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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    What Is Lent? Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017
     | 15,454 views

    explanation of the season of Lent

    WHAT IS LENT? Last Wednesday we celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. While I was eating my share of pancakes at a Shrove Tuesday dinner, someone asked me just exactly what is Lent, which started me thinking. For those of us raised in the church (particularly the Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Blessed Man: His Journey Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 30, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,393 views

    With a passion for the presence of God burning in his heart and the clarity of his objective in mind, the author of this Psalm describes his pilgrimage to the place of God's presence.

    THE BLESSED MAN: His Journey Psalm 84 (with emphasis on verses 5-7) The author of Psalm 84 expresses the yearnings and prayers of a pilgrim journeying to the dwelling place of God in Jerusalem. His entire being yearns for the presence of God. In his observations, he has observed the sparrow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Learn Obedience To Become Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2016
     | 4,337 views

    The Father's free gift makes us His sons and daughters, and we grow in faith through obedience in suffering.

    Our Lady of Sorrows 2016 Joy of the Gospel The commemoration of Our Lady of Sorrows comes right after the great Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross–yesterday. We cannot separate Mary from Jesus and we cannot separate either from the definitive work of our salvation that they together ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Deceptive Looks

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 17, 2018
     | 5,856 views

    Jesus enters Jerusalem as the Messiah—King of the Jews. Kings hate other kings coming onto their turf. The king is crucified—a messenger of love and a victim of hate. In the process, what looks good turns out bad and what appears to be bad becomes good.

    INTRODUCTION There is a Chinese story of a farmer who used an old horse to till his fields. One day, the horse escaped into the hills and when the farmer's neighbors sympathized with the old man over his bad luck, the farmer replied, "Bad luck? Good luck? Who knows?" A week later, the horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Samuels Secret

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,236 views

    Scripture tells us that not one word that Samuel spoke fell to the ground. Every word came to pass! What was Samuels secret? This sermon tells his secret.

    SAMUELS SECRET In this day and age of broken political promises, deception and lies most people feel betrayed by their leaders and institutions, and may I say somewhat embarrassingly the Church. However the Bible tells us about a man “whose words never dropped to the ground” a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Isaac Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,895 views

    Today I want to talk about Isaac, son of Abraham, who was unstoppable

    Unstoppable! Genesis 26:13”The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous..” Rafael Nadal smashed Novak Djokovic when he won his seventh French open title in Paris on Monday. He has won so far four Grand Slam crowns. Phenomenal feat! We also have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Nation, Humble In Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on Mar 11, 2016
     | 4,262 views

    One of the chief reasons for the current downward spiral of America is our refusal to humble ourselves before God. As long as we refuse to acknowledge our sins before God, we will not be blessed.

    A Nation, Humble in Prayer James 4:1-10 In George Washington's personal writings there is an entry on the 12th day of April, 1779: The Honorable the Congress having recommended it to the United States to set apart Thursday the 6th. day of May next to be observed as a day of fasting, humiliation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2015 Resolution #1 - Thou Shall Not Compare Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017
     | 5,388 views

    begin the new year by not comparing yourself to others

    It’s hard to believe. . . just last week we were observing Christmas, with feasting and presents and remembering the Christ Child. It was meant to be a time of celebration and joy. The practice of making New Year’s resolutions goes back over 3,000 years to the ancient Babylonians. There is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Oy Vay--What Shall We Do? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,930 views

    It’s time for us to imitate the early Christians, not Ahaz. Political solutions are like bandages. They can stop the blood flow but they can’t cure the fundamental disease, which is loss of faith in God, and disobedience to His commandments.

    Tuesday of the 15th Week in Course 2020 Plague Year homilies When you consider it, God, whom we call by a kind of nickname “Yah” every time we sing the Gospel acclamation, God was heavily invested in His people. Specifically, He made a promise to King David, the greatest of the kings of Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When Nature Cannot Teach Us

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020
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     | 2,094 views

    Therefore, let God teach us that we might know what nature has to say in the wake of the crisis engulfing the world.

    A few days ago, I watched a documentary on Discovery/Nature Channel by Sir David Attenborough the great explorer who has been at the forefront of uncovering the hidden treasures of the ocean depths through innovative technology. His programs are widely viewed worldwide by those very eager to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Thanksgiving?

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 18, 2025
     | 195 views

    A day of Thanksgiving to remember with more than just a full belly.

    “What Is Thanksgiving?” Psalms 30:4 2025 The Days of Thanksgiving can be traced before 1536 during the Reformation time with Henry VIII on the throne. When the Puritans left in 1620 for the New Land they discovered great hardship and lost many of the families the first winter. They met the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samartian

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 10, 2025
     | 684 views

    In life like the Samaritan were up to bat at moments when we see needs and respond actively or inactively. The Levite and Priest responded inactively but the Samaritan responded by being active he was up to bat and hit a grand slam.

    1. The Good Samaritan Story Luke 10:25-37 • An expert in the law Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” • Jesus said, 26 “What is written in the Law?” “How do you read it?” • The young lawyer said, “ Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Name Game Series

    Contributed by Charles Payne on May 26, 2025
     | 296 views

    The command God gave to man to name the animals is far more than a simple task; it is a divine mandate pregnant with meaning.

    NAME GAME SCRIPTURE: Genesis 2:19-20 ERV 19 The Lord God used dust from the ground and made every animal in the fields and every bird in the air. He brought all these animals to the man, and the man gave them all a name. The man gave names to all the animals and birds. And whatever the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Transformative Power Of Genuine Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,104 views

    The transformative power of genuine faith and contribute to the realization of a more just, harmonious, and interconnected world.

    The Transformative Power of Genuine Faith Scripture: John 2:13-25 Introduction: The transformative power of genuine faith and contribute to the realization of a more just, harmonious, and interconnected world. Reflection In today's world, the concept of the Temple, symbolizing a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Remember Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 22, 2021
     | 2,957 views

    As we participate in Communion we are called to remember.

    10.07.2017 One of the dangers we face as Christians is how easily we forget. That’s why, throughout the Bible, God calls His people to remember. • Deuteronomy 7:17-18 - "If you should say in your heart, 'These nations are greater than I; how can I dispossess them?' 18 you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist