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Healthy Independence-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2020

3 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-III—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines - Bible Reading Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2021

Week 2 - Using Bible Reading to help us grow in Christ (Part 1)

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading April 18, 2021 Psalm 119, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Do you remember the passage I read to you at the beginning of worship? I love that passsage! It’s all about praising God. That’s also what we should be about. So, why did I read that passage to you? Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Census And The Plague

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 16, 2021

In 2020 the U.S. conducted a Census - the same year of the pandemic. In wondering if there is a correlation between the census and the plague, I began searching the Scriptures, and I think you’ll be surprised as to what I found out.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “The Census and the Plague.” This is the year of the United States 2020 Census. This is also the year of a global pandemic known as the Corona Virus and Covid 19; and I’ve been contemplating for quite some time the irony of how we actually had a pandemic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 20, 2021

This is message I preached in a series on Romans.

Title: Securing the Gospel Script: Romans 5:12-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-18-21 Intro: Pastor and Scholar Steven J Cole said the following of today’s passage: “When most commentators say, as Thomas Schreiner does (Romans [Baker], p. 267), that our text “is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Look For It, You Will Find It!

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 21, 2021

Joseph's brothers hated him and gave him plenty of reason to hate them back. Instead he did a surprising thing.

They hated him. They despised him. They loathed the ground on which he walked. They had “good reasons,” to hear them tell it. • He was their father’s favorite. • He didn’t have to work hard as they did. • He dreamed that in the future his father, mother and 11 brothers would all bow before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transverse Orientation Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Apr 25, 2021

We have artificial sweeteners, ingredients, body parts, grass, flowers, light, etc... if there is something natural than most likely you will find some form of an artificial facsimile of it. If man can somehow make a mold of it and reproduce it, you will find it sitting on a shelf somewhere.

Exodus 7:(8) And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, (9) When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast [it] before Pharaoh, [and] it shall become a serpent. (10) And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:8-12

Introduction To The Book Of Proverbs Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 27, 2021

The advice that is given in the Book of Proverbs transcends all dispensations. Whether one lives in Old Testament or New Testament times, old Jerusalem or new Jerusalem, its truths are still true. It is a good book for anyone.

Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 1:7 The Book of Proverbs is one of the books classified as the poetry of Scripture. Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon all belong in the same package because they are written as Hebrew poetry. Solomon, the son of David, is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2021

Submit even to a ruthless and unjust boss and so experience grace and fulfill your calling.

After a year’s worth of good, hard work, some employers like to provide a year-end bonus for their employees. Now, most employees appreciate those bonuses, but there are some who inwardly groan at what their employer gives them. Just a few years ago (December 6, 2014), a reporter for the BBC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Pain Of Idolatry

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

Some people spend their lives propping up dumb idols that consume their time and resources. This message tackles the golden hemorrhoids account and shows how idolatry can be a real pain. We must give it to God to receive healing.

This morning we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture that I have struggled with for many years; one that I have read time and again, and I couldn’t figure out how to apply it spiritually. It’s probably one that many of you have read before and came away feeling perplexed. But lately the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on May 21, 2021

OVERCOMING

Dealing with Depression I Want to talk about depression. Depression affects each and every one of us sometime in our lives. It can make you feel like you want to give up, commit suicide, withdraw within yourself, fatigue, and loneliness. It can be a constant everyday battle. But there is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

The Unchangeableness Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 23, 2021

In this Sunday's message, we'll be looking at “The Unchangeableness of God” from the book of Malachi. This is Malachi’s central theme as He looks at six major areas of God’s unchangeableness.

The Unchangeableness of God The Book of Malachi Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6jVAbGXhsk When we think about the topic of change, the one thing that stands out above all the rest is the fact that everything changes, which is the only thing that is unchangeable in this world. Change is a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, Ephesians 3:11, Jeremiah 31:3, Jeremiah 31:31-32, Lamentations 3:22-23, Malachi 1:2-3, Malachi 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Avoid The Seductive Trap Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

“If your religion hasn’t changed your life, you’d better change your religion, because Jesus will make a bad man good and a good man better.”

Welcome and thank you for worshipping with us this morning on this Memorial Day weekend. Keep Colossians 2 open before you, will you? It’s good to see many of you for the first time in months! And we are grateful for those of you continuing to worship with us online as well. Please text the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Father Abraham Had Many Sons Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Did you hear about the 90 year old man who married a 90-year-old women? The couple immediately began looking for house next to an elementary school. That is faith, wouldn’t you agree?

Hi, I am Scott Maze and have the privilege of serving as pastor. Since we have opened our new building here in North Fort Worth, we have had so many new guests. We are so glad you are here and we invite you to complete the guest card in your worship guide, if you will. Today, we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-6, Romans 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Next

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 30, 2021

As we look forward to celebrating Memorial Day, let’s not only remember those who have died to protect our freedom, but also let’s remember Jesus Christ who gave His life to give us lasting freedom from sin and death. Today’s Message looks at what’s next.

What’s Next Joshua 4 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBmHanCICQU Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and giving honor to those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. It all began after the Civil War as the graves ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24, Isaiah 49:15-16, Psalm 17:11

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Purpose Is To Love All Those Who Enter Our Doors

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 31, 2021

This is part 4 of our Church Purpose Statement. What does it mean to love all those who enter our doors and accept them in our mindst.

Our Purpose: To Love All Those Who Enter Our Doors Luke 10;25-37 John 13:1-20 I want you to hold the following people inside your head as I describe them. He found out that the cancer he thought was gone had come back and the doctors didn’t know what should the next step should be. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, John 13:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed