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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Fighting Spiritual Battles

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2024
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    The Lord, and only He, gives prosperity of mind, heart and spirit, but only when we follow His commands in right worship and righteous living.

    Eleventh Sunday in Course 2024 The Word of the Lord endures forever. However, the language it is expressed in can differ by the time and place it is written. Remember that it has three meanings. The meaning intended by the human author is inspired by God. The meaning understood by the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith Heals Our Sin Sick Soul

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
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    To lead the people to understand that they can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ.

    The Bronze Serpent – Numbers 21:4-9 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that the can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Should Fathers Raise Their Children Rightly?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 15, 2023
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     | 1,802 views

    Raising children today is more complicated, not only because they live in an era of modern technology or a digital era in which everything is computerized, but because we compete with the world of entertainment, public schools, and even governments who have and propagate values different from ours.

    Raising children today is more complicated, not only because they live in an era of modern technology or a digital era in which everything is computerized, but because we compete with the world of entertainment, public schools, and even governments who have and propagate values different from ours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God Of Glory - Our Comfort And Assurance"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 7, 2011
     | 4,837 views

    Last week we looked at Isaiah 6 and observed Isaiah coming face to face with God Who is not just Holy but Holy, Holy, Holy! The “I AM, that I AM!” Understanding the Holiness of God helped Isaiah to proclaim God’s judgment was looming on the horizon. Th

    Cornerstone Church August 6/7, 2011 “God of Glory – Our Comfort and Assurance” Isaiah 40:1-26 In his book, titled “The Pressure’s Off”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Retaking Our Safe Spaces

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 3, 2019
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    Theme: Victory Over Evil - What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 30: 1 - 31 Theme: Victory Over Evil Title: Retaking Your Safe Space What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our Light Amidst Darkness

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
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    Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey

    Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey [Note: These texts were read earlier in service: Isaiah 9:2,6; John 1:4-5,9; Luke 2:8-20] Also – There is more here in notes than time allowed to share…but hopefull is still helpful in offering plenty of ideas one can drawn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real Prayer Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015
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     | 8,610 views

    How can you have a relationship with someone if you do not communicate with them? In order to HAVE a relationship, communication must be made. Prayer IS our personal relationship with CHRIST

    2015.02.01.Real Prayer William Akehurst, HSWC What is Prayer? Quotes about Prayer • When you can’t put your prayer into words, God hears your heart. • Prayer is asking God to align you with HIS will, rather than asking Him to be aligned with yours. • P.U.S.H. Pray Until ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prodigal Father

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018
     | 5,535 views

    How the Father Feels When His Son Returned

    One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” Erma Bombeck in her usual humorous way wrote the following about fathers, “When I was a kid a father was like a light in the refrigerator. Everybody’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Proverb To Guide Our Giving Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2014
     | 6,749 views

    Paul quotes a proverb that is instructive for believers as they bring their gifts before the Lord.

    “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” [1] “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do With Life's Burdens

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,537 views

    Sooner or later every home, every person, every one of us, finds our self with burdens that seem too heavy to bear.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Galatians 6:5,2; Psalm 55:22 ILL. After hearing & reading all the health warnings in the media, someone wrote the following:. Brace yourself. Somewhere, they’re plotting the scare of the week. Air is polluted; water is too. Fish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Your World Falls Apart - Part 1

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 13,337 views

    Part 1 of 2: What our response to God should be when life gets messy.

    2 Samuel 12:16-23 When Your World Falls Apart Woodlawn Baptist Church September 10, 2006 Introduction Read 2 Samuel 12:16-23. We can only imagine what a terrible low point this must have been in David’s life. During the course of the previous year, King David has been involved in an adulterous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoration PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024
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     | 933 views

    Encourages perseverance in faith, seeking God's guidance in adversity, and trusting in His promise of restoration.

    Beloved in Christ, welcome! Here we are, gathered once more in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by the ineffable love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together today, not as separate individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, a family bound by the divine love that ...read more

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    Have You Considered My Servant? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,673 views

    Explore God's unwavering faithfulness, even in times of suffering and adversity, as exemplified in the story of Job.

    Good morning, Church Family. Today, we will delve into the deep and profound mystery of God's faithfulness, even in the midst of our suffering. We'll be exploring Job 1:8, where God says to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a ...read more

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    Gods Hand In Our Redemption Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
     | 8,476 views

    Part 4 of series on Ruth

    GODS HAND IN OUR REDEMPTION Ruth, Part 4 This is the last week of our series on the book of Ruth. Lets do a little review, for those of you who may have missed a week. The story takes place in the time of the Judges, which is a dark period of Israel’s history, about a thousand years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are We Standing For? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,343 views

    Like Peter and John, we can stand up for what is right in the face of adversity.

    What are we standing for? Sunday September 14, 2008 Acts 4:1-22 Do you remember your honeymoon? Finish this statement: You know the honeymoon is over when… Explanation of Text: • The “honeymoon” for the church is coming to an end... • Everyone is not happy when God shows up. • Peter and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal