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  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Hail Mary.... The Immaculate Conception Explained

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 6, 2001
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    Explaining the Immaculate Conception, teaching on the history and theology of the dogma, and how it applies to all of us, as an example of God’s Grace and Goodness.

    Sermon: 8th December 2001, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Text: Luke 1:26-38 “Hail Mary, Filled with Grace” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Two weeks ago, during our Advent Course, Fr Lewis laid down a challenge for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Heart Of Humility: Putting Others First Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2024
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    Paul’s letter to the Philippians speaks directly to our hearts and minds about living as followers of Christ in a way that reflects His love and humility.

    A Heart of Humility: Putting Others First Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT): “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” Introduction: The Call to Humility Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Strength In God Alone Psalm 73:25-26 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 2, 2024
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    In Psalm 73, we find the psalmist wrestling with the apparent prosperity of the wicked and the struggles of the righteous. Despite his doubts and confusion, he ultimately finds solace and strength in God alone

    Finding Strength in God Alone Psalm 73:25-26 Introduction: In Psalm 73, we find the psalmist wrestling with the apparent prosperity of the wicked and the struggles of the righteous. Despite his doubts and confusion, he ultimately finds solace and strength in God alone. Today, we will explore how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Triumph And Humility: Lessons From Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2024
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    Palm Sunday is a day of both celebration and reflection, as we witness the contrast between the adoration of the crowds and the humility of our Saviour. Let us delve into the scriptures to uncover the transformative truths found in this pivotal moment.

    Triumph and Humility: Lessons from Palm Sunday Introduction: Today, we gather to commemorate Palm Sunday, a significant event in the Christian calendar marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It's a day of both celebration and reflection, as we witness the contrast between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Wake Up! Sounding The Alarm Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2024
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    In a world where the Church can sometimes seem content to whisper when it should be shouting, a timely reminder to boldly proclaim the Gospel.

    Go! and Wake Up! Sounding the Alarm of Truth Introduction: Go and Sound the Alarm The Bible is filled with commands to go: "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone" (Mark 16:15, NLT). "Go and make disciples of all the nations" (Matthew 28:19, NLT). These ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is My Helper.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 4, 2021
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    Prayer starts with God, not us.

    GOD IS MY HELPER. Psalm 54:1-7. The superscription to this Psalm associates it with a particular act of betrayal. David was on the run from King Saul (1 Samuel 23:15); and his neighbours, members of his own tribe, reported his whereabouts to his pursuers (1 Samuel 23:19). However, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Hard Calling

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2018
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    It is hard preaching to hard heads and hard hearts.

    A HARD CALLING. Ezekiel 2:1-5. In times gone by, and in certain places and professions still, it was taken for granted that children would follow in the trade of their fathers. James and John, the sons of Zebedee, would have known from an early age that they were going to be fishermen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Celebration Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jun 12, 2017
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    God wants the believers to have a celebration

    31 May 2017 CELEBRATION Key Scripture: Rev 19:7 “Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.” At times, God’s people are prone to celebrate their faith for their own benefit. However, David tried to reach out to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Prayer Of David.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 11, 2023
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    The LORD is a very present help in time of need.

    A PRAYER OF DAVID. Psalm 86:1-10, Psalm 86:16-17. PSALM 86:1. Whatever troubles the Psalmist was facing, he recognises two things: the greatness of the LORD (YHWH), and his own smallness. Such is his humility when he asks the LORD to “Bow down (His) ear” to such a one as is “poor and needy.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Casual Observance With Obvious Consequences Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 5, 2021
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    A cautionary sermon against presumption against the Lord at His Table.

    “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Benefits Of A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2018
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    A message for Thanksgiving to encourage listeners to consider the value of a grateful heart.

    “Mark this, then, you who forget God, lest I tear you apart, and there be none to deliver! The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” [1] “The darkest hour is just before the dawn,” is the claim preserved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Will You Let Just Anyone Eat At Your Table? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 5, 2008
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    Meditations on the Lord’s Supper preceding a Communion Meal

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:20-22 WILL YOU LET JUST ANYONE EAT AT YOUR TABLE? “When you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper that you eat. For in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal. One goes hungry, another gets drunk. What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Worship - What Is Worship Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006
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    Second in a series looking at who benefits from our worship

    The JOY of Worship – What Is Worship Gladstone Baptist Church – 27/2/05 am Last Sunday Night we started a series of 4 messages that is going to continue over both services next week. We have called the series “The JOY of Worship.” This is the first of 5 series we will be undertaking during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 5, 2018
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    In the beginning was the Word the Word gave light. When Jesus, who is the Word, came to the world He also brings light that shines into the darkness of our lives. We keep that Word shining by spending time in the Scriptures.

    Message John 1:1-2 Name Above All Names - The Word This series that we are going to focus on is called the Name Above All Name Series. The names that we're looking at in this series will be the names that appear in the New Testament that appear before the birth of Jesus up to the time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mana From Heaven -- Jesus Feeding The Five Thousand Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 8, 2025
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    The four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John explain the many ways in which God provides us through the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.

    I recall a day at Trinity College Theological School when, during a Homiletics Class, a mature-aged feminist student preparing for ministry challenged me. She demanded that I account for the disciples counting only the men to the exclusion of women and children in the story of Jesus feeding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican