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    The Importance Of Personal Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 2,730 views

    We focus this morning on the one spiritual habit that will move the needle for your growth – adopting a personal habit of reading the Bible.

    Gideon’s video to begin the message in the second and third worship service. I am grateful for the Gideon’s worldwide ministry because these volunteer men placed copies of God’s Word in hands of students and in hotel rooms. These businessmen are a part of our church and churches all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Increase Your Hope In God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,339 views

    Christ died so that both your faith and your hope are in God. He died to transform you from the power of sin.

    James Hammond was a plantation owner during the Civil War who served as a congressman as well as the 60th governor of the state of South Carolina. Besides defending slavery, Hammond was guilty of an unbridled sexual appetite. In 1839, Hammond purchased an eighteen-year-old slave named Sally, along ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Bigger Than My Insecurities Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 5,648 views

    You’ll never truly find happiness until you are concerned for other people’s joy.

    Insecurity is the general unease we experience when we lack certainty and confidence in life. Today, I want you to see how a big God secures your peace, composure and happiness. The Bible shows us where the inner springs of joy and harmony are found in a believer’s life. Find Philippians 4 with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Me To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,766 views

    You cannot be disappointed by what God has in store for His people. The engine of your imagination cannot compete with what heaven actually is. You can never think it will be better than it actually is. Are you ready to enjoy just that?

    This morning I want to talk about a time when faith gives way to sight & where hope gives way to bliss. I want to show you the Bible’s view of life’s sequel for those who know Christ. I wanted to do a little follow-up to Easter & the resurrection with this short series. The Bible tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 27, 2021
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    Christmas is a time to reflect upon the height and depth and breath of God’s love and the lengths that He will go to to show us His love. Christmas is a time to remember that God doesn’t demand that we love Him but gives us the choice to love Him.

    In the beginning was … nothing? A “formless void” (Genesis 1:1)? Yet the Bible says a wind (the breath of God) swept over the surface of the "water" (Genesis 1:2) so there something there ... maybe everything there … the particles ... all the molecules, all of the “substance” of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Connecting The Disconnected

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 13, 2020
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     | 13,036 views

    One of the worst feelings in the world today must be when you look at your phone and see the red low battery icon staring back at you. For me on Monday I saw that icon before my cell phone died.

    Connecting the Disconnected By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. One of the worst feelings in the world today must be when you look at your phone and see the red low battery icon staring back at you. For me on Monday I saw that icon before my cell phone died. I looked at it early in the day and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Do You Know Where You Are Going And How To Get There?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 16, 2020
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    This sermon is based on the Wise Men and being open to God's guidance and leading. We need the leadership, the wisdom and guidance of God's Holy Spirit. This sermon focuses on how to make that a reality in our lives.

    Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Proverbs 3:5-6; John 16:13-15 Title: Do You Know Where You are Going To and How to Get There? Theme: God’s Guidance INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about the subject “Do you know where you are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2020
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     | 4,423 views

    Jesus shows us where to find heavenly happiness: 1. We can find it in a humble heart (vs. 3). 2. We can find it in a hurting heart (vs. 4). 3. We can find it in a meek heart (vs. 5). 4. We can find it in a hungry, thirsty heart (vs. 6). 5. We can find it in a merciful heart (vs. 7).

    Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 27, 2013 (Revised December 16, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew 5, Jesus opened His Sermon on the Mount by telling us how to have a truly happy life, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unwitting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 1,624 views

    An Unwitting Prophet

    Have you ever had something bad happen in your life, that God used to bring about something really great? Or even better than that, have you ever planned out your life perfectly, and decided how everything would work out, just to have God come in and shred your plans up right in your face? I sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2021
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     | 7,247 views

    Trust Christ with your life and wait for His coming, watch for His coming, and work until He comes out of a genuine, living faith in Him.

    Several years ago, a businessman had to drive to Fort Wayne, Indiana, for work. He rented a big, brand-new, Chrysler 300 and enjoyed the ride so much that he blew past the first tollbooth. He had an I-PASS in his own car, so he didn’t think anything about it. Then he realized that the rental car ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Investing For Eternity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 10, 2021
     | 4,065 views

    If you want to manage Jesus’ money well, receive His investment in you, increase His investment in you, but most importantly, believe that He will reward you.

    Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown New York City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5,000. The loan officer swallowed hard and asked for collateral. The man replied, “Well then, here are the keys to my Rolls-Royce.” The loan officer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Who Has Believed? Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Sep 15, 2021
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     | 3,645 views

    Good Friday: Just as people doubt the resurrection, they also doubt the crucifixion. This message looks at a detailed report concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, written centuries before it ever happened.

    Today is Easter Sunday, the day when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The resurrection was the most important event in salvation history, for it proved that Jesus truly is the Son of God, and that He has power over sin and death; giving Him the right to proclaim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 29, 2020
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     | 7,795 views

    In this message we will unpack the 3 titles that Jesus gives to Himself in John 14:6

    The Way, The Truth and The Life Since April 26th we have unpacked some powerful… know Jesus better truths, that are intended to both anchor and shape our lives… MGCC - Jesus is… • The Word become flesh • Mighty God, Immanuel • The Good Shepherd • The Prince of peace • The Lamb of God • The Head ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph Shows Us God's Way To Cope With A Crisis Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 20, 2020
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     | 8,830 views

    *What should we do when a crisis comes? 1. Keep pursuing God's plan for our lives (vs. 18). 2. Keep growing in God's goodness (vs. 18-20). 3. Trust God to guide us forward (vs. 20-23). 4. Trust Christ to take care of us (vs. 21-25). 5. Do what God wants us to do (vs. 24-25).

    Joseph Shows Us God's Way to Cope with a Crisis The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 12, 2012 (Revised August 20, 2020) MESSAGE: *One of Dave Berry's favorite Christmas memories as a child was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Guiding Light Of Fire - God Is Our Provider #3 Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020
     | 4,217 views

    Just as God provided through the wilderness for the Israelites, God provides exactly what we need today.

    Introduction The Lord Provides By SermonCentral Copied from Sermon Central You’ve probably heard the story about an elderly Christian lady, who lived next to an affirmed atheist. She didn’t have much as received a meager social security survivor’s benefit. Although, she had enough money only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ