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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    A Different Kind Of Messiah Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2014
     | 3,402 views

    Jesus Christ was not the Messiah expected by the Jews, but He was exactly what mankind needs.

    Christmas Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.” These words from today’s Introit chant are the keynote for our Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    If You Aren’t Fishing, Then You Aren’t Following Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,348 views

    Good fishermen always EXPECT to catch fish, even if they don’t.

    INTRODUCTION This is the third message from the Gospel According to Mark. I was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee just a few days ago where Jesus called His disciples. I got up before sunrise and went out with my Bible to watch the same sun rise over the same mountains around the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letter To The Smyrna Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 4,001 views

    Persecution is to be expected by the godly and enduring persecution can bring great spiritual good.

    Verse 8 – Jesus introduces Himself as being “the First and the Last, Who was dead, and has come to life.” The importance of this particular self-designation to the Smyrna Church of Christ will be seen when we have studied the challenges facing this congregation. Verse 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B- 17th Sunday Year B-- Two Fish

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 23, 2021
     | 1,785 views

    In Jewish apocalyptic circles, it was expected that fish would be the main dish at the Messianic banquet.

    Jonathan Turnbough of Garner, North Carolina, talks about the time when his mother was driving him and his sisters to school and she was pulled over by a policeman and ticketed for speeding. After their little visit with the officer, they took off again, and his mother was very careful to stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Opening Up Of A Relational Space By Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022
     | 1,226 views

    Forgiveness is a conditional gift offered that opens a relational space that expects a reciprocal response.

    There used to be a sign in the Princeton University Book Store basement which said: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Clever but love of enemies and forgiving, commanded by Jesus in our Gospel this Sunday, is not hoping that the other person will change or trying to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Strange Things Are Happening

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 17, 2023
     | 2,186 views

    A sermon for adults on God's expectation for us to be different from the world.

    Luke 5:17-26 November 19, 2023 a.m. I haven’t mentioned this from the pulpit but Rachel, Abbie, Silas and myself got a chance to go to the United Kingdom a few weeks ago. It was kind of a dream trip for us. We found some super cheap, bargain bin, thrift store priced plane tickets, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Eyes Are Opened

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025
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     | 311 views

    We recognize Jesus Christ through the Scriptures, not through our expectations or desires.

    Have you ever lost something, but only to realize it was right there with you the whole entire time? I remember one time I was speaking to my wife on the phone—we were just talking about random things—when suddenly, I fell into a panic. I frantically started searching and told my wife, “Emily, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,195 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of looking forward to the future with hope and expectation as a Christ-follower.

    Several years ago, I saw an interview with professional golfer Tom Lehman, who happens to be a Christian. But I really appreciate how Tom lives out his faith as a person in the public eye. He never hijacks a conversation to talk about Jesus. If a sportscaster asks him about his faith, he is happy ...read more

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    Missing The Best While Looking For The Rest

    Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,324 views

    What do we expect to find when we go to the House of the Lord? God has so much more in store for those who will reach out in expectation and receive what He wants to give.

    Missing the Best While Looking for the Rest Sunday, July 25, 2010 AM By Pastor James May What did you come to church looking for this morning? You got up this morning, knowing that today would likely be a rainy day because of the remnants of a tropical storm that were coming into the area, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Through The Promises Of Jesus 2nd Coming Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2019
     | 4,960 views

    Joy is found in believing the Promises of God from the Bible and as we progress to the New Year there is a sense of expectation about the future for most. But there should also be an expectation and excitement about the possibility of Jesus second coming in 2020.

    Opening video illustration – If Jesus returned today – by skit guys. Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Change Agent For Christ / Catalyst

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,383 views

    When Jesus said Ye are the salt of the earth He was making a proclamation and expectation. He is expecting for us to start something, to ignite a fire in people, to be the catalyst transforming the stinking mess of the world to burn for reconciliation with God.

    A Change Agent for Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Earlier this week I posted on my FB page I GOT A TESTIMONY and I told how God orchestrated an encounter this week with 2 young men as I came out of Dollartree, one of whom was a Muslim. The encounter ended up with prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Flash Point

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 45 ratings
     | 27,175 views

    There is a point when a fire will reach a temperature withing a structure where it will hit the "Flash Point". A point where every thing that can burn, will burn. Beloved, is your Spiritual life at the "Flash Point? (Updated November 2022)

    There was a fiery old revival preacher named Peter Cartwright ...... who was famous .... for telling it .... like it is. He was preaching near Washington D.C. ... And the people of the church ....... heard that President Andrew Jackson was coming to visit them. So, they pulled Cartwright ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Changes In Your Life When You Have Faith

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on May 8, 2019
     | 7,220 views

    The impact of faith on your life.

    What Changes in Your Life When You have Faith 1) Your confession • Say to the mountains – Mk 11:23 (present) 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    A Faith Journey - 2 Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,143 views

    Part 6 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

    God rewards the generous faith of the Shunnamite woman. Let us look into five more marks of her faith. It may well describe our faith as well. A Tested Faith “And when he had lifted him and brought him to his mother, the child sat on her lap till noon, and then he died” (2 Ki. 4:20). The miracle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2020
     | 1,549 views

    7 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VII —1John 3:16b-19(3:10--4:21) Attention: There will always be people who attempt to place all belief systems ‘in the same basket’ as it were. Claiming that all of them—Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, etc.— are ‘chasing after’ the same things, albeit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist