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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    A New Motivation

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 8, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    A "Dog eats dog" Kingdom or a Kingdom of Love

    Jn 13:31-35: A new motivation Story: The Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone, in announcing the death of Princess Alice on 14th December 1878 to the House of Commons, told this touching story. The little daughter of the Princess was seriously ill with diphtheria. And so the doctors told ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,877 views

    Let go to go

    The Ascension marks the beginning of a new phase in Christ’s relationship to humanity, kind of a "spiritual presence of the absence“ for baptized believers. After all, “Christianity was founded upon the loss of a body,” writes the Jesuit historian Michel de Certeau, what he calls “an ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A--Church And State

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 3, 2023
     | 1,081 views

    Otherwise, politics is about "bread and circuses."

    Have you ever noticed that when you combine the two words, “THE” and “IRS,” it spells “THEIRS”? At one and the same time Jesus affirmed the rights of the state and freedom of conscience to worship and serve God. By allowing Caesar to collect taxes, Jesus opposes the Pharisees by acknowledging ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Path To Harmony Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,099 views

    If we want to live in harmony, we must put on love, put up peace, put in truth, and put forth Christ

    Just this last week, I came across a few lessons that humor columnist Dave Barry says took him 50 years to learn. 1) Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. 2) If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Great Co-Mission Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,838 views

    Spreading the Gospel is a co-mission between the Lord and his people. Christ’s promise to "be with us" guarantees that.

    The Great Co-Mission Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Bible students call this passage the Great Commission. Several factors about it merit that distinction. It is great because of who said it. These are the words of Jesus. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Hired! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,353 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 7

    YOU ARE HIRED! (MATTHEW 20:1-16) The economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century that hit the airline industry reflects the cost of doing business. United Airlines and Continental Airlines filed for bankruptcy and American Airlines avoided bankruptcy after the union gave back $1.62 billion in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Did Jesus Have A Wife?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2012
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    The recent publishing of a 4th century papyrus fragment where Jesus is purported to say He had a wife will continue to be vetted for months in the media. Christians must be informed and have a strong defense of the authority of the Word of God.

    DID JESUS HAVE A WIFE? Rev. 22:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a church scriptorium, a group of old monks huddled over an ancient manuscript. 2. They are holy men devoted to God and studying the holy writings. Suddenly, the group begins to wail in unison over what they are reading. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Motivation

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2025
     | 402 views

    What makes Jesus different to any other warrior. His redeeming heart of love. And we are called to love one another

    Jn 13:31-35: A new motivation Story: When the 19th Century French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled on St. Helena, he was asked by one of his friends, 'Who was the greatest warrior the world has ever known?" Without hesitation, Napoleon answered, "Jesus Christ.' ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Don't Miss The Wedding Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 2, 2021
     | 4,211 views

    If you want to participate in the great wedding feast to come, bring your lamp and join the bridal party; bring some oil, inviting God’s Spirit to dwell within; then watch for your Bridegroom to come at any time.

    Several years ago, Dave Best and his fiancée planned more than a year in advance their wedding in Wales on July 6, 2008. They wanted to give their family and friends plenty of time to prepare, but they worried that even with all that lead time, some of them would not be able to attend. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Harden Not Your Hearts Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2015
     | 3,586 views

    Not to share one's wealth with the poor is stealing from them.

    Thursday in the First Week in Course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The two NT readings we have heard today are linked by a single notion expressed in the words “moved with pity.” Jesus looked on this poor leper and, in the Greek, became splagchnistheis. This is something we have all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Grant Us Godly Politicians Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2017
     | 4,084 views

    "I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor! "

    Thursday of Third Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Ss Timothy and Titus Today’s feast is a challenge to those whose denomination teaches that the Church is not hierarchical. Most of these denominations consider themselves Bible fundamentalists, but today’s readings clearly show that, from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C- The Beatitudes: Area Code 212 Or 04?

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2025
     | 517 views

    Heaven is not just up, but in.

    The 212-area code is Manhattan, and it’s a status symbol as one of the most recognizable area codes in the United States. It’s considered more authentic than the more recent 646, 332 or 917 area codes for Manhattan. With a 212 Manhattan phone number, you’re sure to turn some heads, stand out from ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Preparing For The Coming Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2016
     | 4,020 views

    An authentic faith – which is never comfortable or completely personal – always involves a deep desire to change the world

    Thursday of the 31st Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We stand now very close to the conclusion of our liturgical year, our holy year of grace and mercy that concludes on the Feast of Christ the King. I’m doubly blessed because I get to celebrate Christ the King Sunday twice. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God's Plan Is Best Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2015
     | 4,576 views

    Like the eunuch from Ethiopia, we must be open to God's plan in Christ.

    Thursday of 3rd Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Father was surely drawing this Ethiopian to Jesus, and–not by luck–deacon Phillip was on the same road as the African’s chariot. The eunuch had been in Jerusalem to pray and study, so he was either a Jew or an admirer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Free To Serve, Or Not Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2015
     | 3,856 views

    We will be judged on our service to the poor--but do our social systems make it easy or difficult to do so?

    Thursday of 33rd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Two things tie our Scriptures together today. The obvious one is that they are texts written in or about a time of injustice and disaster. In the first reading, the Syrian king Antiochus IV has decreed that all his subjects would act like ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic