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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    You Shall Surely Be King

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 19, 2026
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    Jesus was descended from the most beloved Israelite king, David, through several other kings.

    Friday of the Second Week Integral 2026 We are blessed almost three thousand years after the events described in the OT histories to have the account of the event at the cave near the Wild Goats Rock. We are also blessed to have the psalm or hymn composed by David after it was all over, a psalm we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jeremiah, Jesus And Ourselves, Shepherding The Flock

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 16, 2024
     | 596 views

    They were united in peace, because the true peace is Jesus, whose sacrifice on the cross is the event that attracts all humans in need of rescue from sin.

    Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2024 If you know your biblical history, it’s pretty easy to understand why the prophet Jeremiah is often portrayed in art as super-sad. He was active in his prophetic mission during a time that was economically prosperous, at least for the Jewish rich, but spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Signs Of Love In The Strangest Places

    Contributed by James Osborne on May 10, 2025
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    The Love of Christ demonstrated by His Servant Leadership during His ministry must shine through us as we humble ourselves to serve others in His name.

    SIGNS OF LOVE IN THE STRANGEST PLACES 02-25-2024 INTRO: Most of, if not all, of you folks are aware of the fact that both Wendy and I lost our Mothers at the relatively young age of 36. In both cases we saw our Father’s demonstrate amazing levels of devotion to our Mothers by taking care of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    James The Servant And Leader

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2025
     | 177 views

    We must expect daily to serve others and do so happily even to death. Jesus will provide the grace to enable our service.

    Feast of St. James the Greater (Santiago) July 25, 2025 Today’s psalm is anchored in a particular moment of Israelite history. In 539 BC, King Cyrus of Persia conquered the Neo-Babylonian empire and issued a decree that permitted, even encouraged the people exiled to Babylon to return to Judea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Humble Love Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Jesus displayed His passion for humanity through humility, serving others, and giving up His life as a ransom for many. We are called to follow His example by thinking, acting, and obeying in humility.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're gonna talk about humility. Humility is that thing where we put others before ourselves and don't act like we're the center of the universe. Jesus was the ultimate example of humility, and we're gonna learn from Him today. But first, let's start with a cool object lesson. ...read more

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    Father's Day: Embracing God's Loving Presence Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 12, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,024 views

    The main idea is to understand the importance of fathers, learn from God's example of being present and loving, and apply these lessons to our lives.

    Studies show that having a loving and supportive dad makes a huge difference in a kid's life. Kids with involved dads do better in school, have better relationships, and feel better about themselves. But kids without a dad around can struggle. Every family is different, but a loving and present dad ...read more

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    Your Steps Are Ordered

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024
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    This message was given for a specific Church going through a time of transition (seeking a new pastor.) In this message God reminds us that if we are communing with Him, He has ordered our steps and we just need to prayerfully follow them.

    Your Steps Are Ordered (Strangers Rest Baptist Church - 2/18/2024) Good morning Strangers Rest. I give honor to God and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Pastor Emeritus Banks and to each of you attending this service live or via live stream, I thank you for this opportunity to come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 3

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,817 views

    The reason submission is so important for a wife is because of this key: The wife who willingly submits to her husband’s leadership glorifies God.

    “Sweet Surrender” Let me sum up the perfect picture for marriage again: God wants each marriage to be a portrait of His love for His glory! Romans 11:36 “For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be all the glory forever.” Well, I knew today’s sermon was going to the hardest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overflowing With Joy Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 30, 2025
     | 898 views

    If you want to bring overflowing joy to those who serve you, refresh them, reconcile yourself to them, repent, and remain true to them.

    Donn Moomaw, a football player who became a pastor, was preaching at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. After the service, a lady came up to him and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her, but when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Jesus Appears

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,823 views

    A “Pastoral Care Intervention” that confronts our tendency to live as though Jesus is not present or relevant.

    Text: Luke 24:13-35 Title: When Jesus Appears Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living in Jesus’ Presence Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to ask Jesus to make himself real to them so that he can reveal himself to others ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Understanding Your Church's Vision And Doing It

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,649 views

    This sermon helps pastors to look at their churches vision and see where you’re headed

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHURCHES VISION AND DOING IT PROV. 29:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You Can Trust Jesus To Do Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 10, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    Fourth sermon in series on Paul’s trustworthy truths from his letters to pastors.

    8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 For which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s Word is not chained. 10 Therefore I ENDURE everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power In Partnership

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 33,485 views

    There is true power in the church when the pastor and the people partner together to accomplish the work of Christ.

    Power in Partnership Exodus 17:8-13 February 8, 2004 Introduction World’s Fair Partnership During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off and Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A God Blessed Ministry

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    A message delivered to other pastors, noting the key ingredients necessary for a God-Blessed ministry.

    - Read Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. In 1st Timothy 1:15 the apostle Paul says Jesus Christ came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Biblical Preacher

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,418 views

    A word study dealing with the Biblical 1) Qualifications 2) Calling and 3) Ministry of the pastor.

    The Biblical Preacher TEXT: I Corinthians 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. I. His Qualifications (I Timothy 3:1-6) 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist