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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Deficiencies That Need Healing By The Gospel Of Joy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2015
     | 3,687 views

    Both Christian and secular cultures will benefit by understanding the Joy of the Gospel, but the Church must approach different cultures with respect.

    Thursday of the First Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Today we hear from Jesus a restatement of the Golden Rule: “whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.” And this is Torah, this is the prophetic message. We want people to treat ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Practical Atheism

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012
     | 3,372 views

    If you are not a sold out follower of Jesus Christ, you’re living your life no different than an atheist.

    Practical Atheism May 18, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you are not a sold out follower of Jesus Christ, you’re living your life no different than an atheist. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17: 1-11, 24-27, 33-37, 45-47 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning What Counts (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2019
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     | 6,076 views

    Paul had been trying to be righteous through works, and learned that he needed to approach God in a different way.

    Introduction: A. In April of 1988, the evening news told the story of a photographer who was a skydiver. 1. This skydiving photographer had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell. 2. The film clip, taken by the skydiving photographer that was shown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    ( In The Beginning)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017
     | 14,122 views

    THE FOUR GOSPELS DEALS WITH THE EARTHLY LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST BUT EACH GOSPEL PRESENTS HIM IN A ENTIRELY DIFFERENT CHARACTER

    John 1:1-3 (KJV) 1  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2  The same was in the beginning with God. 3  All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Prayers, Only One Answered Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,298 views

    As we continue to look at different prayers in the Bible I was lead to this portion of scripture, where there are two men praying

    “Two Prayers Only One Answered” Luke 18: 9-14 As we continue to look at different prayers in the Bible I was lead to this portion of scripture, where there are two men praying. Luke 18:9 “And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presidential Election Response

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 9, 2020
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     | 5,259 views

    With so many different points of views, and so many questions, how is a Christian supposed to respond to a presidential election?

    John Quincy Adams once said, “Duty is ours, results are God’s.” Let me start off by telling you that the future of our nation is not determined through an election, but instead, it is determined by those who are willing to put forth the work that they have been called to do by God. Your future, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Can You Recognize Evil?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
     | 1,634 views

    Satan manifests in many different ways. Can you recognize the ways especially when Satan is attacking you?

    Unfortunately, we have to accept that two opposing forces are working in the LORD’s Universe. They are called good and evil. They are created by the positive and negative energies that exist. An accumulation of positive energy is remarkable for a person to have. However, the truth is that you want ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joshua And Caleb Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 5, 2025
     | 540 views

    Joshua and Caleb were from different tribes. They were the only two spies that had faith to take the land.

    The Story of Us Joshua and Caleb March 9, 2025 Joshua and Caleb were from different tribes. They were the only two spies that had faith to take the land. 1. We must mourn the past before we can embrace the future. Joshua 1:1-3 NIV “After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Father PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024
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     | 589 views

    This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of unity in God, transcending all differences, as a testament to the Gospel's transformative power in the world.

    Warm greetings, dear friends. It's a delight to gather with you today in the presence of our Lord, to share in the richness of His word, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to grow together in our understanding of His infinite grace. We find ourselves today, standing on the precipice of a ...read more

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    Handling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,346 views

    Temptation is a given in the life of all Christians, how we handle that temptation is a completely different story. James gives us three simple steps tht we can take to successful push back the temptations that come our way.

    How to Handle Temptation James 1:13-18 Intro Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, “I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!” Surely that is not the answer! But the fact is, there isn’t a day that goes by that we are not tempted in some way. Temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dumb Crooks

    Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    The devil will make a bunch of "dumb crooks" out of us all if we aren’t careful of his lies and deceitful ways.

    DUMB CROOKS Revised by Pastor Jim May (This sermon was adapted and quoted in part from a sermon I read on the internet. I have modified it greatly as well. I cannot give credit to the original source because I have been unable to find it again. If anyone knows the original writer, please ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leaving A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 52,550 views

    Before passing on, make sure you pass it on by leaving a legacy.

    Leaving a Legacy Psalm 71:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 6/1/08 Jeanne Calmert, at 120 years-old, was the oldest living human whose birth date could be authenticated. When asked to describe her vision for the future, she replied, “Very brief.” When a reporter asked what she liked best about being so old, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    E Pluribus Unum, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,341 views

    What made the USA great is what will make the church great also

    E Pluribus Unum Part 1 Opening 1. After having been around many different groups of folks from the Haiti sale, I wondered even though we could gather around to help the Haitian, why could we not gather around Christ and celebrate? What has happened to our Christianity, that it now divides ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Unity Not Uniformity Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,548 views

    First in a two part message on the reality that God has made each part of the body different from other parts in order that we might see our need for each other.

    As winter approaches we read all kinds of suggestions of utilizing fuel and making our dwelling places warm. Here are a few pointers for keeping warm in church: * Rush to the front of the church to avoid the draft in the rear. * Invite your neighbors and friends, sit on one row, and don’t leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of God: Use Them Or Lose Them

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 13, 2015
     | 8,693 views

    On Judgment Day, we will be called on to give a personal report to God. That report will be based on the choices we make here and now. We can make any changes we want to here and now. It will be too late to make them when we stand before God.

    Have you ever been afraid to use your gifts, talents or skills? Have you ever thought that your skills and talents were not appreciated by other people? If the answer to either one or both of these questions is “yes”, then you can probably sympathize with the third slave on the Parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican