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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Call To Priesthood

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015
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    There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

    Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Disciple 102 - Good Shepherd

    Contributed by John Ong on Jun 23, 2015
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    What does it take to become a good shepherd? Is it a big responsibility? Is everyone called to become a leader? Is everyone skilled to lead?

    What does it take to become a good shepherd? Is it a big responsibility? Is everyone called to become a leader? Is everyone skilled to lead? Here will discuss the characteristics of a good shepherd. To start off, let’s check out this verse from the book of John… John 10:11-16 I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Titan Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2013
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    Love is not something that we would think would compete with God, but it can.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Take a moment and think about something you love dearly, it could be (SHOULD BE) your spouse, children, a possession, maybe you are in a relationship with someone. Just think about the thing you love the most. • No Sunday school answers think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “stepping Up To The Plate!” Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 15, 2011
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    Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

    Ephesians 4:14-15 “Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Amazing Grace Of God

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    Here in this drama the we call the Last Supper, the grace of God is demonstrated in a way that was missed by those there, and especialy by one! But we can't afford to miss it today!

    Passage: Matthew 26:17-30 Intro: Hindsight is an amazing thing. 1. someone has said “hindsight 20/20 2. but when we can look back, with explanations, we can actually see what is going on better than those who were there! 3. saw last week, great event, with things going on in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Christ's Christmas Exchange

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011
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    Evaluates what Christ was willing to sacrifice for us in the incarnation.

    The First Christmas Exchange “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) REFLECTION: One of the few downsides of the Holiday Season is the inevitable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Took Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 24, 2011
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    What Does It mean to carry cross.

    Luke 9:23-25-Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doesn't That Sound Reasonable?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 25, 2011
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    It is because of God's mercy that Paul pleads for believers to present themselves as living sacrifices to God. What follows that plea is a description of a holy, dedicated life.

    ROMANS 12:1 (AMPLIFIED BIBLE) I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offerings On Sunday

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 12, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: What do we offer on Sunday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what we have to do on GOD's House IV. TEXT: Numbers 7:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) His offering consisted of a silver

    I. EXORDIUM: What do we offer on Sunday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what we have to do on GOD's House IV. TEXT: Numbers 7:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) His offering consisted of a silver platter weighing 31/4 pounds and a silver basin weighing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: Our Burden Bearer

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013
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    The very fact that the Lord is represented as moving to lift the burden of these people is evidence that He is moved with concern when His people are in crisis.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 Jan 2013 Isaiah 53:4 JESUS: OUR BURDEN BEARER Intro: This chapter stands out in the Old Testament as the single greatest prophesy/Lord/Jesus/Christ and what He would accomplish for sinners. • In this chapter, we learn about His Life (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Experience? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 21, 2013
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     | 5,602 views

    The Christian life is all about having an experience with the living God.

    Are You Experienced? Text: Gal. 3:1-5 Introduction 1. Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix once asked, "Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced? Well, I have." 2. The Apostle Paul asks the question, "Are you experienced." However, it is far different from the experience that Jimi is talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Do You Serve?

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
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     | 5,378 views

    Making a choice to serve Jesus (Luke 16:1-13)

    This is one of the more difficult passages of Luke’s Gospel, and the interpretation of it divides commentators and preachers. What are we to make of it? I think the key to it is, once again, to look at it in the context of the central theme of Luke’s Gospel – what does it mean to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Part 1 - Genesis 22:1-11 – God, What Were You Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 3,750 views

    If I am looking for evidence or justification that God is not concerned about me, that He randomly chooses to answer my prayers in totally abstract, dispassionate and sometimes brutal ways, imposing impossible standards upon me, then here it is. OR IS IT?

    Part 1 - Genesis 22:1-11 – GOD, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? She was ferocious and yet frail. When I told her that I was a Chaplain she took the opportunity to bombard me with accusations and questions. “What is the use of prayer if God is going to let those 29 miners die anyway? All those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Fire Fall

    Contributed by Wendon Pettey on May 24, 2013
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     | 14,564 views

    There is a need for the Fire to fall again--a pure, unprofaned, holy fire from heaven to burn away the sacrifice so that the sweet rain of the Holy Spirit can come pouring down upon this land!

    Let The Fire Fall! INTRO: I want you to see this picture (show picture on screens). This is the world famous fire falls of Yosemite National Park. This spectacular show and amazing feat was cancelled by the park services back in 1968, and has never been seen since. But my mother saw it once before ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Was There

    Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012
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     | 6,054 views

    A Lenten message of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ

    Luke 23: 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. and 42 Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom." I was there Jesus paid it all! All to Him I owe, sin had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist