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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Thankful For Jesus: Born In A Barn

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2022
     | 1,909 views

    I would like to challenge you this Christmas season to up your thankfulness!

    THANKFUL FOR JESUS ‘Born in a Barn’ Luke 2:8-21 #Christmas2022 #Heresy READING OF SCRIPTURE We are going to begin this morning by reading Scripture, but I would like your help and participation as we do so. The passage will be on the screen, as we read, please read out the words in yellow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night C

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 11, 2022
     | 4,343 views

    One night shepherds were quietly watching over their sheep, only to be interrupted by an appearance of a heavenly army that declared the coming of the Savior in a manger. This message focuses on that event.

    While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night Chuck Sligh December 11, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please request the title, “While Shepherds Watched.” TEXT: Turn to Luke 2 INTRODUCTION Don’t you just love kids at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,698 views

    Luke 2:1-7 teaches us about the birth of Jesus so that we can understand the reason for his birth.

    Introduction One commentator says, “If you try to point out something to a dog, the dog will often look at your finger instead of at the object you’re trying to point to. This is frustrating, but it illustrates a natural mistake we all make from time to time.” It’s a mistake that many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021
     | 6,222 views

    God’s grace rests on those who embrace His Son by faith. God makes peace through the cross of His Son. The only people who get the peace are people who grasp God’s grace.

    Nothing quite says “Tis the Season” like your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie marathon! If you have never watched a Hallmark Christmas movie, then here are the essential ingredients: • A small-town Christmas festival; • Lots of Christmas decorations; • PG level of romantic flirtation; • Lots of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Did Know

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 6, 2023
     | 2,186 views

    Gabriel appears to Mary with news about the birth of Christ

    Mary Did Know Luke 1:26-38 Good morning. Think about the song we just sang, “Mary, did you know?”. Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Characters Of Christmas - Shepherds And Wisemen Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 10, 2023
     | 2,315 views

    This is the third in the series, Characters of Christmas. This message looks at the Shepherds and the wisemen.

    Characters of Christmas 3 Shepherds and Wisemen - Read Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12 In these passages new find the accounts of 2 different groups of people, first the shepherds and second the wise men. These are very different groups of people, from very different backgrounds. I. DIFFERENCES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Important Event In History: The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023
     | 1,002 views

    We have a hard time seeing it’s significance. We have a hard time understanding why Jesus dying this day matters to us. I get that. I understand that we struggle to see why it matters to us.

    Every human being on planet Earth longs for a truly great leader, someone who is upright, incorruptible, someone who speaks the truth boldly, who is authentic, who is kind but firm, deep down we all long for that perfect leader. Sometimes we get glimpses of greatness like this in certain leaders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Sifted, Then Lifted Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,353 views

    Why did Jesus permit Peter to be sifted like wheat? How do we respond to our own seasons of sifting?

    Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 22. If you are a football fan, you may already know the answer to this question: which running back holds the record for career rushing yards? Correct. Emmitt Smith. Over the course of fifteen seasons, most of them with the Dallas Cowboys, Emmitt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Elijah's Depression

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,805 views

    This is a message in a series on Elijah.

    Title: “Dealing with Elijah’s Depression” Scripture: I Ki. 19:1-21 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 11-26-23 Intro: “Charles Spurgeon, who is often considered the greatest preacher since Paul, would commonly take two to three months off to go to a resort in France because he was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Birth Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,918 views

    We learn about the birth of Jesus Christ in Luke 2:1-7 so that we can understand the reason for his birth.

    Introduction One commentator says, “If you try to point out something to a dog, the dog will often look at your finger instead of at the object you’re trying to point to. This is frustrating, but it illustrates a natural mistake we all make from time to time” (Tom Wright, Luke for Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Real Christmas Story

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2023
     | 1,910 views

    Sharing the Message of Christmas. We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life.

    2023.12.24.Sermon.Christmas Eve, Morning Service The Real Christmas Story William Akehurst, HSWC The Real Christmas Story (Message) Arranged by William Akehurst, Pastor of HSWC BIG IDEA: We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,358 views

    This New Year's message teaches the importance of a God-given vision. When our hearts are filled with divine purpose, we are strengthened to resist temptation and live meaningful, productive lives.

    Intro Our primary text is Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction (NIV)”i The KJV says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Both versions are instructive. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Revision 2024

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 6, 2024
     | 1,159 views

    A Message for the New Year.

    Title: ReVision 2024 Scripture: Various Type: Thematic Where: GNBC 1-7-24 Intro: Steven Covey has written, “All things are created twice.” First, there is the mental creation, and then the physical creation. Vision pertains to this first creation. We have to see it before we can shape it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Revision 2024 In The Ministry Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 13, 2024
     | 1,005 views

    This is a message helping to introduce our theme for the year.

    Title: Revision 2024 in the Ministry of Christ Script: Mark 5:1ff Type: Expository Where: GNBC 1-14-24 Intro: Is there anything in life wish you could do over? Decision could make? The man in today’s message undoubtedly made several choices that led him down a road to misery. World tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Will Buy Thee Back Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,511 views

    Our Heavenly Father has done EXACTLY what Hosea did for Gomer! He has done the same for you and for me through His Son Jesus Christ.

    MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: “I WILL BUY THEE BACK” HOSEA 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground or do a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ