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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Easter Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2021
     | 9,680 views

    The truth is always the same: The only hope we have in this life stems from what God did for us. He came for you. He suffered for you. He Died for you. He rose for you. He moved heaven and earth for you.

    “Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sheltered By The Most High.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 3, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,153 views

    Rather than struggling against His parental protection, quiet faith snuggles in, and takes refuge in the LORD.

    SHELTERED BY THE MOST HIGH. Psalm 91:1-2; Psalm 91:9-16. Psalm 91:1-2. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1). Yet there is a reason for this turn of speech: even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Hard After God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,388 views

    A feast of good things in a dry and thirsty land.

    FOLLOWING HARD AFTER GOD. Psalm 63:1-8. As we enter into Psalm 63, there is both an intimacy with God, and a yearning after God. It was as if David was saying, ‘I know thee, but would know thee more.’ The Psalmist is not just on the fringes of faith, like the boy’s father in Mark 9:24 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glory Of The Messiah. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,031 views

    We sometimes need to step aside from the busyness of life for more intimate communion with God. The will of Jesus is that all those given to Him by the Father should behold His glory.

    THE GLORY OF THE MESSIAH. Abridged. Matthew 17:1-9. The One who referred to Himself as the ‘Son of man’ had just been acknowledged as the Son of God (cf. Matthew 16:16). Jesus demonstrated the necessity of the Cross, and looked forward to His Second Coming. The Lord also promised a preview ...read more

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    The Transfiguration Of Jesus. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 659 views

    Watching with Jesus in prayer. Deliverance by the Cross. Listening to His voice. Our service of Him.

    THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS. Luke 9:28-43a. 1. The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-31). In the midst of His busy Ministry, Jesus sought opportunity to draw apart for prayer and fellowship with His heavenly Father. On this occasion Jesus took with Him three of His disciples: Peter, James and John. ...read more

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    Jesus Lifted Up On The Cross. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,070 views

    I will draw all men unto me. John 12 verse 32.

    JESUS LIFTED UP ON THE CROSS. John 12:20-33. When Jesus made His last entry into Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion He was met, we are told, by an excited crowd waving palm branches and shouting “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13). John makes the sober comment that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Siya Ang Ating Daan

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,755 views

    Ang Unang Linggo ng Kuwaresma 2022

    Siya ang ating Daan Banal na Kasulatan Deuteronomio 26:4-10, Roma 10:8-13, Lucas 4:1-13. Mahal na mga kapatid, Ngayon, tayo ay nasa unang linggo ng Kuwaresma at mababasa natin mula sa Ebanghelyo ni San Lucas (Lucas 4:1-13): “Puspos ng Banal na Espiritu, bumalik si Jesus mula sa Jordan at ...read more

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    The Woman At The Well. Revised.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,552 views

    Lord, give me this water.

    THE WOMAN AT THE WELL. REVISED. John 4:1-42. 1. THE OCCASION (John 4:1-4). Jesus had been preaching in Judea, and His ministry was proving to be even more successful than John the Baptist’s. The religious authorities were somewhat disturbed at the number of converts that the disciples of Jesus ...read more

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    Finding Transcendence In The Valley: Reflections On The Mountaintop Experience In Today's World Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,210 views

    By embracing the rigours of Lenten observance and cultivating a deep-seated intimacy with the divine, individuals can find solace and sustenance amidst the trials and tribulations of life's journey.

    Finding Transcendence in the Valley: Reflections on the Mountaintop Experience in Today's World Scripture: Mark 9: 2-10 Introduction: By embracing the rigours of Lenten observance and cultivating a deep-seated intimacy with the divine, individuals can find solace and sustenance amidst the ...read more

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    Was Blind But Now I See.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,543 views

    He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.

    WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE. John 9:13-25. JOHN 9:13. The neighbours brought the now-seeing man-born-blind to the Pharisees. Perhaps they felt that such an astounding miracle needed further investigation. JOHN 9:14. The author comments here that “it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, ...read more

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    Growing Perceptions Of Christ.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,352 views

    Those who refuse the light are left under judicial blindness.

    GROWING PERCEPTIONS OF CHRIST. John 9:35-41. We have been talking about the man born blind, and how Jesus had healed him. The man was not healed until he had obeyed Jesus, and went and washed himself in the pool to which he had been sent (John 9:6-7). We noticed in passing that by the time he ...read more

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    A Well-Stocked Garden And A Terrible Fall.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,185 views

    In Adam's fall, We sinned all.

    A WELL-STOCKED GARDEN AND A TERRIBLE FALL. Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-7. Genesis 2:15-17. The LORD God took the man, and put him in a garden. Having already introduced the ordinance of the Sabbath, He now introduces the ordinance of work. Created in the image of God, one part of that image ...read more

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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,480 views

    Jesus in conversation with Martha.

    I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. John 11:23-26. Jesus said, “Thy brother shall rise again” (John 11:23). Martha believed already in “the resurrection at the last day” (John 11:24), but Jesus offered Himself in the here and now as “the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25). As usual in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Raising Of Lazarus And The Plot To Kill Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,702 views

    Religious leaders resisting the 'signs' of Jesus' authenticity.

    THE RAISING OF LAZARUS AND THE PLOT TO KILL JESUS. John 11:38-57. 1. The Raising of Lazarus (John 11:38-45). Far from being unable to prevent death (cf. John 11:37), Jesus was about to overcome death in what was to be the seventh and final significant ‘sign’ (prior to Jesus’ own death and ...read more

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    A Woman Of Samaria.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,922 views

    If you only knew who I am, you would have asked me for living water, and I would have given it. See John 4.10.

    A WOMAN OF SAMARIA. John 4:5-42. Coming to a city of Samaria, Jesus arrived at a parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jesus being wearied, He sat upon the well for rest and refreshment. The one who is truly God is thus seen to have taken upon Himself all the limitations of a true ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational