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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A.- Forgiveness In 621 Words

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2023
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    The New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati has “70 x 7” painted over the main doorway.

    We hear in our Gospel, we have to forgive, “not seven times but seventy-seven times.” One guy responded, “Great, not only do I have to forgive my brother, now I have to do math.” Jesus adds: Forgive from your heart. Without forgiveness, the weight of the debt over time means the residual ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Demons & Pigs Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022
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    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Demons & Pigs” Luke 8:26-39 A sermon for 8/29/21 Pastor John Bright A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation or living thing. There are traditional phobias that we all know about – arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. There are new ones that are becoming more common – ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Demons And Pigs Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021
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    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Demons & Pigs” Luke 8:26-39 A sermon for 8/29/21 Pastor John Bright A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation or living thing. There are traditional phobias that we all know about – arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. There are new ones that are becoming more common – ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fiery Darts

    Contributed by Mike Carmody on Jan 3, 2001
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    Some fiery darts that Satan is throwing at those seeking to worship God. Worship is a battle field that Satan has not had to send his troops to in a long time. Now that we are beginning to experiece worship.....LOOK OUT, HERE HE COMES!!!

    Fiery Darts Eph. 6:10-17 In this text we see God’s instructions for defense against the devil. Vs. 14 tells us to gird up our loins with truth. Also in verse 14 we are to put on the breastplate of righteousness. Vs. 15 instructs us to protect our feet (or our steps) with preparation. Vs. 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have Eeyore Syndrome?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 5, 2012
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    Could your nickname be ‘Eeyore’? Are you known as ‘Negative Nellie’ or, ‘Gloomy Gus’? Being a negative person and being a Christian is not a workable combination. Let’s see what we can do about that.

    DO YOU HAVE EEYORE SYNDROME? INTRODUCTION: "Good morning, Pooh Bear," said Eeyore gloomily. "If it is a good morning; which I doubt." "Why, what's the matter?" "Nothing, Pooh Bear, nothing. We can't all, and some of us don't. That's all there is to it." "Can't all what?" said Pooh. "Gaiety. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Third Sunday Of Lent, Year A--“Worn 5 Times By Mistake.”

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2020
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    This woman faced her dragons. She is no longer hiding out.

    An ad in the local newspaper read: “For sale, sleeveless wedding dress, white, size 8, veil included. Worn once, by mistake.” That woman of Samaria could have said “worn 5 times by mistake.” Her marriages could have been because of economic and social reasons rather than for lustful ones, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Winning Against The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 14, 2020
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    God has called us to be faithful... Not Fearful. In this message Dr. Vorce walks us through how to conquer the spirit of fear that tries to invade our lives.

    SCRIPTURE: 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 It appears that Pastor Timothy (Pastor of the church at Ephesus) may have been struggling with operating in the giftings that God had placed in him. ILLUSTRATIVE STORY One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Restoring The Power

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,046 views

    A mechanic was called to come to a motorist who was stranded. When the mechanic arrived he found the problem and told the driver…“your car is out of gas.” The motorist asked the mechanic if he thought it would be ok to drive the car home with the gas t

    A mechanic was called to come to a motorist who was stranded. When the mechanic arrived he found the problem and told the driver…“your car is out of gas.” The motorist asked the mechanic if he thought it would be ok to drive the car home with the gas tank empty. The motorist had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk The Talk Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 4, 2011
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    Paul challenged the believers in Philippi to WALK the TALK, and live their faith out loud in a world where they would suffer because of that faith. We are called to WALK the TALK and live our faith out loud...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 30, 2011 Date Preached: July 31, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Walking the Talk – Living the Life Sermon Text: Philippians 2:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: “Christians are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cracking The Hard Seedcoat Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2013
     | 4,648 views

    The hard surface of our hearts must be scarified or we cannot grow and we cannot bear fruit.

    Wednesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 3 [Preacher: You should have a bluebonnet seed or other seed and either sandpaper or vinegar.] We come to what we might call the last day of the triduum before the Great Triduum, and to the moment Church tradition calls “Spy Wednesday.” This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Tenth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016
     | 3,724 views

    The Tenth Command of God calls us to be honest with Wife and do not desire anything in your life.

    Tenth Commandment: Thou shall not covet anything of thy neighbor - Ex 20:17 Introduction:. Buddhism taught craving is the cause of all sufferings. Philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) declared that human desire is the fundamental motivation of all human action. Immanuel Kant ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eternal Vigilance Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 18, 2009
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     | 6,665 views

    When you have the right tool for the right job, you can accomplish what you set out to do. In order for the remnant to accomplish the job that God had called them to do, they needed the right tools. They needed the tools of vigilance.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com Remember last week we saw how there were two kinds of enemies who were coming against the remnant. There was an outside enemy and an inside enemy. One rule of combat is that you have to deal with the most imminent threat first. In other words, you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defending Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
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     | 4,861 views

    Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

    Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sword And Trowel Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013
     | 7,544 views

    Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

    We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Peter Vindicates Himself Before The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 8, 2013
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     | 3,586 views

    it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church.

    PETER VINDICATES HIMSELF BEFORE THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: Luke documented this recognition in this pericope because it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church. Body: I. PETER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist