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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Obvious Evangelists And The Crazy Woman

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 28, 2019
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     | 7,666 views

    Is there only one way to share our faith? Or can a baseball player, a prostitute and a shoe shop owner teach us something of the variety of ways out there. Preached Easter Sunday 2018 at St Barnabas Northolt Park

    ..................... A former crazy woman. Possibly… probably(?).... a prostitute Would this be an obvious person to pick as an evangelist? “Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples “I have seen the Lord” and she went and told them that he had said these things to her” (John 20:18) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Life Is Tough And Difficult

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2020
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     | 8,791 views

    Lazarus chose to believe in God and trust his life to Him. Many complain about their injustice, their poverty and sickness, yet never turn to God. Life is tough and a difficult assignment, but we can fulfill our destiny.

    Subject: Life is Tough, a difficult Assignment Text: Luke 16:20-22 “And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Of The Post Resurrection Appearances In John's Gospel Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 24, 2020
     | 3,521 views

    Mary was overcome with Grief. It was a word from the Risen Lord that released her from her grief

    Coronavirus Wk 3 Easter 2020 Sermon Today is Easter 2020 and this morning I would like to look one character in or Gospel reading Mary Magdalene. And I would like to see her in the light of one verse -from the New Testament – from 2 Cor 5:17 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Thessalonians 1(Evaluation, Evidence, Explanation) Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 7, 2022
     | 1,489 views

    The presence of the Holy Spirit is the key component in our ability to do God’s will.

    This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is The Chief Of Sinners?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2025
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    For proper 19, After Pentecost, Year C September 14, 2025

    Who is the chief of Sinners? 1 Timothy 1:12–17 NKJV And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Is Our Refuge And Strength, A Very Present Help In Trouble

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025
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    Reflections on Dobbie of Malta, a Christian general under fire for Remembrance Sunday

    Remembrance Sunday God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Ps 46:1) Committed Christians over the centuries have paid an important role in our armed forces. They have prayed for their country and they have been leaders in the forefront of battle. One such Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Awareness #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024
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     | 628 views

    Awareness grows when we recognize sin as the block to God’s presence, a better life and our obedience to God’s will.

    Today we continue a 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Song Of Moses Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 991 views

    This sermon explores various Psalms that guide us through different seasons of life, focusing on Psalm 90, and encourages us to seek God's steadfast love and have the courage to praise Him in all circumstances.

    Welcome back church! Over the last five weeks we’ve looked at Psalms that walk us through some of the most important seasons of our lives. We looked at Psalm 1, which taught us how to have our faith watered in every season. We looked at Psalm 23, which is the psalm of God’s promised provision, now ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Psalms For All Seasons

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    The Secret To Humbling Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    THE SECRET TO HUMBLING OURSELVES LIES IN MAKING OTHERS GREAT -- BOTH IN OUR PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR PURSUITS

    BIG IDEA: THE SECRET TO HUMBLING OURSELVES LIES IN MAKING OTHERS GREAT -- BOTH IN OUR PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR PURSUITS INTRODUCTION: Most valuable secrets involve something people long to know and try their hardest to discover. Unless someone carefully conceals such a secret it reproduces rapidly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stand Firm For Freedom

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,646 views

    Four Actions you need to take to stand firm for your (spiritual) freedom

    Stand Firm For Freedom! Galatians 5: 1, 13 – 26 1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery. 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adornment Befitting A Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    More important than attractive outward apparel is the adornment of a holy life. The incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit is very precious in the sight of God.

    ADORNMENT BEFITTING A CHRISTIAN "Do not let your adornment be merely outward--arranging the hair, wear-ing gold, or putting on fine apparel--rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reason's For Real Security

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,398 views

    This is a message that points out the most basic salvation doctrine and that is the security of the believer.

    Reasons for Real Security Romans 8:33-39 I. We Can Never Be Condemned (v. 33-34) A. No Condemnation Due to God’s Sovereignty (v. 33) 1. Your salvation is not due to luck 2. Your salvation is eternal past and future B. No Condemnation Due to the Price Paid (v. 32, 34b) 1. The price paid provided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,835 views

    "Whoredom and wine and new wine" (v. 11) are the sins that commonly accompany idolatry. These sins dull the sensitivity and understanding so that the people no longer wish to even retain God in their thoughts. Instead of consulting the God who made the tr

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: I once talked with General Charles M. Duke, a former astronaut who went on the Apollo 16 mission to the moon. I asked, “Once you were there, weren’t you free to make your own decisions and carry out your own experiments. He smiled and said “Sure, if I didn’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Purpose In Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,488 views

    Our relationships with other people are vital avenues for God’s Spirit to reach people and touch lives. We are instruments that God uses to love people and offer them the gift of faith.

    Mark 8:27-38 “My Purpose In Life” INTRODUCTION Have you ever found yourself questioning the purpose of your life—asking “Why?” Often, we find ourselves questioning our purpose for living, when we are confronted by difficult times in our lives. We wonder about our purpose in life when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Resurrection

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,668 views

    It has been said that this is truly the great resurrection chapter of the entire Bible. The first eleven verses present the Gospel message and the evidence for its truthfulness. Paul gives three proofs to his readers that Jesus Christ has indeed been rais

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, he was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, just as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist