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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    We Are A People Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2017
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     | 3,742 views

    "To be evangelizers of souls, we need to develop a spiritual taste for being close to people’s lives."

    Thursday of 4th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel This is a solemnity, one of the three or four greatest saints festivals of the year, and it comes on the heels every year of the solemnities of Corpus Christi and the Sacred Heart, and the birth of St. John the Baptist. Today we hear from St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rejoicing, Even In The Pressure

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 27, 2016
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    When the tough times come, our prayers must increase. Then, when the prayer increases – our faithfulness will also increase because we will rely more on God than ourselves.

    Rejoicing even in the Pressure 2 Corinthians 1:1–11 INTRODUCTION - Today’s world is full of pressure. Everyday life … - Paul wrote 2 Corinthians in response to the pressures he faced -- Yet, while he detailed his stress points in 2 Corinthians -- He also sounded a note ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fulfilling Our Commitments As Evangelization Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2016
     | 3,288 views

    Doing what we should do can bring us joy, but we must still do it even if it leaves us dry.

    Thursday in Pentecost Week 2016 Joy of the Gospel There are still some pundits and preachers out in the hinterland who insist that Jesus was just a great man, a great philosopher of love, that fire and brimstone have no place in religion, and that everyone goes to heaven. I suppose they ripped ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How The Holy Spirit Guides

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 22, 2016
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    How do we discern the Holy Spirit's guidance?

    Intro How can we tell if an idea comes from the Holy Spirit or not? Purpose Many people claim to be led by the Holy Spirit, but we need to test what they say and find out the truth for ourselves. Plan One place that we can look at is John 16:12-15 where Jesus teaches about what the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Knows

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
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    God knows everything, both good and bad He knows everything about us but still loves us. God loves us as we are, but He loves us too much to leave us that way.

    TITLE: God Knows TEXT: Psalm 139:1-6 INTRO: When we lived in NC, people had an expression they used when they didn't understand something, they would say, "God Knows." That's true, of course because God is Omniscient He knows everything, including some things you might wish He didn't know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Power Does Satan Have?

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Jun 3, 2016
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    Satan is a very powerful creature. He has power that many of us don’t realize, next to the Trinity of God he is the most powerful being in the universe. We will show a little of what Satan’s power is.

    HOW MUCH POWER DOES SATAN HAVE? Ephesians 2:2 INTRODUCTION: Satan is a very powerful creature. He has power that many of us don’t realize, next to the Trinity of God he is the most powerful being in the universe. We will show a little of what Satan’s power is. I. SATAN HAS GREAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Bags Of Dirt On Two Mules

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
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    We must spend time with God in order to be more like him. His acquaintance is not made hurriedly.

    Two Bags Of Dirt On Two Mules II Kings 5:15-19 As we break into this chapter we find ourselves in a much more pleasant time in the life of Naaman than at the genesis of the chapter. Naaman was a captain of the host of Syria, a great man with his master, honorable, and a mighty man of valour; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Give Freely Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 16, 2017
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    The greatest gift to the human beings is Free will. We must avoid using the free will, except in giving to the Lord.

    Exodus.36:01-07 Give Freely v.3-4. Willing to come and work Bezalel (Ex.31:2-6- “Lord said to Moses”, 35:30 “Moses said to the Israelite”, (Ex.37:1, 38:22)- I have chosen him, I have called him, I have filled him with Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts- to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knock On Opportunity’s Door! Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017
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     | 7,120 views

    Prayer must be foundational to action. When you have prayed, expect God to give you an answer. When He does, get to work on the things you can do and watch God work through you.

    Ruth: Knock on Opportunity’s Door! Ruth 3:1-11 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 “Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 “Wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Mom And Two Children

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 13, 2017
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     | 9,399 views

    The Parable of the Two Sons retold in a modern way for children. This is set up as a play, but can easily be told as a story or sermon illustration. The modern context helps create a gateway for children to see themselves in the story.

    The Parable of the Mom and Two Children Narrator: There once was a Mom who had two children (The mom walks out and waves to people). Narrator: Her oldest daughter, Emily, loves sports (The reader pauses and lets Emily walk out. They wait five seconds. She walks out and waves to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Alienation To Atonement Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017
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     | 4,355 views

    He has proven His love. He longs to be one with us. He is waiting for us to come to Him and embrace Him wholeheartedly.

    Atonement Much ink has been spilled through the centuries concerning the atonement-the At-One-ment accomplished through the blood of Jesus. The theology goes basically like this: God is HOLY. That means unholiness doesn’t fit in His presence, not even necessarily because He hates unholiness, but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Standing Together Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017
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     | 6,518 views

    How do you overcome the loneliness of our existential human condition? In Christ there is no Lone Ranger-no Ranger at all. We are all connected, and work much better in teams

    11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Sometimes You Need Muck Boots"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 12, 2017
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     | 6,575 views

    The sermon shares how David was in mire and muck needed help as we all do he trusted god and God delivered.

    “Sometimes you Need Muck Boots” Psalm 40:1-11 • Muck Boots Provide Protection from leaks or water Muck Boots according to an add they stay Dry & Comfortable No Matter What You're Doing. Different Types: Rain Boots, Cold Weather Boots, Gardening Boots Specializing in high ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    You May Run But You Can’t Hide.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 28, 2017
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     | 8,031 views

    People trying to hide from God can not be done.

    YOU MAY RUN BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE. Genesis 3: 7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. 8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Lessons On Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2017
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     | 8,941 views

    We have many lessons to learn about living an "incomparable faith" from the words and actions of a Roman Centurion."

    FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Luke 7:1-17 “Lessons on Faith” INTRODUCTION We learn in different ways. Some of us learn by reading, others by hearing and still others by hands on experience. There have been countless books written on the topic of faith. These have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran