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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Abbreviated Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 26, 2011
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     | 5,256 views

    It is to our benefit that God condescended to become human. In the words of the Church Fathers, he "abbreviated" Himself.

    Monday of the First Week of Advent 2011 Verbum Domini What a providential, or shrewd, juxtaposition we have this year on this first Monday of Advent. The word of God today brings together the expectation of Advent, our reflections on Verbum Domini, and the reintroduction of truly Scriptural ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    O Little "Big" Bethlehem...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 30, 2011
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    To glorify The Reason for the season by focusing on a "mystifying", prophetical scripture portion -Micah 5:2

    O little “BIG” Bethlehem… O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie… So goes the famous popular Christmas carol sung in many Churches during the Christmas time heralding the birth of the Savior. For those with a flair for history, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Learning To Curb Your Anger Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
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     | 8,462 views

    This is the final sermon in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This is the message examines the importance of not allowing our emotions to get out of control.

    At some point in our lives every one of us has experienced anger. Psychologists define anger this way: Anger is an emotion related to one's psychological interpretation of having been offended, wronged or denied and a tendency to undo that by retaliation. Modern psychologists view anger as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Amazing Grace When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 8, 2013
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    It is often in the difficult times of life that we grow the most in Christ. Those times when it may even seem as though God has forsaken us, are times we can look back at later, and see his presence and grace abiding with us. It is often in those times

    GOD’S GRACE WHEN LIFE IS HARD Rom. 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: 1.)Several years ago Lanny and Marietta Wolfe wrote a hymn of the faith whose chorus goes: A.)"For whatever it takes to draw closer to you, Lord, That’s what I’ll be willing to do; For whatever it takes to be more like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Says Wait Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 14, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,514 views

    Waiting is difficult but it teaches us lessons that we cannot learn any other way. After he interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's officials, Joseph thought that his time in prison would soon end. But God had more to teach him as he waits another two years

    Three weeks ago I suffered a ruptured biceps tendon. It did not hurt much at the time, but it required surgery and now a six week recovery. I have learned much during this time. I learned the importance of receiving. I am usually the one to take care of others in my family and even in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 4 - Training Wheels Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2009
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     | 4,788 views

    Part 4 of 6...parenting

    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. 2The rich and the poor have this in common: the LORD is the maker of them all. 3The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. 4The reward for humility and fear of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Remains A Mystery, Even Though He Reveals Himself To Us

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 5, 2009
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    A sermon for Trinity Sunday, Series B

    Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Oh God, reveal yourself to us and give us the grace to love and to follow your self-revelation that we receive from you. Keep us open minded, always ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Casual Christianity

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,874 views

    A Casual Christian can be described as lukewarm. Casual Christians present a mixed worship, live a mixed lifestyle, and send a mixed message.

    CASUAL CHRISTIANITY Revelation 3:14-16 Introduction: George Barna has written a book entitled “The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter.” In that book Barna describes the seven tribes as Casual Christians, Captive Christians, Mormons, Jews, Pantheists, Muslims ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010
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     | 7,095 views

    In four short chapters we move from tragedy to triumph, from despair to joy, from emptiness to fullness. This book begins with famine and funerals, and concludes with a wedding and the joyful birth of a son.

    The final chapter of this quiet drama takes place before the town gate of Bethlehem, where all important transactions were conducted. Here is where the matter of Ruth the foreigner would be settled. After the late-night rendezvous of chapter 3, Boaz goes right to work; he finds his kinsman and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Expect Trials Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
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    We can expect trials because we live in a fallen world. We can expect some of our difficulties to originate from God Himself, and we will bring hardship upon ourselves because we are not perfect.

    Expect Trials Faith Expectations Part 5 06/01/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably true ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Act 2:17-18

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014
     | 5,259 views

    “That I will pour forth of My Spirit on all mankind; and your son and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall dream dreams, even on my bond slaves, both men and women, I will in those days pour forth my Spirit and they shall prophesy.”

    INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Any Man Thirst

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 3, 2013
     | 6,691 views

    Jesus is the answer to the dryness of life. Come and drink freely from the fountain of His living water.

    Quotes: “Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.” -- Martin Luther “Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” - Martin Luther King Jr. "The beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resurrection: What Does It Mean

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 1, 2013
     | 3,046 views

    A strong message about the never ending love and grace of God

    The Resurrection What does It Mean? 1 Peter 1:3-5 Easter, the resurrection, is a BIG deal The resurrection is the most important, most amazing, most powerful, most life altering, most life giving event in the history of mankind. Then why is it that on the day that we celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Exemplary Church

    Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    When we evaluate any church, we are actually evaluating the individuals who make up that church. We have heard it said numerous times, the local church is only as strong as its members. It is only as faithful as its members. The most revealing question fo

    The Exemplary Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Text: verse 10 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Will Not Fear Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 15, 2011
     | 3,730 views

    Jesus died on the cross to defeat Satan and to set us free to live for God.

    Series Introduction: We are counting down to Easter. It’s the highest day in the church year. However, there is only one way to arrive at the empty tomb of Easter Sunday. We need to travel to Jesus’ cross. We are discovering the blessings we receive because Jesus died on the cross. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan