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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Mary, Model Of Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2012
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     | 5,457 views

    Jesus learned in his human nature that for God, all things are possible, through the words and example of his mother, Mary.

    Monday of 7th Week in Course Verbum Domini I find myself in today’s Gospel; perhaps many of us do. Perhaps it’s because so many of us have been parents of teenagers, that human pupa stage that seems designed to enrage adults. In today’s Gospel, the youngster is seen as actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Saved To Serve Series

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025
     | 124 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the series.

    SAVED TO SERVE PSALM 119:41-48 INTRODUCTION A. After the resurrection, Peter and others returned to their nets, fishing all night and catching nothing. When Jesus told them to cast their nets on the other side, they could not haul the catch into the boat; instead, they had to drag it to shore ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cycle Of Relationships

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025
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    Relationships grow and heal when we move beyond hurt into honest grace, choosing reconciliation and forgiveness through the love and power of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION A husband forgot his anniversary. His wife said, “Tomorrow morning, I want a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under six seconds.” Next morning she found a gift-wrapped box. She opened it. A bathroom scale. Bob has been missing since Friday. We laugh because ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    There Is Only One God

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 25, 2025
     | 567 views

    Naaman changed from an arrogant man to a humble man. He changed from a warlord to knowing The LORD. There are several points we learn from Naaman.

    There Is Only One God (2 Kings 5:1-19) Intro: A. There are few things as frustrating as having a conversation with an arrogant person. No matter what you say, they think, act or pretend to know more than you. Often, they will talk down to you like you matter very little or that your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformed By Truth: A Father’s Compassion Psalm 103:13-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,321 views

    In Psalm 103:13-14 we see the tender heart of God as our Father, His deep compassion for us, and His understanding of our frailty.

    Transformed by Truth: A Father’s Compassion Psalm 103:13-14 Psalm 103:13-14 (NLT): "The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust." Introduction: Today, we are diving into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are The People Still Looking For Jesus?

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 12, 2024
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    This sermon explores the question if the people are still looking for Jesus.

    Scripture Reading: John 6:24-26 "So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, 'Rabbi, when did You get here?' Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mystery Journey

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 20, 2020
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    Life’s journey is a mystery. We meet a stranger. He opens the Scriptures to our understanding. He can be a mystery until we break bread. Who’s the stranger? What’s the mystery? Let’s find out in Luke 24:13-35.

    Mystery Journey Life’s journey is a mystery. We meet a stranger. He opens the Scriptures to our understanding. He can be a mystery until we break bread. Who’s the stranger? What’s the mystery? Let’s find out in Luke 24:13-35. Luke 24:13 says, “Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Rivers Flow

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2020
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     | 3,503 views

    Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39.

    Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39. On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bethel To El-Bethel

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020
     | 3,816 views

    We know that Jacob worked for Laban for 20 years in total (Genesis 31:38). Genesis 29:18 indicates that Jacob spent 7 years working for Laban to receive Rachel as his wife.

    Bethel to El-bethel 1. Genesis 28: 10-19 2. Genesis 33. 18-20 3. Ps: 23 Illustration: A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kindly man, passed him a large jar of suckers and invited him to help himself to a handful. Uncharacteristically, the boy held back. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forgiveness And A Fresh Start Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 29, 2021
     | 2,985 views

    Forgiveness allows us to leave the suffering and guilt of past offences and step into the bright hope of tomorrow.

    March 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:1-11 Forgiveness and a Fresh Start Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Offenses chain us to the past. This is true for both the victim and the wrongdoer. The victim is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Compassion Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 19, 2021
     | 2,818 views

    The message shares the meaning of Jesus's compassion.

    The Compassion of The Christ Mark 6:30-35 1. The Passion of the Christ, written and directed by Mel Gibson. The movie portrays the life and death of Jesus, The scenes of Jesus being flogged and crucified are presented in graphic detail, hard to watch • Now Gibson is working on a sequel, called ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peter Teaches Us To Walk On Water

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 11, 2023
     | 2,332 views

    Peter's attempt at walking on water shows us two powerful lessons about our own faith!

    FAITH REQUIRES FEARLESSNESS! FAITH CALLS FOR US TO PUT AWAY OUR FEARS AND TO EMBRACE RADICAL OBEDIENCE SO THAT WE CAN TAKE OUR FIRST STEPS AWAY FROM “SELF” AND HEAD IN THE DIRECTION GOD WANTS TO LEADS US. FAITH EXPECTS US TO ABANDON SELF, HUMAN UNDERSTANDING, LOGIC, DOUBT, AND DISTRACTIONS. OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Healthy Congregations Are Diverse Congregations Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,163 views

    a church must have diversity to be a healthy church

    The Episcopal Church prides itself in the acceptance of all people – those of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity, and abilities. This allows congregations that share the wonderful uniqueness of each person, celebrate their varied differences, and promote stronger ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Swimming Lessons - How To Stop Treading Water During The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,357 views

    A message on growing in trust of God

    I have always enjoyed being at (and in!) a lake, a swimming pool, a river, or the ocean because it has such a soothing and invigorating effect on me. As a child, swimming became second nature. One of the techniques used to teach children to swim first emerged during my youth. The premise was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Makes Me Lie Down Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 543 views

    There’s grace in the stillness… and provision in the pause.

    🌿 He Makes Me Lie Down Series: The Shepherd’s Promise – Part 2 Text: Psalm 23:2a (KJV) — “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures…” ? Introduction: God Had to Sit Me Down This message came from a moment when I was worn out—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I told the Lord, “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ