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  • Scott Maze avatar

    A Purpose Driven Mother Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021
     | 4,528 views

    Have you ever thought about all of the roles that your mother filled while you were growing up? I just jotted down a few this week: nurse, counselor, spiritual advisor, educator, nutritionist, accountant, transportation center, maid, peacemaker, and entertainer.

    At a recent women's conference, the main speaker made a request. She opened by saying, “The Bible teaches us to love our husbands.” Then she asked, “How long has it been since you told your husband that you loved him?” The women sat in silence. Then she asked every wife to take out their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father As A Husband Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 17, 2021
     | 2,129 views

    1) Consideration (1 Peter 3:7a), 2) Companionship (1 Peter 3:7b),and 3) Chivalry (1 Peter 3:7c).

    1 Peter 3:7. Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. (ESV) Fathers are just as important to their children as mothers, even when ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Amazing Authority Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2021
     | 5,269 views

    1. Let Jesus put you on the right road in life (vs. 13-14). 2. Let Jesus warn you about false prophets (vs. 15-20). 3. Let Jesus give you a real relationship with God (vs. 21-23). 4. Let Jesus help you build your life on a firm foundation (vs. 24-29).

    The Amazing Authority of Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 7:13-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 19, 2021) MESSAGE: *Today in Matthew 7:13-29, we will get to the end of the Lord's Sermon on the Mount, and in these verses, Jesus told four short parables. Remember that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Independent Together

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2021
     | 6,545 views

    Being independent of this world while being dependent upon God is a Christian's life's goal? This idea is similar to the thoughts which led to the thirteen U.S. colonies declaring their independence from Britain.

    Being Independent Together Scripture: John 8:36; Exodus 1:11a; 3:7-8; Romans 12:2 “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36) Today, in the United States, we are celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Independence Day (July 4th), is a U.S. federal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Under The Sun: Monotony Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 30, 2022
     | 1,632 views

    The focus of this sermon is on King Solomon's view that life lived apart from God can be totally meaningless and monotonous

    How many of you have ever had a job that is just really monotonous and boring? Some of you have a job like that now. I had a job back in the 80s that actually was a well-paying job, but I didn’t even make it through the training because it was so boring and monotonous. It was a job as a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Raft, Sailboat, Or Speedboat Disciple? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,449 views

    This sermon focuses on Paul's words to "work out your salvation" and the three options for doing so.

    We are continuing our series on the book of Philippians. As I have mentioned before, the book of Philippians was actually a letter, also known as an epistle, which was written by Paul to the church that he planted in the city of Philippi, which is basically what we would consider today northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Life In Paradox Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022
     | 2,342 views

    This sermon focuses on the concept of paradox (i.e.,a person or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature) and how Jesus presents a seemly paradox of life using the Greek words Psyche and Zoe.

    If you have your Bibles today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at John 12:20-25. Depending on where you get your news, you probably heard last week of a terrible tragedy. Comedian Robin Williams suddenly passed away by suicide. As we went through the news stories, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Seeking His Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,334 views

    This sermon focuses on how we often get caught up in worrying about things in this world and how seeking God and his Kingdom will help a person see and experience God's abundant provision, and how it available to satisfy all our needs in this in this world and the world to come.

    If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at the gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 starting at verse 19 going down to verse 34. While we are looking up those passages, I have a question. Anybody heard of a guy named Bobby McFerrin? A few of you. Bobby McFerrin is a musician and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Your Religion Will Not Save You

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 13, 2022
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     | 6,234 views

    No amount of rule keeping or adherence to religious rituals will be able EVER to reconcile a sinner to the true and Holy God. Your Religion will not Save You – You Must Be Born Again.

    Religion Will Not Save You By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - For quite a while now I have been dealing with leaving religion and entering into Kingdom. If you recall at the beginning of the year, I stated how God had been dealing with me about seeking the old paths and walking therein ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Returning Home Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 14, 2022
     | 1,639 views

    This sermon focuses on the story of the Jewish people who have been released from Babylonian captivity to rebuild the Jerusalem temple, and the applications for believers today.

    We are continuing our series called The Story. God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. Last week, we talked about the story of a guy named Daniel and the Lion’s Den. This week we are going to continue the story about the Babylonian captivity. Specifically, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Soloman Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022
     | 1,566 views

    This sermon provides a brief overview of the rise and fall of King Solomon along with applications for believer's today.

    Good morning. Today we are going to continue with our series called The Story. We are looking at the story of God that is told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. Last week we looked at the story of a king by the name of David. Today, we are going to look at the story of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Reliving The Days Of Noah."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 18, 2022
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     | 5,640 views

    This message compares the state of the world before the flood and its current state of lawlessness. Daily news reports often highlight cases of murder, hatred, and violence prevailing all over the world, attempting to remove God from society. Hence, the question is, would you have assisted Noah?

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Genesis 6:5-7) (5) "And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." (6) "And it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking Up Or Nose To The Ground?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 19, 2022
     | 2,589 views

    Paul shares with us that as Christ followers as people who have been born again 1. We have a New DNA 2. We are called to live an Enlighten Life

    Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4; Psalm 121:1-8 Theme: Looking Up rather than Nose on the Ground Paul wants to help all of us be able to live a New Life – 1. In Christ we have New DNA 2. In Christ we have a New Perspective INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,881 views

    We are ministers of the message of reconciliation.

    Video Introduction: “Tell Me” You and I are literally surrounded by people who need the gospel. God has positioned each of us to proclaim His purposes and to tell them the good news because we have the greatest hope known to mankind. Next weekend we’ll wrap up this series by focusing on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Noice Speech Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,856 views

    David's speech to Goliath shows his trust in God Almighty that He delivers and saves. We need that same faith and trust in God as we navigate life.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID NOICE SPEECH 1 Samuel 17:45-47 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Video of Fictional Pre-Battle Speeches (custom video) (4:56) It is one of the most cinematic forms of storytelling in war and action movies… the ‘pre-battle speech.’ It could be that morale is down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ