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    The Bones Come Alive

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Aug 19, 2024
     | 249 views

    Do you feel scattered or hopeless? Do you see yourself as a failure? God doesn't see you that way. So, go to Him today. God wants to transform you and give you a new beginning.

    The scripture for today's message comes from; Ezekiel 37:1-14 ESV --The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Giving Water

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Aug 19, 2024
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    Are you thirsty and dried out from the evil things of this world? Come to the Lord Jesus because He is our "Living Water"!!! As physical water gives us life, Jesus, the living water gives us eternal life. With Jesus you will never thirst again.

    Please everyone grab your Bibles and lets turn to and read together; Ezekiel 47:1-9 CSB -- Then he brought me back to the entrance of the temple and there was water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the temple faced east. The water was coming down from under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Among The Righteous?

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Mar 17, 2024
     | 364 views

    For all of us there's only two spiritual paths to choose from: righteousness (sinless & God's way) or unrighteousness (sinful & Satan's way)? Which path are you following today?

    Lets all please read together Jeremiah 5:1-9 CSB 1 Roam through the streets of Jerusalem. Investigate; search in her squares. If you find one person, any who acts justly, who pursues faithfulness, then I will forgive her. 2 When they say, “As the Lord lives,”they are swearing falsely. 3 Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Topsy-Turvy

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 21, 2024
     | 911 views

    Our society has become very perverse and our moral values are upside down (topsy-turvy). As Christians, we are in the middle of a spiritual war zone fighting daily against evil, sin and perversion. But with God on our side we can win the war and be declared victorious over the forces of darkness.

    Our focal verse for this short sermon comes from Isaiah 5:20 CSB It says, 'woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.' During the time when this Bible verse was written, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go Wash Yourself (Sin Purification)

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 16, 2024
     | 648 views

    Unrepentant sin separates us from God. He tells us to repent of our sins and to purify ourselves by spiritually washing them away through Jesus' cleansing blood. After we do that, God will forgive us. God loves us and wants to restore us so that we can be pure, clean, and holy in His sight.

    Let's all read together Isaiah 1:16-18 CSB, 16. Wash yourselves. Cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from my sight. Stop doing evil. 17 Learn to do what is good. Pursue justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause. 18 “Come, let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lord, Please Send A Revival!

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 1, 2024
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    Our planet desperately needs a worldwide revival. God has the power to being revival to all the nations and He accomplishes that by using us, Christians, to be His hands/feet in the world to bring about change. But, doing that sometimes comes at a high price (martyrdom).

    The scripture for today's message is from the Book of Ezra Chapter 10:1-6. Let's all read that section together; (verses are from the CSB version). 1 While Ezra prayed and confessed, weeping and falling face-down before the house of God, an extremely large assembly of Israelite men, women, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Feeling Kind Of Empty?

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023
     | 615 views

    Feeling unhappy and empty inside? Trying to find ways to fill those empty voids? Material possessions and wealth brings only temporary happiness. God, though, will fill your emptiness with eternal joy, love, and pleasure.

    Please open your Bibles to Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 and lets all read together: The Emptiness of Pleasure 1 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Psalms 23 - Not Just For Funerals Anymore

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023
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     | 2,014 views

    Many people think that Psalms 23 is only read aloud at funeral services. No, that's not the case, Psalms 23 also applies to many other areas in our lives. This short sermon explains this perspective further.

    Let's all read Psalms 23 together: The Good Shepherd 1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He renews my life; He leads me along the right paths for His name's sake. 4 Even when I go through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Journey Of Unshakeable Love

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023
     | 751 views

    The perspective of what true love is in a marriage between a husband and wife.

    Here we are in the Book of Song of Solomon or the Song of Songs (as found in other Bible translations.) Now since the entire book contains one main theme (which is love). Today, we will just quickly skim through the entire book. A fast journey through the Book of Love, as to say. Allow me to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leave The Light On

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,111 views

    Our world is in complete darkness. Jesus is the divine light that can take away the world's darkness. As Christians, we are called to show and to shine the bright light of Jesus' love to others.

    Since the mid 1980’s most of us have seen or heard of those famous Motel 6 radio and TV commercials that even to this day we can’t get out of our heads. Do you remember them? It was that familiar voice of their advertising spokesman saying, “I’m Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we’ll leave the light on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worship The Greatest King

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 26, 2023
     | 877 views

    Throughout human history vastly powerful empires, nations, and leaders have come and go. But God's divine power is sovereign and eternal. When Christ comes again ALL people (including powerful leaders) will have to bow down and submit to His Kingship.

    The Bible says in Psalms 47:1-9 NIV; 1. Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. 2. For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. 3. He subdued nations under us; peoples under our feet. 4. He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, ...read more

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    The Greatest Love

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 15, 2023
     | 855 views

    Human love comes in many forms. Human love is also flawed because with it comes conditions and limitations. God's love though is divine, selfless, unconditional and flawless. There's no other love that even remotely comes close to the love that God has for us.

    The Bible says in 1 John 4:7-16 NIV Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Called To Serve

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 14, 2023
     | 6,198 views

    Every Christian is called to serve in the ministry. Only a select few are called into full-time pastoral ministry, but many others are called to serve God in other capacities. This short sermon explores that calling a little further.

    The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:10-11: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Love, Mercy And Grace

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 6, 2023
     | 1,191 views

    The three most defining attributes of God.

    There are many different attributes that we could use to describe God's nature. In the Bible three of these are mentioned over and over and that is God's love, mercy, and grace. So in this sermon let's dive deeper into all three. First let's take a look at the love of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Wonder Our Eyes Wander

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023
     | 668 views

    Pornography is everywhere on TV, in the movies, and online. Adultery is now widely accepted. Sexual sinfulness is rampant. How can we resist sexual temptation and be victorious over sexual addiction? The answer...through the divine power of the Holy Spirit.

    The Bible says in 2 Samuel 11:1-5 CSB In the spring when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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