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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Conquering Contrary Inclinations Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2016
     | 3,888 views

    "through such respectful and compassionate listening can we enter on the paths of true growth "

    Thursday of the 26th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We know how to give good gifts to our children. So does our Father. After all, He has given us existence, life, forgiveness. He did not shrink from offering up His only Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. And as a last gift, He gives the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Be Transfigured Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 16, 2016
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    Jesus took three disciples who were transfigured in life they were with Jesus and therefore life was transformed in latter stages. They were died as martyrs.

    Text: MARK 9:2-9 Theme: “Be Transfigured” Background: Mark 8 describes Jesus involved in many activities and programs. He taught, did miracles, healed. Mark 9:10ff describes Jesus tells about resurrection, miracles, importance on fasting-prayer. 1. Go to Mountain Mark 9:2 Called, took to High ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Now Thank We All Our God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2016
     | 3,454 views

    Politics will not save us. Only the God whom we thank today can do that.

    Thanksgiving 2016 “Now thank we all our God. . .who wondrous things has done. . .who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love.” Martin Rickart’s magnificent hymn of thanks, used by almost all Christians, is inspired by this text from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Love & Joy In Believing

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018
     | 5,407 views

    This message focuses on the importance of believing in Jesus

    I. "WHOM NOT HAVING SEEN, YE LOVE; ON WHOM, THOUGH NOW YE SEE HIM NOT, YET BELIEVING, YE REJOICE GREATLY WITH JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF GLORY" A. In the preceding verses the apostle has been speaking of the exceeding joy of the apostolic believers: 1. This in spite of bitter persecution and great ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2017
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     | 8,189 views

    A simple lesson describing the Bible and offering some support of its claims.

    1. B.I.B.L.E. – Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth 2. Today we are going to look at some basic information about the Bible 3. The Bible’s Content I. Start with a Definition A. The Word, “Bible,” Means “Book” The Bible was written over a period of 1600 years in over a dozen countries on three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Indulgences: Grace Or Scandal? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2017
     | 4,576 views

    When pious Germans dropped money in Tetzel’s collection plate, they were doing so out of love, or maybe fear, but they were intending to do good.

    Thursday of 30th Week in Course All souls day We shall all die, but what then? That is perhaps the key question of human existence. As Christians, we believe that the Father did not abandon us to the effects of original sin, and He does not leave us writhing in our personal sin. Instead, He, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rich And Heartless, Or Rich And Generous?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2018
     | 3,552 views

    Fail to correct your evil addictions, and lose eternally.

    Thursday of Pentecost Week 2018 Reformation/Revolution The epistle of St. James reads much like the preaching of an OT prophet like Isaiah or Jeremiah. Today James is directing his admonitions to those who are rich and heartless. One can with the grace of God be rich and humane, rich and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Getting Fit

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014
     | 3,690 views

    There is a lot that we can learn and compare with getting fit physically with getting fit Spiritually.

    There comes a time in most of our lives that we want to get in better shape. Health - Medical conditions / Weight loss / Baby weight Gym This involves a process • Commitment – Just joining won’t get you in shape – Set a schedule • Equipment / ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Joy Of The Gospel And Freedom From Slavery Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2016
     | 4,359 views

    We must spread the joy of the Gospel as we fight all kinds of enslavement.

    Thursday of First Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel I can’t imagine what it is to be a slave, or, for that matter, like Lincoln, a slave-owner. But all of us have sinned, and many have been addicted to one sin or the other. That’s the worst kind of slavery. The nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Neither A Slave Nor A Slave-Owner Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2016
     | 3,676 views

    We must stand up for the freedom of the Gospel and the rights of pre-born humans.

    Thursday of First Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel I can’t imagine what it is to be a slave, or, for that matter, like Lincoln, a slave-owner. But all of us have sinned, and many have been addicted to one sin or the other. That’s the worst kind of slavery. The nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Stay Awake And Attend To The Altar

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 29, 2014
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    The altar is the place where God wants us dwell. He allows circumstances to get us there, and He would like us to dwell there.

    An Ark, An Altar, An Activity, and and Awakening Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. Background Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Draws Humans To Christ And His Church?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2020
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     | 2,066 views

    Christians the world over will reimagine a world that is based on the teachings of Christ and the Church.

    Tuesday of the third week of Easter 2020 Whenever authorities take exception to a popular movement, and try to stamp it out, if the movement is actually doing good they end up squishing it out all over the place. A few days ago our reading from the Acts of the Apostles featured the warning of Reb ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time; 28th Sunday B Rich Young Man

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 9, 2021
     | 1,367 views

    By the apostles leaving all of that, we can see that Jesus relativized all of the central institutions of his society.

    The rich young ruler is not boasting; he is just speaking as a devout Jew. Not all Christians are called to literally give away their possessions, but all disciples are called to give up everything by way of detachment; that everything we have ultimately belongs to God. Spiritual poverty means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rending, An Encouragement To Repent.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,759 views

    Looking into the first two chapters of Joel

    Rending Over the past few days, I have been drawn to the book of Joel again. This interesting little book brings focus to a number of things. Joel starts his book with a description of a plague, not a pandemic plague like we are now experiencing, but a plague of locusts. Locusts move like an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "This Is The Day"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2016
     | 6,186 views

    This is the day we celebrate the Lord has made!

    Psalm 118:24 “This Is the Day the Lord has made” 1. Today’s text is a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance from the enemies of David. • The King offers a song of thanksgiving for deliverance and victory in battle. The King says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist