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  • Rick Thiessen avatar

    The Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 4, 2006
     | 4,965 views

    God is in a cosmic war with evil that he invites us to engage in. In Lewis’s TLTWTW we see parallels to biblical, spiritual weapons of our warfare in the gifts given to the children in Narnia: Sword, Cordial, Horn

    BE121105 WAR WITH GOD 2. The Sword, Cordial and Horn (TITLE SLIDE) INTRO Samaritan’s Purse put out a story about brutal persecution going on in Southeast Asia and the Sudan. This year in the Sudan, a pastor was singled out by Muslim revolutionaries and drug behind a tank by his bound hands then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Right Time To Do Right Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,981 views

    Social action -- sticking up for your weaker brother/neighbor is always right in God’s eyes.

    November 17, 2002 1About this time some of the men and their wives raised a cry of protest against their fellow Jews. 2They were saying, ¡§We have such large families. We need more money just so we can buy the food we need to survive.¡¨ 3Others said, ¡§We have mortgaged our fields, vineyards, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Our Absolute Need For One Another

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,622 views

    In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

    Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Men Visit Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,861 views

    Three kinds of a people group in the social approach God for theri benefits. Where do you fall?

    Three kinds of people groups in the Society Matthew 2:1-18 1. Wise men of the East (Matthew 2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, believe in reasons, knowledge, wisdom, understanding. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Subsidiarity And Human Development Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 20, 2010
     | 3,092 views

    Social problems must be solved on the most local level possible, just as Jesus did, but in solidarity with the community.

    March 22 2010 Caritas in Veritate Jesus bore witness to the Truth, because He is the Truth. Moreover, the Father bore witness to Jesus’s authenticity, through the miracles and through the divine voice that occasionally made itself heard at critical moments. So when Jesus came into conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Problem Of Anger

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,127 views

    This is a spiritual teaching in the midst of a social-psycho-spiritual course taught at the mission to which our church is attached.

    I finally got around to watching the film Inside/Out last night with my wife. There are some strong characters in the film - namely the emotions that seem to rule over Riley at different times in the story. I thought we could look at a few of those characters over the next few weeks and reflect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sins We're Ok With: Apathy & Selfishness

    Contributed by George Durham on Sep 5, 2016
     | 5,544 views

    Church members must continue to recognize our own sinfulness --even those not obvious or socially acceptable.

    SINS THE CHURCH IS OK WITH: Apathy & Selfishness Haggai 1: 2-6; Revelation 2: 1-4; Phil. 2:3,4, 21 Philippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing out of SELFISH ambition or vain conceit, but in Humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look NOT ONLY to your own interests but ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Danger Of Drug Abuse And Substance Addiction Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 633 views

    Drug abuse and substance addiction are not just social problems—they are spiritual attacks on destiny, identity, and purpose.

    THE DANGER OF DRUG ABUSE AND SUBSTANCE ADDICTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 20:1 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 12:1-2, John 8:36 INTRODUCTION: In today’s society, drug abuse and substance addiction are destroying ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unrequited Love - Is God The Centre Of Your Affections? Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,693 views

    God created us for a relationship with Him in which he must come first, but our bias towards idolatry is the constant cause of all our ills.

    1.2.09 UNREQUITED LOVE Jer 18:1-17 INTRO Do you remember the days of your first crush – when you fell head over heels in love with someone, but found out to your pain that the other person didn’t feel the same about you. Unrequited love – or love that is not reciprocated can take other forms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hezekiah's Prayer For Healing Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002
    based on 324 ratings
     | 72,268 views

    Hezekiah was terminally ill. He cried out desperately to God for his life. God heard his prayer and he was healed.

    HEZEKIAH’S PRAYER FOR HEALING BY NG WAH LOK Text : 2 Kings 20: 1-11 Introduction. Hezekiah was regarded as a good king. In the later part of his life, he fell sick and was close to death. The prophet Isaiah came and pronounced his sickness was unto death. This led to Hezekiah pleading for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Desperate Times - What Would You Do?

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,521 views

    This sermon is designed to challenge traditional church thinking regarding waiting for "open doors", faith requirements to healing, and the true illness of the lost.

    (This first paragraph was actually a list of bullet points to comment on, and transition through into the beginnning of the message. They will not have a flow like the remainder of the transcript that follows after this opening paragraph) Tonight I want to challenge your thinking. Let me begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Put Off Until Tomorrow, What You Can Do Today?

    Contributed by David Roshto on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 28,810 views

    Often we get comfortable to mediocrity and declare that "Tomorrow" I'll get serious with God. Why not make "Tomorrow," Today?

    Why is it that we put everything off until tomorrow? When I was growing up, do you know when my parents favorite day was to start a diet? Tomorrow! (sometimes they said Monday, but when Monday came, they said, “Well today wasn’t good. Let’s really start Tomorrow.”) When do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sermon For The Affirmation Of Baptism

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    Although preached at a different day than the Day of Pentecost, due to illness, I used the Gospel for Pentecost and believe it is a good sermon

    Affirmation of Baptism, June 15, 2008 John 14: 15-17 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you revealed your Word of truth for all who come to embrace your saving grace in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Getting Our Of Jail, Free" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 11, 2017
     | 4,352 views

    I read this week in fact that it is possible that up to 80% of those who are currently hospitalized have a stress related illnesses. 80%.

    “Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Jesus Will Never Ever Unfollow You! (Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,889 views

    Discrimination and division make us sick and ill-grown church. Today, Jesus the saviour of the humanity, invites each one of us to involve ourselves wherever humanity suffers.

    Jesus will never ever unfollow you! (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let me start the reflection for this Sunday quoting from an article. “One case of a tragic ...read more

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