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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Prayer And The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2023
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    We have access to grace and eternal life with the Blessed Trinity precisely because of their obedience, and our imitation of them by the obedience of faith.

    Saturday of the 29th Week in Course 2023 Our Lord frequently prayed at night, perhaps because His fame spread so widely in a short time that people desperate for help surrounded Him every day (except perhaps the Sabbath). So what did He do when praying? We can learn a great deal from His ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Unshakeable Faith: Building On Christ SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    When Christ is the cornerstone of your life, no circumstance, individual, or power can topple you. In Christ, we find an unshakeable and enduring foundation.

    Introduction: In the book of Matthew 7:24-27, we learn that a building cannot stand without a strong foundation. Just as a building needs a solid base to support its weight, our lives also require a firm foundation. In this sermon, we will explore the importance of making Jesus Christ our ...read more

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    Destined For Prophecy: Embracing God's Plan SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 692 views

    I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.

    God had a plan for Jeremiah even before he was born. The Lord said, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations" (Jeremiah 1:5, NIV). This shows that Jeremiah was chosen by God to fulfill a specific role as a ...read more

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    Are We Our Brothers’ Keepers?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 25, 2025
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    Jesus at the cross introduced his mother to John, from that we can infer that we are our brothers’ keepers.

    John 19: 25-27 Standing close to Jesus’ cross were his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so, he said to his mother, “He is your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “She is your mother.” From that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Hope In God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,108 views

    CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL

    BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 1) INTRODUCTION: (must be read in conjunction with Psalm 43 as a unit) I. (:1-4) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER: "WHERE IS YOUR GOD?" Cut off from the worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Prepared To Suffer

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,611 views

    Introd.: motto of Boy Scouts = "Be Prepared" God's message to Joseph in Egypt = help the nation to be prepared for 7 years of famine doctors take much more time today than they used to to make sure patients understand and are prepared for the operation Illust.

    Introd.: motto of Boy Scouts = "Be Prepared" God's message to Joseph in Egypt = help the nation to be prepared for 7 years of famine doctors take much more time today than they used to to make sure patients understand and are prepared for the operation Illust. of not being prepared: Peter wants his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Things That Are Not Easy But Can Be Done Through Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,123 views

    As Leonardo DaVinci attempted to complete the painting of his famous Lord's Supper masterpiece, his mind drew a blank.

    As Leonardo DaVinci attempted to complete the painting of his famous Lord's Supper masterpiece, his mind drew a blank. Apparently, Leonardo was so angry with one of his chief critics that he had secretly used the man's face as a model from which he painted the face of Judas Iscariot. For weeks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Are Thy Mercies, O Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    CALLING UPON THE MERCY OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS

    BIG IDEA: CALLING UPON THE MERCY OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS I. (:153-156) THREE PLEAS FOR DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING A. (:153) Rescue Me 1. Appeals to the Lord’s Compassion "Look upon my affliction and rescue me" Look with the idea of seeing my need and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Paradoxes Series

    Contributed by George Durham on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 15,694 views

    The radical call of Christ is to live with a counter-culture world view based on the paradoxes of Christianity.

    CHRISTIAN PARADOXES A paradox is a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense; but when understood, makes a lot of sense. In fact, a paradox says something that couldn’t be said as well any other way. Jesus made some paradoxical statements. He did so to draw the attention of His listeners, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eve Believes The Lie

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 2,817 views

    An outline for study/group discussion

    “Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, ‘Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden’?’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘From the fruit of the trees of the garden we may eat; but from the fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What Kind Of Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    There are really only two kinds of wisdom. Which kind do you have?

    James 3:13-18 What Kind of Wisdom? ATTENTION: Charles Steinmetz designed the generators for Henry Ford’s automobile plants. One day those generators ground to a halt. Not one of Ford’s engineers could get them up and running again. Ford contacted Steinmetz, who came, tinkered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tongue

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    The power of the tongue can destroy ministries

    The Tongue James 3: 1-12 The Power of the Tongue : 1-2, 5-6 The Problem of Control of the Tongue 3-4, 7-8 The Positive and Negative Actions of the Tongue 9-12 a)The Power of the Tongue : Jas. 1-2, 5-6 It can destroy ministry 1 Tim 3:2 - the elder 1 Tim 3:12 - the elder’s wife. A woman’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Compromise Matters Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    4th in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Revelation 2:18-29 Compromise Matters INTRODUCTION: As we have seen and reminded ourselves; Jesus is aware of what it takes to maintain and grow a positive presence as a believer in Christ. He is also understanding of the process involved, and He has the desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freed To Be A Slave! Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,502 views

    The Christians great Emancipation from slavery to Sin!

    Freed to be a Slave! Romans 6:15–23 INTRODUCTION On September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed and presented the Emancipation Proclamation. This great document and speech would change the course of American History leading us into the Civil War. Most importantly though the Emancipation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tongue

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    Some notes and Scriptures on "the Tongue"

    The Tongue James 3: 1-12 The Power of the Tongue : 3:1-2, 5-6 The Problem of Control of the Tongue 3:3-4, 7-8 The Positive and Negative Actions of the Tongue 3:9-12 a)The Power of the Tongue : Jas. 1-2, 5-6 It can destroy ministry 1 Tim 3:2 - the elder 1 Tim 3:12 - the elder’s wife. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican