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  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Holy Family Vs. Digital Family: Practical Lessons For The Domestic Church Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024
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    Families today are having difficulty adjusting to the ways that technology has changed their relationships.

    Holy Family vs. Digital Family: Practical Lessons for the Domestic Church Intro: Families today are having difficulty adjusting to the ways that technology has changed their relationships. Scripture Luke 2:22-40 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There are new opportunities and challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Floyd Steverson avatar

    Being A Doer Of The Word

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 5, 2017
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    Sermon from James 1:19-27 on being a Doer of the Word

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #3 - "Be Doers of the Word" James 1:19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20 for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Taking The Next Step Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 26,083 views

    Spiritual growth is not automatic, it’s intentional.

    Taking the Next Step 2 Peter 1:3-9 Rev. Brian Bill 4/6/08 Charlie Brown is at bat and strikes out again. As he trudges back to the bench, he laments: “Rats! I’ll never be a big-league player. I just don’t have it! All my life I’ve dreamed of playing in the big leagues, but I know I’ll never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 15 - Matthew 12:42 - The Hunger And The Hunt Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 13, 2010
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     | 5,626 views

    "She was not beautiful but her eyes were magnificent. They were piercing and caught the light as jade shards and occasionally as she passed into shadows you could catch glimpses of the hunger betrayed in the depths of their opalescent gaze...

    Part 15 - Matthew 12:42 - THE HUNGER AND THE HUNT "She was not beautiful but her eyes were magnificent. They were piercing and caught the light as jade shards and occasionally as she passed into shadows you could catch glimpses of the hunger betrayed in the depths of their opalescent gaze. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Walking In Integrity: Transformed By Truth Proverbs 14:22 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2024
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     | 1,935 views

    Proverbs 14:22 encapsulates the timeless truth that our intentions and actions have significant consequences

    Walking in Integrity: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound wisdom of Proverbs 14:22, which states, "If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness." This verse encapsulates the timeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B - Dirty Hands And Dirty Thoughts

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2024
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    “Nothing ever happens in the world that does not first happen inside a mind...”

    An illustration for those who deny the reality of concupiscence: A visitor was once being shown around an art gallery. The gallery contained some beautiful paintings which were universally acknowledged to be masterpieces. At the end of the tour the visitor said, "I don't think much of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Paschal Mystery And Our True Ends Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 28, 2024
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    Raised with Christ means being moved into a new level of existence, an existence that is best studied in the Book of Revelations, the Apocalypse.

    Easter Sunday 2024 (The Paschal Mystery) God is entirely transcendent. God is so different from us that there is no way we can comprehend Him, that is, get our arms around Him. We are a combination spiritual and material beings, body and soul. God, Who is Most Real, is also Immense. We understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

    Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025
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    In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

    The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Why Are You Here?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,256 views

    This is a sermon that deals with the importance of having the right relationship with God.

    What am I here for? Ecclesiastics 5:1-7 This is my eighth Easter as pastor at this church. Easter is kind of like the Super bowl Sunday for the churches. It is considered the biggest Sunday of the year. It is usually a time where you have the biggest attendance, the biggest offerings, the biggest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kent Simmons avatar

    The God Who Knows The Heart

    Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 19, 2002
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    If the intent of our hearts is important to us, how much more important is the issue of the intent of our hearts to our God.

    Sermon Notes “The God Who Knows The Heart” Kent Simmons Acts 15:1-21 AC 15:1 Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." [2] This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    This Is Church Not Theatre

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,697 views

    The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

    This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,900 views

    This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

    INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Silent Number Two

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2022
     | 1,689 views

    As you wait: Practice patiently, practice confidently, practice courageously, practice diligently, practice dexterously, looking forward for victory with daring expectancy. Anybody listening?

    The SILENT Number 2 Exodus 17:9 So Moses said to Joshua, "Choose men for us and go out, fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will station myself on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand." Thomas Cup Final 2022: India has defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia to win the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Christian Teacher’s Integrity

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 18, 2011
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    James highlighted the grave responsibility of the Christian teacher’s integrity. Inconsistencies may exist which can undermine the Christian teacher’s integrity. 4 Inconsistencies undermining the Christian teacher’s integrity are...

    The Christian Teacher’s Integrity—James 3:1-18 Attention: The teachers we remember: Elementary School: Mrs. Kluttz—1st grade Mrs. Smeltzer—2nd grade Mrs. Elaine Kluttz—4th grade These all expressed such love for us. They cared about our hurts & wanted us to succeed. In a way, these were sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Examination - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,136 views

    A series of Wednesday evening messages based on the book, "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner. Truly interesting study!

    The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 1 – “The Examination” Matthew 16:13-16 * Several years ago I read a book co-authored by Dr. Mac Brunson (Pastor of FBC, Jacksonville, FL) and Dr. Ergun Caner (President and Dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary). The book was entitled “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist