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  • John L Jefferson avatar

    Prayer Of Invocation

    Contributed by John L Jefferson on Sep 30, 2025
     | 121 views

    We want to thank Supervisor Mitchell and her staff for the opportunity to participate in this occasion.

    Let us pray, Almighty and Gracious Father, You who are ancient of days, You who have no beginning nor ending, You who crafted the world out from your words “Let there be” and it was, You who crafted humanity and shaped us in your own image. We who are weak and frail come to this place and invoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Year C-- Fire

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 15, 2025
     | 141 views

    Fire, judgment, separation, crisis, – can bring a new opportunity for growth in faith.

    Lodgepole pinecones are very compact, and they will only open to disperse their seeds under intense heat, as in a forest fire. We hear a similar idea today in our Gospel that fire means judgment, which results in separation, creating a crisis, but which also means opportunity. So, fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    #2leaking: No Ability To Retain The Blessings! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    Beware, spiritual leaking can cause us to slowly, gradually miss God’s blessings to us as individuals.

    #2 LEAKING --- NO ABILITY TO RETAIN BLESSINGS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a 2 part lesson. I DO THIS PART IN TWO PARTS. LEAK: To not retain To escape through an opening by fault or by mistake A crack or a hole that lets something in or allows something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Have A Plan!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,782 views

    It would not be an exaggeration, but an understatement to say God has already prearranged 1,000’s of events, waiting to happen in your life to increase you, to promote you and to bless you.

    I have a plan! Illus. by Christian Cheong A famous British writer George Bernard Shaw once visited a sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein at his studio. The visitor noticed a huge block of stone standing in one corner and asked what it was for. "I don’t know yet. I’m still making plans." Shaw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Repentance

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,217 views

    The message of repentance is missing from preaching today! This message uses the story of Jonah to illustrate repentance.

    INTRODUCTION: · “Repentance” = “To change one’s ways because of contrition” · The Bible is a Book of repentance: o Used 46 times in the Old Testament o Used 65 times in the New Testament · There are three types of repentance in the Bible. All are in the text: o Repentance of saints—verse 3 o ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding God's Will

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,757 views

    We looked at how to miss God’s will, now here is how to find it.

    August 7, 2005 Dakota Community Church Understanding God’s Will Week Two: How to Know it. Introduction: Last week we looked at four ways people try to find the will of God that don’t work. - Circumstantial evidence. - Bible roulette. - Fleeces. - Prophetic Words. This week I want to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    You Are Amazing God!

    Contributed by George Alves on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,647 views

    How we often miss the point arguing over what isn't the main thing.

    Yesterday at church we sang Indescribably by Chris Tomlin (check out this video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmTxZAl7ceU&feature=fvsr ). I confess that I like this number very much, both the lyrics and the music however, something didn’t seem right. I couldn’t put my finger on ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    New Year’s Wish!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,025 views

    We have many wishes for the coming year, but we often miss the most important ones.

    Introduction: There is a story. A fortune-teller gazes into a crystal ball and says to her client, a frog: "You are going to meet a beautiful young woman with great smiles and lofty dreams of helping people who are miserably ill. From the moment she sets eyes on you, she will have an insatiable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is God Present? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 3, 2014
     | 5,207 views

    Let us not make the mistake of missing God in our daily lives; He is always available!

    Let us continue to learn from God’s Word; open your Bibles to 1 Samuel….. We have noted the story of prayerful Hannah who was blessed with a son she named Samuel. Samuel was raised in God’s Temple in Shiloh. We have noted from Chapters 2-6: The Ark of the Covenant was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Has That Which Is Perfect Come

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,011 views

    Have Cessationists missed on blessings by telling the Holy Spirit what He cann and cannot do?

    For 40 years, I was a cessationist.Baptist and used this passage as one of my proof texts. Unfortunately, we forgot to follow one of our basic rules for interpretation. In college, they stressed context, context, context. We have taken verse ten out of context. 1Co 13:8 Charity never faileth: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome King Jesus!

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 19, 2016
     | 5,725 views

    King Jesus was welcomed at the Triumphal Entry. He alone saw something everyone else missed.

    Welcome King Jesus! Luke 19-28-44 There are many protocols for welcoming royalty / celebrities. At the Oscars there is the Red Carpet. When the President emerges, “Hail to the Chief”. Many parades have a celebrity float / Parade Marshall. What kind of welcome would be appropriate for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Your Favorite Prophet False

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 27, 2021
     | 1,958 views

    It is time to return to seek the old prophets as many of the the new ones have missed the mark and are suspect.

    2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 1John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Bread That Came Down From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,064 views

    We often look for God in grandiose moments, missing the divine in the simple and everyday occurrences of life.

    The Bread That Came Down From Heaven Intro: We often look for God in grandiose moments, missing the divine in the simple and everyday occurrences of life. Scripture John 6:41-51 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The Gospel reading today revolves around the profound statement, “I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Warning Against Enticement Series

    Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Aug 12, 2025
     | 133 views

    Theme: How are the disciple’s missing the point of how Jesus desires his disciples to live?

    Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. P: Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, C: but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2 What is enticement to you? Enticement is probably more of a concept that you know than a word you are familiar with. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "A Call To Serve"

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on May 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,661 views

    This sermon highlights the key characteristics and benefits of a life of faithful service to God. It challenges those in Leadership positions, (especially teachers) to take their roles seriously and to remain faithful as they continue to serve God.

    "A Call to Serve" MARCH 22, 2009 CENTRAL ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-7 SALUTATION CONGRATULATE WORKERS FOR JOB WELL DONE - FOR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE TEACHING MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH – LETS CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THEM, AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND MORE COMMITTED WORKERS INTO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist