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  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Faith In The Face Of Farewell

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 778 views

    Our faith helps us to comprehend our death.

    Faith in the Face of Farewell Intro: Our faith helps us to comprehend our death. Scripture: Job 19:1, Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, John 12:23-26. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, We all encounter death. But we avoid talking about it. I know that it is a serious subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jesus Is No Turkey

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    For Christ the King Sunday: This message contrasts the one-time celebrations to which we "invite" the turkey to the full-time, all-seasons lordship of Jesus.

    After Thanksgiving dinner, the men in the house retired to the family room to share in that most sacred of spiritual rituals – we worshipped at the shrine of the great god football. And it was not long before someone scored a touchdown and went into a liturgical dance in the end zone: high fives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Levels Of Persuasive Power In The Presentation Of The Gospel - Acts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    Paul’s Levels of Persuasive Power in the Presentation of the Gospel - Acts 26

    Paul’s Levels of Persuasive Power in the Presentation of the Gospel - Acts 26 On the vertical scale we want to look into the levels of how people speak about the case studies. While some people may speak with a high level of emotional involvement others may speak with a detached sense of calm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 47,076 views

    How does the church in Ephesus compare with our church? 1st in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church in Ephesus In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we will be examining the commendation and condemnation of each of the seven churches and learning the lessons that is meant for our Church. Let’s read: Rev 2:1-7 1 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    A Solution For Stress. Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,947 views

    How to be free from stress in this this life.

    Some Christians keep Saturday as a day of rest, and worship, while others keep Sunday. In both groups can be found very sincere Christians, but there are many who have never stopped to consider why they keep a certain day. It’s really a custom; something handed down from one generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Superficial Religion And Supernatural Regeneration Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 1, 2013
     | 4,097 views

    Rules, busy-ness versus a new heart, the Spirit

    SUPERFICIAL RELIGION AND SUPERNATURAL REGENERATION John 14:6 (752) April 28, 2013 INTRODUCTION: The most popular Rock and Roll song of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine is Led Zeplins “Stairway to Heaven”. Rewritten by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant…Page said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Superficial Religion And Supernatural Regeneration Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 1, 2013
     | 3,098 views

    Rules, busy-ness versus a new heart, the Spirit

    SUPERFICIAL RELIGION AND SUPERNATURAL REGENERATION John 14:6 (752) April 28, 2013 INTRODUCTION: The most popular Rock and Roll song of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine is Led Zeplins “Stairway to Heaven”. Rewritten by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant…Page said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Called By God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,488 views

    Ephesians 3:1-6 teaches us that God calls a Christian to die to self and to live for others.

    Scripture Today I am starting a new series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." The ESV Study Bible notes: "There are two main themes of Ephesians: (1) Christ has reconciled all creation to himself and to God, and (2) Christ has united people from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "He Himself" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    He Himself tore down the wall. He Himself abolished the enmity. He Himself made us one. (#21 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    As I sat contemplating what title I should give this sermon, I asked myself, as is my usual custom when staring at a blank page on my computer screen waiting for inspiration, ‘what title would address the real meat of this passage; the crux; the primary truth being conveyed?’ I read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Arrest Of A Preacher Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2025
     | 343 views

    Acts 21:27-36 teaches us that serving Jesus sometimes results in severe opposition.

    Introduction Do you sometimes struggle to stand firm against opposition from the world? Let me tell you about someone who stood firm against opposition from the world. Athanasius was a noted Christian leader of the early fourth century AD. He was born between 296 and 298 AD and died in 373 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "giving Up To Gain"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 31, 2025
     | 325 views

    Expository Series in Philippians

    Title: “Giving Up to Gain” Script: Phil. 3:4ff Type: Expository series Where: 8-3-25 Intro: Recently read a blog written by Melissa Chu. I know nothing about her, however, her article was entitled: “20 Habits to Give up if you Want to Succeed in Life.” Give up to Gain! Here are a few of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Godly Financial Management Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 13, 2013
     | 5,100 views

    This message focuses on the newly converted Gentiles not being required to live under the Law. It also reviews Jesus' teaching from Matthew chapter 25.

    Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 3 Scriptures: Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-21; Matthew 25:13-30 Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you that from my understanding of Scripture, tithing, as it is taught in Churches today is wrong because it was part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    In Christ You Have A Circumcision Made Without Hands (Series: Lessons On Colossians) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 8, 2019
     | 4,659 views

    Paul made it clear that the Christian is not subject in any way to the Old Testament legal system, nor can it do him any good spiritually.

    10/24/18 Tom Lowe IVB1: In Christ You Have a Circumcision Made Without Hands (Col. 2:11-12) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:11-12 (NIV) (11) In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 29 – Who Is The Queen Of Heaven That Is Worshipped? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024
     | 1,861 views

    The worship of the queen of heaven was a vile, idolatrous practice derived originally from Babylon right back to Nimrod. Judah was so committed to this gross worship that God even forbade Jeremiah to plead/intercede for the people. Certain destruction awaited them.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 29 – WHO IS THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN THAT IS WORSHIPPED? PART 29 - Jeremiah 7:16-19 CHAPTER 7 [A]. JEREMIAH IS FORBIDDEN TO INTERCEDE FOR THE PEOPLE FOR THEY ARE TOO WICKED. {{Jeremiah 7:16 As for you, DO NOT PRAY FOR THIS PEOPLE, and do not offer a cry or a prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count It All As Loss Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 27, 2009
     | 7,923 views

    Philippians 3:1-11. Christ’s righteousness on our behalf is the only hope for the salvation of anyone.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE COUNT IT ALL AS LOSS PHILIPPIANS 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION - Most of you have probably never heard of the man named Edward Mote. Mote was born in January of 1797 in London, England. His family was poor and not at all religious. In fact, Mote is quoted as saying as an adult “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist