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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Transformed By The Renewal Of Our Minds

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2023
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    It certainly appears, as many commentators have noted, that God is at heart a hedonist. He seems to delight in humans taking pleasure in creation.

    Twenty-Second Sunday in Course 2023 The Hebrew prophet Jeremiah knew the joys and dangers of obeying the admonition to offer one’s body as a living sacrifice to God, and of refusing to conform himself to a corrupt age, such as he had, and Jesus, and, for that matter, us in twenty-first century ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Musts Of Christianity

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2023
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    There are a few musts in the texts today and some musts the children of God should do.

    Matthew 16:21-28 “The Musts of Christianity” 1. There are many things we must do John Wesley Sarah Crosby “Preach if you must” • We must pay our bills We must go to school you must go to work • We must go Doctor appointments We must clean house, laundry, • In order to obtain a degree, a status, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing?

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 5, 2023
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    A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 22

    September 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 16:21-28 Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Adding salt to a baking recipe enhances the final flavor in complex ways. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Question That Defines Eternity - Matthew 16:13-28 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 7, 2025
     | 336 views

    WHO DO YOU SAY JESUS IS? THIS IS THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY. True discipleship begins with a right confession of who Jesus is, embraces the necessity of the cross, and responds with wholehearted surrender to follow Him; regardless of the cost.

    2025.07.06. Sermon Notes. THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY - MATTHEW 16:13-28 PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC THE CHRIST, THE CROSS, AND THE CALL - MATTHEW 16:13-28 SCRIPTURES: Matthew 16:13-28, Mark 16:19-20, Ephesians 1:20-23 THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY: "Who Do You Say Jesus Is? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Almost Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
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    This sermon explores the cost of discipleship, encouraging believers to prepare for persecution, persevere through pain, and hold onto the promise of resurrection.

    Good morning, beloved members of our church family. It's always a joy to gather together, to celebrate our shared faith and to encourage one another in our walk with the Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing on a precipice of understanding, ready to plunge into the depths of the Word and to ...read more

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    When Satan Tries To Stop You, Keep Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025
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    Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Aug 14, 2022
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    What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what will it cost you? In this sermon we learned that denying our selves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus, means letting go of self-preservation, self-determination, and self-identity.

    ********************************************************* THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Scripture Reading: “From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Satan’s Powers And Spiritual Battles Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 20, 2022
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    The Bible records several instances of Satan’s activities. Let’s find them in the Bible and take a look at those situations.

    ********** 1. Power of Death Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he (Christ) also took part of the same (became flesh); that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14 2. Power and Glory of the Kingdoms of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Be Sure That Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 30, 2022
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     | 3,129 views

    Because: 1. He is the Christ (vs. 13-16). 2. This truth comes from God the Father (vs. 17). 3. Jesus is confident about His work (vs. 18). 4. Jesus has given us the keys to Heaven (vs. 19). 5. Jesus died on the cross for us (vs. 20-21). 6. The good news about Jesus is clear (vs. 21-23).

    We Can Be Sure that Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 30, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. Today we will begin to focus on the sure truth that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Students Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2022
     | 2,322 views

    1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

    Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Students The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew chapters 14-16, Jesus Christ continued to prove that He is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament. With both His works and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Say I Am? Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 11, 2025
     | 340 views

    Learning to discern and declare the truth of who Jesus is in a world filled with noise.

    Introduction – The Noise Around Us Good morning, church. We live in a world that never stops talking. Every day, we’re surrounded by more words, opinions, and messages than our hearts can process. Social media feeds us one perspective. News outlets feed us another. Podcasts, YouTube, and talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Idop 2025: Faithful To The End

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 28, 2025
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    Today is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. This year's theme (2025) is "Faithful to the End." How can we remain faithful followers of Jesus amidst all difficulties and temptations, even when we face persecution?

    Introduction: I was in Surabaya last month when, at 3 a.m., I received the news that Charlie Kirk had been shot. It turned out he died. This news was truly shocking and left many wondering, "Why would anyone kill him?" Many reports claimed he deserved to be killed because he spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Backseat Driver

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 3, 2024
     | 2,105 views

    Letting God lead is easy when things are going the way we think they should. When God takes us down paths we don't like, we want to take the wheel of the proverbial car of life.

    Backseat Driver Both our daughters have recently started a driver's education course. I can remember the very first time I was behind the wheel of a car. My dad decided to let me drive. He regretted it immediately. As he sat in the passenger seat directing me, I put my foot on the gas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Recognizing The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 19, 2025
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     | 13,196 views

    This is the 32nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#32] RECOGNIZING THE SON OF MAN Luke 9:18-27 Introduction: It has been an awesome week of Vacation Bible School, full of fun, learning, and growing closer to God. During the week, both children and adults learned about Jesus’ great love and the sacrifice He made for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conflicts, Confession, And The Cost Of Discipleship, Part 1 ( Matthew 16:1-12)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 21, 2025
     | 181 views

    In this chapter, the Lord Jesus will yet again confront the Pharisees and Sadducees for their religious hypocrisy and Peter will confess that Jesus is the Son of God, which is the rock upon which the church will be built.

    After feeding the 4,000 residents of the Decapolis, Jesus and His disciples traveled to the region of Magdala near the city of Caesarea Philippi. It is here where the Pharisees and Sadducees came together for the specific purpose of bringing down Jesus. Their mutual contempt for Him had woven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist