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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Hate Your Own Father And Mother Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
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    Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of a takeover, not a makeover

    Over the last decade or so, makeover TV shows have become one of the most popular genres of programs. Among the most popular and influential of these programs are: • Extreme Makeover – began airing in 2002. Individuals volunteered to receive an extensive makeover involving plastic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up Your Cross Daily Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
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    Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of giving up that which is of little value in order to gain that which is of great value

    In the movie, “A Knight’s Tale”, the main character, a commoner named William Thatcher, travels to Paris to a cathedral to attempt to prove his love for a noblewoman named Jocelyn. But Jocelyn turns the tables on him by asking William to do something to prove his love for her that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Would Be Perfect

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2015
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    Stewardship begins with stewardship of life--receiving the life that Jesus offers. All that we consider "stewardship" flows from this first great decision.

    “Behold, a man came up to him, saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.’ He said to him, ‘Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unavoidable Consequences When Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
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    S WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS, WE APPROACH THE END OF CHAPTER 1, AND IT IS HERE, THAT PAUL REVEALS TO US THAT THERE IS AN INEVITABLE PROCESS FOR FOLLOWING CHRIST. THOSE WHO SEEK TO SERVE THE LORD WITH THEIR WHOLE HEART CANNOT AVOID

    THE UNAVOIDABLE CONSEQUENCES WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 1:28-30 IN NO WAY ALARMED BY YOUR OPPONENTS—WHICH IS A SIGN OF DESTRUCTION FOR THEM, BUT OF SALVATION FOR YOU, AND THAT TOO, FROM GOD. 29 FOR TO YOU IT HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, NOT ONLY TO BELIEVE IN HIM, BUT ALSO TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Freedom

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 21, 2015
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    A sermon on the importance of truth, faith, and virtue for personal and national freedom.

    The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2015 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. 2 Chronicles 36:14-23 “True Freedom” As I began to think about today’s sermon, I was a bit perplexed. Some weeks, I get a clear sense of direction and I pray that God will guide my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    On The Road With Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019
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    The Rich young ruler was a good guy looking for the finishing touches on his life to secure eternal life. When he couldn't find this on his own he turns to Jesus for an answer.

    On the Road with Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Luke 18:18-27 March 24, 2019 As we get closer to Easter, Jesus begins to get a little closer to Jerusalem. Because it wasn’t yet his time, Jesus had stayed away from Jerusalem. The more Jesus taught and healed the more attention he garnered. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    We Must Pay The Price Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2019
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    we must discern as families how to respond to the attacks of secular culture, and use our assets, out time, talent and treasure, to restore beauty to our worship, teach religious and moral truths to our communities, and do everything we can to show goodness to the world–to become saints.

    Epiphany 2018 The Cost of Discipleship When we compare the stories we have been reading in St. Luke’s Gospel with the reading today from St. Matthew, we are tempted to wonder if this is a story about two different families. On Christmas day we see Mary and Joseph being turned away from every inn ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Are You Just A Fan Or A Follower?

    Contributed by George Durham on Jul 8, 2014
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    Are you just a fan of Jesus, as a good teacher? Or are you a committed disciple of Christ.

    Are you Just a Fan or a Follower? Matt.4:18-22 Most common answer when I ask people, “How do you know you are a Christian? “Because I believe in Jesus!” • Hindu’s believe in Jesus + 330 million other gods! • Muslims believe Jesus was a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Defeat Evil With Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2014
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    A sermon about being the Church.

    Romans 12:1-21 "Defeat Evil with Good" We would be in denial if we were to say that there is not something terribly wrong with our world. We would be delusional if we were to deny the existence of evil. This past week, the world watched in horror the desperation of children and civilians who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Are You Nailed To The Cross? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 18, 2014
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    God calls us to surrender four central things in our life because of who He is. We must be willing to give up our self, our security, our success, and our status in order to fully submit and follow Him. So, which are you willing to commit to Him?

    Are you nailed to the cross? Mark 8:34-8:38 - Our lives ought to be a living worship of Jesus Christ’s example -- Honestly, I am more and more convinced that we (all) are just not there yet - Jesus warned that not all that called upon Him will enter into the Kingdom -- If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Price Of Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2014
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    There is a price to be paid for the gift of faith, at least inconvenience.

    Thursday of Easter Week 2014 Lumen Fidei Today from the Acts of the Apostles we hear a snippet of the earliest kerygma of the apostles. It’s pretty stout. Peter is preaching to people who have just seen him heal–by the power of Jesus the Messiah–a man who could not walk. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Daniel Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 25, 2021
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    Loyalty to God ---- NO MATTER THE COST

    July 24, 2021 We have now arrived at the Book of DANIEL. I love this book. I love that God gave Nebuchadnezzar a glimpse of the future {Ch 2} and I love the passion with which God pursued him {Ch 4}. I love that God told Daniel he was well loved in heaven {9:23; 10:11, 19}. And yes, I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Secrets Of Business Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2024
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    This article aims at helping the business people to prosper with these secrets. Those who are going to give attention to these counsels of God, they won’t fall but will progress in the days to come.

    Prosper the work of our hands (Psalm 90:17). The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I would like to share with you three things to prosper in your business: Count the cost Evaluate your would be partner Careful about surety. Psalms 90:17. And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Question We Should Ask Every Day

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2022
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    The question is the one St. Paul asked. Did my actions today proclaim the presence of Christ, and His desire that all men be saved? Or did it not?

    Saturday of the 30th Week in Course 2022 “To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” St. Paul had a blinding revelation on the road to Damascus, an encounter with the risen Lord Jesus that turned his life completely topsy-turvy and started him on a perilous road that would take him all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Price Of Following Jesus SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Exploring why the rich young ruler walked away and the true cost of following Jesus.

    In the Gospels, we find various conversations and interactions that Jesus had with people during His earthly ministry. These exchanges are of great importance to us, as they teach us valuable lessons. One such encounter is with the rich young ruler, whose story ends tragically. Let us delve into ...read more

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