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  • John Lowe avatar

    Moves To Capernaum Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2017
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    Nazareth was Jesus’ hometown, but when Nazareth rejected Him, he went down to Capernaum. That would be His headquarters until the day that He made His last trip to Jerusalem.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum Moves to Capernaum (Isaiah 9:1-2) Matthew 4:13-17 Nazareth was Jesus’ hometown, but when Nazareth rejected Him, he went down to Capernaum. That would be His headquarters until the day that He made His last trip to Jerusalem. Capernaum appears in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Rest In Uncertainty

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 23, 2017
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    Finding rest & contentment in uncertain times by following the invitation of Jesus to "Come to Me"

    When we look at the first part of our text today we see Jesus talking to the people about living in a world of uncertainty, living a life of restlessness without peace and surety. “We played the flute and you didn’t dance, we played a funeral march and you didn’t weep and cry.” John Lived out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Christ Bearer"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2017
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    When Jesus entered Jerselum on Palm Sunday a donkey was the Christ Bearer, not the disciples, not the crowd, not the religious leaders.

    Matthew 21 :1-11 “The Christ Bearer” 1. Matthew tells us that Jesus sends two of his disciples into the village of Bethphage to fetch a donkey and a colt. This is to fulfill what had been spoken by the prophet Zechariah, “Look, your king is coming to you,” said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is Lent? Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017
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    explanation of the season of Lent

    WHAT IS LENT? Last Wednesday we celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. While I was eating my share of pancakes at a Shrove Tuesday dinner, someone asked me just exactly what is Lent, which started me thinking. For those of us raised in the church (particularly the Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    "Blessings From The Stranger"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 27, 2017
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    The disciples on the road to Emmaus encounter these blessings given by the stranger: The stranger blesses by talking, he blesses by listening, he blesses by unveiling, he blesses by staying with us, and he blesses by walking with us.

    “Blessings from The Stranger” Luke 24:13-35 1. The stranger blesses by walking and talking to the Disciples on the road to Emmaus • 17The Stranger asked the disciples, "What are you discussing?" The Disciples faces were downcast then Cleopus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Weight Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017
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    Re-examining the great weight of following the Lord

    Matthew 27:32-33 (NIV2011) 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). Matthew 16:24 (NIV2011) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Your Family Problems Series

    Contributed by Olu Mike Omoasegun on May 31, 2016
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    As we all know that the entire world is a product of a family. Any problem in every society or a nation is a carry over of family problem. Overcoming family problems is one of the fundamental teachings to u[hold the family and the entire world as whole.

    INTRODUCTION As we all know that the entire world is a product of a family. Each man comes from a family, and society is a result of combination of families. Any problem in every society or a nation is a carry over of family problem. Overcoming family problems is one of the fundamental teachings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where's The Fish?

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 18, 2016
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    Every Christian is called to go and make disciples. We are called to be 'fishers of men." Jesus asks the question: "Where's the fish?"

    Where’s the Fish? John 21:1-14 (I used the God's Word translation) On January 10, 1984 Wendy’s restaurant aired a commercial that became a sensation. • They wanted to compare the big hamburger on a Wendy’s bun to the smaller burger patties of McDonalds Big Mac and Burger ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Grace Meets Us Where We Are, But Does Not Leave Us There."

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2016
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    Grace is there when we want it all, leave it all, and waste it all.

    Luke 15:11-24 “Grace meets us where we are, but does not leave us there” I do not understand the mystery of grace -- only that it meets us where we are, but does not leave us where it found us.--Anne Lamott, 1. The Prodigal Son was like the following • I want it all mentality ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Mary Worshipped"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 14, 2016
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    The message shares how Mary worshipped Jesus by pouring herself out, she worshipped as a result of what she believed, and she saw beyond the cross and tomb.

    “Mary Worshipped?” John 12:1-8 • Mary, is the sister of Lazarus and Martha, they are dining at Simeon the Lepers House • During a dinner in their home with Jesus and the disciples as guests, Mary anoints Jesus' feet with "a pound of costly perfume," and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eternal Priorities

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 30, 2012
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    We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities.

    Eternal Priorities September 30, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Come now, you who say, "Today or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Third Way

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 30, 2012
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    Jesus has a third way to deal with violence other than fight or flight!

    THE THIRD WAY LUKE 6:27-38 MAY 2, 2012 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. It seems that our instinct when faced with violence is fight or flight. Those are the only two things we know how to do! Jesus, though, has a third way - nonviolent engagement. How does this work for him? I. TURN ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Liturgy And Our Learning Obedience Through Suffering Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 19, 2013
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    Just as Jesus learned obedience through suffering, so St. Agnes and all the saints; we celebrate this in every Mass.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Course 21 Jan 2013: St. Agnes Sacrosanctum Concilium Jesus offered up prayers and supplications during his mortal life, with loud cries and tears, to the one who could save Him from death–His eternal Father, and He was heard. And He learned obedience through suffering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Father, Forgive Them. They Don't Know What They Are Doing!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 27, 2009
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    This short talk uses a story I wrote for a school assembly (ages 8 to 16) to help people think about this prayer of Jesus from the cross

    Many years ago, long before any of us were born, and long before our great grandparents were born, a young man walked into town. His clothes were old and well worn. His shoes had holes, and he carried all of his possessions in a small, dirty bag. When he first arrived in town he slept under an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Galactica Conclusio Philosophicus

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 16, 2009
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    The Worldview Behind Battlesstar Galactica

    In one of the climactic scenes of the conclusion of "Battlestar Galactica", Gaius Baltar remarks that an unseen hand had been guiding events all along up until that point. Just as the characters were propelled by something from beyond themselves, the producers behind this show may have been driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible