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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Portrait Of A Godly Father

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 18, 2022
     | 3,649 views

    When we consider Jesus’ audience, there is a much deeper truth. Jesus shows the sinners, publicans, scribes and the pharisees what God is really like and he paints a picture of a Godly Father.

    Sermon: The Portrait of a Godly Father Text: Luke 15: 1-24 1 Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. 2 This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such sinful people—even eating with them! 3 So Jesus told them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Putting Off The Old Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,777 views

    Believers are to behave differently than unbelievers.

    Putting Off the Old Life Ephesians 4:17-24 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2024 This past Sunday night, a 17-year-old follower of Christ named Jennifer Jeffries impressed the American Idol judges with her original song called “Change My Ways.” The lyrics speak of her being so independent that she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "oaths, Eyes And Cheeks, And Enemies"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 28, 2025
     | 399 views

    Series on the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: “Oaths, Eyes & Cheeks, and Enemies” Script: Mt. 5:33ff Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 3-2-25 Intro: The children’s song: “Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes” was documented as early 1912. It has been sung in nearly every country of the world, although the tune for the lyrics ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord Is My Portion Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 2, 2022
     | 3,250 views

    Life’s stressors can push you to a higher level of strength, and personal achievement that you would have never experienced had you not had such a severe setback.

    Today, I want to talk to you about this: Doggedly Pursuing God Despite Life’s Difficulties. Doggedly Pursuing God Despite Life’s Difficulties. We continue with our Life by the Book series. We are spending our Fall studying Psalm 119, the longest chapter in all of your Bibles. And every verse is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "testing The Teachers"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 20, 2024
     | 460 views

    This is from a series on I John

    Title: “Testing Teachers” Scripture: I John 4:1-6 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-21-24 Intro: The last weekend of September, Carol and I are planning on going to my high school reunion in my hometown of Marion, IN. While there I hope to see many of my old buddies. While there I am sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Heart Behind The Gift: Lessons From Cain And Abel

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 28, 2026
     | 101 views

    This is a Lenten message about what we can learn from Cain and Abel about how we offer ourselves to God.

    March 1, 2026 Sermon - “The Heart Behind the Gift: Lessons from Cain and Abel” We are currently in the season of Lent, the forty days leading up to Good Friday. One important aspect of Lent is its emphasis on sacrifice. It recognises that choosing to do something out of the ordinary— restraining ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Not About The Title, But The Work PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
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     | 192 views

    God calls and equips ordinary people to serve and minister, emphasizing surrendered hearts over methods, so that every believer actively participates in Christ’s mission.

    Some of you walked in today with a song on your lips and a smile in your eyes. Others arrived with a sigh, carrying calendars that feel too full and hearts that feel a bit thin. God sees you. He knows the names on your to-do list and the needs you don’t know how to name. And into this ordinary ...read more

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    Yield Not To Temptation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 132 views

    Resisting temptation requires recognizing its deceptive nature, relying on God’s strength and wisdom, and trusting His grace to overcome sin’s destructive pull.

    If you’ve ever stood in front of the pantry at midnight, telling yourself, “Just a nibble,” you know something about the tug of temptation. It doesn’t always stride into the room; it sidles. It winks. It whispers. It promises comfort, relief, maybe a little spark of excitement. Everyone knows that ...read more

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    Move Life From Whatever To Wherever

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    1 Peter is written to Christians who suffer for their faith, yet have discovered a living hope that overcomes the whatEver attitude of our day to the I will go wherever God takes me.

    Move Life from Whatever to Wherever 1 Peter 1:3-9 (New International Version) 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hand To The Plow

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 28,656 views

    An in depth look at the meaning of Jesus’ statement that no one who puts their hand to plwo and looks back is worthy of heaven.

    In our series on answering your questions, I recieved this one recently in my email: "Pastor, How do we put forth our hands to the plow for the kingdom, stirring up the gift of God within us for his Glory? Ron" This is a good question and is in two parts. So I will answer it in two parts tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Three "D's" Of Purpose

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,370 views

    This is a "Great Commission" message that I have preached in the USA this year to congregations ranging from 700 to 2500 in Attendance. It has a bit of a post-modern twist to it.

    The Three “D’s” of Purpose Introduction: Of course some people here might we wondering, “WHY did pastor have a MISSIONARY come and speak here this MORNING/EVENING?” Illus: My Dad had a schoolmate from Bible College and he was known as the missionary who always preached the RIGHT length of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Dynamics Of Effective Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,193 views

    The positive impact we have on others is directly related to how effective we are in being and making disciples.

    Dynamics of Effective Discipleship Acts 20:1-12 Intro: What is discipleship? Some of the last words Jesus spoke to His followers was for them to make disciples. What did that mean for them and what does it mean for us? It helps us to review how Jesus made disciples. -Rob Bell speaks on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gift

    Contributed by David Cook on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,469 views

    God has given you spiritual gift(s) to build and bless others in the body of Christ.

    Question: How many ministers does CWBC have? 1? 4? Everyone? Nowhere does the Bible teach the pastor is the only minister. The Bible teaches all Christians are ministers. READ 1 Peter 4:10-11. “Each one” received a gift. God is a giver. 1. GOD GAVE YOU GIFTS. THREE GIFTS GOD GIVES YOU THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Think About Such Things”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,266 views

    Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negative.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised version of a message contributed earlier to Sermon Central) TEXT: Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18; Proverbs 23:7 This morning I want to talk about two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Living Church

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,781 views

    This sermons draws out the similarities between a human body and the Body of Christ (the Church).

    The Church is a living body . . . the body of Christ. Upon close examination, we find that the Church shares many characteristics with the physical human body. I. A BODY IS UNITED. A. The members of a healthy body work together to accomplish things. 1. The brain sends commands to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ