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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Violent Bands Of Pharisees Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 22, 2020
     | 1,947 views

    To convict someone who died in the thirteenth century for actions that were considered heroic and kingly then, but that some people take offense to today is particularly ironic.

    Tuesday of the 21st Week in Course 2020 It’s providential that the Church has given us a series of hard-hitting readings during the past month–hard-hitting but full of the Trinity’s love and compassion. It is particularly fitting that in a year when violent bands of Pharisees are roaming the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Soul-Searching Question

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    It is startling that even the eleven true disciples asked the question: "Surely not I, Lord?"

    A SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTION Now when evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples. As they were eating, He said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me." Being deeply grieved, they each one began to say to Him, "Surely not I, Lord?" And He answered, "He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grinch That Stole Christmas

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    Just as in the Fairy Tale, there are Grinch's that will may rob each of us of the true joys and meaning of Christmas, if we fail to guard ourselves against them.

    TEXT: JOHN 10:10 TITLE: THE GRINCH THAT STOLE CHRISTMAS AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: Nearly all of us have heard of the story of "The Grinch That Stole Christmas", and probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hosanna - Save Now. Shout It Out.

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 7, 2012
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     | 7,705 views

    Hosanna comes from the Hebrew Yoshana which means, Save Now. Little did the people in Jerusalem know what they were really saying, as Christ's entry upon the lowly donkey, began his journey to do just that...Save Now!

    2012.04.01.sermon.PALM SUNDAY By William Akehurst, HSWC Interesting that we would celebrate Easter in the spring time. For spring is the time of refreshing, the re-awakening of the earth. Glorious beauty surrounds us as the buds and blooms open to the sunlight. This is something new, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Blind Man Who Could See

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
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     | 7,416 views

    This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny.

    Intro: This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny. In this story we see the blind man: (1) At the right place; (2) With the right ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Have You Made That Good Decision

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Sep 15, 2019
     | 2,948 views

    Does anyone really know what time it is? We, should make that into a song…oh that’s right, it already is a song [Chicago the band, 1969]. Does anyone really know the TRUTH? What is the TRUTH?

    A guy some 2000+ years ago asked another man, what is the TRUTH? Do you know who these two men were? Yes, it was Pontius Pilate and Jesus Christ, God as a man. Pontius had no idea who he was dealing with…well at first anyway. I believe he eventually figured it out and was sorry for his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Romanticizing Marriage Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 2,876 views

    It can be a real emotional letdown when you’re sitting in a counseling session with your spouse and realize that you or your spouse’s expectations are not being met. Have you romanticized marriage?

    It can be a real emotional letdown when you’re sitting in a counseling session with your spouse and realize that you or your spouse’s expectations are not being met. This might be the first moment of the realization that your thoughts and expectations about your marriage were very different. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Critical Investments Of Family Leadership Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,528 views

    One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate.

    The Great Leadership Opportunity One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate. Many of you feel this way because you lacked a model of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kind Of Church That Makes Jesus Sick

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
     | 7,161 views

    THE DANGER OF BEING LUKEWARM

    THE KIND OF CHURCH THAT MAKES JESUS SICK REV. 3:14-16 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES TODAY THAT THRIVE ON THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THEY HAVE A PACKED HOUSE, BUT THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY EMPTY. THEY HAVE MONEY IN THE BANK, BUT THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY BANKRUPT. THEY ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR SINGING, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Division Over Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,461 views

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56.

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56. Fire & Division Luke 12:49-51 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50 I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Holy Kissers

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 3, 2020
     | 2,926 views

    Greet one another as family and adopt everyone that walks through the door.

    Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 1Cor 16:20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. 2Cor 13:12 Greet one another with an holy kiss. 1Thess 5:26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. It is still the custom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Easy Way To Love Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2020
     | 3,780 views

    The story of the Samaritan and his compassion is instructive for us to consider how we treat our neighbors.

    LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Loving your neighbor is not difficult as long as you get to define “neighbor.” - Luke 10:29. - We often define “neighbor” as those we like and who like us back. People like us who we are comfortable around. - Further, we define “love” cheaply: liking a post, offering a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting Is A 'downer'!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 18, 2019
     | 1,394 views

    we spend too much time waiting for things to happen; we have to make them happen

    This morning I woke up as ‘Downer deni’, disgusted because I felt like I had to wait until I could get anything done! Waiting colored my entire mood dark grey! As I looked out the window, Columbus was covered in thick grey clouds - not a sun ray was to be found. My wrist, badly sprained in a stupid ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Ian Hyde avatar

    The Wonder Of The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,060 views

    Experience the wonder and awe the women must have felt on finding the empty tomb this Easter morning.

    In everyday speech, we tend to use words like “wonderful” and “awesome” quite a bit. “That cake was wonderful.” “I got out of work early today and had an awesome afternoon.” “What a wonderful service.” Usually we just mean something was nice, or convenient, or was pleasing to the senses. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Should A Pastor Be Paid

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2019
     | 5,876 views

    Whether FT or PT a workman is worthy of his hire.

    Someone posted a comment about paid pastors not being biblical as well as one man only pastors not biblical. My answer was – Actually. paid ministers are biblical. That there should be a multiplicity of elders rather a single man, I agree, but they can all be paid, but the one who is the main man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist