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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Hard Core Old School Finding New Truth In Christ

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 17, 2019
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    Verify messages and testimonies as did Nicodemus

    Weekend Message/Devotion March 17, 2019 John 3:1-17 Hard Core Old School Finding New Truth in Christ Great stuff in today’s gospel reading. We start out with Nicodemus, a staunch Pharisee, “ruler of the Jews”, seeking out Jesus in the night. Here is a leader of the Pharisees, most likely a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pee Wee Paul's Big Adventure Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
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    How can you follow Jesus and not be on an adventure? Let’s consider some things here.

    PEE WEE PAUL’S BIG ADVENTURE! I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION: For some of you who don’t know this is a take-off on Pee Wee Herman’s Big Adventure. Out west where the back roads can get pretty muddy and they dry up to be pretty “rutty” (is that a word?) there’s a posted sign that reads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Away To Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2019
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    Jesus as the author and finisher of faith.

    LOOKING AWAY TO JESUS. Hebrews 12:1-3. Throughout Hebrews 11, the reader has been privileged to watch a review of the race run by the great heroes of the Old Testament faith. The “therefore” at the beginning of Hebrews 12 is an emphatic particle connecting New Testament believers to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Reflection In The Mirror Of The Holy Spirit.

    Contributed by James Linders on May 2, 2015
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    Peter has witnessed ALL the miracles which Jesus performed. He even PROMISED to DIE for Christ and NEVER to leave Him. Yet, when Jesus needed him MOST, he denied his Lord. Nevertheless, he was forgiven and became a CHANGED man, ready to die for Christ.

    Matthew 26:74 Peter began to curse and swear: "I don't KNOW that man!" John 21:17 "...Lord, you know EVERYTHING. You KNOW that I love you." We as Christians in THIS day and age, have NEVER seen Jesus Christ before,OR witnessed the miracles He performed.We have NEVER accompanied Him on the dust ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gestation And Return

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2018
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    Jesus is present in our liturgical celebrations, in the Eucharistic species, in our reading of the Scriptures, in our prayer for each other.

    Third Sunday After Easter 2018 Extraordinary Form I have never had, nor will I ever have, the challenge and privilege of giving birth to a child. I have, however, helped my wife during labor three times, and been close by at many births of grandchildren, so I can confirm as well as any man what ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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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
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    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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    And Who Would Betray Him Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2021
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    Let's try to enter into the mind of Judas Iscariot, and learn something about ourselves

    And Who Would Betray Him Of all the men and women who followed Jesus during his active ministry on earth, one is a total enigma. He was one of the twelve apostles. He was the treasurer of the group, so he was educated to some extent. The name: Judas Iscariot, son of Simon Iscariot (Jn 6: 71). In ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Half A Deck

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2021
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    People may think we are crazy for following Jesus.

    Half A Deck – Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: Every family has that one person who is a little different from the rest. You know, this is the person who at family reunions everyone talks about to everyone except that person. I want to confide in you. If you are the only person that no one speaks to at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "when Faith And Doubt Collide" (Christmas Eve Communion Service)

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
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    We find in the scripture that nearly 40 times Jesus performed an act of healing. Water to wine. Fed 5000 without very little food. He healed the blind, the deaf; the lame. And the reason was simple: it was never just about the healing…it was always to teach a lesson.

    "When Faith and Doubt Collide" Mark 9:14-24 We find in the scripture that nearly 40 times Jesus performed an act of healing. Water to wine. Fed 5000 without very little food. He healed the blind, the deaf; the lame. And the reason was simple: it was never just about the healing…it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ants In The Pants

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 8, 2021
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    Seeing is not believing!

    Ants In The Pants – John 20: 19 - 31 Intro: If I had written the account of the resurrection of Jesus, it would have been a little bit different. For example: John would run up to Peter as he returned from witnessing the empty tomb. Excitedly, John would say, “Peter, I have good news and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Really Is Responsible? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2021
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    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
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    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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    Cultural Diversity And The Spread Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2015
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    The Holy Spirit drives us to bring all cultures into an appreciation and acceptance of the faith.

    Thursday of 10th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Just imagine if from your earliest days you were called by the name “son/daughter of encouragement”? Wouldn’t you just naturally become a very positive person? That was the destiny of our apostle, today. Bar-Nabas, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Expensive Shampoo Wasted? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 16, 2017
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    Why is the story of the women pouring perfume on Jesus' head be told along with the Gospel of Salvation?

    Let’s continue our worship of our Lord Jesus Christ by reading from the Gospel of Mark 14…. Read along with me v1-9……… As we had noted in the past, Scriptures explains Scriptures; and so, it is always good to see if other Gospels have the same story as the one we are studying…. Turn briefly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible