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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Gospel Of Joy Is A Gospel Of Peace Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2017
     | 4,782 views

    "Peace in society cannot be understood as pacification or the mere absence of violence"

    Thursday of Sixth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel We are now in the season which the Extraordinary Form calendar still calls Septuagesima, or the seventy days before Easter. In other words, we need to remember that we are looking toward the beginning of Lent on March 1, and the sacrifices we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    No Noise

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 18, 2013
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     | 8,826 views

    God meticulously works out every single aspect necessary for your life. If you trust Him, there would be no flaws, no confusion and no delays!

    No noise! 1 King 6:7 “And the temple, when it was being built, was built with stone finished at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.” God meticulously works out every single aspect necessary for your life. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Path Breakers!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 12, 2014
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     | 4,215 views

    This message is for those who would love to hear the heart-beat of God! This message is for those who are passionate to leave the ‘norm’ zone and get into the ‘dare’ zone!

    Path breakers! Exodus 33:18” Moses said, "Please show me your glory." The mere mention of the name Moses is enough to draw gasps of admiration! He was the man with whom God spoke face to face! He was the man chosen and selected by God Himself to lead a crowd of around 6 lakh people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Will Not Be Done Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2017
     | 6,482 views

    Father, I ask this in the name of Jesus, and I also ask that if my request does not conform with Thy plan, please tell me “no.”

    Thursday of first week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel The first Hitler was a fellow named Haman, a member of a tribe that had almost been wiped out by the Hebrews maybe a thousand years before Haman. Haman hatched a plot to kill all the Jews in Persia, and even got the king to order their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Living A Life Of Dangerous Generosity Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 2, 2020
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     | 1,675 views

    Jesus said all the law could be obeyed if we did two things – Love God & Love our Neighbor Loving God seems easier than loving people, right? If only people were that easy.

    Extravagant Living a Life of Dangerous Generosity December 6, 2020 Luke 10:25-29 NIV “On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "looking Backward, Looking Forward, Looking To Jesus"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2018
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     | 10,158 views

    New years Eve service we should according to the apostle look back, look forward, and look to Jesus.

    “Looking backward, looking forward” Philippians 3: 4-14 1. Looking back on the past year of the things God has done in your life • Some times has been good times, not so good times, rough going times, dont know if I can make it times, sick times, • Also there has been some super wonderful times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Understanding The Times: A Spiritual Perspective

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 21, 2025
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    As Christians observing these unfolding events, we are reminded that these are not mere geopolitical struggles; they signify deeper spiritual truths and battles, reflecting what the Scriptures have long forewarned.

    The tension between Israel and Iran has historical and spiritual significance. Persia, modern-day Iran, played both a redemptive and antagonistic role in biblical history: >> HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Cyrus the Great (Persian): Freed the Jews from Babylon and facilitated the rebuilding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laughter Is The Best Medicine

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008
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     | 97,513 views

    Three Biblical Ways to Inject Humor into Your Lives

    “Laughter IS the best medicine!” Dr. Randy Deal THREE BIBLICAL WAYS TO INJECT HUMOR INTO YOUR LIFE: 1. LOOK FOR LAUGHTER! For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven…A time to cry and a time to LAUGH. A time to grieve and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part A Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2015
     | 6,426 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 9 verses 1 through 15

    Hebrews 9: 1 – 15 His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part A 1 Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lamp stand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Does The Bible Say About Divorce And Remarriage?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,833 views

    This message looks at the major passages in the Bible on this difficult subject.

    - “A divorce is like an amputation: you survive, but there’s less of you.” - Margaret Atwood. We will look at what the Old Testament has to say about divorce and remarriage, then what Jesus has to say, then what Paul has to say. We’ll follow up with how that all comes together in specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,860 views

    Trust is the key ingredient for healthy relationships, but it inherently comes with the risk of betrayal.

    INTRODUCTION • You cannot have happiness in relationships without trust. • It is the key ingredient for healthy relationships. • Trust creates safety, security and openness in relationships. • But it inherently comes with risk of betrayal. Matthew 26:21-26, “Truly I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We All Become Shepherds Of The Flock

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2015
     | 3,565 views

    The value of chastity and the witness of a Christian marriage to a depraved culture

    Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2015 Ordinary Form “A great throng. . .like sheep without a shepherd.” What a picture for those of us with any experience with cattle or sheep. If you have a good cutting horse, one man or woman can control the behavior of a herd of cows. If you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Using Prudence And Counsel

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2015
     | 2,584 views

    When God defined marriage as one man and one woman committed to each other for life, for mutual support and the procreation of children, He did that because it is best for the man, the woman, the children and society as a whole.

    20th Sunday in Course 2015 Wisdom has set up her seven pillars. In ancient architecture, pillars were the support of the roof, which protected the household. You’ve heard the names of these pillars, because they are the support of what protects us, individually and as a community. Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Do Something Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
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     | 17,803 views

    Any careful study of life reveals moments when one is faced with a decision either to do nothing or to do something. History revolves around ordinary people doing extra ordinary things because the stars were aligned in the proper way. Many of you know peo

    Sunday, September 7, 2008 “Do Something” Text: Nehemiah 1: 1 - 11 Any careful study of life reveals moments when you are faced with a decision either to do nothing or to do something. History revolves around ordinary people doing extra ordinary things because the stars were aligned in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of Heaven

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,107 views

    He who is the Light of this world, and the Creator of all light, will be the lamp of the city. He is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world, and thus, He becomes the Lamp of God that takes away the darkness forever.

    THE GLORY OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:22-27 By Glenn Pease Try to picture in your mind a cake of ice one and a half mile square. Just imagine a total square mile of ice, and half of the next mile, and then imagine that enormous block rising into the sky, not just to the height of an ice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist