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  • Charles Scott avatar

    What Kind Of Gift Is This?

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 4, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,703 views

    The Holy Spirit was sent by God at the birthday of the Church on the first Pentecost Day. This spirit of love is the engine that drives the church to fulfill its mission of being the loving Christ who nurtures his people and enables them through their lo

    WHITSUNDAY 2002 (Traditional Anglicans use as Epistle the 2nd choice found on page 182 Book of Common Prayer I Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel found on page 181 Book of Common Prayer John 14:15-21 Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christ And His Church

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
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    The sermon addresses the question of why the Church should be important to God

    Christ and His Church Text: Ps. 122:1; Eph. 5:25 Intro: The organism we call the Church, is a topic about which many have spoken and written over the years. Some believe the Church is universal and invisible, while others believe it to be strictly local and visible. I happen to believe there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Touch With Earth

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2010
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    Revision of earlier message. God calls us to remember that we are both physical and spiritual, and are therefore to be stewards of the earth as well as spiritually sound. The Table reminds of both our physical and spiritual sides and responsibilities.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, October 6, 1985, World Communion Sunday No matter how sophisticated we may become, something in us reaches out for the soil, reaches out for our roots and stirs within us to claim a simpler, more basic way of life. I would just about bet that most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Touch With Earth

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2010
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    We are both physical and spiritual, and our calling is to be good stewards of both. The Lord's Table ably symbolizes this.

    Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD June 5, 1983 No matter how sophisticated we may become, something in us reaches out for the soil, reaches out for our roots and stirs within us to claim a simpler, more basic way of life. I would just about bet that most of us here do not think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing Favorites Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011
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    Trying to secure our status in God's sight by checking off a list of church activities won't give us enough credit to get away with looking down on our neighbor.

    Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his autobiography that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Godly Contentment

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
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    Being content is critical to experiencing joy in life. It is key to a happy life!

    In the wake of many natural calamities in many parts of the world, the world needs generous people more than ever. We are on our 4th week of bushfire appeal, and thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to help. We have heard pledges of financial support around the world to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Chronos: James #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
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    Being a Christian requires consistency in our relationship with Christ, our actions for Him and our concern for others.

    Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Old And The New

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 28, 2015
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    Those who would serve the interests of God can do so by giving expression to joy in their lives. Those who feel God’s love have much to offer the hurting and disconnected in our world.

    We all have certain core traditions and beliefs that are important to us. They make us who we are, they define our own behaviours and the way we think other people should behave. That is what lies behind the Gospel passage from Mark that we heard a few minutes ago. As usual, the Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
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    A message concerning the cost of following Jesus.

    The Cost of the Cross Introduction The Curiosity of the Call Burning Bush The Chiseling of Character 40 Years The Challenge of Conviction The Lord said The Crisis of Commitment Red Sea Cul de Sac Note: I believe I have inherited a church somewhere between Egypt and the Red Sea. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming To Communion, And Healing Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009
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    Sacrament of Healing and Eucharist; when to approach communion and when to pray in the pew

    Monday of 5th Sunday in Course 9 February 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The Gospels give us a real, human Christ to worship, emulate, and follow. This is a Jesus who was far more than a spiritual master. He ate and drank and slept and wept, and He had a physical presence so attractive that people ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,191 views

    Thankfully, the LORD does offer second chances...

    BEHOLD, A VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE. Isaiah 7:10-16. The northern kingdom of Israel/Ephraim, along with her ally Syria/Aram, intended to force the Davidic kingdom of Judah into their alliance against the Assyrians (Isaiah 7:1), by setting up a puppet king - a ‘Son of No Good’ (Isaiah 7:6) - in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Stands In Awe Is Blessed

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 4, 2014
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     | 7,329 views

    When we put our trust in the righteous LORD we shall not lose our reward.

    WHO STANDS IN AWE IS BLESSED. Psalm 112:1-10. Like its immediate predecessor, PSALM 112 is an acrostic poem, using the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order as the opening letter of each line. PSALM 112:1 can best be represented in English by: “Alleluia. Blessed is the man…” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sunshine And Shekels Or Scars?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    The Christian life may have many roses, but it also has many thorns that scar.

    I can remember before I was saved hearing that your life will be full of sunshine,rainbows etc when you gave your life to Christ. And there is the problem, we tell people that and even after they are the prosperity preachers pile on that lie and when it doesn't pan out people get discouraged and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011
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     | 6,385 views

    God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

    Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bearing Up Under Trials Series

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Oct 26, 2006
     | 4,222 views

    We need to endure and have the ability to remain under tremendous weight and pressure without succumbing

    DO WE HAVE KNOWLEDGE IN CHRIST JESUS (Bearing Up Under Trials) Part 6 of 9 Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church 6-17-06 Pastor: Joe M Garza Text: 2:Peter 1:5-8 INTRODUCTION: We have observed that growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ begins with the foundation of faith (conviction and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church