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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Building And Hoping In The House Built On Rock Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2013
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    we need knowledge, we need truth, because without these we cannot stand firm, we cannot move forward.

    Thursday of the First Week of Advent 2013 Lumen Fidei We need a strong city, with gates open to all who have faith, gates of righteousness through which we may enter, praising the Lord. To accomplish this, the most important task of life, we need to do more than stand in church saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Way To The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 10, 2014
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    A Palm Sunday sermon built from Jesus' teachings at the end of the Sermon on the Mount.

    We have spent the last several weeks, through our Lenten journey, listening to Jesus’ words as he preaches the Sermon on the Mount. This morning, as we observe Palm Sunday and Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we come to the final portion of his great sermon. So as we hear these ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Not Everyone Who Says "Lord, Lord" Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2014
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    Who then can enter into the Kingdom?

    Not Everyone Who Says, "Lord, Lord" Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction One of the favorite gospel songs sung in the rural Tennessee churches where I have pastored for many years is “When We All Get to Heaven”. But is everyone who sings this song going to heaven? Is everyone who has at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Foolish?

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jan 6, 2015
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    No matter your status, as long as you are called by His name or you are a member of His vineyard, Matt 7:21-27 calls you a fool if you meddle your will with the Father's will or you have retained your old identity in following Him.

    In the part of the world where I came from, it is insulting to direct such a question at an individual. The truth is that our response to any statement goes beyond the surface meaning. And in this case, we believe that before you could direct such a question at an individual, you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Juan P Barrientez Jr. avatar

    Does Jesus Know You? Series

    Contributed by Juan P Barrientez Jr. on Jun 15, 2014
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    Many profess to know Jesus, but does he know them?

    Matthew 7:21-23 (NKJV) 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Faith Is Weakened Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 21, 2014
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    Our faith enables us to triumph even when the evil culture seems to be overwhelming the goodness we seek.

    Thursday of 12th week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei St. Josemaria taught: “You hear people saying sometimes that there are fewer miracles nowadays. Might it not rather be that there are fewer people living a life of faith? God cannot go back on his promise, 'Ask of me, and I will give you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Dangers Of Being Apathetic Christian

    Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014
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    “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven

    The Dangers of Being Apathetic Christian Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Intro: What is the Apathetic? Apathetic, according to merriam-webster - having or showing little or no feeling or emotion: spiritless - having little or no ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Producing Good Fruit

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    Our identity is revealed by what is seen in our lives. We must produce much good fruit in our lives, if we ever hope to make a difference in the lives of others. God's life in us can and will bring good life change.

    PRODUCING GOOD FRUIT Matthew 7:15-23 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Believe Right

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2013
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    Right believing leads to right living. Right believing starts on the inside. Right believing is a relationship.

    RECAP – Matt 23:23-28 – the Pharisees made the mistakes of replacing a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus with a RELIGION, and making the OUTWARD more important than the INWARD. No life change can take place without a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Pharisees got the wrong target. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do We Really Want To Know And To Do The Will Of God? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017
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    Do we want to do good in our eyes or in the eyes of God? We do not get to choose. It is all about God's will, not ours.

    Back 1949, a notorious gangster named Mickey Cohen, who was the big crime boss in Los Angeles with close ties to the Mafia, he attended a Christian meeting in Beverly Hills. The meeting was being led by a young evangelist named Billy Graham. Graham was just starting out in evangelism and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Halitosis (Bad Breath) Of Giants, Mountain Climber

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 23, 2017
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    Halitosis (bad breath) of giants try to hinder God's people by fear of giants. We must climb the mountains in our spiritual life to advance the faith.

    HALITOSIS OF GIANTS... MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN --- STAND UP AND BE COUNTED... Martin Niemoeller lived from 1892 to 1984... Martin penned theses words: In Germany they first came for Communists, and I did not speak up because I was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    In The Spirit Of St. Francis Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2016
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    Perhaps what we need to pray for and accept is the spirit of St. Francis. That way we can say “Lord, Lord” and do the will of the Father.

    Thursday of First Week in Advent 2016 Joy of the Gospel We are at the beginning of a new year of grace, and we are hit in the face with some pretty strong Gospel language, even in the first reading. “Open the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps faith may enter in.” Righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Saying Lord Lord Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on May 20, 2016
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    Jesus calls us to reflect on the the depth of our connection with Him by getting us to assess the choices we are making regarding the road we walk, the fruit we produce and the house we build.

    Message Matthew 7:13-27 Saying “Lord, Lord” Is Not Enough Imagine a scene in heaven. It is the day of judgement and you are confident about the outcome. You are standing before the Judge - “Why should you be allowed to enter an eternity of heavenly joy?” Because I prophesied in your name. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Build On Rock, Not Sand Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 2, 2017
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    " pray for our young religious and seminarians, for all of us will be judged on the basis of where we build–on the firm rock of obedience to God, or on shifting sand."

    Thursday of the First Week in Lent Reformation & Revolution It is the happy decision of the Church that brings us so much of the prophet Isaiah as we celebrate the time of expectation, the time of Advent. Isaiah was a prophet of hope in a time of social and religious and political upheaval. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Lowe avatar

    Who Can Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven? Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 10, 2017
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    Being a citizen of the Kingdom of God is the most important decision anyone will ever make in their life. However, along with citizenship comes responsibility. God expects us to Embody Christ’s name, Embrace His mission,and Obey His Word.

    Kingdom of Heaven Series-Lesson #6 Title: Who Can Enter the Kingdom of Heaven? June 23, 2013 Text: Matthew 7:15-29 For six weeks now we have been discussing a wonderful place called the Kingdom of God. But, as we have discovered, this Kingdom is more than just a place; it is a lifestyle, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist