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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Walk In The Presence Of God: The Heart Prayer Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2024
     | 1,790 views

    Now that we have the prize of communion with God we should run with it, and grow in it, for all the many years ahead of us. As the scriptures say, come into maturity, find a stability in our walks with God, where we go deeper, and we really learn to go to the depths of Jesus Christ.

    "God our Father has made all things depend on faith so that whoever has faith will have everything, and whoever does not have faith will have nothing." -Martin Luther. There is a key that’s very important in this journey, it’s the key of believing something is true. This concept has ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How Can I Give You Up, O My Son? There Is No Other Way (Easter Message) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2022
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     | 1,850 views

    This message looks at the compassion and judgement of God at the cross. How could the Father surrender up the Son to earth's rejection, and then lay our sins upon Him? We will look at that in this Easter message.

    HOW CAN I GIVE YOU UP, O MY SON? THERE IS NO OTHER WAY (Easter Message) This is a message with an Easter application, one that tries to explore the great difficulty of the Father in heaven giving up the Son to the cross. PART 1 – THE APPLICATION TO ISRAEL {{1Timothy 3:16 “By common confession ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowering Men To Be Great Fathers And Husbands

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 3,842 views

    A good marriage extends grace to you when you are grumpy; remembers your birthdays, your favorite foods, and your favorite music; celebrates your wins; speaks the truth when no one else will; serves one another with joy without complaining; and affirms my best qualities when I am insecure.

    I had a really good father in life. My dad, Brian Maze, taught me to work hard as he grew up around the steel industry of Pittsburgh. He taught me to hate debt. He was a savor and modeled great wisdom for me in personal finance. He taught me to love my country as he was a Vietnam Vet around 1965. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Promises Give Strength To His People Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 28, 2025
     | 465 views

    Deliverance, or protection from an enemy, is the joy of the Lord to give! God delights in having His children come and find comfort, because He wants us to find a place of safety within Him. This is what brings us true hope, and what we see in Hezekiah's prayer and God's response to Him.

    Isaiah, Part 14 God’s promises give strength to His people Isaiah 37:21-38 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! -- Last week, we celebrated the marvelous truth that Jesus is risen -- Because He Lives (just sang) is the reason we gather here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Endurance Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Feb 5, 2023
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     | 4,296 views

    trials and difficulties can be opportunities for growth in our faith. As we endure them, we become more like Christ and grow closer to God. So, let us consider it all joy and trust in God's strength as we face the trials in our lives. May the Lord bless you and keep you

    I want to look at James 1 verses 2-4 which says: "Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living The Invitation: Jesus’ Way Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 24, 2025
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    Paul’s joy wasn’t in perfect preachers—it was in Christ being shared. But how do we share Christ effectively? Jesus Himself showed us the way. Let’s look at four ways Jesus lived out the invitation to His love and grace, and how we can follow His example.

    Living the Invitation: Jesus’ Way of Evangelism Introduction Have you ever invited someone to a celebration, only to hear them say, “I don’t go to church—it’s full of hypocrites”? That stings, but it points to our calling: to live in a way that draws people to Jesus’ love, like inviting them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Death To Life Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 8, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,245 views

    In Ezekiel 37, God shows His power to bring life from death. Through Jesus, God brings life to our brokenness, hope to our despair, and revives our spirits. Let's embrace God's Word and the Holy Spirit's presence, stepping out of spiritual death into a life filled with purpose, joy, and eternal significance.

    Hey guys, have you ever seen a zombie movie? You know, where the dead come back to life? Well, today we're going to talk about something even cooler than that. We're going to talk about how God can bring life to what seems dead. And no, I'm not talking about zombies. I'm talking about us, our ...read more

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    A Psalm Of Confidence In The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,072 views

    I keep the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved (Psalm 16:8).

    A PSALM OF CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD. Psalm 16:1-11. To say, ‘I am hoping that I am hoping’ is to make hope itself the object of our hope. To say, ‘I don’t know if I have enough faith to believe that’ is to make the power to believe the basis of our faith. The Psalmist David is of another mind. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing Finanical Peace Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,327 views

    Jesus wants you to use your final days and your money to win friends for your future: “And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9).

    This morning I want to put a bow on our series, Margin, by examining Jesus’ words on the important subject of money. In week one, we learned the value of contentment. In week two, we learned the value of saving for a rainy day. Last week, we saw something of the joy of giving. Today, I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working In God’s Vineyard: A Parable For Our Time

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 2,869 views

    Matthew 20:1-16 teaches God's generosity, faith and obedience, letting go of grudges and envy, and working together in God's kingdom. How can we apply this parable to our lives today?

    Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, I would like to share with you a message from the Word of God based on the parable of the workers in the vineyard found in Matthew 20:1-16. This parable is one of the most challenging and controversial stories that Jesus told, and it has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    See Jesus! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,857 views

    If you want to see Jesus through the fog of your depression, disappointment, and doubt, then open your Bible and open your heart to Him.

    When I was teaching a philosophy class for Barton County Community College, we were asking some fundamental questions: What is Truth? & How do we know the Truth? At that time, one of my students introduced me to The Matrix, a science fiction movie, in which the real world has been taken over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "spiritual Stability"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 14, 2025
     | 269 views

    Expository Series on Philippians

    Title: “Spiritual Stability” Script: Phil. 4:1-6 Type: Series Where: GNBC 8-17-25 Intro: The Church of Jesus Christ is under attack. We should not be surprised. Our Lord said it would be. In Jn. 16:33 He said: “In the world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Swimming In The Baptistery

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 3,499 views

    It’s an adventure. It’s a good-thing! It’s a joy-to-follow Jesus because so-long-as you’re following Him, …that-just-means that you’re close to His heart and He’s close to yours! And isn’t that exactly-where we wanna be!?!

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Swimmin’ in the Baptistery Scripture Text: Mark 10.35-45 INTRODUCTION We need the “meat” of the gospel. We need the stuff that’ll sustain and prepare-us for the long-journey of following Jesus. And that’s-why He teaches James-and-John ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Holy Spirit, Where Are You?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011
     | 2,916 views

    There has been many times I have heard folks say, "I don't feel the Holy Spirits presences, it seems He has left me" Am I suppose to feel Him all the time?....If not, am I really saved?....Why don't I have that joy I used to have?

    Speaking to a large audience, D.L. Moody held up a glass and asked, "How can I get the air out of this glass?" One man shouted, "Suck it out with a pump!" Moody replied, "That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass." After numerous other suggestions Moody smiled, picked up a pitcher of water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Led By Love

    Contributed by Robert Osborne on Aug 22, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    Never once did Jesus fail in this, not in his heartbreak or his anger, not in his joy or his betrayal. Jesus Led By Love. His default has always been love! He led with love because He was led by love! I believe it’s time for the church to be “Led By Love” so we can lead with love!

    The last months and most recently the last few weeks have been pretty challenging for us all. I heard one pastor say that this has been the toughest season he's ever led through from leading through this COVID 19, the political insanity, the news insanity, to the most recent events of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic