     | 2,107 views

    There is a story behind the Ark of the Covenant.

    Sermon Title: Once is enough? Scripture Text: Hebrews 7:23-28 NLT The greatest gift of leadership is a boss who wants you to be successful. Jon Taffer ------------------ I know one thing for sure God, Elohim, wants us to be successful. In earthly terms of today God has a leadership team ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Came Down.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,006 views

    A new message for Christmas.

    GOD CAME DOWN. Acts 7:34. (Bible reading - Matthew 1:18-25.) There is a hymn written by Christina Georgina Rossetti which begins, ‘Love came down at Christmas.’ Now this is true, because God is love (1 John 4:8), and Jesus is God (John 1:1; John 10:30). But Christmas was not the first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Forerunner!

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Nov 22, 2022
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     | 1,861 views

    Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust Him? What is your role to play in this life here on earth? Are you living up to what God has called you to do?

    “Forerunner” Luke 1: 1-20 “But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John” (Luke 1:13). Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 2, 2023
     | 2,105 views

    Because adopting a stance of humility before others is difficult for us, we would rather witness it that show it.

    Humility – Matthew 23:1-12 Intro: In the 2004 Olympics, Matt Emmons was competing in the 50-meter three-position rifle event and was just one shot away from winning the gold medal. As he took his position to fire the final shot, all he had to do was hit the target. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being "re-Found"

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 26, 2023
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     | 2,466 views

    Are you the rebellious son, lost and far from God? Are you the self-righteous Pharisee, no longer capable of rejoicing when a sinner returns to God?

    Luke 15:11-24 'And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ (Luke 15:23, 24) Is Re-found really a word? Well, technically, no. But for this devotional and this lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sinful But Called

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2025
     | 609 views

    The power of God’s word, spoken to Peter and the others by the very Word of God, Son of the Father, was enough to kick in the adrenaline and motivate the fishermen to fish longer in the worst time of day in the part of the lake with the worst prospects.

    Fifth Sunday in Course 2025 The first thing that strikes me as I read today’s Gospel is that Peter and his fishing crew had been working all night and then had cleaned their nets. These professionals had just worked at least ten hours and were ready to go home. Jesus came along with hundreds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic