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Are We Fishing For Souls Or Have We Become Keepers Of Aquariums?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023

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Today’s sermon is about Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. We can find this story also in Mark 1:16-20.

Jesus advised Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men.” That means they were to help other people to find God. Jesus was calling them from their useful business to be spiritually useful. How many of us have heard the call and answered? We as a whole need to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Encounters An Agnostic

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 22, 2023

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This is the final message in a series of encounters Jesus had with people in the Gospels.

Title: “Jesus Encounters an Agnostic” Script: John 20:24-29 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-23-23 Intro: What is an agnostic? An agnostic is a person who believes that nothing can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; one who neither ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 20:24-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Be A Man Of God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 20, 2023

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The people of Israel had become careless and complacent. God called a man from a small country town to prophesy judgment and preach repentance. This man submitted to God's call to go and prophesy unto Israel.

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God called man from ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-17, Luke 18:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking Home

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 18, 2023

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This is about walking to Emmaus with Jesus and the Lords Supper.

Luke 24:13-35 NLT Walking home 13 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, 1 Corinthians 11:20-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023

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Jesus speaks of great treasure in heaven for all who love Him and serve Him I give my permission for this sermon to be used and copied as long as it is used to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.

I give permission for this sermon to used in its fullness for the glory of God. TREASURE IN HEAVEN Please open your Bible to I Corinthians 2 as we begin a new series regarding the eternal rewards of heaven, with today’s message, “Treasure in Heaven.” The Bible speaks of rewards in heaven that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, Matthew 6:19-21, Revelation 22:12, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Hebrews 10:32-35, 1 Corinthians 15:58 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of God's Love

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023

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Knowing God’s love gives purpose and meaning for living a godly life. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used for the glory of God

I give permission for this sermon to be used in its entirety as long as it is for the glory of God. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S LOVE Please open your Bibles to 1 John 3 as we continue our series on godly living with today’s message, the “Purpose of God’s Love.” This message is vitally important to every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:35-39, Matthew 22:37, John 13:34-35 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encountering Jesus Behind Locked Doors

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 15, 2023

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This is from a series I preached on encounters with Jesus in the Gospels.

Title: Jesus Encounters the Disciples in the Locked Room Script: John 20:19-23 Type: Expos./Encountering Jesus Where: GNBC 4-16-23 Intro: Over the past 2k years countless men and women have met Christ in a locked room. For millions it has been in the confines of a jail or prison cell. For ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Word; Accept Or Reject? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2023

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Why is it so important that we accept God's Word as written?

God tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17… All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The world always needs much good work. We Christians are honored, called, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confidence In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2023

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Jesus used the Word of God to testify about truth; how about us?

open your Bibles to Mark 12…… Take a quick look again at v12…… Eventually, Jesus was crucified on a cross, but sadly, many missed the point of Jesus being a sacrifice for man’s sin as planned by God. I pray that all of you never miss the point of why Jesus died. This is one of the reasons why we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wake Up.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 10, 2023

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Every Sunday is suppose to be a celebration of this Easter/this Resurrection Morning

Forward to set up scripture reading: (I will summarize in my own words): Cornelius replied, “Four days ago I was praying in my house about this same time, three o’clock in the afternoon. Suddenly, a man in dazzling clothes was standing in front of me. 31 He told me, ‘Cornelius, your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter: God The Father And Abraham: Sons Becoming A Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 10, 2023

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Just as Abraham was about to carry out the sacrifice, an angel of the Lord stopped him and provided a ram for the sacrifice instead. This act of obedience demonstrated Abraham's great faith and trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, even in the face of a seemingly impossible request.

Well, good morning, and it is amazing to be with you all this morning. Can we just celebrate an empty tomb today? Can we just take a moment and celebrate? Man for me, it is really awesome to be sharing with you this early morning. And as we saw in the series this morning, I also want to reveal an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 9, 2023

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Resurrection Day

KNOWING THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE For me personally, this is one of my most favorite days of the year. On this day, we celebrate the most important day in the life of a believer; the day of Jesus victory over death, hell, and the grave. It is this victory that gives us the profound description ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encountering Jesus Resurrection Morning

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 8, 2023

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This is from a series on Encountering Christ in the Gospels.

Title: “Encountering Jesus Resurrection Sunday Morning.” Script: Jn. 20:11-18 Type: Series on Encountering Christ Where: GNBC Easter Sunday 2023 Intro: When I was 13yrs. old, my father took my brother and me Washington D.C. We saw the many different memorials. On highlight of the trip was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Last Visit To The Temple

Contributed by James May on Apr 5, 2023

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There is no doubt that Jesus' last temple visit was less than positive. It had become a den of thieves. However after he cleansed that temple it once again became a House of Prayer.

After the Triumphal Entry of Jesus through the Eastern Gate, the scripture records that he then left the city of Jerusalem and went to stay the night at the home of his friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Then the next morning he set out once again to go to Jerusalem, about 2 miles away. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:13, Matthew 21:14-16, Luke 19:47-48, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Is Not Here. He Is Risen!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2023

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Easter is more than a party. It is a life-changing reality.

He is not Here. He is Risen Luke 24:1-11 It’s Easter time again. And again we are challenged with what Easter is all about. In some circles, robed choirs, priests and congregations go through the prescribed Easter ritual, some of which goes back nearly two thousand years. I have found Easter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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