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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-First Sunday-- In Ordinary Time, Cycle C- The Narrow Gate

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 23, 2022
     | 1,668 views

    There is a saying, “The nearer the Church, the farther from God”.

    In Readers Digest, David Barman, from North Miami Beach, Florida, wrote that at the university where he teaches, the school has a policy of giving a + designation for grades. A 78 is a C+, an 89 is a B+. A student received his final grade and was adamant that I left off the plus sign. I looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God's Priorities For The Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,683 views

    In the first church God laid down 4 priorities for the 3,000 new believers. Any successful church will devote themselves to these priorities in all that they do.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Think about this for one second. What are the priorities for the church. When we do that we can’t help but have a long list of things the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Tossin' And Turning

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2007
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     | 6,349 views

    There are times in life when it seems God no longer cares... but we continue to hope. We keep hope alive by remembering.

    Title: Tossing and Turning Text: Psalm 77 Thesis: There are times in life when it seems God no longer cares… but we continue to hope! There is a quote from the book of Job which states, “When I go to bed, I think, ‘When will it be morning?’ But the night drags on, and I toss until dawn.” Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sure Could Use Some Good News Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,907 views

    The first on Romans - about the Good News of Jesus

    Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel “Sure Could Use Good News” Romans 1:1-7 * The pop singer, Anne Murray, recorded a song which said, “Sure could use, a little good news today.” I don’t know about you, but surely is a truism for me. You see, we live in a world which is inundated with bad news. Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting God Be God In Death #1 Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,698 views

    This is the first in a series of message dealing with Letting God Be God in all areas of our lives. This offering is an attempt to show how we can allow God be God God when we experience the pain and perplexity of Death.

    “In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried.” On Saturday a week ago, I went to King’s Convenience Store across the way to procure some nutriment for my body, because I had become famished. And while I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Casting Stones

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009
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     | 6,646 views

    Children learn that no one is worthy to cast stones at others.

    November 8, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply “nerf” balls, sponges, or similar soft objects that will not hurt person being hit with object • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be small enough that children can easily throw object into the area.) Lesson Illustration: “Casting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Militant Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 10, 2020
     | 3,524 views

    Jesus came to bring a sword between daughter and mother, son and father. Why? Find out.

    7.16.20 Matthew 10:34-39 34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law— ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking In God’s Love

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Feb 15, 2012
     | 9,541 views

    Because God has loved us and received us as one of His own we must move and live in that love. The world ‘s definition of love is not love at all. The world around us always asks what’s in it for me and always centers on self-first, then maybe others.

    Walking In God’s Love 1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13 (NKJV) 1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Training In Godliness Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 14, 2021
     | 2,205 views

    Do not forsake your first love for Jesus Christ and so, train for godliness everyday!

    Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4. About 2000 years ago, the Christian Church in Ephesus was growing and Timothy was appointed to lead. We noted God protecting His Church by listing qualifications for Overseers (Bishops, Pastors, Elders of today), ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God, Uphold Your Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    Deliverance is a major need in the Christian life and is the theme of this section. Because he has keep the divine Word, the writer commends himself to the protection and deliverance of the Lord.

    PSALM 119: 121-128 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD, UPHOLD YOUR WORD Deliverance is a major need in the Christian life and is the theme of this section [Ayin, the 16th Hebrew letter]. The bases for deliverance is one's integrity before God. Because he has keep the divine Word, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving God Your Time Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 48,504 views

    The first Stewardship sermon preached during our Stewardship campaign. God wants Christians to be good stewards of their time.

    Stewardship Series #1 “Giving God Your Time” Psalm 90:12 Time is the heritage of every person. Whether a king or street sweeper, an astronomer or truck driver, a business tycoon or grocery clerk, each of us has the same number of hours. Many necessities and opportunities demand much of our day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ephesus – Everything But The One Thing Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 19, 2015
     | 4,374 views

    Ephesus – Everything but the One Thing - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Introduction to the Letters. (2). The City and the Church. (3). An Analysis of the letter. • Address (vs 1a). • Attribute (vs 1b). • Approval (vs 2-3). • Accusation (vs 4-5). • Advice (vs 5). • Assurance (vs 7). • Appeal (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: God Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,015 views

    First in the Back to the Basics series, exploring the foundational principles of the Christian faith. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about God?"

    Several years back, N. T. Wright, who is now a world class New Testament scholar and a bishop in the Church of England, was a young chaplain at a university. His responsibility was to care for the spiritual wellbeing of all the students at the college. Pretty often, He’d encounter students that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Remnant In A Pagan Society

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,974 views

    This Wednesday Evening message looks at the first Chapter of Daniel, exploring the issue of purity and service for God

    God’s Remnant in a Pagan Society Daniel Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: It would be difficult to look back into the biblical history of Israel and not find a more tragic time than the captivity of the nation. At the time of the captivity, the Nation of Israel had disobeyed God, foolishly thinking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Chosen Disciple Peter Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,063 views

    The disciple Peter is the first mentioned in all four Gospels. Jesus knew Peter was a diamond in the rough and not merely a rock.

    Peter was the leader of the disciples. Simon was his real name and Jesus gave him the name Peter in addition. Peter means “Rock” (Petros in the Greek) and the church was founded on this rock. John MacCarthur refers to him as the disciple with the foot shaped mouth. His name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church