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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Eusebius Versus Arius: A Critical Defense Of The Faith

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018
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    The word "consubstantial" is so important that we either bow or kneel when we commemorate the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb during that prayer.

    Thursday of 17th Week in Course St. Eusebius of Vercelli Today’s Scripture gives us two parables, one from Jeremiah and the second from Jesus Himself. Jeremiah visited a potter, probably a novice potter, because what he threw on the wheel turned out badly. But one thing every potter learns is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "If You Can't Stand The Heat Get Out Of The Kitchen"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2018
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    Jesus tells us He is living bread, Word made flesh, He will be lifted up on a blood Cross, and He will given for the life of the world.

    “If you can’t stand the heat get out of the Kitchen” John 6:51-70 Living bread. Word made flesh. Lifted on the bloody cross. Given for the life of the world. 1. Kitchens in early 1800's were extremely hot, miserable, dangerous, hard work, sweaty; drain your energy, stinky. 2. One might say Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    St. John Evangelist Vs The Gnostics

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2018
     | 2,972 views

    John emphasizes that the Word was made flesh, and pitched His tent among us, in His Gospel, chapter 1.

    December 27, 2018 Feast of St. John the Evangelist Every human movement begins with high ideals preached by an effective communicator. Thus Luther began by noticing and preaching against the corruption he saw in Rome. Our democratic republic took its original light from Thomas Paine. Jefferson and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Three Questions Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2016
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    The human mind is full of questions, but the main questions are who am I, what am I doing, where am I going. The answers are found in this passage.

    Proverbs 20:1-24 Introduction: There are three questions raised by the author in this chapter. These questions are existing in the human mind from the beginning. Many philosophers, religious leaders raised the questions and were searching for the answer. V.6 WHO ARE YOU? Faithful or unfaithful. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "3 Wishes"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 16, 2015
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    Sermon for Kids. Used to help them understand that we should be careful what we wish for.

    I used a pic of a genie lamp. . Scripture "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Child In You

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
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    The child in you can be the determining factor in life, which can be lead and be misled. In most people the Inner child not only survives but thrives as a bawling, brawling, sprawling character.

    1 Corinthians 13:11 Introduction Nathan Bernardo of Psychology and Psychiatry States in a February 2015 article The difficult person is essentially immature. Now, I don't use that word immature in the usual and customary sense. Most people judge maturity according to how much someone conforms to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Things We Magnify

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Dec 17, 2016
     | 6,872 views

    What you focus on you get more of.

    Matthew 7:1-6 1“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4Or how can you say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Converting The Economy To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017
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     | 3,788 views

    "We can no longer trust in the unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market."

    Thursday of Second Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Mark’s Gospel, which tradition holds is the second one written after Matthew, seems to be a short life of Christ appended to an account of His passion and resurrection. Miracles such as the ones we hear about today occupy a large part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    From Crushing Constrictions To Newness Of Life

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 7, 2017
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    What shall I render to the LORD for all His benefits toward me? (Psalm 116:12).

    FROM CRUSHING CONSTRICTIONS TO NEWNESS OF LIFE. Psalm 116:1-4; Psalm 116:12-19. Have you ever had an experience where you felt as if the life was being crushed out of you, as surely as if a boa constrictor had its coils around you? This could be physical illness, or mental anguish; crushing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grant Us Godly Politicians Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2017
     | 4,216 views

    "I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor! "

    Thursday of Third Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Ss Timothy and Titus Today’s feast is a challenge to those whose denomination teaches that the Church is not hierarchical. Most of these denominations consider themselves Bible fundamentalists, but today’s readings clearly show that, from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Forgiveness"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 21, 2016
     | 5,451 views

    This Palm Sunday Jesus struggles with the Elders of the church, He struggles with Pilate, and finally he must struggle with his fate.

    Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Luke tells us about the passion of Jesus. He recounts in painful detail how Jesus stood before Pilate and Herod, was sentenced to death and was crucified and killed. Today’s story is all about struggle, not celebration. Passion not palms. A cross, not a crown. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prosperity Gained Without Hard Work Will Dwindle Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 27, 2017
     | 5,368 views

    Part 3 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat" (Prov. 13:7-8). "Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it" (Prov. 13:11). We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Ed Instead

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 8, 2012
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     | 3,687 views

    Is distrust causing problems between you and other? You are not the first to have this problem. It almost caused a civil war after a great conquest had taken place. A closer look may help us to avoid a similiar situation.

    It's Ed Instead Almost a Tragedy Assumption and Presumption Joshua 22:1-34 vs. 34 34 And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed: for it shall be a witness between us that the LORD is God. {Ed: that is, A witness} (KJV) 34 Y los hijos de Rubén y los hijos de Gad ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Desire?

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 9, 2012
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     | 4,192 views

    What do we really want out of our lives?

    What do you desire? Matt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Intro: What do we want? 1: Hunger a) craving b) great need or desire for something c) void or emptiness’ needing to be filled Point: Blessed are those that hunger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Content But Not Satisfied

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 21, 2013
     | 7,723 views

    Be Content with your salvation, this Truth… but don’t be satisfied.

    Quotes: “There are two ways to get enough. One is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.” ― G.K. Chesterton "Happiness consists not in having what you want, but in wanting what you have." - Nishan Panwar “He is richest who is content with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal