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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Jesus, The Man Of Sorrows

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 20, 2016
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     | 12,091 views

    Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached unto him Jesus (Acts 8:35).

    JESUS, THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His humiliation, but with His exaltation (Isaiah 52:13). The letter to the Hebrews speaks of Jesus, ‘who for the joy that was set before Him endured ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ear To God's People Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 22, 2015
     | 3,859 views

    The preacher must know what the needs of the listener are.

    Thursday of 21st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel St. Monica day We who minister to the Church are first of all your fellow servants. The parable Jesus is telling His disciples in this Gospel is first of all directed to those who lead the Church. We know this is true because only the chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Religious Freedom, Fundamental Human Right Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2016
     | 4,304 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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    Biomedical Developments Require Advanced Ethical Reflection

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 13, 2014
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    Biomedical Developments Require Advanced Ethical Reflection

    With advances in medical science, the line between when doctors should intervene to save a life and when they should step back to allow nature to take its course has become increasingly blurred. Since life sustaining support systems can be financially burdensome and because the average person ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Priceless Treasure

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,092 views

    This sermon was developed when the big question was brought to my attention. What is Truth?

    “Priceless Treasure” Text: John 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Proverbs 23:23 “Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.” Introduction: Pilate ask the question when Jesus was on trial; “What is truth?” There are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is Faithful

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 19, 2008
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     | 4,866 views

    God’s faithfulness to us in Christ Jesus should be center of our desire to be faithful to God.

    1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 / God Is Faithful Intro: The formality of letter writing hasn’t changed much since the time of Paul. The Greek format was: salutation, signature, body of the letter, date. Paul, however, added a little something to the beginning of most of his letters. He added a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Purchased Possession

    Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008
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     | 3,734 views

    Our salvation consists of more than the forgiveness of our sins so that when we die we will go to heaven.

    “THE PURCHASED POSSESSION” TEXT: Ephesians 1:11-14 “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things (manipulating, moving, maneuvering, & arranging all things according to His purposes) according to the counsel of His will, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Price Of Pride--The Example Of Joab Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2012
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     | 7,286 views

    The career of Joab helps us understand how to temper pride with humility, and what happens when we don't.

    The Price of Pride–the example of Joab 2 Sm 3:39 “the sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me. The Lord requite the evildoer according to his wickedness!” These words of David refer principally to a man named Joab, general of David’s army. David himself was a warrior. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Bible Teaches By Word-Plays Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    There are many forms of the Word of God, by which God teaches us of His intention to bring us into eternal union with Jesus, the Bridegroom.

    Monday of 14th Week in Course Verbum Domini The Word of God is changeless. First, the content of the Word of God is always the same–Love poured out for human beings, for us all. Second, the person of the Word of God is always the same, Jesus Christ, the enfleshment of the Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 25, 2015
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    We must pray for and rely on God’s strength to get us through life.

    Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh March 22, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must pray for and rely on God’s strength to get us through life. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:36-42 Supplemental Passage: Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Servant Is Listening

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    The subtle theology of revelation that comes from listening to God.

    Jed Harris, producer of Our Town and other plays, became convinced he was losing his hearing. He went to a specialist, who gave him a thorough checkup. The doctor pulled out a gold watch and asked, “Can you hear this ticking?” Harris said, “Of course.” The specialist walked to the door and held ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Voice.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,665 views

    John the Baptist provides a prime example of a preacher's humility: pointing away from himself to Jesus: not seeking to add followers to His own fold, but to Christ, the Son of God.

    THE VOICE. John 1:19-28. The prologue to John’s Gospel gives an account of how Eternity broke into time (John 1:1; John 1:14): yet Time encroaches on the very timelessness of the account in the person of “a man sent from God, whose name was John” (John 1:6). This John is not to be confused with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discerning A Turning Point In History Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014
     | 4,001 views

    Christians must discern whether changes in the culture are actually movements of the Spirit, or not.

    Thursday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2014 Joy of the Gospel Yesterday we began the second phase of our Advent preparation. We ceased calling on Christ to return in glory, and we began our proximate preparation for the commemoration of the humble birth of the righteous branch who grew up to reign as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Promote The Good; Proscribe The Evil Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2013
     | 3,939 views

    The call of Christ not to judge, not to condemn, is directed at our relationships with other humans, not evil actions themselves.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent 2013 Gaudium et Spes Today’s Scriptures are most appropriate as follow-ups to the Gospel of Transfiguration we heard on Sunday. Jesus is seen on Mount Tabor conversing with Moses, the great lawgiver, and Elijah, the greatest prophet. Jesus has always been seen by ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "The Tug Of War"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 19, 2013
     | 9,023 views

    Todays text offers us a epic battle against good and evil sort of like a battle of tug of war first tuggers must listen to the voice, the tuggers must follow the commands of the Shepherd, and thirdly the tuggers must have unison, chemistry, camaraderie, a

    Tug of War John 10:27 1. There is a tug of war against Good and Evil "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." 1 Kings 18:21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist