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    Jesus' Mock Parade Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2018
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    The political implications of Palm Sunday

    Prelude Where does the solution to all our problems, really come from? Does it come from here on earth? What does God have to do with national and personal deliverance from all our problems? Purpose: Let’s understand the political implications of Palm Sunday. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 11:1-11 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attaining The Countenance Of Jesus

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 1, 2014
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    Love is always lived out in body and in spirit

    Thursday of Fourth Week in Course Lumen Fidei All of us long for a world, a culture, of perfect justice, of perfect peace, where everyone is centered on doing the will of God, and no one is impoverished in spirit, soul or body. David got it, and the apostles preached it. When Jesus sent them ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Mary's Fulfillment In Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2014
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    Jesus broke the long cycle of apostasy, trouble, repentance and deliverance by creating a Church that would be the light to the nations until He returns.

    Commemoration of Ignatius Loyola 2014 Lumen Fidei If you have ever watched a potter throw a pitcher or bowl on a wheel, you can relate to the image that Jeremiah is using in the prophecy. For weeks now we have been reading the history of Israel and Judah as they frequently ignored the Law of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God Is Light And He Can Be Found

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 8, 2014
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    Even those who are not Christian are being drawn to the light and vision of God in Christ..

    Thursday of 5th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei The people of Israel were called to be a light to the nations. Even in the early books of the Bible, we see this. Abraham was to be a blessing for all peoples. Israel was supposed to be totally faithful to the One God, and her worship was supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Eusebius Versus Arius: A Critical Defense Of The Faith

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018
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    The word "consubstantial" is so important that we either bow or kneel when we commemorate the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb during that prayer.

    Thursday of 17th Week in Course St. Eusebius of Vercelli Today’s Scripture gives us two parables, one from Jeremiah and the second from Jesus Himself. Jeremiah visited a potter, probably a novice potter, because what he threw on the wheel turned out badly. But one thing every potter learns is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Only When Connected To Our Lord Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2018
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    In a real sense, St. Paul was the sheep that was lost, and Jesus left the heavens to seek him out and find him and turn him toward the truth.

    Thursday of 31st Week in Course At some point in the life of every Catholic theologian, like Saint Paul there comes a time of high clarity. St. Paul’s moment was a time when he realized that all his elevated Jewish theology was just a waste of time. In fact, in the light of Christ’s suffering and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Converting The Economy To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017
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    "We can no longer trust in the unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market."

    Thursday of Second Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Mark’s Gospel, which tradition holds is the second one written after Matthew, seems to be a short life of Christ appended to an account of His passion and resurrection. Miracles such as the ones we hear about today occupy a large part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Our Responsibility To Non-Believers Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2016
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    We Christians need to find more and more effective ways to communicate the Gospel message.

    Thursday in Fourth Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel St. Paul is best known for his three missionary journeys and his journey to Rome. He was the evangelizer paradigm. Nobody did it better than he. His protocol developed early. He believed that his mission was first to his Jewish brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Price Of Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2014
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    There is a price to be paid for the gift of faith, at least inconvenience.

    Thursday of Easter Week 2014 Lumen Fidei Today from the Acts of the Apostles we hear a snippet of the earliest kerygma of the apostles. It’s pretty stout. Peter is preaching to people who have just seen him heal–by the power of Jesus the Messiah–a man who could not walk. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Four Helpful Senses Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 27, 2012
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    We can see in the writing of the story of Cornelius and Jesus's words about the sheepfold very helpful examples of the literal and spiritual senses of Scripture.

    Monday of 4th Week of Easter Verbum Domini The richness of today’s Scripture readings should suggest to us a couple of responses. First, we need several hours of study of the text and its meanings. Second, we should, in worshipful awe, spend a few more hours before the Blessed Sacrament ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Word And The Martyrs Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2012
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    In the witness of the martyrs we see the Word of God made visible and effective in the world; the martyrs give the ultimate testimony to the Truth.

    August 13, 2012 Blessed Jakob Gapp Verbum Domini “The interpretation of sacred Scripture would remain incomplete were it not to include listening to those who have truly lived the word of God: namely, the saints. Indeed, viva lectio est vita bonorum. The most profound interpretation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Adapt The Delivery, Not The Message Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013
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    The stark message of the Gospel must be delivered in ways that will be heard by modern humans.

    Monday of 3rd Week in Lent Gaudium et Spes Adapting the Delivery, Not the Message Those commentators who are not very familiar with the documents of Vatican II, but who count themselves experts on the “spirit” of Vatican II frequently see the Council as creating a break with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus And Our Judge! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 8, 2021
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    Another "J" in the series, this is the best sermon on Jesus as our Judge. Listen!

    Jesus is our Lord, our King, our Savior, our Healer, Advocate, our Preacher and He is to have first place in everything that we do! In the Church, in our Homes, and and in our communities. He is the theme of these messages. The Bible says we are complete in Him. (Col. 2:10) Without Him, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray To The Lord Of The Harvest Of Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2013
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    In faith we must weep, like the people of Israel, when we hear the Law of God; there are three reasons to do so.

    Thursday of the 26th week in Course 2013 Pray the Lord of the Harvest of Faith And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith Is One And Catholic Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2014
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    The word "catholic" means universal. It means we are open to all humans and open to all Truth.

    Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei Today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives us a glimpse of the first ecumenical council, and an important look at the hierarchical structure of the early Catholic Church. Remember that the debate was over circumcision. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic