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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    "Check The Fruits, Fix The Roots” --8th Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 4, 2019
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    Our First Reading relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: faults revealed when one speaks, santification, and discernment

    Sirach, chapter 27, from our First Reading, relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: 1). The first is the image of shaking a mesh strainer to reveal the husks from the kernel which is similar to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A -- 17th Sunday, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2020
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    It’s so important that ordinary Catholics read Scripture as a devotional inquiry which the Catholic Catechism calls “the intimate sense of spiritual realities which believers experience.”

    A foolish old farmer, so the story goes, concluded one day that the oats he had fed his mule for years were simply costing him too much. So, he hatched a plan: He mixed a little sawdust in with the feed, and then a little more the next day, and even more the next, each time reducing the amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Have No Fear (Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time - Only The Gospel Reflection)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 21, 2020
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    Jesus instructs us that we need not have fear of anything and anyone, including us.

    Reflection Matthew 10:26-33 Have No Fear Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 10 verses from 26-33, says to the disciples that have no fear on this earth. Who are these disciples? The disciples, who follow Jesus and who are sent out for their missionary journey. At this juncture, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Lose Your Life To Find The Life (Thirteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2020
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    As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I focus on many temporary things rather than focusing on Christ’s mission to build the Kingdom of God on this earth permanently.

    Reflection Lose Your Life to Find the Life There was a priest, who was transferred from a parish. On his farewell day, he spoke for 45 minutes blowing his own trumpet that I have done this, I have done that, I started this, I started that. I went around preaching in many parishes and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Finally Be Strong In The Lord (The Correct Response To Our Troubled Times)

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 30, 2020
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    This is a message that God put on my heart to share with His people because in these troubled times that our nation are going through, it is easy to not only loose sight of who the real enemy is but who we are called to be.

    Finally Be Strong In The Lord AND LISTEN – though there are many more names and titles that we could dive into… We are only going to discuss 2 more… • I Am The Resurrection And The Life (found in John 11), and • Our Lord Jesus Christ (a title used 60 times in the New Testament... 3 times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    End Time Christians Must Hunger For God's Word Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 17, 2021
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     | 5,743 views

    And to be honest, I have heard preachers throw around the term “we must have a hunger for God’s Word”. But what does that really mean?

    Introduction The Bible tells us that Enoch walked with God; the Bible tells us that Noah walked with God. These walks with God were more God talks- where God talked to them, and these men took to heart what God was telling them. We know that to be the case because Enoch as result of those walks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Third Sunday Of Lent, Year A--“Worn 5 Times By Mistake.”

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2020
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    This woman faced her dragons. She is no longer hiding out.

    An ad in the local newspaper read: “For sale, sleeveless wedding dress, white, size 8, veil included. Worn once, by mistake.” That woman of Samaria could have said “worn 5 times by mistake.” Her marriages could have been because of economic and social reasons rather than for lustful ones, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time: Christ Is The Wisdom Of God In The Flesh

    Contributed by Albert Risdorfer on Oct 28, 2018
     | 2,361 views

    Nothing is impossible for God

    As our brethren in the Eastern Churches announce before they proclaim the holy Gospel... “Wisdom! Be attentive!” Today is a time to be attentive... Because my friends, today’s readings are all about Wisdom. They are about how precious wisdom is. They are about where we may to find it. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2024
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     | 1,214 views

    Genesis 16:1-6 is a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing.

    Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Introduction: Today, we delve into Genesis 16:1-6, a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing. Let's explore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persistent Prayer: Aligning With God's Will And Trust His Timing Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 11, 2024
     | 1,080 views

    This sermon explores the concept of "praying until something happens" and the significance of praying within the will of God.

    Introduction Prayer is one of the most fundamental aspects of a believer's life. It's our direct line to God, a sacred communication that transcends words and enters into the very presence of the Almighty. Yet, prayer can often be misunderstood or misused, especially when we face ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: The Fellowship Of The Rings

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 1, 2024
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    When I was a young boy; My mama said to me; “There’s only one girl in the world for you; And she probably lives in Tahiti.”

    Marriage requires 4 types of "RINGS”:1 The Engagement Ring: The idea of Soulmates was first written about by a Greek playwright, the ancient equivalent of Hollywood.1 It’s a made-up romantic term meaning that there is only one person whom you are spiritually destined to marry. “Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Title: From Setbacks To Success: Finding Hope And Victory In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023
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     | 2,876 views

    Today, we gather to explore how we can find victory over these difficulties through our faith in Christ. We will delve into the Word of God to discover wisdom, encouragement, and practical guidance for navigating these trials.

    Introduction: Life is filled with unexpected challenges and setbacks. One such hardship is the experience of getting laid off, which can bring feelings of loss, stress, and a loss of focus. Today, we gather to explore how we can find victory over these difficulties through our faith in Christ. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time- Get Behind Me, Satan

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2023
     | 1,368 views

    You tell the Lord you don’t want him to die, and he responds by calling you Satan.

    The book, Tigers in the Dark, tells about a time when all the electricity went out at a Barnum and Bailey Circus. There was total darkness at the circus. They had just started the act with the tiger trainer locked in a cage with several fierce Bengal tigers. The tigers could see the man - the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 3: More Exploration Of The End Times Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2023
     | 2,123 views

    When it comes to the end times we see: 1. The problem of the Temple (vs. 14-15). 2. The pride of the Antichrist (vs. 15-16). 3. The pressure of the tribulation (vs. 16-21). 4. The panic of the ungodly (vs. 29-31). 5. The promise of the Lord's salvation (vs. 22, 27-28, 13-14).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 3 - More Exploration of the End Times The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:13-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 4, 2023) MESSAGE: *Learning about the second coming of Christ takes us from the Old Testament to the New. We go from prophecies written hundreds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4: God Talks About The Timing Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 10, 2023
     | 2,068 views

    1. The return of our redeemer is sure (vs. 29-31). 2. The truth of God's Word is timeless (vs. 35). 3. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 4. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 5. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study two more of the Lord's parables. You may remember that a parable is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist