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  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Harvest Thanksgiving, Even In Suffering

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,668 views

    A reflection on the appropriateness of thanksgiving and glorifying God, even in the midst of intense personal suffering. Contrasted with the First World expectation of self-actualization.

    Genesis 2:4-25, Ps 126, Matthew 6:25-33 “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, —What shall we eat?’ or —What ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    You Gotta Serve Somebody

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 1, 2021
     | 2,526 views

    This is from a series I preached on Romans.

    Title: “You Gotta Serve Somebody” Scripture: Rom. 6:15-23 Type: Series/Expository Where: GNBC 5-2-21 Intro: Bob Dylan wrote a song in 1979 that would appear on the “Slow Train A Coming” album. The song is aptly appropriate for the section of Romans we are examining today: “You Gotta Serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Origin Of Evil In Man (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,651 views

    the biblical revelation of the original goodness of creation upholds the goodness - the holiness - of God. And it makes the source of evil outside of God. Because the source of evil is outside of God, God can and will conquer evil and ultimately save sinners.

    The Origin of Evil in Man – Part 1 November 7, 2021 Pastor Brad Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 3:1-7 Watch this and other sermons in this series at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Our world is certainly obsessed with origins. It is typically at the origin of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    All For One Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
     | 1,374 views

    Jesus gave all he was, all he had, for each one of us.

    Anybody here remember Alice Cooper? No, she didn’t used to attend this church. As a matter of fact, she isn’t even a she. Alice Cooper is a man. He’s a rock star from the early seventies, the first "shock rock" act. I suppose you could call him an early Marilyn Manson. He used to parade ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Vision 2026

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 17, 2026
     | 53 views

    Awakening ourselves to God in 2026

    Awakened: Coming Alive in Christ Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 3:1–4 January 18, 2026 Last week, we prayed a simple but dangerous prayer. “Lord, awaken my heart.” And for some of you, you felt it. You maybe prayed it again during the week when you felt yourself drifting. Maybe there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Addressing Sin In The Church

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 29, 2024
     | 757 views

    Jesus has just told the Parable of the Good Shepherd. The shepherd goes after the straying sheep. Then Jesus spells out what WE need to do when we see a member of our church falling into sin and straying.

    INTRODUCTION We sometimes hurt people. I can think of times when I’ve hurt people. And people sometimes hurt us. I can think of times when I’ve been hurt. It happens in families, in workplaces and in churches. There was a time when Paul was planning to visit the church in Corinth. But he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 21 - Cry Out To God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,261 views

    As Jonah travailed in the belly of the fish he called out to God knowing that only God could help him. In the midst of all the trials, difficulties and challenges that come our way do we call out to God? Here’s what happens when we do so.

    We read in Jonah 2:1-2, “From inside the fish, Jonah prayed to the LORD his God: When I was in trouble, LORD, I prayed to you, and you listened to me. From deep in the world of the dead, I begged for your help, and you answered my prayer.” (CEV) Jonah called out to the Lord his God from inside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Soil Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 700 views

    This sermon from Matthew 13 reminds us that while the Word of God and the Sower never change, the fruitfulness of our lives depends entirely on the condition of our hearts—whether they are hardened, shallow, crowded, or humble and receptive to the transforming truth of Christ.

    The Soil of the Heart Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 To hear and truly understand the words of our Creator is no simple task. This is the One who knit us together in our mother’s womb. Who recorded every moment of our lives before one of them came to be. Who holds together the seen and unseen, past, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Winds & The Waves Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,265 views

    This is the second in a series based on Matthew 14:22-32

    The Wind and The Waves Matthew 14:30 INTRODUCTION: A man was being chased by a tiger. He ran as hard as he could until he was at the edge of a cliff with the tiger in hot pursuit. The man looked over the edge of the cliff and saw a branch growing out of the side of the cliff a few feet down. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Things New

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,759 views

    The newness of the new believer.

    “All Things New” Text: Philippians 3:7-11 7. But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Know The Will Of God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience.

    1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience. (Jer. 29:11) Our example for following 100% of thc will of God is found in Jesus Christ in whom arc hidden all thc treasures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Did Jesus Remain Holy Without Acting Like The Pharisees

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    "Be holy as I am holy." Practical ways that we can be obedient to the divine command.

    How to be Holy as Jesus Commands us To Be - Matt. 6:26,27 Illustration: Quarterback cum ESPN commentator Joe Theismann, allegedly explaining to his soon-to-be-ex second wife why he had an affair: "God wants Joe Theismann to be happy." Source Unknown. A holy life will make the deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problems And Solutions Of Second Generation Christians

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 13,945 views

    Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. Throughout the book of Judges the Israelites suffered greatly from the problems of second generation apathy.

    The Problems and Solutions of Second Generation Christians Illustration:The penalty that good men pay for not being interested in politics is to be governed by men worse than themselves. Plato. Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ's Principle Of Developing Strong Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,431 views

    Christ’s Principle of Developing Strong Faith - Strong faith in Christ provides answers to life’s most perplexing problems

    Christ’s Principle of Saving Faith (Luke 7:1-10) Illustration:Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail with 32 lbs. of chains on his ankles, his feet bound to a bamboo pole. A fellow prisoner said, "Dr. Judson, what about the prospect of the conversion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Outward Harmony / Inward Peace Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP AND INNER PEACE REQUIRE TOTAL COMMITMENT

    BIG IDEA: HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP AND INNER PEACE REQUIRE TOTAL COMMITMENT I. (:1-5) HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP REQUIRES OUR TOTAL COMMITMENT TO ONE ANOTHER WITH A SPIRIT OF: - STEADFASTNESS - JOY - AND PATIENCE A. (:1) Steadfastness -- We Must be Totally Committed to Stand Firm in the Lord 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible