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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 3,880 views

    It is God’s will that His church be pure. But preaching and teaching holiness will not bring about purity in the church if there is an indifference to how people respond.

    For this series, we've relied heavily on the books Shepherdology by Pastor John MacArthur (M) and Handbook of Church Discipline by Jay Adams (A) A new believer was invited to attend a "Young Adult Fellowship". When he arrived at the home of one of the young adults at the church he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Saved By Faith Or Lost In Unbelief? Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Sep 28, 2020
     | 4,594 views

    Paul is hammering home the fact that salvation is not of works but by belief.

    Saved by faith or lost in unbelief? Romans 4:9-25 There were three guys discussing their obituaries and one asked, “What would you like people to say at your funeral?” One of his friends thought for minute and said, "I’d like them to say ‘He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Check Up For The Church - Worship – The Respiratory System Of The Local Church

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020
     | 3,240 views

    Jesus tells us that the Father is looking for “true worshippers.” True worshippers, according to Jesus in John 4:24, are those who worship the Father “in spirit and truth.”

    In the early 70’s comedian Flip Wilson played the part of a character named Reverend Leroy, who pastored The Church of What's Happenin' Now. But today our cities and counties are swarming with “Reverend Leroys'' and churches that might rightly be called The Church of What's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2014
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     | 6,499 views

    What can we learn of God from the opening statement of the Bible?

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” [1] Great philosophers are distinguished by asking great questions, whereas the merely curious ask meaningless questions. For instance, some shallow individuals may ask what they imagine is a profound question, “Why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shoulders Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2014
     | 9,883 views

    Exploring Isaiah's statement that "the government will be upon His shoulders." Christ the Lord bears His people on His shoulders.

    “To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] The story of the entire Bible can be told by focusing on the shoulders of mankind. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Views Of Origins Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2014
     | 4,835 views

    How can mankind account for the origin of the universe and of mankind? The message seeks to explore ideas that are current.

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” [1] Is the universe twenty billion years old? Can we emphatically state that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Way

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2020
     | 3,067 views

    A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31

    1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31 One Way 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” 20 Where is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    True Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 12, 2021
     | 2,310 views

    1) The Foretelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:10-11a), 2) The Founding of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:11b-12a) 3) The Forthtelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12b), and 4) The Fathoming of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12c).

    1 Peter 1:10-12 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories.12 It ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    We Want A King Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021
     | 3,712 views

    Long before the British royalty, the Bible tells the story of Israel’s royalty. Yet, many of us know so much less about Israel’s royal line than England’s royal line.

    On the birthday of “The King” Elvis Presley, I am grateful to have you join me for a study of royalty. Some people think that America may have never known “President” George Washington had he had a desire to be King George I. George Washington is our nation’s first military hero because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson #14 [ic3c]: Warning Against Not Entering God’s Rest Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2020
     | 5,029 views

    What determines whether someone who hears the gospel actually enters God’s rest? We do not have to ponder this question because He gives us the answer in John 3:16. [“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”]

    11/6/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #14 [IC3c]: Warning Against Not Entering God’s Rest (HEBREWS 4:3-13) Scripture: Hebrews 4:3-4:13 (NIV) 3. Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, “So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’?” And yet his works have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,581 views

    Five things believers must be ready for in order to be “Strong in the Lord”.

    Ephesians 6:10-13 [10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. [12] For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Mission Opposition Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
     | 6,147 views

    As we SURRENDER our will to the Spirit of God, He will EMBOLDEN us to faithful testimony for Christ, even in the face of opposition.

    Mission Opposition Acts 4:1-22 As we continue our study this morning through the book of Acts we have seen the fledgling congregation in Jerusalem experience tremendous gains. The Holy Spirit descended upon them in power on Pentecost Sunday which resulted in the mighty wonders of God being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2020
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     | 7,300 views

    1) The Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16), 2) The Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17a) & 3) The Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17b).

    Ephesians 6:16-17 [16] In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; [17]and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, (ESV) John Bunyan, the author of Pilgrim’s Progress, wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Real Faith Will Tame The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021
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     | 3,805 views

    Real Faith Will Tame the Tongue Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 18, 2020

    Real Faith Will Tame the Tongue Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 18, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. As we each go through this unique time of living through a pandemic... I continue to appreciate the significance of being able to go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Freedom From Worry Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2020
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     | 7,474 views

    In this message we will discover truths of God that will set us free from WORRY

    Finding Freedom From WORRY Good morning MGCC! And welcome to week 2 of our series… It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ