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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary, Year C: Humility

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 29, 2025
     | 160 views

    The crucified and resurrected body of Jesus thus represents the ultimate paradox’ and provides the necessity for disability. Jesus became so completely identified in his life and teaching with the lowest place, not only in the Eucharist by being disguised as the poor.

    Imagine this situation, if you will: a husband comes home from work on a Friday afternoon, as he drives into the driveway, he sees that there is a rented tent in the back yard. Under the tent are tables and chairs for about forty people. A bandstand and dance floor are assembled in one corner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Three Powerful Sins Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,225 views

    Discouragement, Jealousy and rebellion are three powerful weapons to destroy the Leaders who serve God. All of them had lost their goal on the way to attainment. Great Loss to the great leaders. How about you?

    Numbers 11:11-14, 12; 16:1-2, Dangers in the Wilderness Introduction: Today we will learn the dangers of the Wilderness journey. Three key leaders had problems according to their standards of spirituality. Sins of three Leaders: Moses, Miriam, and Korah were three powerful characters in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dangers In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023
     | 1,627 views

    Moses, Miriam, and Korah were three powerful characters in the wilderness journey. But each one has a committee sin according to their circumstances. Watch out, where you are?

    Numbers 11:11-14, 12;16:1-2, Dangers in the Wilderness Introduction: Today we will learn the dangers of the Wilderness journey. Three key leaders had problems according to their standards of spirituality. Sins of three Leaders: Moses, Miriam, and Korah were three powerful characters in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Are We Told Not To Love The Evil Of This World?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 1, 2023
     | 735 views

    John was writing to all believers to urge them that they should obey Jesus and that they should love all believers.

    In this passage of scripture, John focuses his attention to three distinct groups of Christians. John addresses new Christians, more established Christians, and those in the middle, in a specific order. He then, in a similar fashion, converses with each once more, in a similar request. New ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Party PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 912 views

    Emphasize the importance of accepting God's invitation to His kingdom, understanding the consequences of refusing it, and experiencing the transformation that occurs when we embrace His love and grace.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. As we start, I want to share a quote from A.W. Tozer who once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity ...read more

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    The Song Of Solomon - Chapter 5 – The Bride Searches For Her Beloved Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,171 views

    This is the turning point in the Brides progression of maturity

    V.5:1 - “I came to my garden, my sister, my bride, I gathered my myrrh with my spice, I ate my honeycomb with my honey, I drank my wine with my milk. Others Eat, friends, drink, and be drunk with love! She 2 I slept, but my heart was awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking. “Open to me, my sister, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Symptoms Of Pride

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017
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     | 27,382 views

    Eight symptoms of pride are discussed.

    Proverbs 18:12 5-10-15 For the last couple of weeks, we have been talking on the subject of humility. I feel the Lord would have me continue that theme today. Why all this talk about humility, because humility is the ticket to your future. There are some places in God that you can only enter if ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    New Years - Now Is The Hour

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 11,786 views

    This morning I want to share with you my dream and my vision for each of us individually and for all of us together as a church united.

    A few short days ago, as the clock struck midnight, we said goodbye to the year 2002 and welcomed in the new year of 2003. It seems that every year we get excited about having a new start, a new beginning, a new opportunity, and a new resolve to make positive changes in our lives. Most people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

    Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,821 views

    Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

    INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Missed Opportunities"

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 784 ratings
     | 108,852 views

    If we aren’t careful we miss golden opportunites at the Christmas Season.

    “Missed Opportunities” Text: Luke 2: 1-7 Some years ago at a Resort Area along the East Coast, a small community was having an open town meeting about some financial problems that they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Goal Is To Press On To Claim The Prize Of The Calling Of Christ Jesus.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,265 views

    As we press on to be like Christ, we should examine our lives and identify those things that tempt or lead us to temptation.

    THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 1ST OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....PHILIPPIANS 3: 12-14 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Justified To Live Free Series

    Contributed by Leslie Chaney on Oct 20, 2010
     | 4,739 views

    God dealt with our sin issue in our lives when he declared us "Not Guilty" in Christ. He justifies us, then he implants his power (The Holy Spirit) in us to lead us toward righteousness and away from sin.

    JUSTIFIED TO LIVE FREE Dr. Leslie C. Chaney THE PROCESS OF HIS PRESENCE I WANT YOU TO THINK OF THE MOST DEDICATED CHRISTIAN THAT YOU KNOW. WHAT MAKES THEM COME TO MIND? 1. THEY PRAY 2. THEY DILIGENTLY STUDY THE BIBLE 3. THEY TITHE THEIR MONEY 4. THEY ARE LEADERS IN CHURCH 5. OR BECAUSE THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,378 views

    This message focuses on the story of the "Good Samaritan" as an example of what it means to take a detour in order to minister to another. Using Luke 10:25-37 as the text.

    Faith in Action series, #1 The Good Samaritan What does it cost to Love your Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 CHCC: May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a new series called “Faith in Action --- Don’t just go to church- be the church!” For the next 4 weeks, both in services and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Characteristics Of Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 41,340 views

    God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.

    Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Formula For Facing The Future

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,596 views

    As the Israelites entered the Promised Land, they were at a threshold, just as we are every new year. In Dt. 28:28, Moses gives us a formula for facing the Future, one that is as apropo for us today as for the Israelites.

    A Formula for Facing the Future Chuck Sligh January 5, 2014 TEXT: Deuteronomy 29:29 – “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.” INTRODUCTION To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist