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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Who Really Is Responsible? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2021
     | 1,854 views

    It took some time to process the traumatic and surprising events of Holy Week

    3rd Sunday of Easter When something traumatic happens in your family, perhaps a death or serious injury, do you find often that there’s at least a temptation toward chaos? This is especially true if one of the key linchpins in the family is taken out of commission for a time, or even permanently. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Too Young Or Too Old

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 26, 2021
     | 3,562 views

    There is unfortunately much ageism in the Body. When I was young, I had to point to Timothy. Now I have to point to Paul the aged in a time when 27 right out of seminary is ideal, but no one over 50 is considered.

    Psalms 92:12-15 12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; 15 To shew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle B; 4th Sunday, Year B.-- Deliverance Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2021
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    It’s powered by the love flowing from Christ’s wounded side on the Cross; it’s the Power-source of deliverance and healing ministry.

    “He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” Jesus spoke in the imperative when he said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” 1.Authority is internal—in the Greek it means "out of (one's) essence"—essential. Like Jesus, whatever we do should be a demonstration, not of external ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus And Judas Iscariot Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 7, 2021
     | 2,694 views

    Why did Jesus choose Judas Iscariot to be His 12 disciples? Let's listen!

    Is there a lesson we can learn from Jesus choosing Judas and is there a lesson we can learn why would Judas betray the Son of God, Jesus, Christ? Some people have named their children "Jesus" but never "judas" because of what he meant to the world. Some people would say Judas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wheat And The Darnel

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 18, 2020
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    In Church we will often find both wheat and Darnel growing side by side in the pews.Should we try to root the Darnel out and purify the church so we only have wheat (as we of course perceive it)

    Mt 13:24-43 I came across this interesting story. I cannot vouch for its authenticity however but it makes a good point. Story: A man was stopped at a traffic light and when the light turned green he was distracted and didn’t budge. The lady in the car behind him started honking her horn again ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Discipleship: A Servant's Heart Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 26, 2020
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    One of the central marks of discipleship is to serve in Christ's name.

    March 25, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: Discipleship Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 11:27-30; Matthew 9:35-38 Discipleship: A Servant’s Heart Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme during Lent this year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love One Another

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 4, 2020
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     | 3,681 views

    We cannot Gather around Tables, We cannot wash feet, We cannot Touch. Maundy Thursday Service in the time of Coronavirus

    Maundy Thursday Lord, today as we gather apart, we pray for those who gather around tables at home. As we enjoy a meal, we know that in houses across the nation, families gather. Help us to feel your presence this evening, remembering the last meal you shared with your disciples. As we hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ash Wednesday: Confronting Our Sins, Embracing Our Vulnerabilities

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,855 views

    Ash Wednesday sermon about confronting our sins, but how that is a call to vulnerability by the Holy Spirit

    Ash Wednesday: At one time Advent was my favorite season of the church year. The happiness, the joy of anticipation, the hope of a manger, the birth of a child… it all added a hopeful newness to my soul. But our culture ruined Christmas with the rabid consumerism and those lame made for TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Enigmatic Concept Of Spiritual Unity

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    The United Body of Christ

    THE ENIGMATIC CONCEPT OF SPIRITUAL UNITY EPHESIANS 4:1-3 The opening of chapter 4 marks the principal transition of the entire Epistle. As is his custom in other writings, Paul turns from the doctrinal to the practical. Paul recognizes the value of spiritual unity in the church because he had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Voice In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019
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     | 15,034 views

    We are Witnesses

    A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS MATT. 3:1-3 1. THE TEXT. THIS TEXT OPENS WITH THE PERSON OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS. a) WHILE ALL OF US ARE NOT CALLED TO PREACH, WE ARE ALL CALLED TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. b) JOHN’S MESSAGE WAS TWOFOLD. ONE, HE WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Irrevocable Invitation

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,033 views

    Jesus Won't Take It Back

    AN IRREVOCABLE INVITATION MATT. 11:28 1. INTRODUCTION. INVITATIONS COME IN A VARIETY OF FORMS. YOU HAVE THE WEDDING INVITATION, THE GRADUATION INVITATION, THE PARTY INVITATION, THE HOUSE WARMING INVITATION; AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON. ALL OF THESE INVITATIONS CAN BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY GIVEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Onward Christian Soldiers Marching As To War

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 5, 2019
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     | 4,579 views

    clarifying misconceptions about the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers

    Devotion Weekly Message November 10, 2019 Ephesians 6:12 Onward Christian Soldiers Marching AS TO War Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Manipulation

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on May 3, 2020
     | 11,210 views

    Manipulation is a demonic spirit that one must be delivered from, so that one would not manipulate others and one would not be manipulated.

    What is manipulation? In my own understanding, manipulation is: • An act of tactically influencing another person mind into thinking or doing what they would not have otherwise thought or done. • A demonic and afflicting spirit, because of the characters it exhibits. "Psychological ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    As A Little Child

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    A call to humility. A warning against stumbling blocks. Lost sheep found.

    AS A LITTLE CHILD. Matthew 18:1-14. 1. The disciples came to Jesus, openly and unashamedly asking, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (Matthew 18:1). Jesus’ response was to call a little child to Himself. The child freely and willingly came. Jesus set him in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,529 views

    Maybe each one of us is capable of embracing the spirit of antichrist, though we would never want to become the Antichrist. When we do so we are paving the way for evil to enter. We must, instead, actively embrace the Spirit of Christ.

    Revelation 13 v. 16 and it causes all the small and the large and the rich and the poor, and the free and the slaves that they should all be given a mark (scratch) on their right hand, or on their forehead v. 17 and in order that they would not have the ability to buy or sell if they don’t have the ...read more

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