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  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Where He Went, We Cannot Yet Follow Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on May 30, 2025
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    The Ascension thus becomes liberation rather than loss. No longer confined to one location, speaking one language, addressing one culture, Christ multiplies through countless vessels.

    Title: Where He Went, We Cannot Yet Follow Intro: The Ascension thus becomes liberation rather than loss. No longer confined to one location, speaking one language, addressing one culture, Christ multiplies through countless vessels. Scripture: Luke 24:51 Reflection Dear Friends, The morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Living At Four Corners

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 25, 2007
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    For Christ the King Sunday and in support of international missions: using a metaphor of a complex intersection, we are to give, teach, heal and share as the four corners of our Christian life.

    May I introduce you to my neighborhood? For two months now I have been burning up the Beltway and 270 coming up to your place two or three times a week. It would seem only fair that you should come down to where I live, if only in your mind’s eye. Let me introduce you to Four Corners. Four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Real Oil Crisis

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
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    An exploration of maintaining a deep spiritual commitment while awaiting the return of Christ.

    Recap of where we have been: Two weeks ago – Jesus crying out with the prophet Isaiah that God’s house will be a house of prayer. Last week – We dove into Jesus preparatory teaching to His disciples that as time winds down, and the consummation of the kingdom approaches, it is critical that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Never Called Shotgun

    Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 17, 2008
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    Jesus tells us to give up the seat of honour so His grace can flow through our humility

    Jesus Never Called Shotgun Luke 14:1-14 Jan 20th, 2008 I have to confess that when I hear someone call “shotgun” it gets my hackles up a bit. When they say shotgun I hear “me; me; me.” It reminds me of when our kids were young I would tell them not to say “I’m the king of the castle and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Schemes Of The Devil Part 2: Anger Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
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    Part 2 of my series on the Schemes of the Devil. Part 2 focuses on Anger.

    The Schemes of the Devil Part 2 Scripture: Eph. 6:11-12; 4:25-26; 31; Gal. 5:19-21; Prov. 15:1; John 2:14-16 Introduction: In this series our foundational Scripture is found in Ephesians 6:11-12 which says “Put on the full armor of God that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Learn The "Heart" Of Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 23, 2006
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    King David takes us to the heart of prayer. David shows us a repentant heart, a trusting heart, and a longing heart.

    Abraham prayed for his nephew Lot. Actually, he bargained back and forth with the LORD a half dozen times over the destruction of the city where Lot lived. Elijah prayed for a miracle at Mt. Carmel. Hannah prayed for a child. Joshua prayed that the sun would stand still. Jesus prayed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Church Prevailing Against All Odds

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2013
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    The Church has to Prevail! It should not strike us as a surprise. The adversary will throw all kind of stuff against the church

    TITLE: A CHURCH PREVAILING AGAINST ALL ODDS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:18 / ROMANS 8:39 We are honored to be here for this day of celebration with the 1st Baptist Church of Purcell. Although this is not my first time here, it is has been about 10 years that I was here while serving as the Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Fisher avatar

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018
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    Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Where Is Your Trust 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022
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    Introduction: This verse of scripture talks about trust.

    Do you realize how much trust is a part of our life each day? • Every time we flip a light switch, we trust that the light will come on • Every time we place the key in the ignition of our car and turn it, we expect the car to start • Every time we sit in a chair, we expect it to support us Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Bright avatar

    From His Hands And Feet Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Mar 4, 2025
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    This is a sermon series for the six Sundays of Lent. I am using a wooden "Tau" cross on the platform and some examples of the instruments of torture the Romans used - large spike, scourge/cat of 9 tails, spear, and crown of thorns. There is a teaching sheet below the sermon.

    Series: Jesus’ Blood for Me “From His Hands and Feet” Exodus 12:21-28 Pastor John Bright Exodus 12 “21 Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Pick out and take lambs for yourselves according to your families, and kill the Passover lamb. 22 And you shall take a bunch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Pita Bread, Fish, And Boat Potatoes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,765 views

    The miracles of multiplying the loaves and walking on water are connected in Mark 6:52; what was Jesus trying to prove to His disciples?

    Pita Bread, Fish, and Boat Potatoes (Matt. 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-21) Intro 1. It is hard to define a miracle. 2. In one sense, miracles are happening all around us…(read excerpt for Swenson’ Book, "More than meets the eye" or other creationist materials explaining the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timothy Shumer avatar

    Memorials In God's Word

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on May 25, 2002
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    Do we truly honor Memorial Day? We have lost much of the intended meaning of this "holy-day" since it was established in the aftermath of the Civil War. However, God’s Word gives clear instruction on the true meaning a memorial should include. Discover it

    Holiday = root, "holy day" = Set apart to meditate on day / event / occasion + A day elevated above others for holy purposes + Over time = Meaning has degenerated = Downward trend of life + [1] Leisure time away from work, devoted to rest or pleasure = [2] A day on which work is suspended by law or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Why We Pray

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009
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    It is just the asking, but what it is we are asking for that is important. And who we are asking is important too.

    Passage: Matthew 7:7-12 Intro: So Jerry is standing in the 7-11, waiting to buy lottery tickets. And he is praying; hard! 1. he remembers a verse from his SS days about asking, seeking, knocking, and that God promised to give him whatever he asked for. He needs the $! 2. but that night, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • O. K. Neal avatar

    Valentine’s Day

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,801 views

    Does 1 Cor 13 speak of more than romance?

    Valentine’s Day 1 Cor 13:4-8 Next week we celebrate a day of love and romance St. Valentine’s Day We really do not know exactly from where the name and idea came There are three Catholic saints named Valentine or Valentinus One legend tells that Valentine was a priest in third century ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Greatest Command 5: Healing Hands And Helping Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014
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    We wrestle with the question of to whom we are obligated to do good. Jesus makes it clear that we are obligated to all those in our path.

    1. Jesus was asked -- What is the greatest command (Mark 12.28ff and Luke 10.25-28)? a. Teaching with Q-A b. Teaching with Debate -- disrespect? Entrapment? 2. His reply came from Deuteronomy 6.4ff and he linked Leviticus 19.18 (love neighbor to it) 3. There is a process called, "stringing pearls" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ