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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Forgive, Love And Pray For Our Foes Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2019
     | 2,548 views

    There is no other religion that is so bold as to require forgiveness of enemies, and even doing good for enemies.

    Tuesday of 11th Week in Course 2019 Ss Mark and Marcellian Those who would reduce the status of Jesus Christ to that of a “nice guy who did good things and said nice things” should read this part of St. Matthew’s Gospel several times. Those who would relegate the Church to the scrap heap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith, Fact Or Forgery?

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,842 views

    Have you ever had your world rocked like Caiaphas? You know where you think you've got everything under control and then wham life sucker punches you? This is the emotion of Good Friday. But Easter has a counter punch.

    INTRODUCTION - “What do you mean GONE!” These are the words of Caiaphas in the new TV Series titled AD, but they are also the words of the women when they came to the tomb. They are also the words of the disciples when the women report their findings. Truthfully, they are still our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Promises Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 6, 2018
     | 6,518 views

    God is living and he makes the Promises to his followers and Devotees. He keeps up the promises and he expects his disciples to follow throughout their life journey. That is known as Covenant life.

    Genesis 28:10-22 Introduction: Promises are not the vision given to people. Promises are given beyond imagination against odd situations. Promises are made to inculcate faith, trust, integrity and to rely on God. Promises in the Bible are very unique, though common in all languages. Unchanging ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cure- The Comforter Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 14, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,386 views

    This is the 132nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 12th sermon from Romans.

    Series: Action [#132] THE CURE- THE COMFORTER Romans 8:1-17 Introduction: This has been a challenging week. Last week I spoke about how weak we are on our own, and I was challenged most every day of this week. As we start Chapter 8, we find encouragement. At the end of Jesus earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are Christians Hated By The World? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,566 views

    Jesus warned His disciples that they would be hated by the world. Why? And how do we respond?

    WHAT DOES THE WORLD THINK OF JESUS? It hates Him. - John 15:18, 21, 22, 23, 24. 1. It’s easy to think of Jesus as a Mr. Rogers’ kind of guy and not think about the fact that they killed Him. He was not eminently likeable. - He called His enemies “vipers” and the “blind leading the blind.” - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by John Sattler on May 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,202 views

    A child first experiences God’s love through his mother.

    “A Mother’s Love" 5/11/2008 Rev. John Sattler Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana 5/14/2008 Isaiah 66 13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; VIDEO – Mom’s 101 http://sermoncentral.sermonspice.com/listings/88/Mother’s%20Day/ It’s humorous sometimes how children ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Going Into Battle

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
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     | 12,432 views

    But the church today isn’t living in power, it isn’t going into to battle and we have a hard time obeying Jesus. Even Christians dislike each other and sometimes even hate each other. Even Christians would rather do worldly things rather than Godly thin

    Going Into Battle ME Not too long ago, when HBO had a free weekend I watched a war movie called Hacksaw Ridge. The movie is about Desmond Doss. Desmond wanted to help with the war, but he would not kill anyone, he wanted to be a medic and help the wounded. The movie is based on a true story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Letter And The Spirit: Murder Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 4,468 views

    OUTLINE: The Letter of the Law (Do Not Commit Murder) The Spirit of the Law (Anger and Hatred are the Root of Murder) The Application of the Law (Seek Peace with Others)

    The Letter and the Spirit: Murder Matthew 5:21-26 There is a famous quote about the Bible which has been attributed to everyone from Abraham Lincoln to Mark Twain. The quote is this: “It’s not the parts of the Bible I do not understand that worry me, it’s the parts I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 5,313 views

    A look into the Messianic prophecies as a means of encouragement and reassurance

    There are a lot of funny things to be said this time of the year. Christmas does things to you. You can either laugh about it or get run over by it. It makes you act like a kid and age faster at the same time. Speaking of being a kid… You’ve heard of the 3 stages of man: He believes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Series Of Providential Events Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,043 views

    Is the hand of God with you during good times, or maybe, God has brought you to terrible times as well. Why would the hand of God leave us in difficult times?

    The right place at the right time. Coincidence? Happenstance? Good fortune? The wrong place at the wrong time. Bad luck? Fate? Accidental? When an amazing and wonderful thing happens in our life we say that the hand of God was certainly with us….does that mean that when something bad happens in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is My Mother? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022
     | 4,112 views

    This sermon explores how the concept of "family" takes on a different meaning when a person becomes a follower of Jesus Christ.

    We have been going through a series called The Story. It is God’s story as told through the people, places, and events in the Bible. Today, because it is Mother’s Day and we are short on time, I decided rather than to focus on some lengthy passages in the Old Testament, I just simply want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Should I Fight If The Battle Is The Lord's? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 84 views

    Trust God to fight your battles; respond with prayer and praise, knowing His presence and power are greater than any fear or opposition you face.

    Some mornings the alarm clock sounds like a starter pistol. We leap from bed straight into a race we didn’t sign up for—emails, meetings, bills, a stack of must-do’s. And then there are the battles no calendar can predict: the doctor’s report that makes your heart pound, the prodigal child who has ...read more

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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Cross - The Cross & Friendship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 365 ratings
     | 65,597 views

    The Cross created a situation where the Son of God would call us His friends. How can that be?

    OPENING: * I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t it the same thing? * I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's The Second Mile That Counts

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    There are some great responsibilities in this life, but there are also great rewards.

    I. Introduction A. This is one of the most interesting and compelling passages in the entire Bible B. What does this passage hold for us in instruction? C. In applying the principles Jesus taught here—how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Momentum

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,967 views

    Getting and keeping the ball rolling

    29, December 2002 Dakota Community Church Building Momentum Introduction: Common theme on testimony night – highs and lows -Over all positive, the goal is consistence in the storms and the celebrations! Matthew 7: 24-27 24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite