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    How Many Do We Need On Our Team? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
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     | 577 views

    Explores Jesus' calling of ordinary men as disciples, emphasizing their willingness to follow and the transformative power of Christ's call.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. It is a joy, a privilege, and a responsibility to stand before you today, to share the Word of God, and to delve into the ...read more

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    Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: What Loving Your Enemies And Being ‘perfect’ Mean

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 8, 2023
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    “Now raise your hands if you have only one or two enemies.” And even fewer people raised their hands. “See,” says the priest, “most of us feel like we have enemies.”

    A priest is giving a homily like I am right now on “What loving your enemies and being ‘perfect’ mean.” “Now,” says the priest, “I’ll bet that many of us feel as if we have enemies in our lives. So, raise your hands if you have a few enemies.” And several people raise their hands.” “Now raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle Or Year C-- Table Talk: Take The Lowest Place

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 30, 2022
     | 1,922 views

    It’s easier to ignore people at rectangular tables.

    Recently there was a man from Ireland who became an internet sensation for a silly mistake he made while on vacation. This gentleman was visiting Las Vegas for the first time. So he borrowed his son’s GoPro camera, put it on a stick, and walked all over the Las Vegas Strip. He was filming all the ...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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    Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 16th Sunday , Year A-- Weeds And Wheat

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 21, 2020
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    This parable doesn’t mean that we tolerate all sorts of bad behavior. Jesus doesn’t condone weed (pun intended).

    If we ask, "why is there evil in the world?" we must also ask "why is there good in the world?" We get our answers this Sunday: Beginning with pre-history “while everybody was asleep” (Matthew 13:24-30), the weeds represent the enemies of God, who are: Satan, demons, and humans ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time; 29th Sunday B -- Can You Drink The Cup?

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 18, 2021
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    For training purposes, the supervisor suddenly handed the nurse a wine glass that happened to be on a nearby shelf. The "director" asked the nurse to "lose" her thumbs by tucking them into her palms. It was uncomfortable and difficult to hold the glass.

    Jesus asked James and John, “Can you drink the cup that I drink?” To answer, One can use Theology as Drama. e.g. A supervisor and a nurse did a re-enactment when a patient was going to have an operation on her thumbs the following day. The nurse asked, "Why? What's the matter with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time—b ; 26th Sunday B-- Lessons From Lizards

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 24, 2021
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    According to the artist "the Thinker" is sitting in mute amazement as he contemplates lost people in hell.

    Lizards scatter when they perceive a threat, and they will self-amputate their tail if a predator seizes it. It will leave its tail behind and run but with modified locomotor performance and mechanics. The lizard says to itself: 'It's better to lose my tail than to lose my ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Country Music, I Aint Leaving You, Thorn

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 4, 2024
     | 668 views

    then I realized that God uses not just our gifts, but our thorns too

    Country music often tells stories about real life problems, thus the joke, “What do you get when you play country music backward?” You get back your wife, your dog, and your truck. One song tells about a man taking his beloved wife, whom he truly loves, to his 10th High School reunion, where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Ten Virgins- Bring Your Own Oil

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2023
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    “The trumpet, scattering its awful sound. Across the graves of all lands, Summons all before the throne. Remember, gentle Jesus, that I am the reason for your time on earth, do not cast me out on that day, When the damned are confounded, and consigned to keen flames, call me with the blessed.”

    BYOB stands for Bring Your Own Beverage. Today’s parable is about preparing for our individual and irrevocable particular judgment at death and it is always a Bring Your Own Oil affair—BYOO. [Thanks to Troy Borst for this phrase] The inevitable sleep of death overtook all ten of them, and our ...read more

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    Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C-- The Perfect Thank You Has Four Parts

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 10, 2025
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    Start with “thank you;” Recognize the Gift; Why you’re grateful, Tell that person what they mean to you.

    John Kralik, a lawyer, found his life at a terrible, frightening low at age 53. He was twice-divorced, out of shape, had money troubles, and he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter. But during his tough circumstances, an idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Focusing On Christ Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    It is amzing how Christ went from Hero to Villian in one week. This sermon look at Christ entering the city and the peoples reaction

    John 12:12-19 Focusing on Christ Triumphal Entry Introduction A. I may have been watching to much TV covering the War B. Since the war has started I have been flipping channels between MSNBC, FOX News, and CNN. C. What I find the most interesting things is how different people interpret different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 24,411 views

    The Heroes of our faith and our country are all dead. Who can we look to for our future? Who will take their place?

    Chris Smith April 16th, 2006 Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and direction. Think about a time in the past, in any country or kingdom, and you can name many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greater Love

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,693 views

    Delivered at Hopewell on Memorial Day weekend. It is important to remember the Service, Sacrifice, and Love of our Heroes, the greatest of which is Jesus Christ!

    GREATER LOVE (John 15:13) Intro: Memorial day – about remembering Sometimes, we are not so good at remembering things: 3 sisters, getting up in age: All in the living room in the evening. Gerty got up to go to bed, halfway upstairs she stopped and asked, was I going up, or going down? Mabel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christopher Columbus Attacked

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 13, 2019
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     | 2,377 views

    In our modern day of attacking Christian heroes, the Body of Christ must present the whole truth so the deceived may be enlightened.

    Christopher Columbus Attacked Addressing The Accusations Made Against Him, Then and Today When examining the lives of those whom God had used to lay the foundation of this nation, we must remember, the Bible is clear, “All have sinned and is short of the Glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Like Me

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2019
     | 2,693 views

    A recent article by Dave Butts prompted this sermon, reminding us that the heroes of faith were just like us in many ways.

    1. [My Prayer Story @ the Rocket Club Meeting in Huntsville, AL I was seated with Medal of Honor Winner, Generals, and High Dignitaries; Heroes –seem larger than life 2. Everyday Heroes • Consider Dave Sanders, the school teacher shot to death while trying to shield his students from two youth on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ