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  • Craig Benner avatar

    Storm Endurance

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 12, 2015
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     | 7,489 views

    We have all had cloudbursts and pop-up thunderheads in our lives; but the real storm is yet to come. Get your house in order.

    Storm Endurance and Storm Assurance Storms we see coming. Storms we suspect. Storms we never expected. Mt. 7:24-27 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tolerance--No; Forbearance--Yes Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2015
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    We must go well beyond tolerance if we are to become the best version of ourselves, and always witnessing to the truth.

    Thursday of 23rd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel About ten years ago I asked Abp Gomez to visit my religion class and talk about priestly vocations to my boys. He kindly did so and started out with a pointed question: why are you a Catholic? It swelled my heart to hear one of the class ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Birth Of The Sovereign

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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    Christmas

    Matt 2:1-12 The Birth Of The Sovereign I. The REVELATION OF THE KING. 2 Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Carry That Weight?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2015
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    Jesus died to forgive our sins, and He also helps us bear our pain and suffering, as Isaiah 53 describes. Why would we want to bear our sin and suffering alone when Jesus stands at the ready?

    [This is a short homily given at evening program at an inner-city mission church, mid-week meeting]. We’re in the season of Lent, when we get ready for Easter. Part of getting ready for Easter is preparing our hearts to be able to take in what Easter is about. What is Easter about? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fraternal Charity, The Antidote To Wars Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2015
     | 3,495 views

    We must follow the law of fraternal charity if we are to eliminate conflict in the Church and world.

    Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel One of the insights that modern scholarship has given us about the life of Jesus is a deeper understanding of His relationship with the betrayer, Judas. The Gospels record that Judas was their treasurer, and that he was a thief. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Easter: A Cause For Celebration

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2016
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     | 14,754 views

    "The Lord is Risen!" "He is risen indeed!"

    A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION. Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:14-24. The Orthodox Celebrant passes in and out amongst his congregation, repeating his announcement in the indigenous language of each people group: ‘The Lord is Risen!’ Each ethnic group answers in their own native tongue: ‘He is risen indeed!’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Restless Son Bent On Reckless Living

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015
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     | 5,662 views

    Sermon on the Prodigal Son

    A RESTLESS SON BENT ON RECKLESS LIVING LUKE 15:11-24 15 Feb 15 Dr. M Pope INTRO: A Msg on just how far one is willing to go in order to live like they please. No one can live unto themselves. Eccl 5:10 “He that loveth silver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth-Tellers

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 17, 2015
     | 3,902 views

    Everyone needs someone to speak truth into their life.

    Truth-Tellers June 14, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Everyone needs someone to speak truth into their life. Focus Passage: Proverbs 1:5-7 Introduction: Winston Churchill exemplified integrity and respect in the face of opposition. During his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Traits To Embrace For A Joyful Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 4,451 views

    PAUL IS NOT IN THE BEST OF PLACES – HOUSE ARREST. HE WAS ALSO NOT IN THE BEST OF HEALTH. YET, PAUL IS NOT DOWN TRODDEN OR MELANCHOLY. IN FACT, IN THIS PASSAGE, HE TAKES THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE A SHOUT TO ANOTHER – EPAPHRODITUS, SAYING SIMPLY LOOK AT HIM.

    FOUR TRAITS TO EMBRACE FOR A JOYFUL LIFE IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS IS A BOOK ABOUT LIVING AND JOY. IT LOOKS AT THE LIFE OF PAUL, AND THE LIVES OF THOSE HE TOUCHES. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THIS BOOK IS A HANDBOOK OF HOW TO LIVE JOYFULLY. PAUL IS NOT IN THE BEST OF PLACES – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offering - What Offering?

    Contributed by Aham Igbokwe on May 31, 2015
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    Dynamics and Dimensions of Offering in New Testament context. For majority of Christians, the word 'offering' quickly invokes thoughts of money... but offering in true scriptural perspective is hardly ever about funds colection on a Sinday church service.

    Majority of Christians have been wrongly churched to be just about as materialistic as the unbelievers however this sermon isn't about money but rather targeted at attacking money-centric error with the subject matter of 'offering' and to dismantle those, in Jesus’ name. To diismantle is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Strike While The Iron Is Hot

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 24, 2013
     | 9,164 views

    Take action, act decisively and take your opportunities when they present themselves.

    Quotes: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” - Goethe “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” - Aristotle “You must be the change you want to see in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remember The Resurrection!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 2, 2011
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     | 3,859 views

    RESURRECTION LIFE IS OURS! LET US LIVE IT!

    Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; (15) And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Christmas Eve 2015

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 26, 2016
     | 4,241 views

    Tonight, we’ve got a gift for all the people on our list... In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season is it possible that we forgot to give anything to the One that was born

    A We are 6 hours away from Christmas .... 1 Our gifts are all wrapped, credit cards glowing cherry red from use . . . a We’ve checked our list twice to make sure we’ve got everybody covered . . .no one is left out. b Spouse, kids, moms, dads, friends, family...we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 26, 2018
     | 6,031 views

    "One Bread, One Cup"

    Carl A. Boyle, a sales representative, was driving home when he saw a group of young children selling Kool-Aid on a corner in his neighborhood. They had posted the typical hand-scrawled sign over their stand: “Kool-Aid, 75 cents.” Carl was intrigued. He pulled over to the curb. A young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Standing Together Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,510 views

    How do you overcome the loneliness of our existential human condition? In Christ there is no Lone Ranger-no Ranger at all. We are all connected, and work much better in teams

    11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand ...read more

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