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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Always More To Do Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 17, 2023
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     | 1,402 views

    Take a fresh look at familiar Scriptures: we are all sinners in need of repentance and grace. If we want to be saints, there’s always more to do.

    Fourth Sunday of Lent 2023 Laetare Sunday; Rejoice Sunday. We are about halfway through the season of Lent. So how do you know that there’s more work to do to become more like Christ before the Paschal celebration of Easter? Look at it with a sense of humor. You are on Greta Thunberg’s speed dial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God’s Great Mercy Shown To Noah Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 30, 2023
     | 2,119 views

    We must make a great sacrifice and be willing to follow God FIRST, if we are ever going to be successful at living the life of a Christian. Noah shows us how, if we will choose to put those things into practice.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 13 God’s great mercy shown to Noah Genesis 7:1 – 8:22 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week: We saw the clarity of Noah’s life … and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Repentance Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2009
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     | 5,957 views

    The difference between following John and following Jesus

    Sermon: Repentance is not enough Story: "In Kentucky there were two farmers who owned racing stables – and these men were great rivals. One spring, both of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One of the farmers hired a professional jockey thinking that this might just give him an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,706 views

    Following Christ means following him to the cross.

    There are basically two kinds of sermons on the Christian life. The first type of sermon views the Christian life as a kind of puzzle to be solved, with the message going something like this: Life is full of hardships, and frustrations, and obstacles. But if you do this one thing; if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Da Vinci Code: What Is Your Quest?

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,534 views

    What are you searching for? Some of you are searching for the perfect mate. (Most are already taken, right honey?) The Cub fans are searching for a World Series win, next year. In the book the DaVinci Code, the fictional characters are searchin

    What are you searching for? Some of you are searching for the perfect mate. (Most are already taken, right honey?) The Cub fans are searching for a World Series win, next year. In the book the DaVinci Code, the fictional characters are searching for the Holy Grail, the cup Christ drank from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blush - Pt. 1 - Lip Locked Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2013
     | 5,655 views

    Cheeks bright red. Eyes averted. Head ducked in shame. There are some questions that should still embarrass us. However, red cheeks may just lead to changed hearts!

    Blush Pt. 1 - Lip Locked We all like to put our best foot forward. No weaknesses exposed. Vulnerability hidden. Humanness shrouded. The only problem is that our perfectly wrapped and packaged facade is often interrupted by embarrassing and cheek coloring moments. Things that make you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    Once we have received Christ as our Lord and Savior, everything changes! Not only are we washed clean, but have a true Calling to serve Him! Here we examine what Christ has asked us to take into account before jumping right into this calling.

    The Cost: Have You Counted it? Luke 14:26-33 I want to thank Jordan for getting us started on series of messages every believer should take into consideration. A few weeks ago we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus, but as we learned last week, this event of salvation is truly just the starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Part 6 - Matthew 12:17-21 - Grand Final Victory! Choose Me! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,759 views

    Australia is in the middle of GRAND FINAL FEVER with the NRL - THE DRAGONS VS THE ROOSTERS. What is it that will win the game and bring victory? A BONE CRUSHING, COMPETITIVE MOMENTUM, A WIN-AT-ALL-COSTS, FAN PLEASING POWER that SHOWS-NO-MERCY, and that’s

    Part 6 - Matthew 12:17-21 - GRAND FINAL VICTORY! CHOOSE ME! Australia is in the middle of GRAND FINAL FEVER with the NRL - THE DRAGONS VS THE ROOSTERS. What are the characteristics needed for those chosen to be the warriors of this battle? What is it that will win the game and bring victory? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessings Of Following Christ #4 - We Get To Handle God's Money (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
     | 3,297 views

    Fifth message in this series. This is part one of a two-parter about how we view money: as ours or God’s, and how that should affect how we handle it.

    Blessings of Following Christ #4 – We Get to Handle God’s Money (Part 1) 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 November 11, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today we’re going to talk about money. And let ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Blessings Of Following Christ #4 - We Get To Handle God's Money (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
     | 3,830 views

    Sixth message in the series, this one dealing with the issue of tithing.

    Blessings of Following Christ #4 – We Get to Handle God’s Money (Part 2) Various Scriptures November 18, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction I know it’s coming up on Thanksgiving, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Does Jesus Expect From Us If We Claim To Truly Follow Him?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,882 views

    God's offer to us is that we can experience a happy, meaningful life forever in His Kingdom! • And This is an experience you certainly don't want to miss!

    We have talked a lot about how when we become Christians that we are called to do things • We talked last week about the church • Its importance (Unity, Meeting together, The Importance of coming each week, The importance of putting Church First) • But is this all that we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Don't Be Like Jonah, Don't Run Away, Follow Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,252 views

    Have you discovered the calling that God has for your life? Do you know what it is that He wants you to do for Him? If you do know what He has called you to do are you doing it or avoiding it?

    Don't be like Jonah, don't run away, follow your calling. We are continuing in our series Discovering Your Destiny and this week we are considering how ‘God Prepares and Positions us’ Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, God has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Its Boldly Thrown Out There--"Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,913 views

    The Cross allows us to "deny oneself" from pure self interest to serve a higher purpose. It's a way for us to continually do a self check, and for us to be sanctified.

    13A There is a story by Guy de Maupassant titled "The Necklace." The Necklace is a tale of a young woman named Mathilde who wishes she was rich and also wishes she was accepted in higher social circles. However, her husband is an ordinary French citizen without the resources to fulfill her ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "revealed, Recognized, And The Faith To Follow" (Sermon 4 On The Gospel Of John 2021) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021
     | 2,543 views

    This message deals with some of the early disciples of Christ, and how they responded to him when they recognized him as the Messiah

    REVEALED, RECOGNIZED, AND THE FAITH TO FOLLOW John 1:35-51 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ February 07, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/hxDN3dmjjYE INTRODUCTION: 1.) Revealed, Recognized, and Respected with our faith! 2.) The Gospel of John is the revealing Jesus as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Will You Come And Follow Me? (3rd Sunday Before Advent - Year B)

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,654 views

    We consider how the calling of the fishermen affects our lives, and allows us to focus on our own calling and why it is important for us to share our faith beginnings with others.

    In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As I sat thinking about our Gospel this morning, a film that I watched a number of years ago came to mind, a comedy called School of life, starring Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds was a school teacher whose job was to teach his students ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican