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  • Perry Anderson avatar

    The Rush Of Communion

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 4, 2014
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     | 10,838 views

    Holy Communion is more than a ritual. Communion is a time of Remembrance; A time of Unity; a time of Self-Examination & a time of Hope.

    The RUSH of Communion 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 & 11:23-32 Do we rush through Holy Communion or do get a "RUSH" when we celebrate Holy Communion? Let's take a look at what Holy Communion is all about. We know the different names: Holy Communion – Lord’s Supper – Eucharist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Agents Of Grace: Saul Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 27, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,684 views

    Saul was the anvil on which God pounded David for 13 years. Why? To remove the sinful impurities of self-sufficiency and pride.

    The Japanese samurai sword is thought by many to be the best in the world. It can take 15 men, 6 months to make 1 sword—a sword that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars! Why does it take so long and cost so much? Well you can’t just go out into the mountains where there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Zeal And Jealousy And Envy--O My!

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2022
     | 1,309 views

    We learn from this story a lot about jealousy. It can be confused with righteous behavior, as in this story. It is essentially self-centered.

    Saturday 4th Week of Easter Jealousy. Envy. These are two attitudes that literally can tear a community apart–a church, a political body, a family. We can learn a great deal about these sins from the Scripture. Here we see two results of the preaching and healing done by Paul and Barnabas on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Is Very Much The Light Of The World

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2024
     | 470 views

    All of us are called to be evangelists to the folks around us. That means all of us must practice self-control, moderation.

    Friday of 23rd week in course 2024 Today’s Scriptures need to be read with the saying of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Jesus said “I am the Light of the world.” We see it again in the Book of Revelations, as the description of the eternal city of God tells us that there is no need for lamps ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Grasshopper Complex? Scarecrow?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 17, 2025
     | 328 views

    Watch the news? The news tries to breed fear/worry/self doubt in our hearts. God is in control. You are not a grasshopper.

    THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX? THE BONDAGE OF A SCARECROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Text: Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can Everybody Get A "win"?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2025
     | 81 views

    As if to confirm our duty of self-reflection, St. Luke’s Gospel focuses on Christ’s parable of the wasteful steward.

    Friday of the Thirty-first Week Integral Our Introit today begins with a plea of someone afraid of being abandoned. “Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong salvation.” Psalm 38 is attributed to King David, perhaps because it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Your Truth, My Truth, The Truth

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 2, 2025
     | 209 views

    Truth is not a viewpoint or a feeling but a Person—Jesus—calling us from self-made versions to surrender, freedom, and transforming grace.

    ITRODUCTION — TRUTH IN A WORLD OF VERSIONS We live in a strange generation—one that has replaced reality with versions of reality. If you’ve noticed, we no longer speak about truth the way Scripture does. We speak in smaller, softer, more flexible categories: “Your truth.” “My truth.” “Live your ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    All Other Duties As Assigned

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 839 views

    This morning we will set aside one to serve as a deacon. This is a pattern for the church and an example for each to follow.

    Background to passage: Church is growing. Pentecost 3000 people got saved. Healed a lame man and preached the gospel, and the number of men was up to 5000 (plus women and young people). They were brought before the Sanhedrin twice, threatened, jailed, beaten, and given an ultimatum, preached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tithemi

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 23, 2021
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     | 3,203 views

    We are commanded to follow the example of Jesus Christ by laying aside ourselves in sacrificial love of others.

    JESUS SAID IN JOHN 15:12-14, “MY COMMAND IS THIS: LOVE EACH OTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS: TO LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE FOR ONE’S FRIENDS. YOU ARE MY FRIENDS IF YOU DO WHAT I COMMAND.” JESUS IS NOT ASKING US TO DIE FOR HIM! HE IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE. HE ISN’T ASKING ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Go! And Know His Name: Encountering The Great "i Am" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2025
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     | 633 views

    “I AM WHO I AM.” This declaration introduces us to the Tetragrammaton—the four Hebrew letters YHWH—representing God's personal name.

    Go! And Know His Name: Encountering the Great "I AM" Exodus 3:13–15 (NLT): “But Moses protested, ‘If I go to the people of Israel and tell them, “The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,” they will ask me, “What is his name?” Then what should I tell them?’ God replied to Moses, ‘I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living On The Edge Of Eternity Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 28, 2015
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     | 17,988 views

    Since the end is near, let's do three delightful duties - pray seriously, love fervently and give graciously.

    Living on the Edge of Eternity 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill February 28-March 1, 2015 Man on the Street Interview Have you heard of the Doomsday Clock? Maintained since 1947 by a group of scientists, this clock represents a countdown to impending global catastrophe, otherwise known as the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    Paul wrote to the Roman believers that they needed to be crucified with Christ. We today must also experience this crucifixion of self will, and sinful desires.

    The Road to Being Crucified with Christ Context: Romans 6:1-23 Text: Romans 6:5-8 In this passage, Paul is instructing the Christians at Rome into a deeper walk with God. In verses 5-8 he tells them that in the Christian life there comes a time when each person must follow Christ and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Church - A Team Sport

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,703 views

    Church is not an individual sport like Golf, Tennis or Skiing. Church is a Team Sport! This message looks at Ephesians 4:7-16 focusing on God's distribution of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.

    Cornerstone Church February 20 / 21 2010 Church – A Team Sport Ephesians 4:7-16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Treasures In Earthen Vessels

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,376 views

    The reason why God brought us to this earth is because He has a special assignment for us. To fulfill your purpose; to carry out the assignment or the role God has for you, He has put certain treasures in you.

    Introduction GOD WANTS TO USE YOU The Bible in Ephesians 2:10 tells us that God has prepared in advance good works He wants us to do. What this means is that even before we were born, God had in mind a work, an assignment, a role for every one of us which He brought us to this earth to fulfill. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Need To Be Helpers In God’s House

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 18, 2015
     | 5,528 views

    What church people should do as Christians.

    WE NEED TO BE HELPERS IN GOD’S HOUSE There were always been a faithful few we need to increase this number. In the last days there is a desperate need for workers. 2nd Cor. 8: 23 Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist