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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Restoring Families; Restoring The Plan Of God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2023
     | 785 views

    Families would have the opportunity to be reunited in His Church, and grace would establish all the new earth as a blessing, not a curse.

    Saturday of the Second Week in Advent 2023 Sirach is a book named for its author, Jesus ben Sira. This is a book Catholics use in the Liturgy, but Protestants generally don't accept as inspired. We call it "deuterocanonical;" they call it "apocryphal." Our reading from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Incarnation: The Divine Becoming Human Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023
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     | 1,663 views

    The idea of the Incarnation is significantly important in Christian theology. It stands for the essential conviction that Jesus Christ, who is the divine being, assumed human form.

    Incarnation: The Divine Becoming Human The idea of the Incarnation is significantly important in Christian theology. It stands for the essential conviction that Jesus Christ, who is the divine being, assumed human form. The word ‘Incarnation’ comes from the Latin word ‘incarnatio,’ which means ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Born Once Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 8, 2024
     | 1,737 views

    Challenges hearers to consider the implications of being born again.

    “BORN ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH” John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 1 John 3:9 FBCF – 1/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Funny bumper stickers: - “The closer you get the slower I drive.” - “Do you follow Jesus this close?” - “Free airbag test for tailgaters” - How many of you resonate w/ these??? Some are sad: - “God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions, Decisions

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023
     | 1,081 views

    Why leave John the Baptizer and go follow the Galillean Rabbi Jesus instead?

    Sam was confused. He had been following John for - how long had it been? Almost a year, he thought, it was just before the grape harvest and his parents had been really upset that he hadn’t stayed until the work was finished. But Sam just had to go. The Messiah was due soon, everybody knew it, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Disagreement Among Missionaries Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 24, 2024
     | 766 views

    In the same way Split brings destruction in the church. Unity keeps peace and prosperity. Many denominations, organisations are the out come of personality clashes and self projected leaders. How to resolve the problem?

    Text: Acts 15:36-41 Theme: Disagreement among missionaries   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   I request you to kindly turn to the Bible passage. Observe the Text: Paul and Barnabas, planning for second missionary journey. John Mark, Sharp Disagreement; Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Following Christ In A World Of Opposition

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 15, 2024
     | 454 views

    We live in a world that often challenges our faith. As Christians, we are called to be the light in the midst of darkness

    Brothers and sisters, we live in a world that often challenges our faith. As Christians, we are called to be the light in the midst of darkness, but the reality is that darkness does not always welcome the light. This is nothing new—Jesus Himself warned us about it in John 15:18. He said, "If ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    ‘a River, A Dove & A Voice’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 24, 2024
     | 624 views

    'A River, A Dove & A Voice.' - Matthew chapter 3 verses 13-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Jesus and John (vs 13-15): • (2). Jesus and the Baptism (vs 16-17) • (3). Jesus and the Father (vs 17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Saturday night TV has always been a big hitter in the TV ratings war! • To find that hit show and dominate the airways is key. • Over the years we ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Fulfilling God’s Unique Purpose For Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 17, 2024
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     | 676 views

    Success is about faithfulness, service, and fulfilling the unique purpose God has for each of us.

    Fulfilling God’s Unique Purpose for Our Lives Intro: Success is about faithfulness, service, and fulfilling the unique purpose God has for each of us. Scripture: Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:10-11, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45. Reflection Success is a word that evokes varied responses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Cumpliendo El Propósito único De Dios Para Nuestras Vidas Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 17, 2024
     | 292 views

    El éxito se trata de fidelidad, servicio y cumplimiento del propósito único que Dios tiene para cada uno de nosotros.

    Cumpliendo el propósito único de Dios para nuestras vidas Introducción: El éxito se trata de fidelidad, servicio y cumplimiento del propósito único que Dios tiene para cada uno de nosotros. Sagrada Escritura: Isaías 53:4, Isaías 53:10-11, Hebreos ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Hear And Obey Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 1,209 views

    This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

    GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION HEAR AND OBEY A. Mark 6 opens with Jesus returning to his hometown of Nazareth only to find the RESIDENTS there who knew Him and His family—His Mom and siblings, “taking an OFFENSE at Jesus”- v. 3. 1. This prompted Jesus to say to them, “Only in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Second Sunday Of Advent, Year C: A Straight, Immovable Section.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 17, 2024
     | 973 views

    That dangerous S-curve was removed in 1981 and replaced by a straight, immovable section.

    A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?"1 On the Second Sunday of Advent, we meet John the Baptist in the Desert: Luke 3:2: “the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    God's Perfect Plan And Timing Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 9, 2024
     | 774 views

    The angel Gabriel's visit to Zechariah reveals significant truths about God's sovereignty.

    Do you believe in chance encounters? Two people meet on a bus ride and end up getting married, remaining so for over 70 years. A random introduction leads two men to become the best of friends and end up establishing Apple computers. A random encounter between a 9 year old girl and a Theology ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something To Talk About Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 23, 2024
     | 402 views

    As if the pregnancies of an elderly woman and an unwed teenager weren’t enough to talk about, the birth of John sparks speech in ways that should encourage us to verbalize things about our faith as well.

    Edit sermon notes Copy text In 1991, Bonnie Rait released a song entitled “Somethin’ to Talk About.” It became her highest ranking song on the billboard lists - topping out at #5. This song also became instrumental in helping her win a grammy. The song addresses rumors that had been going around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sons Of Thunder Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2025
     | 340 views

    The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus and go all in for the Kingdom of God.

    Sermon: Sons of Thunder Thesis: The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus and go all in for the Kingdom of God. Their lives show us how God can will transform us into what he wants us to be. Like when John became both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finicky Faith Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 28, 2025
     | 360 views

    John, while in prison, sent representatives to Jesus to ascertain whether or not he is the one - Jesus provided proof and then affirmed John’s ministry, sinners repented, Pharisees rejected/scoffed, Jesus confronted the finicky faith of the generation

    During World War II, a congregation in London faced bombings nightly. In the midst of fear, their pastor encouraged them to gather for prayer. One night, after a particularly intense bombing, he found a soldier praying with fervor. When asked why he prayed amidst such chaos, the soldier replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist