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  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Bread That Came Down From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,123 views

    We often look for God in grandiose moments, missing the divine in the simple and everyday occurrences of life.

    The Bread That Came Down From Heaven Intro: We often look for God in grandiose moments, missing the divine in the simple and everyday occurrences of life. Scripture John 6:41-51 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The Gospel reading today revolves around the profound statement, “I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Faith For Rocky Waters

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 14, 2023
     | 741 views

    A sermon for Lectionary 19 in the season following Pentecost, Year A

    August 13, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 A Faith for Rocky Waters Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Take heart, it is I.” How wonderful it must have been for the disciples to hear Jesus’ voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dealing With Life Issues

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2025
     | 378 views

    Facing life's challenges can be overwhelming but with a perspective rooted in faith can shape not merely the response to those challenges but also the outcomes and growth experienced from them. Our shared experiences highlight how adopting a godly approach.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Facing life's challenges can be overwhelming but with a perspective rooted in faith can shape not merely the response to those challenges but also the outcomes and growth experienced from them. Our shared experiences highlight how adopting a godly approach—rooted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    10 Things Satan Attacks First When God Is About To Lift You Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Nov 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 481 views

    When God is about to lift you, Satan cannot stop the blessing—but he will fiercely attack 10 key areas of your life. Discover these 10 battle zones, with Scriptures and prophetic insights, so you can discern warfare as a sign that your elevation is near.

    10 THINGS SATAN ATTACKS FIRST WHEN GOD IS ABOUT TO LIFT YOU When a divine elevation is near, the realm of darkness becomes unusually restless. Satan cannot stop God from blessing you, so he attempts to disconnect you from the conditions that birth the blessing. These are the first areas he ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Had Hoped

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 30, 2025
     | 375 views

    Jesus walks with us on our roads to Emmaus.

    Luke 24:13-35 “But We Had Hoped” Much of this sermon was borrowed from Rev. Alexis Fuller-Wright Our Gospel Lesson for this morning begins with “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus.” “On that same day” meaning Easter Day the same day that Jesus’ rose from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Gracious Me, Alive

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025
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    God’s grace saves, sustains, forgives, and secures — a living power that meets us at every stage and carries us home.

    INTRODUCTION — WHEN “GRACIOUS ME” TURNS PERSONAL You’ve heard the old expression, “Gracious me!” Something your grandmother might have said when the unexpected happened — a pie burning in the oven, a child tracking mud through the kitchen, thunder cracking overhead. But sometimes that harmless ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Hold Your Position

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Jan 2, 2026
     | 89 views

    A Prophetic Word for Women in Leadership

    "'Certainly I will go with you,' said Deborah. 'But because of the course you are taking, the honor will not be yours, for the LORD will deliver Sisera into the hands of a woman.'"— Judges 4:9 (NIV) The Divine Summons The Spirit of God is speaking to His daughters in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rekindling The Flame (Keep The Fire Burning) PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,314 views

    Explore God's faithfulness, the importance of enduring in our faith, and the joy of rekindling our spiritual passion.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters! Isn't it a blessing to be together in the house of the Lord today? I hope you're all feeling as excited as I am to dive into God's Word. We're going to be exploring a passage from 2 Timothy, where we'll be focusing on God's faithfulness, enduring in our ...read more

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    Signs Of The End Of The Age Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,601 views

    Signs of the end of the age. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OIUTLINE: (1). There will be false messiahs (verse 5-6) (2). Their will be wars (vs 7-8a). (3). Their will natural disasters (vs 8). (4). Their will persecution (vs 12-18). (5). Their will be destruction in Jerusalem (vs 14-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A friend once asked Isidor I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Samaritan Story # 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Elliott on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    The Samaritan Story

    First we considered an Introduction to this Story Now for The First Sermon Outline - Consider THE LIFE OF THE LORD AS PRESENTED HERE! In the Samaritan Coming to the rescue of this victim. [I] THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRIST CAN BE SEEN This Uncovered Religious.... 1. Prejudices - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrast Of Barnimas And Zaccheas

    Contributed by Doug Blackmon on May 30, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,701 views

    There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zaccheas.

    There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zacchaes while they were both named Jerico they were two extremes. -one sitting by the way side one in a tree -one was poor one was rich -one needed mercy one needed sight -one had to get up to be saved one had to get down Christ is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider How Things Are Going For You

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    Where are your priorities? Is it self or God? Is God’s House in ruin today?

    Consider how things are going for you? Are you working hard but not getting ahead? Are you making good money, but you don’t know where it all goes? How much time are you spending on/in God’s House? Do you realise that God controls all areas of our lives? Let us together fix the problem! See, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Impact Of Life's Earthquakes

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,420 views

    A message about how life's earthquakes impact our lives and the lives around us.

    The Impact of Life’s Earthquakes Acts 16:16-34 I. Life’s Earthquakes Can Impact Our Worship (v. 22-25) A. Some will withdraw from worship as a result of life’s earthquakes - Withdraw due to shame - Withdraw due to bitterness - Withdraw due to hurts B. Some will praise the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prodigal Responding

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
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     | 2,241 views

    The example of prodigal responding is given to us in the Father’s example.

    Prodigal Responding Cornwall/Montreal February 19, 2005 We all know the story of ‘the Prodigal Son’. Today, I’d like you to put yourself in the position of the younger son, in this story and consider the response to the openhearted and openhearted response of your father. You know the story- you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,507 views

    This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

    The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational