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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Face Of God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 18, 2021
     | 5,112 views

    Look for the face of God in the face of forgiveness, favor, and fellowship on your brothers in sisters in Christ.

    Some time ago, a small east coast community was struggling financially, so they called an open town meeting to discuss the problem. A couple dozen people were there, including a stranger that no one seemed to know. Most assumed he was a tourist who had just dropped in on the meeting. He started to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 20, 2021
     | 4,350 views

    The parable explains why Jesus received tax collectors and sinners and why we need to too. It's all about God's grace!

    Today we’re going to look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. It’s Jesus’ longest parable and one of the most famous. We can look at this story from several perspectives. We could reflect on the father in the story and what he shows us of God’s extraordinary grace. We could think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling To Believe Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,360 views

    Each Christian has likely struggled with doubts at one time or another. God's Word is given not only to reveal the Father, but to encourage us that we are accepted in the Beloved Son as we believe Him.

    “Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,843 views

    Jesus tells us we can trust in His presence, trust in His promises and trust in His path.

    I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE Chuck Swindoll tells this story about R.D. Jones. It had to do with a typographical error in the classified section of a small-town newspaper and the subsequent disastrous attempts to correct it. Things went from bad to worse to horrible. Monday: FOR SALE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Transformed By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,172 views

    Acts 9:19b-31 teaches us what happens when Jesus transforms sinners.

    Introduction Augustine of Hippo was born in Thagaste, a Roman province of North Africa, in 354 AD. He was raised by a Christian mother, Monica, and a pagan father, Patricius. Augustine’s early life marked by a deep search for meaning and truth, which led him to explore various philosophical and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Rebellion To Redemption: The Prodigal Son's Homecoming

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,056 views

    The story of the Parodical Son, is a story of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. It is a message that touches the hearts of lost souls, renews the faith of the saved, and offers a path back to the Father for those who have strayed.

    Point 1: The Lost Son Luke 15:11-12 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living." • The Parodical Son, driven by selfish desires, demanded his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Living And Eternal Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2011
     | 7,207 views

    Faith and practise are determined by what we accept as authoritative for our life. Baptist accept the written Word of God as authoritative for faith and practise.

    “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for ‘All flesh is like grass and all its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vision For Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,586 views

    Yet God given direction for a ministry is not enough. It must be accepted & followed by the people & a plan must be put together to get them toward this God given end. Until the local church commits themselves under God to heed His vision, plan how to ac

    PROVERBS 29:18 A VISION FOR LIFE [Acts 2:38-47 / James 1:21-26] "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law." Reactionary directionlessness is a plague that infects individuals and churches alike. They have no accepted, unifying, common purpose. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christ Didn't Do Miracles

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,773 views

    dealing with difficult times of ministry

    "When Christ Didn’t Do Miracles" Matthew 13:53-58 8/31/97 Intro: We’ve been going through the book of Matthew. Last week we saw the different parables of the kingdom. Let’s go on and look at Matthew 13, starting in verse 53. "When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Samuel Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019
     | 3,909 views

    When grandchildren are pushed into ministry.

    A. WHEN GRANDCHILDREN ARE PUSHED INTO MINISTRY “Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel. The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Detrimental Competition-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2017
     | 4,686 views

    3 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-III—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. A person who undoes their own success thru their prideful attitude! A little ‘healthy’ competition is always welcome! Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Detrimental Competition-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 17, 2017
     | 3,846 views

    6 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VI—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Faithful As A Young Shepherd Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,218 views

    Love the work/ministry God has given you, so the work/ministry becomes you, and you are it.

    A. DAVID – FIRST NOTICED: 1 SAMUEL 16:1 1. First noticed by God. “How long will you mourn for Saul … I have provided Myself a king (among the sons of Jesse)” (1 Samuel 16:1). 2. Standard. “I … see not as man sees … outward appearance ... I look at the heart” (16:7). 3. Eighth chosen. “Seven … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Doctors, Bridegrooms, Patches And Wineskins

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 30, 2023
     | 1,078 views

    This is an expository message on the ministry of Christ.

    Title: Doctors, Bridegrooms, Garments and Wineskins Script: Mk. 2:16-22 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 10-1-23 Intro: Dr. Kent Keith said in the paradoxical commandments, “People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Marriage: I Receive You Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,834 views

    Discusses how we receive/accept our spouses.

    I Receive You Introduction Last week, we talked about the fact that all of us have areas where we tend to be very selfish in our marriage. These are the areas that make us think we are not able to build oneness with our spouse. This message focuses on how we accept the gift that God has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational