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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "The Tug Of War"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 19, 2013
     | 9,093 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

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    The Voice.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2013
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     | 7,717 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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    The Purchased Possession

    Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008
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     | 3,775 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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    The Priceless Treasure

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 16, 2008
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     | 3,134 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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     | 4,937 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 Secret Place"

    Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on Jan 21, 2011
     | 4,206 views

    You can't hide things from a God who is Omniscient, Omnipresent and Omnipotent!

    “A Secret Place” Psalm 139 Introduction Life is precious and God is in control of our lives, even from the womb. He knows all about us and He loves us. 1. The PRESENCE of God - vv.7-12 a. Love - Rest assured you can’t get away from God as He is omnipresent. You also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Chase Private Revelations Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012
     | 3,808 views

    Jesus Christ is the definitive revelation of God to humanity. Any private revelations that may come after Him must point to Him and do not have the authority of public revelation.

    January 9, 2012 The Baptism of the Lord Verbum Domini Today’s feast, which usually occurs on a Sunday, commemorates one of the three great Epiphanies of Jesus. Jesus’s birth was obscure, his cradle a feed-box, with cows and sheep and a few shepherds to announce Him. The great ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Resurrection--Focal Point Of Our Music Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2011
     | 2,594 views

    We must strive for renewal of our liturgical music from within

    Monday in the Octave of Easter 25 April 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The Gospel today documents a coverup. It was not the first coverup in history, but it certainly is the one with the worst results. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and the simultaneous appearance of a number of dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The True Summit Of Our Vocation As Human Beings Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2011
     | 2,401 views

    Music must be in harmony with Logos, not an offbeat and disordered hymn to individualism.

    Monday of 3rd Week of Easter Spirit of the Liturgy The Spirit that inflamed deacon Stephen is always at work in the Church. This spirit, the Holy Spirit of God, fills those who respond to the gift of faith, and makes us hungry for the Word of God, the Sacrament of the altar, and service to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Death Watch Him For Me Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 23, 2011
     | 5,179 views

    Death does not have the abiliity to hold what God has already spoke to.

    Death Watch Him for Me John 11: 1-15 1Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible Teaches By Word-Plays Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,166 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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    Promote The Good; Proscribe The Evil Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2013
     | 3,978 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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    Price Of Pride--The Example Of Joab Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2012
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     | 7,379 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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    Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 25, 2015
     | 6,019 views

    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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    Ear To God's People Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 22, 2015
     | 3,905 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