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  • Michael Collins avatar

    29 The Divine Withdrawal Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Feb 4, 2021
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    This is the 29th of 31 devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah, which is based on the book of Jonah.

    THE DIVINE WITHDRAWAL Jonah 4:7-8: “But as morning dawned the next day God prepared a worm, and it so damaged the plant that it withered. 8 And it happened, when the sun arose, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat on Jonah’s head so that he grew faint.” But as morning dawned ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    11 The Culprit Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 1, 2020
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    This is the 11th of 31 Devotions in a series called 'The Church Called Jonah,' and is based on the book of Jonah.

    The Culprit Jonah 1:7-8: “So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. Then they said to him, ‘Please tell us! For whose cause is this trouble upon us? What is your occupation? And where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are you?’” So they cast lots and the lot fell on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where's The Fish?

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 18, 2016
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    Every Christian is called to go and make disciples. We are called to be 'fishers of men." Jesus asks the question: "Where's the fish?"

    Where’s the Fish? John 21:1-14 (I used the God's Word translation) On January 10, 1984 Wendy’s restaurant aired a commercial that became a sensation. • They wanted to compare the big hamburger on a Wendy’s bun to the smaller burger patties of McDonalds Big Mac and Burger ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gone Fishing

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 23, 2015
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    A sermon about Jesus calling four fisherman to follow him and how we also are called and equipped to be Fishers of People.

    When I was a little boy I used to slip off and go fishing in a little clear pond in a gravel pit behind my uncle Leon’s house, it was a nice little pond with sand and pea gravel around the bank and this gravel pit had long been abandoned so it was peaceful and quite. What I liked about it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Place In God's House The Church

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025
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    God has called each one of us to have a role in the church and he calls us to carry it out lovingly

    How does serving God become a part of our salvation story? Before you accuse me of being a heretic, I believe that salvation has all been completed once for all upon the Cross And there is nothing for us to do other than we receive Jesus’ gift of salvation. It is a once for all gift we receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Reconnect With God: He Speaks Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 23, 2023
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    In our series called Reconnect With God we noted that God Reigns, He Calls, and Provides, and today, He Speaks.

    Reconnect With God: He Speaks  2 Kings 22:1-23:3 Introduction In our series called Reconnect With God we noted that God Reigns, He Calls, and Provides, and today, He Speaks. We want to look at 2 Kings 22, the fantastic story of a king who listened when God spoke - which made him quite an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers

    Contributed by David Owens on May 4, 2010
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    In this sermon we look at the call to peacemaking, the need for peacemaking and the how of peacemaking.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young girl who was working so diligently on her homework that her father became curious and asked her what she was doing. 1. She said, “I’m writing a report on how to bring peace to the world.” 2. Humored by this, her father smiled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Surprise Of Christmas

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
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    When you think about it, the thing that really makes Christmas for us is not what we expect but what we don’t expect. The most memorable Christmas’ are those when something unexpected happened. Christmas isn’t about what we expect; it’s about what we don’

    The Surprise of Christmas Matthew 3:1-12 What are your expectations of Christmas this year? There is no season of the year so full of nostalgia and ripe with expectation than Christmas. It takes a Scrooge, with a heart of stone, not to become excited about the approach of this joyous occasion. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Genesis 9 – Part 3 – If I Call My Dad An Idiot, Am I Cursed? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 25, 2010
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    It’s interesting that the first time wine is mentioned in the Bible, it is connected with drunken behaviour. BUT IT IS HAM’S DISRESPECT, NOT NOAH’S FAILURES THAT FEATURE IN THIS STORY.

    Genesis 9 – Part 3 – IF I CALL MY DAD AN IDIOT, AM I CURSED? Here’s the story – Noah gets drunk and gets naked in his tent. He behaves badly. He fails in terms of his witness to his family. He fails God in that he’s way out of control. It’s interesting that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trying Times - “i Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 19, 2013
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    Confronting doubt in trying times, of change in leadership.

    Trying Times – “I Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/9/2013, 8/17/2013) ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Sixth Sunday Of Easter/Mother’s Day--“I Have Called You Friends” John 15:15

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2021
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    By choosing active receptivity to the divine Friend, we think and feel the same way about reality and the world.

    Contemporary friendship theorists suggest that within close friendships each party is receptive to being directed by the other. This includes friendship with Mom. E.g. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Police Chief Phil Keith was in the middle of a televised city council meeting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    21. The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:1 - Message 21 – The Responsibility In Your High Calling: A Fallen Christian Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 28, 2025
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    Dealing with fellow Christians who have fallen into sin is difficult. In this message we look at the aspects Paul gives us for restoration of a fallen brother. What is a spiritual man who draws alongside to help here, and why are some so judgemental? Falling into sin, caught out and overtaken.

    21. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:1 - MESSAGE 21 – THE RESPONSIBILITY IN YOUR HIGH CALLING: A FALLEN CHRISTIAN We begin the last chapter of Galatians and there is much in it. Remember Paul wrote to the churches of Galatia to combat the error of the Judaisers that were turning the Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John 8:2-11 The Stone Dropped: How Jesus Turned A Legal Trap Into A Call For Self-Examination

    Contributed by Ellick Wu on Jan 6, 2026
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     | 314 views

    Now we come to study John 8:2-11. A familiar story about “The Woman Caught in Adultery” and the well-known phrase, “He who is without sin throws the first stone.” Let’s explore the Hypocrisy in the Temple that day, and challenge the judgmental spirit alive in our world today.

    Imagine the scene: The temple court is quiet, filled with people eager to hear Jesus teach. But the peace is about to shatter. Suddenly, a group of powerful religious leaders storms in, dragging a terrified woman to the center. They haven't come for justice; they've come to set a trap. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lame Man Healed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 10, 2018
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    Peter and John seem to have been led by the Holy Spirit, to perform a miracle on a man who was over forty years old and had been a cripple from his birth.

    Tuesday, January 5, 2016 A Lame Man Healed (Acts 3.1-11) Note: since this is a long sermon, I suggest it be given in two parts; part 1 (vs. 1-5) on Sunday morning, and part 2 (vs. 6-11) on Sunday evening. Acts 3.1-3.11 (KJV) 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We There Yet? Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,321 views

    Just as God Called Noah to change the world, he has called us to change our world. In part 3 of "God’s Call to Change the World" we will look at the third characteristic of a world changer.

    God’s Call to Change the World Part 3 Learning to Wait With God “Are We There Yet?” Genesis 7-9 Introduction The bible tells us that just as God called and used Noah to change the world, he has called us as well. And over the past two weeks we’ve observed two “world-changing” patterns or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational