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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    O Woman, Great Is Your Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2020
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    Cleansing the heart and intentions is way more important than ceremonial washing of hands, even in the time of COVID-19

    20th Sunday in Course 2020 My ancestors came mostly from Ireland, although the coat of arms we display in our home, that says “Cunningham,” is actually Scottish. I suppose that confirms the British suspicion that the Irish tend toward appropriating the property of others. Nonetheless, the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Jesus Concentrated On Only Twelve Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
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    Jesus concentrated on teaching, training and developing twelve disciples into church leaders. By putting quality ahead of quantity, the Lord set a pattern for how godly leaders are to develop. There can be no short cuts to developing leaders for the churc

    Why Jesus Concentrated on Only Twelve Disciples by Paul Fritz Mark 3:14-3:14 In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today’s standards. After all, the Lord spent most of His time with only twelve disciples, one of whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leading And Following Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2015
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    Loving leaders lead and faithful followers follow.

    Leading and Following 1 Peter 5:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 14-15, 2015 It’s been almost two months and I can finally talk about how the Packers unraveled in the NFC Championship game. I actually wasn’t able to watch the game because I had a meeting. I’m glad now that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Vs Other Religions

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 20, 2024
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    Before you choose a religion, you need to know about the person who is centred around (icon) in that religion. Ask yourself, what good qualities you can follow in that leader. Why did he come? How did he live? What did he teach? Where did he come? Where did he go?

    Look for Ten good qualities in that leader. Look for ten good qualities of the followers. Look for ten good qualities of that religion or faith. Ask yourself again, where would you end up if you follow that person and his teachings in your life. You are trusting someone completely and following ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Acts 29 Church Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009
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    Acts 29-the unknown chapter of the Bible

    15. The Book of Acts August 30th, 2009 Acts 29 Can I get a volunteer to come up here and read our text for today? Ok thank you very much. Would you open your Bible to the very end of the book of Acts for me. Let me know when you get there. Ok, now if you would begin reading in Acts chapter 29 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jerusalem Security Systems Incident Report

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Apr 15, 2006
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    An Easter sermon from the perspective of the security detail assinged to guard the tomb of Jesus. Several illustrations included.

    Jerusalem Security Systems, LLC – Incident Report The report of the guards had to be a shock to those that heard it first. Matthew tells us that “some of the guards went into the city and reported”. Not all went to break the news to the Jewish leaders. We need to understand that to fall asleep ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Handling Ridicule Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
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    A Leader must be able to handle ridicule.

    Handling Ridicule Nehemiah 4:1-6 I. Opposition by Ridicule (1-3) A. Ridiculed their Condition ‘feeble Jews’ (2) B. Ridiculed the wisdom behind the project ‘will they restore their wall’ (2) C. Ridiculed their trust in God ‘will they offer sacrifices’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As For Me And My House

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 21, 2004
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    A challenge to dads to be the spiritual leader in their homes.

    As For Me And My House… Father’s Day Message June 20, 2004 Riverwood Church Introduction: On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effective Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002
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    What makes for an effective Christian leader?

    Have you ever had one of those days when everything went wrong? It is like the lawyer speaking to his client: "I have good news and bad news." "What’s the good news?" asks the client. "The jury is deadlocked." "Well, what’s the bad?" Responds the lawyer, "They can’t decide whether to hang you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Call To Courage Series

    Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005
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    Leadership basics following a famous leader

    First United Methodist Church Sudan, Texas May 7, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “CALL TO COURAGE” A Look at Leadership #1 GREATER TEXT: Joshua 1: 1-18 TEXT: Joshua 1: 6-7, “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gideon's Gig Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 13, 2010
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    Gideon's Gig. A loser becomes a leader

    Clark Kent. Loser or leader? If you ask Lois Lane, she would tell you that Clark Kent is a loser. To her Kent is that bumbling and timid co-worker at the Daily Planet newspaper - a worrier too wimpy for her taste. Superman on the other hand, well now that man of steel was Lois Lane’s idea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Rehoboam And Jeroboam Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 27, 2023
     | 2,450 views

    As the leader goes, so goes the nation...............

    January 28, 2023 Solomon reigned over Israel for 40 years. He was successful in many areas of his life, but he also made choices that led to catastrophic failures and consequences that would lead to the division of the nation. Jeroboam worked for Solomon. A prophet of God told him that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Incomparable Christ: ‘the Uniqueness Of Jesus.' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 5, 2023
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     | 1,805 views

    The Incomparable Christ: ‘The Uniqueness of Jesus' - John chapter 5 verses 16-30 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    The Incomparable Christ: ‘The Uniqueness of Jesus.' SERMON OUTLINE: • Claim #1: "I am equal with God" (vs 19-20). • Claim #2: "I am the giver of life" (vs 21 & 26). • Claim #3: "I am the final judge" (vs 22-23). • Claim #4: "I determine man's ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Lee Henry avatar

    This Jesus Whom You Crucified

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
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     | 4,993 views

    On Pentecost when Peter accused those in his audience of being guilty of crucifying Jesus he was accusing not only to them but also to us.

    This Jesus Whom You Crucified Acts 2:36 “On a sunny day in September, 1972, a stern-faced, plainly dressed man could be seen standing still on a street corner in the busy Chicago Loop. As pedestrians hurried by on their way to lunch or business, he would solemnly lift his right arm, and point to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 436 views

    As Jesus stood trial before Pontius Pilate, Pilate had the opportunity to do the right thing, but his fear kept him from doing that. Had he been motivated by love instead, he could have stood.

    Love on the Cross Text: John 19:1-16 Before we dig in to our message today, let me just remind you of what’s happened so far. Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was taken before Annas and Caiaphas, the Jewish religious leaders and charged with blasphemy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible