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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Intentional And Unintentional Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace.

    1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. The Pharisees' values were rooted in their traditions, laws, and culture. They found a great sense of their identity in their clique. They resented anyone who failed to live up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Inheritance Of Faith

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Sep 28, 2010
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    We are compelled to model and foster faith in Christ and His free gift of salvation --- our inheritance. As disciples, we put Him first in our lives. Let us not quench the spirit but fan into flame this gift from God.

    October 3, 2010 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Text 2 Timothy 1:5-6 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Makes Grace So Amazing

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2007
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    The chararacteristics that make grace so amazing

    WHAT MAKES GRACE SO AMAZING Ephesians 1:1-12 Intro: For a long time I never knew what the word “GRACE” meant. I realized that I had been saved but I just did not know what grace meant. Once I realized what the word GRACE meant and realized how that it was responsible for my receiving salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For The Coming Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2016
     | 4,040 views

    An authentic faith – which is never comfortable or completely personal – always involves a deep desire to change the world

    Thursday of the 31st Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We stand now very close to the conclusion of our liturgical year, our holy year of grace and mercy that concludes on the Feast of Christ the King. I’m doubly blessed because I get to celebrate Christ the King Sunday twice. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Posture Of Victory Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2011
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     | 3,895 views

    Kneeling and standing are the characteristic postures of prayer. Standing is the posture of the victorious Christ in Heaven.

    Feast of St. Benedict July 11, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy On this patronal feast of our Holy Father, we continue to study his words on the liturgy. Ever since Joseph Ratzinger became Benedict XVI, I have been sharing with you my appreciation of his writings. The Spirit of the Liturgy is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Today's Holy Communion And Its Errors

    Contributed by Kayode Eleyinte on Mar 5, 2013
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    Holy Communion is accepted by Christians and it seems to one doctrine that cut across all denominations.Yet many do observe it not following God's standard.

    The Holy Communion is one of the oldest tradition in the christian rites.Almost all church affiliations or denominations partake in the Body and the blood of the Lord in symbolical terms. Though their might be differences in the way and belief of the Lord's supper as it is otherwise called,yet the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Sacrifice Of The Mass Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2013
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    The one sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented daily in the Holy Eucharist--for our sanctification and the salvation of every human.

    Monday of 3rd Week in Course January 28, 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium The sacrifice which the author of the Letter to the Hebrews, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, was a single historical event. But we must also acknowledge that from the beginning, the Church has recognized that we make ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Saint Nicholas And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 2, 2018
     | 2,775 views

    Let’s take this story as a challenge to become more compassionate to the destitute, and provide for their education, food and shelter so they may grow spiritually, physically and emotionally in Christ.

    Thursday of the First Week of Advent 2018 Beginning any new liturgical season, we try to shake off our slumber and be more present to the Lord whom we worship. We know that we must change so that we can become more like Jesus and Mary, and so we listen to the Word of God with particular attention. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Religious Freedom, Fundamental Human Right Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2016
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    Religious freedom is a fundamental human right that is not restricted to the confines of a church.

    Thursday in Third Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Those of us who are blessed to be in the Catholic church for many decades tend to take for granted our sacramental realities, especially the Blessed Eucharist. I recall reading about a Muslim who, though totally without faith in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    “a Life Not By Chance!” - 10th Anniversary Sunday At Ccc Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
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    Before John the Baptist was born God had a plan . . . . We read about it, and believe it to be true, yet are we willing to believe God could have a plan for us as well?

    Coastal Community Church is now 10 years old. That is amazing, and amazing to see what God has done over the last 10 years! Nearly 100 people over this same period that have made professions of faith! Including two last night! As you saw in the slide presentation, and as I was reminded just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    James And John And The Near Occasions Of Sin Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2021
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    We must work hard to avoid situations in which our buttons are pushed, or our “triggers” are pulled.

    Twenty-ninth Sunday in Course 2021 Temptation. If any of us might claim never to have been tempted to do something morally evil, I’d just suggest that you haven’t been paying attention. We are tempted all the time. Turn on radio, TV, Internet, you are assailed by ads. Most of them tell you to buy ...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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    No Screaming, Lots Of Listening

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 8, 2025
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    We might make the fiery preacher John the Baptist into our kind of Messiah. Energize by screaming at folks.

    Feast of the Baptism of Jesus 2025 Sometimes in our reflections we might think that if God just made a few changes in the way He engineered our salvation, things might have gone better. Isaiah predicts that the Messiah would come gently, not screaming His message, giving people who were broken and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ: Corpus Christi

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 29, 2024
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    Being inspired by the Eucharist by two women.

    Corpus Christi Sunday is about clarifying and being inspired by the Eucharist: E.g., During the Fraction rite at Mass, before the “Behold the Lamb of God,” I break the large consecrated host and put a particle into the Chalice. However, since the altar microphone is an older model, it must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Age Of Baptism

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2022
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    We don’t need to be divided over the topic of baptism. Biblically, there is room for our preferences without disunity, if we ask simple questions. What does the Bible really require? What does the Bible leave up to us?

    We don’t need to be divided over the topic of baptism. Biblically, there is room for our preferences without disunity, if we ask simple questions. What does the Bible really require? What does the Bible leave up to us? Let’s look more deeply into baptism than narrow ideas may allow. Age of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist