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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    The Good Shepherd's Wine Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 9, 2025
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     | 275 views

    A sermon on worship - on both connecting with the past, and on intimacy with God.

    In the 1960s something beautiful happened in the Roman Catholic Church. It was called the Second Vatican Council In it they suddenly decided to do almost all the things we Anglicans had been begging them to do for 500 years. I talked to you last week about the Anglo-Catholic revival in the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Shepherds - Rejected By Men, Honored By God

    Contributed by Dwight Plett on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,223 views

    God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

    Shepherds – rejected by men, honored by God Last Sunday we talked about Mary. I tried to remove some of the mystique that surrounds her. She was a woman, albeit a special woman chosen for a special purpose, but still just a woman who yielded herself to the will of God. She experienced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Following The Shepherd Part 3 Of 6

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,224 views

    Our worries divide the mind. Anxiety splits our energy between today’s priorities and tomorrows problems.

    Following the Shepherd Psalms 23: 2 Ps 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Who’s The Greatest?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 26, 2022
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    Who’s the greatest? Who among us has the most clout? Who gets to be close to Jesus? Who gets the money and the power?

    Who’s the greatest? Mark 9:36-37AMP These confessions and thoughts have been on my heart and mind for some time now, and I have a burden to plead with those of you who have followed the Lord Jesus for any amount of time to examine yourselves and perhaps engage in some spiritual "house ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Chief Shepherd Protects His Flock

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
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    Four seconds remain on the clock. The coach calls a timeout. The players hustle over...

    Four seconds remain on the clock. The coach calls a timeout. The players hustle over. They’re down one point but will get to inbound the ball at halfcourt. They listen intently as the coach draws up a play that if executed correctly, will win the game and the championship. Have you ever wished you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    The Shepherds - How Outcasts Find Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 30, 2014
     | 7,758 views

    God chose to announce the birth of his Son to shepherds, the social outcasts of the day. This is good news because we are all outcasts in need of God's grace.

    What is your Dream Job? For Rob LeBlanc, it was managing a restaurant. At 35, he was a successful manager with hopes for a good career. But then the Recession hit and his restaurant closed. With his family facing financial ruin, Ron took the only job he could find - delivering pizzas for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following The Shepherd Part 6 Of 6

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,488 views

    When we fail, when we deny, when we fall short, Jesus will still prepare for us a table in the midst of our enemies.

    Following the Shepherd Psalms 23 Ps 23… The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus, The Good Shepherd, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,876 views

    Sheep are dumb, directionless, defenseless. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Jesus, the Good Shepherd, pt. 1 John 10:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodShepherd1.html Don't miss the main message of the Bible: God loves us! With an infinite love He yearns for us, His fallen children...wayward sheep. The relationship of the Shepherd to the Sheep is intended to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    How To Get Heartburn Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    More important than "how do you spell relief" is "how do you get heartburn", the kind of passion that sets your world one fire!

    Wisdom: The Power of a Burning Heart Proverbs 23:7 Proverbs 23:7 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: (KJV) What burns on the INSIDE determines who you are on the OUTSIDE! Proverbs 27:19 19 As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man. (NIV) What burns in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Get Out Of The Box

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,033 views

    Believers today need a fresh "out of the box" experience. Stepping out brings a new found freedom and experience for all.

    Get Out of the Box Text: Mt 14:28-29 Introduction: In our world today, most people fear stepping out into a new opportunity more than they fear missing out on a new opportunity. The longer we tolerate something, the longer it dictates our life experience. We will never change our system of beliefs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Getting Hold Of Jesus

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,671 views

    An Exposition of Mark 10:46-52

    Getting Hold of Jesus Mark 10:46-52 Have you ever noticed that sometimes it’s hard to “get hold” of people? You dial the number and a pleasant female voice comes online that says, "Hello, thank you for calling Joy, Inc. If you’re calling to check on your credit account, press 1 now. If you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brett Adams avatar

    How To Get Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,226 views

    Wisdom is practical application of knowledge...and this is how God gives it to us.

    WWJBD? Part 1 How To Get Wisdom James 1:5-8 We all lived through the era of WWJD. What Would Jesus Do was imprinted on just about everything that can possibly hold a print. I refuse to be negative about it. It seems I’m in the minority with that as I searched WWJD on Google this week, 98% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Getting Along With Yourself Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,720 views

    This message looks at 4 attitudes that you need to choose and then cultivate in order for you to get along with yourself and in turn get along with others.

    THE AWESOME POWER OF ATTITUDE, PART TWO "GETTING ALONG WITH THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PERSON IN YOUR LIFE" Question; Do you know who is the most significant person in your life? The person we are going to talk about today is the key to all of your relationships. If you don’t have a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Hamby avatar

    Getting Ahead Of God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,607 views

    The example of Moses in getting ahead of God’s plan for your life.

    A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 2 “Getting Ahead of God!” Exodus 2:11-15 Acts 7: 20-29 Dr. John R. Hamby Last week in our first in the series on the life of Moses we examined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Getting Back To "Normal"

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    After the tragedy that has struck our nation one question we are hearing is "will we ever be the same again" The real question is should we be the same?

    Getting Back to “Normal” Revelation 2:1-7 September 30, 2001 Introduction As we are seeing our nation begin to float back into some form of a routine; we are seeing that things are changing in our daily living. The television has begun to return to its regular schedule. The news media is starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God