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  • David McNally avatar

    Deeper And Deeper Into Commitment To God's Kingdom

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 16, 2011
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    Based on Ezekiel's vision we are asked to prayerfully consider how 'deep' we are into the ways and service of God and His kingdom.

    OT reading: Ezekiel 47: 1-6 (especially v.6) SERMON – Deeper and deeper; (the level of our commitment). Chapters 40 to 48 of the Book of Ezekiel contain accounts of visions God showed the Prophet in the 25th year of Israel's exile in Babylon. Some of the visions were to remind the Jews of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing God's Will

    Contributed by Darin Gary on May 2, 2012
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    God truly reveals His will when we begin to think as He thinks and live a pleasing life for the Lord.

    Knowing God’s Will (Romans 12:1-2; NKJV) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And, do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Overcoming The Evil Aimed At You!

    Contributed by Daniel Cruz on May 23, 2015
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    Let me state a biblical truth. As a child of God, and according to Gods word: You can overcome any and all Evil attempting to control, manipulate or rule your life - PERIOD

    OVERCOMING THE EVIL AIMED AT YOU! By Pastor Daniel Cruz Preached on Sunday April 12th 2015 Romans 12:21 (esv) “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” 1 John 5:4 “for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trick Or Treat?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 6, 2014
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    AJ was born on Halloween and described as a "Treat" according to his mother (or so he said). He passed away with a heart attack after shoveling snow. He was a real people person and leaves a huge gap in the lives of people who knew him.

    Family Enters and is Seated Be with Me Lord I Stand in Awe Welcome by Perry Greene We were all shocked to hear of the passing of AJ Clements. We have gathered here, as is our custom, to conduct a service to remember AJ; to comfort his family; and ultimately honor God. 25 Jesus said to her, "I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing The Character Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 3, 2022
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    As we journey with Jesus we will become more like Him

    April 30, 2022 So far in our discipleship journey, we have talked about ASSUMPTIONS, TRANSFORMATION, COUNTING the COST, and SURRENDER-ADJUST-OBEY, which brings us now to DEVELOPING the CHARACTER of JESUS. One day as the crowds were gathering, Jesus went up the mountainside with his disciples and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    How To Worship

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 21, 2020
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    God has given everyone of us something very special to worship Him with. Here we are given instructions on how to do that.

    It has 60 trillion cells most of which are dying. It has an on-board computer which functions at only 6%. It smells peculiar; it reproduces in a very strange way; it ingests dead animals and excretes fertilizer. It takes in oxygen and exhales a poisonous gas. It is subject to all manners of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    James And John Call "shot Gun"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 16, 2024
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    A sermon about following in the steps our Servant Savior.

    “James and John Call ‘Shotgun!!!’” Mark 10:35-45 Did anyone else grow up calling “shotgun” when heading toward the car you were about to ride in? If you called “shotgun,” you got the privilege to sit in the passenger seat in front, next to the driver. And the first one to call shotgun got ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Writing Straight With Crooked Lines Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 9, 2017
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    In the midst of the Reformation, God weaves a tapestry of faith in the lives of weak human beings.

    Thursday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2017 Reformation/Revolution When external situations are the bleakest, God acts to fulfill His promises to His people–first in the history of the Jews, and now in the age of the Church. The second and third parts of Isaiah were probably written by his followers ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lessons From The Saints

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Nov 7, 2019
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    This is a sermon from all saints day that suggests three lessons we can learn about the saints: 1) We are the saints, so live like it. 2) Learn wisdom from studying the lives of the saints. 3) Embrace and treat one another like saints.

    Lessons From The Saints November 3rd, 2019. Thank you for the way you’ve embraced me and made me feel at home. People have sent messages, cards, posted kind things on my Facebook wall, and sent very kind emails. The willingness to welcome, accept, and embrace one another is more than the slogan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Problem Prophet's Pitiful Plight Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jan 31, 2008
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    Saying no to God was the start of a donward descent by the Prophet Jonah. God had called him for one specific place-but he said no and ran from God. He is typical of many who do likewise and as Jonah, all rebelious people pay a heavy price for their stubb

    PROBLEM PROPHET’S PITIFUL PLIGHT I. PRONOUNCEMENT: A. Preach! B. Place. C. Portraiture. II. PROBLEMS: A. Particular. B. Perplexing. C. Painful. III. PERFORMANCE: A. Perceived. B. Postponed. C. Procured. God’s longsuffering is amazing. How many of us would have given up on Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Boast In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2009
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     | 5,188 views

    1) Power: to free people from the world’s bondage, 2) Power: do what the flesh cannot do, & 3)Power: to bring salvation.

    I had an interesting event happen this week that perhaps you can relate to. In performing a martial arts drill I was instructed to hit a pad while an opponent was instructed to push me off balance. All went well until one of the pushes caused me to spin around and at the exact same time another ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jonah And The Call To Convert The Nations Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 20, 2021
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    Isn’t God’s mercy good news for all of us? He’s forgiven the sins of my youth, and, yes, even my old age.

    3rd Sunday in Course 2021 Poor Jonah. We can hardly blame him. God tells him to go convert the people and rulers of Nineveh, heart of the Assyrian empire. You see, the Assyrians were for about six centuries the scourge of the ancient Middle East, kind of a cross between the Huns, the Vandals and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Solemnity Of Saints Peter And Paul, Apostles

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 22, 2025
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    Paul’s sense of being captured by Christ defined his spiritual experience. Peter understands his error when a vision enlightens him to a fundamental truth: that which has been purified by God cannot be called "profane" by anyone.

    At the narrowest part of the strait of Gibraltar, where two land masses meet (Africa and Europe, at the mouth of the Med), there are cliffs called the “Pillars of Hercules.” It was the end of the known world. On the old coins of Spain were depicted the two pillars of Hercules, with the Latin motto, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Dying, We Live Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2009
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    The principle of self-sacrifice is foundational to the doctrine of the Christian life. So, in our lesson today I want to examine four aspects of the principle of self-sacrifice.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In The Name Of Pride

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
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    One of the worst characteristics, or symptoms, of pride is that it feeds off others in order to fill its host. Pride builds us up only by tearing others down.

    Other Scripture used: Ecclesiasticus 10:(7-11)12-18 Hebrews 13:1-8 Luke 14:1,7-14 Psalm 112 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) A ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican