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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Promoting Authentic Human Development In An Outsourced World Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2009
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    New social justice problems have emerged in recent years, straining systems of insurance and welfare. How shall we as Christians respond?

    Monday of 28th week in course October 12, 2009 Caritas in Veritate The queen of the South and the men of Nineveh will rise up and condemn the generation of pharisees for not believing in Jesus. At the end of time, they will also condemn the pharisees of our day for not believing in Jesus or His ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Surrendering To God's Will Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2017
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    If we are to be living stones in the Church built on Christ, we must have the attitude of surrender to God’s will that infused Mary and Jesus.

    Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica 2017 Revolution and Reformation “Today the liturgy celebrates the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, called “mother and head of all the churches of the city and the world.” In fact, this basilica was the first to be built after Emperor Constantine’s edict, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Don’t Worry… Be Happy! 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
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    In the first message, I preached on having a Happy Church. We saw that the first thing we have to do is recognize the purpose of the church.

    WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH? Many folks have many different ideas about what the purpose of the church is. For example: (1) Some seem to think the purpose of the church is for us to come together and see if we can build a more beautiful church building than the church down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mystery Babylon: Anti-Jew, Anti-Protestant, Anti-America Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 29, 2015
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    For the first 60 years of the 20th century, Rome seemed to be at business as usual for her. Seniors today were raised with a Romanism that was a far cry from the compromising brand of today. Thus the Protestant's ease in separating from her.

    PART FIVE: THE GREAT TRANSFORMATION , 1948- present FIFTY-NINE: THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL Some Christians would say that one of the most exciting events in all modern history is the episode involving God's promises to the nation Israel. In 1948, the Gentile domination of the Promised Land begins its ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Corrupt Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2009
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    Thyatira is a corrupt church. They do many great works, but God does not even address them as His children. It’s still here today and is key to the end of the world. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Rev. 2:18-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corrupt.html [map] In the 1700’s there lived a mighty evangelist that was greatly used of God to shake this country…his name was George Whitfield. Years before, at the age of 16, he came under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reformation 2023

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 24, 2023
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    Remembering the Reformation and honoring Christ

    Reformation Day Sermon 2023 Text: Romans 3:21-30 Good morning Church! I’m so glad that you have gathered with us this morning. That you have obeyed the command to not forsake the assembly. It’s the last Sunday in October… we call it Reformation Sunday – remembering the Protestant Reformation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Baptism Of Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 11, 2003
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    “I am baptised with the water of repentance; but am I still baptised in the Spirit of God?”

    At the beginning of the World War II, Israel Eugenio was the chief Rabbi of Rome. The Nazis occupied Rome in September 1943. The Nazi officer Kappler demanded 50 kg of gold in place of the Jews. The Jews feverishly managed to collect 35 kg. The chief Rabbi Zolli realized his helplessness. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "You Want Us To What?"

    Contributed by Randall Long on Aug 2, 2017
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    When Jesus' followers give Him what they have, little though it is, He does a miracle and feeds many through them.

    The events in today's text took place at a pivotal time in the apostles' relationship with the Lord. They had just returned from their first "mission trip", when He had given them authority over unclean spirits and diseases and had sent them out to preach. They had a lot to tell Him, but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Final Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
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    This message looks at the attitude, frame of mind, perspective or worldview we’re called to in the cross.

    The Final Word Philippians 2:5-12 We are in the third week of the season of Lent. Lent is a journey toward Easter. It is a season of preparation as we intentionally reflect upon our lives in light of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and His call upon our lives. This journey is headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is This The False Prophet Of Revelation?

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on May 12, 2025
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    Bible prophecy is unfolding at a rapid rate. Besides events that align with end time prophecy we are also seeing men take their place on the world stage.

    Recently we saw the passing of the Pope and maybe the passing of a sacred religion. As we get closer to the time of the end there have been events that scream loudly that the Messiah is soon to appear. But do consider His soon return has the potential of cutting through the darkness of all faiths ...read more

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    A Missionary, Not A Chump

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2008
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    We are all called to be missionaries in one way or another. We preach Christ to help others come to Christ.

    Homily for Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent Tomorrow is the commemoration of St. Francis Xavier. If some modern thinkers are right, Francis wasted his life. One of the earliest disciples of Ignatius Loyola, one of the first Jesuits, Francis was going to go to Palestine to convert Muslims–and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Thinking More About Heaven Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 27, 2005
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    This series, entitled Heaven Is Our Home, is intended to help you think more about Heaven, order your personal life with Heaven in mind, and stir up a heart for evangelism.

    9By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 11:9-10 21For to me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why The Bible Is Trustworthy

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 1, 2015
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    A brief and concise apologetic and summation of Bible development and trustworthyness

    Why the Bible is Trustworthy (Pastor Eric J. Hanson) (2 Timothy 3:16, II Peter 3:15-16, II Peter 1:20-21) The Old Testament -Not under attack in this current wave of attacks; but constantly attacked across the last 160 years. Particularly Genesis and Daniel are hated and attacked. -Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Negotiating With God

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
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    We live in perilous & prosperous times. We have every modern convenience and an abundance of leisure time. We live amongst cities like Sodom and Gomorrah. We profit by living in the shadow of their wickedness. Are we just Negotiating with God?

    Negotiating with God The title for this mornings message is Negotiating with God. I must admit straight out that I am not a great negotiator. My wife would give me very strict instructions to keep my mouth shut when we went looking for a new car or any other major purchase. Having grown up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mystery Babylon:, The Protestants, America, Mexico, Vatican I Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 20, 2015
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    Babylon is dealt a heavy blow as people begin to stream out of her, fight against her, and even discover a new world free from her influence (at least at the beginning). How will she respond to all of these changes?

    FORTY-THREE: PROTESTANTISM This book is not meant to be an endorsement of "Protestantism" over Catholicism, though you may be shocked to hear me say it. It is not quite that simple. For example, "Protestant" England comes about in part as a result of the love-life of Henry VIII. Henry refuses to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God