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  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Trap Of Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2021
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    Essential King Jesus in this passage is: Jesus distastes hypocrisy. May we honestly and prayerfully self-examine and we make changes to stomp out the hypocrisy in our minds, emotions, and bodies. We are not perfect, but on purpose hypocrisy has no place in our walk with Jesus.

    ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: The Trap of Hypocrisy MARK 7:6-8 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 7:1-37 [5:00] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.7 INTRODUCTION… It’s a Trap “It’s a trap!” is a line from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The character Admiral Ackbar, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Role Of An Elder

    Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 9, 2021
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    The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

    We’re in week number two of a three part message serious where we are looking at the different role’s within the church... Last week we talked about deacons. We saw that deacons are the ultimate example of servants. And that their role is to come along side of the elders and help carry out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "don't End Up Under The Bed!"

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jul 11, 2020
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    There are few images that convey the thought of love, compassion as well as strength as that of “carrying someone.” So today I want to focus on that picture. Dads who carry their family.

    Good morning Church! And a happy father’s day to all our dads and grandpa’s out there I’m so happy you have taken the time to be worshipping here today. You are setting a great example to your children about the importance and priority of worshipping God and being in church, even on this special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose To Trust God

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 25, 2020
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    This is an exposition of Psalm 56:3-4

    Title: “Choose to Trust in God.” Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 7-26-20 Intro: The last several months have given cause to increase the anxiety levels of everyone. Church attacks, in America and around the world are increasing exponentially. The Covid pandemic has seen a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Solution

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 10, 2020
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    The sermon outlines the problem of sin and God's solution

    Title: “God’s Solution” Text: 1 Cor 15:1-8 Big idea: “God’s solution is substitution” 1 Cor. 15 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    10th Sunday After Pentecost. August 17th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 8, 2022
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    Year C, Proper 15.

    Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, Psalm 80:8-19, Jeremiah 23:23-29, Psalm 82, Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 12:49-56. A). THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power & Compassion Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
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    A sermon examining the great power and amazing compassion of our Savior.

    THE POWER & COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST Mark 5:21-43 I was so proud of my little boy this Christmas. We went to our family gathering at my parents’ house and there was a pile of presents surrounding the tree. My children know by now that the good gifts are at Maw Maw & Paw Paw and Nana ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary And Joseph Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021
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    Not everyone experiences a Hallmark Christmas. Some people have problems, and in the moments to come, we'll discover one of the original characters of Christmas has a big problem.

    Merry Christmas to your family and you! Christmas is just three days away – are you ready? Is everything wrapped and under the tree? When I stop to think about it, it is still funny eleven years later… …but Virgin Mary gave birth to a 7.7-pound baby Jesus on Christmas Day in Peru eleven years ago. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let It Go Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 15, 2021
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    Some people get depressed when they see the trees losing their leaves in autumn. Some even say that the trees look sad. Autumn though shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. We need to consider what, in our lives, we need to drop in order to heal our souls, move forward in our lives and grow.

    source: http://www.jokes4us.com/miscellaneousjokes/weatherjokes/falljokes.html Why does Humpty Dumpty love autumn? Because he had a great fall! Why are trees very forgiving? Because in fall they “let it go” and in the spring, they “turn over a new leaf.” Fall is a time of transition. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear Not

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
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    What are you afraid of?

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Everyone seems to like a good ghost story… GHOST STORIES: THE HAUNTED DVD One day in 2009, a movie studio executive was given a DVD of a new low-budget horror movie to see if he’d be interested in distributing it to theaters. He watched the video at home that night and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Belt Of Truth: Truth Changes From Person To Person Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2023
     | 4,073 views

    Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, which will enable you to know truth, live by truth, and not be destroyed in your soul by lies that make it into your heart.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY The Belt of Truth: Truth Changes from Person to Person Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… “Dad, you are in the Army?” (p) My whole life growing up, my dad was active duty Army. I do not have a memory growing up that does not have the U.S. Army ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Can I Say?

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 15, 2019
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    This is a farewell sermon I preached at two of the churches I've been serving as I move on to my next appointment.

    Ah … famous last words. Here’s a few I thought you might enjoy or find interesting: When convicted murderer James W. Rodgers was put in front of a firing squad in Utah, he was asked if he had any last requests. “Yeah,” he said, “bring me a bullet-proof vest.” Drummer Buddy Rich died after ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Significance Of Christ's Return Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 2,665 views

    Sleep is a metaphor for death. The Bible promises that every gospel-believing, Christ-loving, Bible-living person will not stay dead. Instead, you will rise again.

    I invite you to join me next Sunday as we launch on a three week series, The Love of God. It’s my hope that you will not only see but feel how much God cares for you. So join me next week and invite an unchurched friend. And speaking of love…. In just four weeks, our church will celebrate LoveLoud ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: Jesus Came To Declare War Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 2,759 views

    The reason why I believe in Satan is because Jesus believed in Satan. Jesus said, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven” (Luke 10:18).

    I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. What did God have in mind when He created Christmas? Turn 1 John 3 (page 1303 in pew Bibles) What motivated God to bring Christmas to us? When we think about Christmas, we normally turn to passages inside our Bibles that tell us the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm In The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 11,790 views

    Message 12 from Philippians study focusing on Paul's exhortation to stand firm in the Lord.

    "Stand Firm in the Lord” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The true secret is Deeping relationship with and commitment to Jesus Christ. Truly knowing Jesus bring true joy and enables us to experience inner joy even when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance