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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Weeds And Wheat

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2023
     | 1,200 views

    Sanctity is less about the evil we resist than the good we embrace.

    There was an interesting report in the news a while back. It was about an event designed for college kids. The purpose was to get them to take weeds seriously. One pundit called it “the World Series of weeds.” Agriculture students from universities in the U.S. and Canada competed in being able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Jesus Is Our Hope!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,765 views

    As the song goes our hope is built on nothing less then Jesus blood and righteousness!

    Intro: 1. Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the TV set when she says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me!” Lucy responds, “On your 75th birthday, I will bake you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross And Sacrifice

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,174 views

    Taking up our crosses means no less a sacrifice than it did for Jesus.

    Advertisements often make all sorts of big offers, but we find out afterwards that there are hidden catches. These sorts of things are always hidden in the ’fine print.’ Companies that sell computer software do this a lot. When you buy computer software, you have to agree to all sorts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Matter Of Heart

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    The reality is that stewardship is less about money than it is about the nature of our hearts

    A Matter of Heart 2 Corinthians 9:8 & Malachi 3:10 June 6, 2004 Introduction Several weeks ago Abigail and I went to McDonalds and after we got our food, I decided that I was going to help myself to one of her French Fries but unfortunately Abigail had other ideas. As I reached out to grab one she ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Why Would We Settle For Just Crumbs?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2019
     | 4,503 views

    Many of us settle for far less than God wants us to have.

    Why would we settle for just crumbs? Matthew 15: 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Priorities

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 3, 2021
     | 4,639 views

    The greatest tragedy of life is that so many are willing to settle for less than the best.

    The greatest tragedy of life is that so many are willing to settle for less than the best. To accept mediocrity, insignificance, the petty when life could have meaning, fulfillment, and purpose. What you receive depends on your priorities. What is really important? Your priorities will affect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust In The Midst Of Trial.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 228 views

    My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness

    TRUST IN THE MIDST OF TRIAL. Psalm 141:1-8. This is a confident cry for help in the midst of tribulations. It is addressed initially to “YHWH,” our covenant Lord (PSALM 141:1). Then later the Psalmist addresses “YHWH Adonai” - emphasising both our personal relationship with Him, and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

    1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Obedient Unto Death

    Contributed by David Brockhouse on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,018 views

    The Lenten season bares the skeletons of our disobedience in more ways than one; it Illuminates the one who was “obedient, even unto death on a cross” for our salvation. It also illuminates the less than stellar attitudes and behaviors we are prone to dis

    “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Breaking Free From Mammon Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,744 views

    We need to break free from the spirit of Mammon, which causes us to crave more, having less to show for it. Mammon wants to keep you enslaved and distracted from following God fully, but God wants you to be free!

    Breaking Free from Mammon Luke 16:9-15 9 "And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home. 10 "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Slave Auction

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 23, 2013
     | 3,289 views

    “We want to do more, but we do less. We want to reach higher, but we fall lower. We want to be better, but we turn out worse. We are a slave to sin. Freedom only found in Christ”

    Video - (History Channel clip on American Slave Auction) “We want to do more, but we do less. We want to reach higher, but we fall lower. We want to be better, but we turn out worse.” We cry out – v. 24 “O wretched man am I…” 1. A Slave To Sin - A slave to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Is More Than A Gift… It Is God’s Plan For His Church

    Contributed by Sam Furmage on Jun 11, 2012
     | 5,067 views

    Beginning with a scriptural look at why marriage is such an important gift for us, moving on to how marriage looks like a model for our response to the gospel, ending with what this means and how we can join in the glory this leads to.

    Marriage – Marriage is more than a gift… it is God’s plan for His church Sunday 10th June 2012 – 9:45 – St John’s, Hedge End Readings NT – Ephesians 5:15-32 OT – Jeremiah 31:31-34 Gospel – Matthew 19:1-12 Now, O Lord, take my lips and speak through them; Take our minds and think through ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    By Your Deeds

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,982 views

    We are know by our attitudes, words, behavior and deeds... WHAT YOU LOVE YOU WILL FIND TIME TO DO... WHAT DO YOU LOVE?

    BY YOUR DEEDS... HOW WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED? WHAT IS YOUR REAL CHACARTER IN THE DARK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 3: 20 For everyone that doeth evil hatred the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds be reproved. 21. But he that doeth truth cometh to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Take Off That Coat! Feel The Paradigm Shift That Is Coming?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,893 views

    The religious crowd tends to desire to feel comfort and safe with the status quo? Be quiet poor old blind man? No, I hear Jesus is coming this way.

    TAKE OFF THAT COAT! WHAT DO YOU WANT? CAN YOU FEEL A PARADIGM SHIFT? MY MIRACLE IS COMING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DO YOU WANT? CAN YOU FEEL A PARADIGM SHIFT? I WILL FEAR NO EVIL? I WILL FEAR NO EVIL! A. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ROD? THE STAFF? B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    John's Baptism

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 22, 2013
     | 2,866 views

    To show GOD's for us and not against us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Heaven on your side? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's for us and not against us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:30 (The Message) 11:30 About the baptism of John—who authorized it: heaven or humans? Tell me." V. THESIS: GOD is backing us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal