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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Image And Reality Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 3,386 views

    The Mass is offered in union with the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, his free self-offering, on Calvary. It is not a repetition, but a re-presentation of the one sacrifice, and carries forward into our work on earth.

    December 6, 2010 St. Nicholas The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s reading from Isaiah makes most sense if it was written at the time of the Babylonian exile. Because Israel had rebelled against the Lord, the covenant was voided and all the curses specified in Leviticus and Deuteronomy were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Defining Love - Selfishness Murders Relationships Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013
     | 4,035 views

    We can say we love God if we want to, but, Jesus teaches us that the only way to follow Him, is to love and serve people like He does. Jesus wants people to find Him, to discover His redemption.

    When I was a kid my parents were missionaries in the Philippines. We lived there for three years, two in one house and one in another outside of Cebu City. In most parts of the city, including the part our first house was located, were open sewers. Ditches that were filled with water containing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Different Drummer Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012
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     | 6,765 views

    Not much is said about self-denial and sacrifice in today's church and society, but it is central to the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ.

    Mark 8:31-38 “A Different Drummer” INTRODUCTION Selective hearing is a curious human phenomenon. We have the ability to hear only what we want to hear. Teenagers can hear the word “food,” but they have trouble hearing, “Do your homework,” or “Take ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pay Attention To Yourself Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016
     | 7,331 views

    Even more important than our physical well being we need of keep a watch on our spiritual health. It is beneficial for both this life and the one to come. (1 Timothy 4:8-9, 16)

    Pay Attention to Yourself 8/16/15 Text: 1 Timothy 4:8-9, 16 Introduction: There are several things that I must pay attention to about my physical health. I have to have regular tests to monitor any potential health problems. I need to pay attention to my blood pressure, my cummenden level, P.S.A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2014
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     | 10,143 views

    A sermon to show believers that to have the mind of Christ we must control what we see and hear.

    The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Introduction: Now I have done a careful study of the Greek text and after much deliberation and careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that the phrase "Let this mind be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness, What Does It Look Like?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 17, 2017
     | 5,152 views

    Currently, we are in the Salvation Army spending the whole year mobilising for mission, this months topic is mobilising for holiness. What does it look like, here are a few thoughts and questions that will be presented at tomorrow morning prayers.

    This is a short address that is also a group of questions about what God requires, about holiness. We are called to be a holy people, are you - judge for yourself. What does holiness look like, how can we be mobilised to be holy. At the age of fourteen I committed my life to God as a member of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Sent With A Purpose Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 2,770 views

    As followers of Christ, we are all sent with a purpose by Jesus to share the good news, serve others, and participate in God's mission, remembering that all things are possible with Him by our side.

    Hey guys, I'm super pumped to chat with you today about something that's been on my mind. We're going to dive into a cool part of the Bible, from the book of Matthew, where Jesus gives us a pretty clear idea of what we're supposed to do now that we're Christians. You know, like, what's our purpose? ...read more

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    Let's Get Crazy Happy Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 619 views

    True happiness is found not in external circumstances, but in living a blessed life as defined by Jesus and bearing the fruit of the Spirit.

    Hey guys, have you ever tried to drink from a leaky water bottle? (Hold up a water bottle with a hole in it). It's frustrating, right? You're thirsty, you take a sip, and the next thing you know, you're wearing more water than you drank. That's a lot like how we chase happiness. We think we've ...read more

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    Masterpiece Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,258 views

    We are each a unique and valuable masterpiece created by God with a purpose. We need to embrace our uniqueness, live out our purpose, and see others as God's masterpieces too.

    We all like doing our own thing, right? But here's the thing, we weren't made to go solo. God designed us to do life together. You know when you're trying to put together a puzzle, and you can't figure out where that one weird-shaped piece goes? It's frustrating, right? But when you finally find ...read more

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    The Challenger Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 855 views

    Recognizing and overcoming the enemy's tactics of fear, doubt, and condemnation through faith in God.

    Imagine you're facing a nine-foot-tall giant. Scary, right? That's what the Israelites were dealing with in 1 Samuel 17. Goliath was this massive dude who had everyone shaking in their boots. He's like that big problem you're facing that seems impossible to beat. God tells us in Joshua 1:9, 'Be ...read more

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    Living Sacrifice Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,098 views

    When we give our lives to Christ, we surrender control and embrace His way. We become citizens of heaven and new creations, sacrificing everything for the sake of the gospel.

    Today, we're going to talk about what it means to live as people who've been saved. We're not just supposed to say "thanks" and move on. We're supposed to live differently. Imagine you've got a brand new phone. It's the latest model, super shiny, and it's all yours. But instead of using it, you ...read more

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    Temptation Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,440 views

    We all face temptation, but through understanding our identity in Christ, trusting in God's provision, exercising wisdom, and using scripture, we can overcome it.

    Imagine you're playing a video game. You're on a mission, but there are obstacles and enemies trying to stop you. That's kind of like life, right? We're on a mission to live for God, but there's this thing called temptation that tries to trip us up. Let's see how Jesus beat temptation and how we ...read more

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    Open Letter To A Dear Friend And Pastor

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,896 views

    for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

    Message/Devotion January 12, 2020 Hebrews 8:12 Open Letter to A DEAR FRIEND and PASTOR The Reading “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Heb.8:12 Dear Pastor – Yes I said pastor! From where I sit, you have abandoned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rising Popularity And The Upside-Down Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 25, 2021
     | 2,012 views

    A golden opportunity for increased popularity presents itself, but Jesus uses the occasion to talk about what glory looks like in His "upside-down" kingdom.

    THE MOST POPULAR GUY IN TOWN? Jesus’ popularity reaches a new level when even the Greeks are interested in Him. - John 12:20-22. A RELATED IDEA? Jesus’ response is focused on glory. - John 12:23. - Is Jesus interested in glory the way that everyone else is or is He pointing them toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Frivolous Miracles

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 10, 2021
     | 1,604 views

    God is not a showman putting on shows. He has purpose for all that He does.

    Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Frivolous miracles? When I woke up this morning this thought came to me, does God do miracles that have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist