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  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    Our Inheritance Of Faith

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Sep 28, 2010
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    We are compelled to model and foster faith in Christ and His free gift of salvation --- our inheritance. As disciples, we put Him first in our lives. Let us not quench the spirit but fan into flame this gift from God.

    October 3, 2010 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Text 2 Timothy 1:5-6 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reaction To The Resurrection Of Lazarus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 5, 2017
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    Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, and that miracle brought results. First of all and most important is that many believed on him. There were others that did not believe and they went back to Jerusalem to report this incident to the religious leaders.

    Perea to Bethany Lesson: Reaction to the Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:45-54 (John 11:45-46) Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Straight From The Heart

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 9, 2018
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    What comes out of our mouth comes from the heart

    Mid-week Message/Devotion James 3:1-12 Straight from the Heart (Third in a series) “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Christian Means: Walking On Water? No - Walking In Wisdom? Yes

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 19, 2018
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    Paul's insight to daily Christian Life

    Weekend Message/Devotion Ephesians 5:15-20 August 19, 2018 Being A Good Christian Means: Walking on Water? No - Walking in Wisdom? Yes Paul has this way of hammering a point, doesn’t he? No beating around the bush here. Todays New Testament Reading begins at verse fifteen, chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord Please Free Us From The Machine That Turns Itself Off Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2020
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    In ways we do not understand, Our Lord will help us and bring to naught the plans of the murder coalition.

    Feast of the Holy Innocents 2020 I first saw one of these toys back in the late 1950s when my uncle brought it to Christmas dinner. It’s been re-invented in the last decade and it’s a robot parallel to modern Western society. In its present incarnation, it’s a black plastic box with a switch on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 23rd Sunday, Year A --The Matthew 18 Process

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2020
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     | 3,737 views

    Avoidance of conflict prevents persons from discovering God's will in their personal and institutional lives.

    Palmer Chinchen tells of the time when he went whitewater rafting down the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. The guide gave them some very important instructions after they put on all their safety gear. He began with “When the raft flips.” Notice the guide didn’t say “if the raft flips.” “When the raft ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lesson 27. The Display Of The Correct Attitude (James 4:15) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
     | 1,792 views

    “Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

    COMMENTARY Lesson 27. THE DISPLAY OF THE CORRECT ATTITUDE (James 4:15) “Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” A Christian man in making his plans ought to acknowledge his dependence upon God and say in his heart, “If it is the Lord’s will” – I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lovers Of God

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 5, 2021
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     | 3,076 views

    SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

    Lovers of God Scripture: John 15:9-17 Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love,    just as I have kept my Father's commandments    and remain in his love. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle B; 4th Sunday, Year B.-- Deliverance Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2021
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    It’s powered by the love flowing from Christ’s wounded side on the Cross; it’s the Power-source of deliverance and healing ministry.

    “He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” Jesus spoke in the imperative when he said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” 1.Authority is internal—in the Greek it means "out of (one's) essence"—essential. Like Jesus, whatever we do should be a demonstration, not of external ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "faith And Covenant: Meditating On God's Promises

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Mar 10, 2025
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     | 275 views

    This passage reflects themes of divine covenant, faith in the unseen, and the transformative power of God’s assurance. In the midst of fear and doubt, God reassures Abraham through a series of promises that establish a covenant relationship.

    Genesis 15:1-12 Introduction Genesis 15:1-12 presents a profound moment in the narrative of Abraham, where the promises of God intersect with the uncertainties that the patriarch faces. This passage reflects themes of divine covenant, faith in the unseen, and the transformative power of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is Thanksgiving?

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 18, 2025
     | 189 views

    A day of Thanksgiving to remember with more than just a full belly.

    “What Is Thanksgiving?” Psalms 30:4 2025 The Days of Thanksgiving can be traced before 1536 during the Reformation time with Henry VIII on the throne. When the Puritans left in 1620 for the New Land they discovered great hardship and lost many of the families the first winter. They met the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Woes.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 9, 2023
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     | 1,649 views

    Our Lord Jesus did not hesitate to rebuke hypocrisy.

    SIX WOES. Luke 11:37-54. A Pharisee invited Jesus to dine with him (LUKE 11:37). Though this man was probably not converted, Jesus did not refuse to recline at table with him. Jesus accepted the hospitality of the Pharisee, but did not fail to use the opportunity to speak out against the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Promise Forgotten In Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2009
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     | 4,559 views

    The Virgin Birth of the Master was fulfilment of a promise forgotten in time.

    “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2014
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     | 12,773 views

    A study of chapter 59 verses 1 through 21

    Isaiah 59: 1 – 21 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part III 1 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Dressed For The Wedding

    Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005
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     | 9,076 views

    Jesus’ parable of the Wedding shows God’s judgment on those who refuse his invitation, and his grace on those who do.

    Dressing for the Wedding Matt. 22:1-14 Today when you enter various restaurants, you are confronted by a sign that says “No shirt, no shoes, no service.” A sign like this is also a sign of the time, I suppose, for it would not be necessary to post such a sign, except that there are a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican