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  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Living The Eucharist: Christian Charity In Today's World Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 954 views

    A powerful call to live out Christian charity in ways that are urgently needed today.

    Living the Eucharist: Christian Charity in Today's World Intro: A powerful call to live out Christian charity in ways that are urgently needed today. Scripture John 6:51-58 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In our modern world, filled with distractions and constant noise, it's ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Stupid Cupid And The Effect Of Love

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,763 views

    This message is how people look for love in places other than the place to find it. It is also how true love promotes faithfulness and forgivenss in our lives.

    Stupid Cupid and the Effect of Love Intro: Society has a warped view of love and how it shows up in our lives. Often love is thought of as flowing from person to person. If you “Google” the word love, and you have to be very careful doing this, you will find all sorts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Wilderness

    Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,384 views

    Often the wilderness is a dangerous place, frought with danger, anxiety, vulnerability. Out there, we are usually the prey or the victim, but it is also the place where we encounter God.

    Why are we meeting God in the wilderness (where else?) We are, generally speaking, city dwellers. We live in cities, towns and villages, but for the most part we stay out of the wilderness unless there is something there for us. But in the Bible, a lot of important things happen in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Altars And Alterations

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    Altars are places where often alterations are made. They are constucted primarily as places of sacrifice and surrender. This sermon examines their role in the church as a means of calling worshippers to a level of commitment.

    ALTARS AND ALTERATIONS Gen 22:1-14 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am," he replied. 2 Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Equipping In The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,916 views

    God places individuals in local churches so that they can submit to their leaders and learn from them. Spiritual development seldom takes place outside the institution of the church.

    Equipping In The Local Church God places individuals in local churches so that they can submit to their leaders and learn from them. Spiritual development seldom takes place outside the institution of the church. Becoming skilled in the things of God is not a destination, but a journey of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Where Did You Come From?

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,296 views

    As we worship on Sanctity of Life Sunday, we will examine the incredible value that God places on life and the truly miraculous process that takes place when life is created.

    Where Did You Come From? Psalm 139:13-15 January 25, 2009 This is Sanctitity of Life Sunday. We are going to take a look at God’s view of life and the value that God has for all life. The primary scripture comes from Psalm 139:13-15, which was read earlier. Here we are reminded of how precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hope In Jesus The Only Way, Truth And Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,451 views

    When we place our faith and trust in Jesus we are placing our hope in the only one who can save us from our sins.

    Hope in the only Way, Truth & Life We continue in our series on Hope found Here and this month we are considering Hope in Christ. This evening I want to remind you that when we place our faith and trust in Jesus we are placing our hope in the only one who can save us from our sins. Throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral Service For Bob Alexander

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
     | 8,223 views

    Today we find ourselves in the valley of death that the Psalmist talked about…..it is a difficult place to be but it is also a place where we can experience the presence of God.

    Funeral Service for Bob Alexander 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 Good morning. My name is David Henderson and I am privileged to be Bob Alexander’s pastor and have had the good fortune to have known he and Vivian for nearly 20 years. On behalf of the family I want to thank you of you for your presence here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Punished For Me-Life Swap 4 Psalm Sunday

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,810 views

    This sermon deals with the contrast of changing places with Jesus on Psalm Sunday as opposed to Good Friday. It stresses that Jesus not only died for us, but that He died in our place.

    Punished For Me-Life Swap Palm Sunday 3/28/21 Matthew 21:1-11 and Matthew 27:32-54 We are in the fourth message of our series on Life-Swap in which Jesus changes places with us. We have looked at Betrayed For us, Forsaken For Us, Accused For Us. Today we will look at Punished For Us and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The God Who Answers In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 446 views

    The wilderness represents a place of isolation, dryness, hardship, and testing. Yet, throughout Scripture, it is also the place where God speaks, shapes destinies, and reveals His power.

    THE GOD WHO ANSWERS IN THE WILDERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:1-12 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, Hosea 2:14-15, Deuteronomy 8:2-4, Psalm 107:4-7, Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The wilderness represents a place of isolation, dryness, hardship, and testing. Yet, throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Soaring High: Embracing The Eagle Within SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,863 views

    God likens believers to eagles, creatures designed to dwell in high places. As believers, we are born to overcome and reach great heights. We are made for the high places.

    Today, we will explore the beautiful analogy that God uses to compare believers to eagles. Just as eagles are born to live in the high places, all believers are born to be overcomers. You were made for the high places, my friend. "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will ...read more

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    Labor Pain Transmittigator

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    A Sermon That Will Bring Laughter One Minute and Conviction The Next. From Genesis 3:7 - Adam & Eve's got more than they bargained for - the unexpected new awareness of their own nakedness and labor pain. This sermon audience is hooked with a humorous i

    I. INTRODUCTION A. In The Garden, Adam & Eve Lived In Simple Dependence Upon God 1. God was their supplier, protector, and . . . their definer of good & evil 2. Why wasn’t that enough – God is our definer of good & evil – why shouldn’t that be enough a. no – people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Character Study Of Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 704 views

    Mary Magdalene’s story is a powerful testimony of redemption, devotion, and faith. She reminds us that Jesus transforms lives, that true love for Christ endures hardship, and that God uses the most unexpected people to proclaim His greatest messages.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MARY MAGDALENE – WITNESSED JESUS’ RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:1-18 "Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb." – John 20:1 Supporting Texts: Luke 8:2-3, Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope Has Come Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 14, 2025
     | 241 views

    Jesus was the promised hope of the world – He was anticipated by the Jewish people for 1,000’s of years and for most Gentiles – He was an unexpected blessing of Deliverance, Healing, Hope and Love. But yet today many people are still looking for Hope in this hopeless world!

    Video Illustration and transition: Hope Hope has Come! Part 2 Thesis: Jesus was the promised hope of the world – He was anticipated by the Jewish people for 1,000’s of years and for most Gentiles – He was an unexpected blessing of Deliverance, Healing, Hope and Love. But yet today many people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What It Means To Worship

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,887 views

    Worship is not what is taking place around you: It’s what is taking place within you. Worship is not a time and a place you attend, it’s how we live our life all the time. Worship is a living testimony, of God in your life.

    What it means to Worship 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 wore a tie. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God