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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Fall In Love With Your God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2023
     | 1,347 views

    Truly BEING in love involves much more than an emotional high. It does need an emotional component, but, if it’s authentic, it demands engagement of the mind

    Seventeenth Sunday in Course 2023 I suppose those of us over the age of twenty had at least one experience of falling in love, and I mean with another human being. When I remember that time–over a period of about a month with my wife–certain emotions come to the surface. But truly BEING in love ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Call To Courage

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 11, 2023
     | 3,784 views

    If courageous believers are going to be successful in their Christian endeavors, they must be alert to the actions of their enemies, be mindful of their relationship with Christ, be courageous in their attitude and be strong in their fortitude. This mindset is a matter of choice.

    Sermon: A Call to Courage Scripture - 1Corinthians 16:13-18 “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Kindness: Reflecting Christ’s Love In A Harsh World" Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Mar 18, 2025
     | 987 views

    To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

    "The Power of Kindness: Reflecting Christ’s Love in a Harsh World" Text: Gal. 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Love Got To Do With It? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023
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     | 1,440 views

    To explore and understand the profound meaning of Jesus' teaching about the greatest commandments: loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and loving our neighbor as ourselves.

    Good morning, family. Today we're going to take a dive into a wonderful teaching from Jesus, one that fundamentally shapes our walk with Him. We're looking at Matthew 22:34-46 and Leviticus 19:1-18. We're going to talk about the greatest commandment of loving God with our heart, soul, and mind, and ...read more

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    The Coming Russian Invasion Of Israel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 23, 2026
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    When someone or something threatens you, realize that God is in charge. Then let that realization reduce the threat in your mind as you rely on God to eliminate that threat altogether.

    A family visiting Yellowstone National Park learned a valuable lesson: bears are smart. While driving in the park, they spotted a black bear on the side of the road and decided to take a few pictures from inside their car. Something they didn't think about? Locking their car doors. The bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Speaking & Boasting Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Our words have the power to bring life or death. We must be mindful of how we use them, ensuring they reflect our faith and the love of Christ.

    James kicks off by saying that teachers and preachers are gonna be judged more strictly because their words carry a lot of weight. Our words can make a huge difference, and if we can get a handle on what we say, we can control our whole selves. Imagine this: You're playing a video game, and you're ...read more

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    Test Your Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 7, 2026
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    The life of Rahab and Achan teach us some important lessons. While Rahab trusted God and stood firm in the faith, Achan coveted after worldly things which had serious consequences. The question is, “What kind of faith do we have?” and how is this faith displayed in our everyday lives.

    Today’s meditation is taken from 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups.” (MSG) Paul was making an appeal to the Corinthian believers to examine themselves consistently to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Mark And Way

    Contributed by Timothy Liang on Jan 21, 2006
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     | 3,260 views

    A very serious subject all Christians have to deal with is - what are our mark and the way to the mark? Because only when we truly see the mark, can we have the strength to run toward it; only when we know the way, can we reach our mark.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (PowerPoint slides used in this sermon are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #254.) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, now Minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You Really Blow It Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 7, 2022
     | 2,895 views

    The actions of Moses brought serious consequences. He led the people of Israel for almost forty years. Now it was time to cross into the promise land. Moses would not lead them in. He would not even be able to enter. Moses really blew it. But this is a message of God's grace.

    Have you ever really blown it? Maybe there was a time when you lost your temper at a meeting and slammed your fist down on the table? Suddenly you realize this is not how I wanted things to go. Maybe you did something far worse. You realize that nothing is going to be the same from this time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewed, Refreshed, And Revived

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 7, 2018
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     | 41,645 views

    This sermon looks at what it is going to take to become renewed, refreshed, and revived in our soul and spirit. We look at our need to find rest in Jesus, be renewed in our minds, and find godly fellowship

    Renewed, Refreshed, and Revived A customer wrote a letter of complaint to a company he had bought a knife from. He said that as he used his new knife it had gotten dull, and he had expected that it would last a long time. The company responded, “It will. Sharpen it and try it again.” No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Walking In Integrity Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,268 views

    When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ; it is at this point that you need to be ever-mindful of how you stand, and be careful to walk in integrity.

    With success comes great responsibility. When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ, then you need to be careful that you do not fall into sin. Lawrence O. Richards says, “Early [devotion to God] leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rollercoaster Depression Series

    Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,128 views

    “Depression is a state of existence marked by a sense of being pressed down, weighed down, or burdened, which affects a person physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In other words, depression is not a state of mind but a state of being.”

    Definition: “Depression is a state of existence marked by a sense of being pressed down, weighed down, or burdened, which affects a person physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In other words, depression is not a state of mind but a state of being.” According to Psychiatrists Frank ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Comfortable Cross--We Don't Want The Real Thing

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,114 views

    We don't mind going to the cross as long as we can take a number of comfortable and convenient things along with us. Jesus does not call us to comfort. He calls us to die.

    Not A Fan Part 4: The Comfortable Cross January 28, 2018 1 King 12:25-33 Luke 9:51-62 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are now in week 4 of our Not a Fan series. We have looked at Fan or Follower, Follow Me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Courtyard: A Place Of Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,965 views

    As we come to the last part of Matthew 26, we will see that those intent on trying Jesus were filled with prejudice because their minds were made up before they heard all the facts.

    I get a kick out of hearing things that have actually been said in courtrooms. Q: Mrs. Jones, is your appearance this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney? A: No. This is how I dress when I go to work. Q: Could you see him from where you were standing? A: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Qualifications & Responsibilities Of Pastors Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,788 views

    Paul reminds Titus of his mission on Crete. He was to solidify a witness for Jesus Christ by appointing leaders. All church leaders are to meet the standards set forth here & guide others to greater maturity in their relationship with Christ.

    TITUS 1: 5-9 THE QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PASTORS Paul here reminds Titus of his mission or what he would have him accomplish while in Crete. It was no small job for Paul wanted Titus to carry out the arrangements which would organize the churches there. He starts off with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist