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  • Brian Bill avatar

    To Tell The Truth Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 20, 2021
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     | 7,358 views

    Because God is truth, we must tell the truth.

    Let’s begin with a brief survey. Raise your hand if you’ve ever lied. If you didn’t raise your hand, it’s likely you just lied because Psalm 116:11 says, “All mankind are liars.” In 2002, a University of Massachusetts study found “that 60 percent of people lied at least once during a 10-minute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Making Wise Investments Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 27, 2021
     | 1,809 views

    Perhaps the greatest challenge the church faces is finding her place in changing world, on that doesn’t appear to be getting better. John gives an imperative for the church, make investment on in God’s promises which are eternal, not in a worldview that is destined to fail.

    Our society is infatuated with extremes, there seems to be no common ground for living. I developed a model, Pathway to Recovery, that illustrates this dynamic. While at a bookstore, I observed a group of students. They were polls apart when discussing religious thought. I had made the comment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Day God Showed Up--In Person! Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 18, 2021
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    How did God approach us so that we would desire a relationship with HIm? The events of Palm Sunday demonstrate how God approaches us so that we would be willing to come to Him, and trust Him with our lives.

    This morning, we are experiencing a divine coincidence. It just so happens, as you all know by know, that this morning we are celebrating and remembering Palm Sunday—the day when the pilgrims to the Feast of the Passover cut off palm branches to hail and welcome the King of Israel, Jesus of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Who Cares? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 22, 2021
     | 2,257 views

    Has our prosperity made us so oblivious and so apathetic that we are no longer willing to leave our pleasures long enough to protect and heal the nation that so many others have sacrificed to give us? Even if America has reached that point, we Christians must rise above the apathy around us.

    [NOTE: The beginning of this sermon is referring to flooding that occurred where I live in western North Carolina.} Wow! What a week, amen? Life can come at you from out of nowhere and turn on a dime, can’t it? Last Sunday we gathered here to worship and had no idea how our little corner of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021
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    Many Christians are confused as to why Christians keep part of the Old Testament commandments but don't keep others. This series of two messages helps them find answers to their questions.

    Today we will tackle the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The answer to that question significantly affects the way we live our Christian lives. If I read the Bible with a legalistic mindset, I will live under the bondage of the law—a perpetual effort to measure up and always coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021
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    Why do Christians seem to keep all Ten Commandments except the Sabbath? This message addresses the difference in the way New Testament deals with Old Testament moral versus ceremonial laws.

    We are answering the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The biblical answer is yes and no. We should keep the moral commandments that are rooted in the immutable nature of God. God is holy. God is a moral being who holds people morally accountable. God does not change. So, the moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Jehovah Sabaoth Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 13, 2020
     | 6,786 views

    When God wanted to bring us eternal salvation, Jehovah Sabaoth gave His best - Jesus. He is the one who paid for our sins, who conquered death. Only Jesus ... Jehovah Sabaoth ... The Lord of Hosts ... alone has the power and the authority to do that.

    King Hezekiah, king of the southern kingdom of Judah, listened as his advisors, his military leaders, and scouts reported on the horrors and destruction of the North Kingdom of Israel at the hands of the Assyrian army. It was only a matter of time before they finished picking Israel’s bones and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Am The Gate/Door For The Sheep Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 5, 2020
     | 6,290 views

    Jesus is the sheep's protection, provision, security, and salvation.

    I AM the GATE/DOOR for the Sheep John 10:1-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-05-2020 The Goose Meets a Sheep [Slide] A couple of weekends ago, we took my granddaughter (the Goose) to Tanner’s Orchards. She rode the train, met a unicorn, bounced in the bounce house, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    Defeating Depression And Suicidal Thoughts - Pt 01 - What Is Depression And How To Know If You're Depressed Series

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 9, 2020
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     | 5,184 views

    a short series on Depression and Suicidal Thoughts and how to defeat them. We are going to talk a lot about depression and its causes, etc. and a lot about suicide statistics in this because although depression and suicide CAN be spiritual, they are not always. Biblical examples of depression.

    Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people go through… for example “What’s the opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Christianity On The Job Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 16, 2020
     | 3,208 views

    1) The Submission of Slaves, or Workers (Ephesians 6:5-8), and about 2) The Submission of Masters, or Employers (Ephesians 6:9).

    Ephesians 6:5-9 [5]Slaves (Employees), obey your earthly masters (Employers) with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, [6]not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, [7]rendering service with a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Growth-God’s Style

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,208 views

    Today I will be sharing with you one of God’s simple solutions to the problem of little or no growth in the church.

    There is an urban legion floating around on the Internet that tells the story of how at the height of the space race during the 1960’s, NASA took on the challenge of finding a way to write in space. Normal pens wouldn’t work due to the zero gravity the astronauts would face in the space capsules. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 7, 2020
     | 4,426 views

    1) The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14a) , 2) The Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b), and 3) Feet prepared with the Gospel (Ephesians 6:15) These are metaphors for the spiritual resources given to those in Christ.

    Ephesians 6:14-15 [14] Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. (ESV). The retailer “Whole Foods” raised great hostility this week when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    A New Way Of Thinking

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 22, 2021
     | 4,157 views

    This sermon focuses on Paul's command to "be transformed by the renewing of our minds" as our "spiritual act of worship" and how it plays out in our everyday lives.

    OUTLINE BOOK OF ROMANS BACKGROUND ROMANS 12:1-2 (BREAKDOWN) o “Therefore” – a Transition word o “I urge you brothers” – an encouragement to come along side o “In view of God’s mercy” – Mercy summarizes first 11 chapters e.g., Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10) o “Offer your bodies a living sacrifice holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • James Jackson avatar

    Part 4: Gideon V. Midian Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on May 4, 2021
     | 2,474 views

    For the fourth time, Israel repeats their sin cycle. Why can't they just stay saved?

    [Open with video of opening scene from "The Incredibles," where Mr Incredible says, "No matter how many times you save the world, it always ends up in jeopardy again] How many of you have ever felt like Mr. Incredible from that video? “No matter how many times you save the world, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,458 views

    At its core, the second commandment is a prohibition against creating something with your hands or your heart that either reduces or replaces God.

    In one of our previous churches, one of our members was transferred to another community, and before leaving, he wanted to donate something significant to the church. Since he was from a country where Christians are persecuted, he presented us with an incredible portrait depicting Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist