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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Against His Own Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012
     | 3,098 views

    God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

    Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God Comes Down

    Contributed by David Trexler on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    We can never rise to the level of God, so in love, God comes down.

    Sermon for 4th Sunday after Pentecost Mark 5:21-43 July 2nd 2006 Last week I talked about how you and I can actually see ourselves in the gospel of Mark. How you and I live in that fast and furious world of Mark where there is little time to dwell on the past, and just as impossible to see what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hagar’s Dilemma

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Jul 9, 2006
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     | 27,272 views

    Most of us have experienced some type of dilemma and we’ve all dealt with dilemmas or circumstance or our own making. But the God of Glory is more than able to hear, help and to bring us out.

    Gen. 21:1-3, 8-10,14-20 Hagar’s Dilemma H Lee Clay The word “dilemma” is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, “A situation that requires a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable;and a problem that seems to defy a satisfactory solution” All of us at some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What We Believe About Marriage" - Part Two

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 22, 2011
     | 3,470 views

    What does First Baptist Church believe about marriage?"

    Our church says: “We define marriage as a life covenant between one man and one woman according to the Scripture.” Last time, we talked about the nature of marriage. Let’s look at two other things regarding marriage that are addressed in this passage. (READ TEXT) B. The difficulty of marriage - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021
     | 2,439 views

    A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

    In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christianity And Other Religions: Many Roads Or Exclusive Path?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,738 views

    A common objection to exclusive faith in Jesus Christ is "What about other religions?" How can Christians claim to have the exclusive truth when there are so many other religions? It's a very important question.

    A common objection to exclusive faith in Jesus Christ is "What about other religions?" How can Christians claim to have the exclusive truth when there are so many other religions? It's a very important question. But the Christian really need not see all religions aside from ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,549 views

    Sometimes lost people reject the Gospel because they do not understand, sometimes because they do. We must be faithful and recognize the results are in God’s hands, not ours.

    A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred (Acts 22:1-29) 1. We have had our embarrassing social situations. 2. One woman writes, “This is my favorite story… and it’s a true one. I’ve made my mother tell this story so many times she’s got to be sick of it. “My mom, Rhonda Willeford, has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Appointment With God

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Nov 8, 2016
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     | 9,868 views

    Based on Hebrews 9:27, all mankind must appear before God. Believers at the Bema Seat, Unbelievers at the Great White Throne. BEFORE this life is over, believers should have an appointment daily with God in prayer, unbelievers Revelation 22:17 - COME.

    Read Hebrews 9:19-28 Exegesis V19 Moses had been given the Law by God and he (Moses) related that to the people. Moses also made a symbolic gesture of sprinkling blood (Mercy Seat). V20 “This is the blood of the testament” No Testament (will) was in effect until death of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Money Worries: When We’re Freaked Out At How Much Is Beyond Our Control Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2014
     | 4,612 views

    A look at the ravens and the lilies: we have to acknowledge that we dependent on God if we are going to conquer our money worries.

    ONE REASON PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT MONEY: We like to be in control and with our money so much is beyond our control. - “Somebody’s got to be thinking about this stuff.” - We feel like worrying is doing something. - We like to be running things. We like to be in control. - This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Jesus Who Brings Fire Not Peace”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 13, 2025
     | 519 views

    The words of Jesus regarding division in our families sound harsh. He knows a decioion about who He is and His message must be accepted or rejected.

    In Jesus Holy Name August 17, 2025 Text: Luke 12:49-56 Pentecost XS - Redeemer “The Jesus who brings fire not peace” Very seldom are people the people you think them to be. Recently somebody told me of an adorable little girl who came into a pet shop. Missing two ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    United In Christ: Living As The Body Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 537 views

    The Church is not a building; it is a living, breathing, spiritual organism. We are called not merely to gather on Sundays, but to live in unity as part of the universal Body of Christ.

    United in Christ: Living as the Body of Believers Introduction: Today I want us to pause and reflect on a truth that is both profoundly simple and immensely powerful: the Church is not a building; it is a living, breathing, spiritual organism. We are called not merely to gather on Sundays, but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Harvest Of The Broken Seed: The Paradox Of A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025
     | 266 views

    This sermon unpacks the powerful paradox of John 12:24-25, teaching that like a seed that must die to bear fruit, we must surrender our lives to find true fruitfulness and life eternal.

    Introduction: The Unexpected King Let us transport ourselves to a moment thick with expectation. The city of Jerusalem is trembling with energy. Dust fills the air, mingling with the shouts of a jubilant crowd. The scent of crushed palm leaves is underfoot. It is the week of the Passover, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: The Fellowship Of The Rings

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 1, 2024
     | 681 views

    When I was a young boy; My mama said to me; “There’s only one girl in the world for you; And she probably lives in Tahiti.”

    Marriage requires 4 types of "RINGS”:1 The Engagement Ring: The idea of Soulmates was first written about by a Greek playwright, the ancient equivalent of Hollywood.1 It’s a made-up romantic term meaning that there is only one person whom you are spiritually destined to marry. “Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Man Of Tranquility Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 4,429 views

    Obedience and confidence in God will rid us of fear.

    Obedience & Confidence in God will rid us or Fear The Hebrew boys dared to do a: I. Courageous Act A. Their refusal could have been taken as an insult 1. King Neb was dangerous 2. Put out Zedekiah’s eyes (2 Kings 25:7) 3. Wise men to be slain (2:5) 4. Fiery Furnace (chapter 3) B. Peer pressure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Good Deeds Towards The Poor

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 5,110 views

    And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. - Hebrews 13:16 Doing good was something always spoken of in the early Church. Believers were commended to in practical ways do good deeds. Requirements f ..

    And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. - Hebrews 13:16 Doing good was something always spoken of in the early Church. Believers were commended to in practical ways do good deeds. Requirements for Presbyters, Deacons, those in leadership, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational