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  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    From Paralytic Man To Present-Day Mission: A Journey Of Faith And Healing

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 10, 2024
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    From Paralytic Man to Present-Day Mission: A Journey of Faith and Healing

    From Paralytic Man to Present-Day Mission: A Journey of Faith and Healing Scripture: Luke 5:18-25 Reflection The story of the paralytic man healed by Jesus is a powerful narrative of faith, compassion, and transformation. It serves as a foundational cornerstone for understanding the mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Transformative Power Of Genuine Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 17, 2024
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     | 1,055 views

    The transformative power of genuine faith and contribute to the realization of a more just, harmonious, and interconnected world.

    The Transformative Power of Genuine Faith Scripture: John 2:13-25 Introduction: The transformative power of genuine faith and contribute to the realization of a more just, harmonious, and interconnected world. Reflection In today's world, the concept of the Temple, symbolizing a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    But God Only Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,220 views

    Another look at the BUT GOD’S of the Bible

    I. THE INITIATIVE THAT WAS SHARED (3) A. Their COMPASSION IN THE INITIATIVE B. Their CONFIDENCE IN THE INITIATIVE II. THE INGENUITY THAT WAS SUCCESSFUL (4) A. The DIFFICULTIES THAT WERE ENCOUNTERED B. The DETERMINATION THAT WAS EXHIBITED III. THE INSIGHT THAT WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Light Of His Presence-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 10, 2020
     | 4,985 views

    The remarkable conversion of Saul, in which he put his faith in the Savior he had been so viciously persecuting, unfolds in five phases: 1) Contact (Acts 9:3), 2) Conviction (Acts 9:4), 3) Conversion (Acts 9:5), 4) Consecration (Acts 9:6–8), and 5) Communion (Acts 9:9).

    Acts 9:1-9 [1] But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest [2] and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. [3] Now as he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Becoming A Festival, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 2,748 views

    A vision of worship. In the OT, God was untouchable. Now we are invited into His City. The result is thankfulness, awe, and reverence.

    Becoming A Festival, pt. 1 February 8/9, 2003 Intro: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1: Q: What is the chief end of man? A: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. The question and answer get to the heart of why we were created – we were created to worship God – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Mooney avatar

    Learn To Grow Through Adversity Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 299 ratings
     | 26,408 views

    Reveals how we can grow through our adversities.

    Learn To Grow Through Adversity James 1:1-12 S02 God never intended for or made provision for us to stop in our spiritual growth. God's purpose for us is that we grow and become more like the Lord Jesus Christ in our daily lives. To reflect more of Him and less of us. Sometimes we become ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Led By The Spirit - Tempted By Satan

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2006
    based on 224 ratings
     | 15,902 views

    1- Satan always makes us question our faith. 2- Satan always has a comeback temptation

    INTRO.- ILL.- One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, everyone in the tiny town of Johnstown got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, the Devil himself appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God-Centered Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,623 views

    Why is church boring? Could it be that our worship is not God-Centered?

    INTRODUCTION  Why are we here today? Why are we all here giving up a morning to sleep in, a time to watch all the NFL pre-game shows? Why did we go to the trouble this morning of getting out of bed and putting on some nice clothing to be here?  Did we come here to see some of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    "Engagement Or Exclusion?"

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    This is a look at our outreach as a Church and as individuals. Its a call to relavent engagement.

    Engagement or Exclusion? Mark 2.13-17 We see here the beginings of conflict with the Pharisees. It is an underlying theme set right through the gospel; Between the Pharisees and Jesus over the character of God and forgiveness. The four stories that follow continue this theme: Eating with tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,510 views

    Paul has been writing to the Philippian church, warning them about internal controversies that could divide them. Now Paul turns the attention of the church in Philippi away from the internal controversies and tells them to watch out for legalists.

    What is your aim as a Christian? The aim of a Christian is to, or should be to, please God. Every Christian should in his heart seek to please God. So as Christians we often as that question. What can we do to please God? One person asked this question to a respected Christian institution. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Duncan avatar

    Based On The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,127 views

    The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

    Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Seeing The Winner In Others

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,747 views

    In this sermon you will see the qualities that Jesus exhibited in order to bring out the winner in others.

    Today we have conducted a baby dedication. Parents bubble with anticipation for their children. Each of them expect their child to be the next president. One of the jobs of a parent is to bring out the winner in their child. That requires work, sometimes this job is more difficult than others. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Three Things That We Cannot Live Without.

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,257 views

    Communion Meditation for September 7, 2008

    (Slide 1)When you go on a trip what are the three things that you don’t leave home without? (Allow for feedback.) (Slide 1a) What are three things we physically cannot live without? (No not chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate!) Water, air, and food. (Slide 1b) What are three things we spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Restoring Spiritual Passion

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,951 views

    See an example of how God can help us restore spiritual passion.

    Have you ever watched an episode of “Extreme Makeover?” These shows select a home that needs a makeover. They remove the family from the home for a period of time and then they bring in a crew of skilled carpenters and redo the home. In televising these shows they always show before and after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Three Benefits Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 94 ratings
     | 34,686 views

    This sermon makes three points about praise. 1. Praise gets your FOCUS on God. 2. Praise increases your UNDERSTANDING of God. 3. Praise helps build your CONFIDENCE in God.

    Three Benefits Of Praising God For centuries being a worshiper of God has meant offering the right sacrifices – following the right set of rules – obeying a certain set of guidelines and worshipping on the right day week or in the right place. Do you remember the woman at the well? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational