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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Pray To The Lord Of The Harvest Of Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2013
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     | 3,774 views

    In faith we must weep, like the people of Israel, when we hear the Law of God; there are three reasons to do so.

    Thursday of the 26th week in Course 2013 Pray the Lord of the Harvest of Faith And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2013
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     | 21,052 views

    Some wrong answers, and the right answer, to the most important question of our life. Truths revealed by God versus a misplaced zeal.

    WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? Matthew 16:13-23. The most important question in the whole of our life concerns the Person of Christ. Who is He? What is He to us? Our answer to this question will determine what we believe, how we live, and where we will go when we die. 1. Jesus asked, “WHO DO MEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stress Buster Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2013
     | 3,894 views

    People working and living under severe challenging surroundings, find such Biblical promises as empty platitudes!

    Stress buster! John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. People working and living under severe challenging surroundings, find such Biblical promises as empty platitudes! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Earthly Things

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 3, 2012
     | 4,028 views

    Drop the bottle and dig into some meat.

    John 3:12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? KJV I am convinced that the reason we do not see much of God's power in the Church today is because we cannot figure out earthly things. There are so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flip Side

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 28, 2012
     | 4,316 views

    The transfiguration is a transition. Jesus' ministry (and ours) is not all power, it also involves the journey to Jerusalem and the cross.

    Mark 9:2-9 “Flip Side” INTRODUCTION The ministry of Jesus and the ushering in of the kingdom of God reach a crescendo in today’s gospel lesson. At first glance Jesus’ climb up the mountain reads much like a Marvel Comic superhero: Bruce Wayne descending into his bat ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Listen And Follow

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2012
     | 5,366 views

    What does it mean to listen to and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd?

    Thursday chapel PASTORS DAY John 10: "My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me." Do you remember that image you saw on Monday, of all of those sheep following behind the shepherd? The shepherd would make a noise, and the sheep would recognize that noise, and they would follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Doing The Right Thing Is Not Always The 'done' Thing

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 3, 2010
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    A short talking looking at how Zacchaeus and Jesus both did the right thing, even though in the eyes of those around them it was not the 'done' thing. Jesus in particular upset 'all the people' by eating a meal with Zacc. It was not the 'done' thing - but

    There is a phrase from my childhood that has been rattling around in my brain this morning. Some might say it is rattling around because it is bouncing around all by itself with no other thoughts to keep it company! Yes, I know, we men are not too good at doing two things at once, but I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Part 11 - Matthew 10:11-13 - Shalom - Superglue For The Soul! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 14, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    I work in a building called THE SHALOM CENTRE in Sydney. Recently Kathryn, a Jewish girl said she found it unusual that we would call a building Shalom, since it is a Jewish term for saying HI AND GOODBYE.

    Part 11 - Matthew 10:11-13 - SHALOM - SUPERGLUE FOR THE SOUL! I work in a building called THE SHALOM CENTRE in Sydney. Recently Kathryn, a Jewish girl said she found it unusual that we would call a building Shalom, since it is a Jewish term for saying HI AND GOODBYE. It literally means "PEACE BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Asleep At The Wheel 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2010
     | 3,894 views

    Exposition of Heb 2:1 regarding paying careful attention to God speaking through Christ

    Text: Hebrews 2:1-4, Title: Asleep at the Wheel 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, PM A. Opening illustration: In Oct 2009 a Northwest Airlines flight missed it’s intended destination by 150 miles at 37K feet over the earth. No radio contact could be made, flight controllers in several airports ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Special Agents For Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 16, 2011
     | 3,483 views

    This is an all age version of my water into wine talk given on the same day to different congregations in different contexts.

    Last summer I was hanging on every word of Steve Chalke as he preached at the New Wine Summer Conference. He was talking about Jesus being the one who transforms people and transforms situations; and he was calling the Church to become fully involved in the world as agents of God’s change and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,164 views

    Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

    Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Strongest Faith In The World

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    What is the secret to having such a strong faith. Look to the experts.

    It was a big day at the convention center. The parking lot was jammed, as the cars drove back and forth trying to find the last remaining parking places. People were standing in line to get into the auditorium. Every seat was taken, and people were spilling out into the lobby and hallways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Would You Also Deny Him? Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 8, 2009
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     | 4,454 views

    Like Peter would you also deny Him if you were there? To be honest I probably would. What about you?

    Title: Would you also deny Him? Text: Mark 14:27-31, 66-72 Thesis: Since the resurrection proves that Jesus is not focused on our failures but on our victory, we should also not focus on our failures. Thrust: To encourage the listeners to get past their failures and move forward in faith as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Viewers Know About "Knowing"?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 2, 2009
     | 2,080 views

    Do Viewers Know About "Knowing"?

    Viewers wanting to see "Knowing" staring Nicholas Cage might expect a film not all that different from his "National Treasure" series or even perhaps "The Da Vinci Code" as from advertisements the story appears to center around an aged parchment with a series of numbers scribbled across it that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is The Great Prophecy In Isaiah Chapter Nine Concerning Jesus' Birth? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Feb 4, 2016
     | 4,912 views

    This passage inspires hope that a savior would come to save people from the destruction humans and humanity bring upon themselves.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series What is the great prophecy in Isaiah chapter nine concerning Jesus' birth? For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal