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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Dignity Of Man Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013
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    The dignity of man affirmed by God in Scripture contrasts with the attitude of ancient and modern pagan cultures

    Monday of 5th Week in Course February 11, 2013 Our Lady of Lourdes Gaudium et Spes “As many as touched the fringe of His garment were healed.” On this World Day of the Sick, it is particularly appropriate to look at the healing power and history of Jesus as it is displayed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Call To Commitment

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2001
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     | 209,079 views

    Three clear calls that every believer has to face.

    A Call to Commitment Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 15, 2009
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    The Holy Spirit has created unity in the body of Christ. It’s up to us to keep that unity!

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE BAPTISM OF THE SPIRIT “I [John the Baptist] baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one [Jesus] who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got Mail: Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009
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    The sixth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Philadelphia in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    YOU’VE GOT MAIL: PHILADELPHIA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL About twenty-five miles southeast of Sardis on a high plateau, some 800 feet above the surrounding countryside sat a small but important city known as Philadelphia. Philadelphia was the youngest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Need For Discernment Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011
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     | 8,594 views

    After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

    Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead ?

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 29, 2010
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    When the church becomes anointers and what I mean by that is conduits of the Holy Spirit and gets away from social club ways and becomes again what we were meant to be in the first place people will be getting to all our churches extremely early to find

    Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead ? Pastor Ken Crow Luke 24:1-5 (King James Version) Luke 24 1Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    One. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 8, 2011
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    Jesus prayer is that believers may be one, now what that all about? As we submit our lives to God as we are lead by the Spirit of Jesus, something happens our witness counts the world sees our oneness.

    In John the disciples account of Easter just prior to Jesus arrest, something is recorded that gives an understanding of Jesus and his relationship with God the Father and also with His followers that is mind boggling and gives an illustration of what Jesus sees His church being…its like His vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "Us" - Care To Connect

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
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    We are called to belong, not just believe

    When we think of small groups and sharing, we somehow have this mental idea of a shallow conversation. [Show “Mixed Nuts” video[1]] Of course, we don’t like the opposite either. We don’t want complete strangers to approach us and then share their dark secrets. That would be scary! We also don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Your Role Series

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012
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     | 14,092 views

    Understanding the importance of knowing our role within the church body. This was conclusion to a Capital Fundraising Campaign so some won't apply but it would work especially well around the Super Bowl. I also have a complete PowerPoint presentation av

    LIVING STONES (6) GOD’S GAME PLAN MARK 2:1-5 We are in week 6 of our Capital Campaign emphasis “Living Stones” and we’re getting close to the finish line – or as Darryl Schmidt likes to call it: The starting line! Over the past 5 weeks I’ve been trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit And Today's Changing Leadership Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 9, 2015
     | 5,621 views

    There is more and more talk about the Spirit in our day, and a shifting of emphasis upon what makes a spiritual leader.

    THE SPIRIT 7. Does God Speak Today? If I told you that God speaks to me, would you be offended, amused, intrigued? Well, does not the Scripture teach that His Spirit is to live in us? Then should it not be assumed that He will speak? You say, He already spoke, through the Bible. Yes, He did, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unity: It Involves Relationships - Part 2 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 13, 2014
     | 5,219 views

    Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God.

    Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God. So, the subject of unity - inside and outside the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Passion For The Temple Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2014
     | 7,171 views

    We are the church because we have the Holy Spirit living inside of us.

    Passion For The Temple Text: John 2:13-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Daniel Webster offered excellent advice, saying, "If we work on marble it will perish. If we work on brass, time will efface it. If we rear temples, they will crumble to dust. But if we work on men’s immortal minds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    And In Closing

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 5, 2017
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     | 16,770 views

    This Sunday, January 8th, 2017, our church will close it's doors. This will be my last sermon to be preached to them

    The first time God spoke to me was over twenty years ago. I was traveling down Highway 16 and was almost at Jones’ Exxon when He said, “Look in the book of Acts.” I hadn’t been a Christian very long. Knew very little about the Bible. But I knew that a strong compulsion was ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Divide And Conquer? Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Jan 21, 2016
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     | 14,786 views

    Unity of Spirit is important. It is powerful enough to stop division, empower a church and hold believers on task. Taking our eyes off of Christ is a sure fire way to invite division, discord and eventually demise.

    Have you ever heard of the term ‘Divide et impera’ (Latin)? It turns out, you have, just in a different language. That Latin term, is translated into English and it says, ‘Divide and Conquer’. It is a military, economic and mathematical term. Its definition is ‘a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    You Make A Beautiful Bride Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
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     | 7,532 views

    from the Jewish wedding in the selection of the bride, we see aspects of the Christian life as well.

    YOU MAKE A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE Dorn Ridge May 16, 2010 INTRODUCTION: 1.) We have all been to many weddings. 2.) Perhaps even this year there are weddings planned on your calendar. A.) One of the statements I have heard at every wedding I have ever attended is “Look at the Bride!” – Isn’t she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ