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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent3c- Gaudete Sunday Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 7, 2018
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    ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit.

    It’s Gaudete Sunday, ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit. To illustrate, writer Gordon McDonald tells about a Nigerian woman who is a physician at a great teaching hospital in the United States. This distinguished woman came out of the crowd to say something kind about the lecture McDonald ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Epiphany

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 9, 2017
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    Be open to epiphanies

    Epiphany of the Lord, Sunday January 8, 2017 In literary terms, an epiphany is that moment in the story when a character achieves a realization, awareness or a knowledge of something, after which, events are seen through this prism. 1). One epiphany is in verse 2, the Magi ask the question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Second Look At Freedom Of Religion Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2017
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    We must seek to meet those who have no connection to religious tradition but sincerely seek truth, goodness and beauty. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the what and the whom they seek.

    Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The words of today’s Gospel could be a reflection on the Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Ultimately our food, our clothing, our housing and our health care are not ends in themselves, but rather means to the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    You Are A Bridge

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Aug 2, 2012
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    This message shares how we are called and challenged to become the "bridge" to lead others over the great chasm of sin to the Christ. Yet there are certain responsibilities and challenges along the way.

    In out text this morning, from John’s Gospel account, we can see for ourselves three distinctive bridges to the Christ. PRAYER According to Dictionary.com the meaning of the word bridge is: “a structure spanning and providing passage over a river, chasm, road, or the like.” If ...read more

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    How To Respond To Jesus’ End Times’ Teaching Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2020
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    After sharing His teaching about the end times in chapter 24, Jesus shares what we should do with that knowledge. What does He say?

    WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS END TIMES' KNOWLEDGE JESUS JUST GAVE? Guess when? Study endlessly? Or be ready? - Matthew 24:36; Matthew 25:1-13. - Most of chapter 24 was Jesus answering His disciples’ question about the end times. We will go back and discuss the specifics of that in upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Metaphors Of Mortification

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 2, 2020
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    Entering into the spirit of what is behind the Law.

    METAPHORS OF MORTIFICATION. Matthew 5:27-42. Sometimes the Sermon on the Mount has been the called the new Law. This is not necessarily helpful. We are not under law, but under grace (cf. Romans 6:14). 1. When Jesus says, “But I say unto you,” He is entering into the spirit of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 3: Show 'em Who Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019
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    My Father told me when I was just a pup, "Son, the very first play is the most important. You must show your opponent who is the boss!"

    It was good advice and I have never forgotten what he had said. Of course he was referring to football but it applies to most things, especially sports. Satan thinks he is the boss. He wants to boss you around in the RING of LIFE. From the time you are a young adult, he tries to impress his ...read more

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    That All May Be One--Despite The Cost Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2019
     | 2,973 views

    Every plan, every agenda, every meeting of any Church body must be focused on the mission that Our Lord Jesus gave to us as He ascended into heaven.

    Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Course 2019 St. Josaphat Every plan, every agenda, every meeting of any Church body must be focused on the mission that Our Lord Jesus gave to us as He ascended into heaven. He wants the Gospel to be preached throughout the entire world, so that everyone on earth has ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Scapegoats

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2019
     | 1,973 views

    Jesus turns that human sin on its head by becoming the scapegoat, by taking all sin onto His divine shoulders and letting the Romans and Jewish leaders nail His sacred Body to the cross.

    Tuesday of 2nd Week in Easter The great literary critic and philosopher René Noël Théophile Girard, was baptized in France with names that speak of Christmas, his birthday, and the love of God. He gave us the idea that all our desires are borrowed from other people, and that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Don't Go Back To The Village

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jul 25, 2021
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    In our world today we need a clear vision of where we are and who Jesus is!

    What do you believe about Jesus? Do you believe Psalms 147:5 He is all Knowing? Revelation 19:6-8 He is all powerful? Psalms 139:7-12 All present Mark 8:22-26 A story about a man who was blind You can be blind physically You can be blind spiritually All types of vision: Completely ...read more

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    Don't Weep For Me!

    Contributed by Russell Lackey on Apr 16, 2022
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    As Jesus traveled to the cross, he stopped to speak to women crying over his death. Jesus not only noticed their tears, he redirected them. In doing this, he notices and redirects our tears as well.

    When Jesus approached Bethany and learned that Lazarus died, Jesus wept. When Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw a city that would reject peace, Jesus wept. But when Jesus was approaching the cross and saw a crowd weeping for him, he said, “Do not weep for me, weep for yourselves and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reactions To Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2022
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    So there was a division among the people because of Him.

    REACTIONS TO JESUS. John 7:40-53. JOHN 7:40. “Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.” Moses had prophesied that ‘The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto Him shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Was Jesus Series

    Contributed by Robert Braden on Jun 24, 2023
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     | 2,059 views

    When you find yourself facing life's storm

    47 And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. 48 And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night[a] he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, 49 but when they saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jerusalem- Jesus In The Distance Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 10, 2024
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     | 1,730 views

    This is the 37th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#37] JERUSALEM- JESUS IN THE DISTANCE Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 Over 20 years ago on Thanksgiving Day, my family was together for lunch at mom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Transcendence In The Valley: Reflections On The Mountaintop Experience In Today's World Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024
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    By embracing the rigours of Lenten observance and cultivating a deep-seated intimacy with the divine, individuals can find solace and sustenance amidst the trials and tribulations of life's journey.

    Finding Transcendence in the Valley: Reflections on the Mountaintop Experience in Today's World Scripture: Mark 9: 2-10 Introduction: By embracing the rigours of Lenten observance and cultivating a deep-seated intimacy with the divine, individuals can find solace and sustenance amidst the ...read more

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