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  • Ronald Moore avatar

    The River And The Road: A Devotional On Pilgrimage, Friendship, And Grace

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Apr 21, 2025
     | 168 views

    There is a quiet holiness in Kenneth Grahame’s gentle story—a tale that, while whimsical, carries the weight of eternal truths.

    There is a quiet holiness in Kenneth Grahame’s gentle story—a tale that, while whimsical, carries the weight of eternal truths. As we enter the River Bank with Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad, we do not merely read a children’s tale—we walk into a world where the soul is subtly reminded of its true ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Mirror Of Truth

    Contributed by Ricky Simpson on Nov 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,098 views

    The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls.

    The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls. James 1:22-25 guides us through this reflective journey, offering profound insights for our spiritual growth. Let us explore the transformative power of the mirror of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Primacy Of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 3, 2024
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     | 1,192 views

    The Primacy of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message of the Kingdom

    The Primacy of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message of the Kingdom Scripture: Mark 1:29-39 Reflection Jesus's ministry on earth was characterized by acts of compassion and miraculous healings, but his ultimate mission transcended mere physical restoration. Through a careful ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sonrise 2024 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 29, 2024
     | 784 views

    For our Sonrise meeting at the Tawa water tank, overlooking the town.

    In his letter to the Philippians Paul mentions Jesus' death and resurrection a couple of times. Firstly, in chapter 2 when he writes of Jesus humility as an encouragement for his readers, he states this. 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Call Of Moses. Part One.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 316 views

    The bush that burned, but was not consumed.

    THE CALL OF MOSES. Part One. Exodus 3:1-6. EXODUS 3:1. Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, and led them to new pastures on the far side of the desert, towards Mount Horeb (a.k.a. Mount Sinai). This place is also known in this verse as “the mountain of God,” and elsewhere as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Path To Freedom

    Contributed by Thomas Showalter on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    Moses, our forefathers, and us have a lot in common. The starting point was bondage and we are heading toward the Promised Land. (This sermon is a draft, but wanted to get it on for others to consider)

    The Path to Freedom Exodus 3: 1-11 America is a crazy place. Here’s what somebody wrote … “Only In America”: • Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. • Only in America do drug stores make the sick walk all the way in the back to get their prescriptions … ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Built Upon A Living Stone Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 6,024 views

    God brings us into his church to be built into something that will proclaim his glory to the world, his mighty acts in the way we live together.

    Picture a team of stonemasons, preparing to build a great temple; perhaps it’s the replacement for Solomon’s temple that was destroyed by the armies of Babylon. They pick up all the stones that look the right shape to fit into the wall of a building and put them in a pile, ready to use ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Humpty Dumpty Revisited Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,090 views

    Becoming a loving channel of God’s grace.

    Humpty Dumpty Revisited (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: We all remember the story of Humpty Dumpty that goes like this… Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. But did you know that there’s more ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Mission Impossible

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 5, 2010
     | 6,959 views

    Evangelistic sermom taken from John 3:36

    John 3:36: Mission Impossible: The last two months 33 miners have been entombed in the San Jose mine 635 metres (2000 feet) below the desert , in Chile, they have been entombed for two months/69 days , for the first 17 days the miners were believed to be dead, but when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perseverance In The Midst Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 17, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,977 views

    A sermon examining how to keep on when trouble comes your way.

    Perseverance In The Midst Of Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Kayla Mueller was a young woman who traveled to Turkey in 2012 to assist Syrian refugees. After some time she entered Syria with her boyfriend and was captured by ISIS. She was forced into marriage to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Abiding Presence

    Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,308 views

    Encouragement for those suffering from loss of loved ones, or loss of a dream.

    Mankind has struggled with many things. Probably the most difficult of these is adversity. Every since Adam and Eve were cast from the garden, mankind has faced adversity. It has come in many different ways and in many different forms. But regardless of the method, the struggle is just as real. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Give Thanks: You Are Cleansed And Free

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    Thanksgiving Day: We are cleansed and made pure through Jesus’ Cross and Resurrection. This blessing far surpasses any trials and burdens that may come into our lives!

    There’s a story of a man who lived in Budapest. He goes to the rabbi and complains, “Life is unbearable. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi answers, “Take your goat into the room with you.” The man just couldn’t believe what he heard. But the rabbi insists. “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Can't Go Home Like This

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,329 views

    I Can’t Go Home Like This

    I Can’t Go Home Like This Gen. 32:24,26 Who is your favorite wrestler? Today’s television wrestlers are professional entertainers -- athletes who have captured the imagination of Americans of all generations. Though their names change from generation to generation television wrestlers, complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here We Are Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    the beginning of a new year - a challenge to commitment

    Here we are …Lord! Here we are at the beginning of 2004. Another year lies behind us and a new year lies before us. I never make New Year resolutions – mainly because I never keep them. I start off with good intentions but that is all they ever seem to remain – good intentions. So today as we, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Life That Is More Than Normal

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,675 views

    Living a life touched by God

    A Life that is More than Normal 21st Sunday after Pentecost October 24, 2004 Luke 17:11-19 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran