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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Life Lessons

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 31, 2019
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    Trouble teaches you to praise God because He delivers you from trouble; fear God because He provides for you in trouble; and cry out to God because he responds to you in trouble.

    Late in the summer of 2004, Bonnie, Charlie, Ivan and Jeanne each decided to enjoy a brief vacation in Florida. Florida welcomes a lot of vacationers to their state every year, but these turned out to be the most unwelcome guests in many years. They caused millions of dollars in damage, and when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Called . .. Go - 3

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 11, 2020
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    God calls us to follow Him. He will bless us when we put aside our plans and embrace His plans.

    Called . . . GO! James 4:13-17 July 12, 2020 Have you ever been involved in a scavenger hunt? You know, it’s when you have clues, and each clue that you solve, leads you to the next clue and so on. It could be really extravagant or pretty simple. It could take a few minutes to taking hours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are The Apple Of My Eye Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 12, 2020
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    This message looks at what it means to be the Apple of God's Eye

    You are the apple of my eye! Have you ever heard that expression? Probably not recently in common usage, but maybe in an old movie or a historical novel. There was actually a song that made the charts by that name in 1956. It was sung by Frankie Valli and the Four Lovers. The group later ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Romance Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2020
     | 4,886 views

    Humble yourself before the Lord and find recognition, resources, and best of all, a close, personal relationship with your Redeemer.

    Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The governor said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Am Jonah Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 5,218 views

    What’s the BIG IDEA of the book? God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to the ones who seem less deserving of His grace.

    I am Jonah Jonah 1:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-19 You Think you Know Jonah? If you have grown up in church at all, you know the story of Jonah. It’s probably the best know prophetic book of the Old Testament. Or you think you do. Even if you didn’t grow up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steps To Greatness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 11, 2020
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    Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage You Step Two – Embrace Proper Spiritual Nourishment – Spiritual Vitamins (A – Abiding in Christ B- Bible Reading C – Communication (Prayer) and Communion (Fellowship and the Lord’s Supper)

    Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10; Proverbs 3:5-6 Theme: How to Be Your Best Title: Steps to Greatness Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage You Step Two – Embrace Proper Spiritual Nourishment – Spiritual Vitamins (A – Abiding in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    My Soul Loves You, Lord Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2020
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    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers in Christ Jesus Yahshuah, we are Christians, .,.

    My Soul Loves You, Lord by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 15, 2020) “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”(John 8: 36, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Si Jesus Ang Aking Pandemic Identity

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 21, 2020
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    Gusto kong simulan ang aking pagmuni-muni sa isang katanungan: ano ang aking pandemikong pagkakakilanlan bilang isang Kristiyano?

    Si Jesus ang aking Pandemic Identity Isaias 22:19-23, Roma 11:33-36, Mateo 16:13-20. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Gusto kong simulan ang aking pagmuni-muni sa isang katanungan: ano ang aking pandemikong pagkakakilanlan bilang isang Kristiyano? Sa digital na mundo, Lahat ay nagnanais ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Chosen

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 27, 2020
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    A message explaining how God chose us, and what is means for our lives today

    Chosen Romans Series CCCAG August 23rd, 2020 Scripture- Romans 8:28-39 When I went to mechanic school in the military, it was at Ft. Jackson SC in the summer. We took a bus from the reception area to our barracks, but we couldn’t pull right up to them because the roads in front of the barracks ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Echoes Of Praise!

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 9, 2022
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     | 2,779 views

    On Palm Sunday we are invited to echo the wonderful praises of God!

    Echoes of Praise! I. INTRODUCTION: Thinkers and philosophers have always speculated about what the world is made of. It has been the stuff of discussions since the Greeks postulated that all that we can see is made of earth, air, fire, and water, and even those things in the material world which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eschatology 1 Of 16 The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022
     | 6,337 views

    I want you to pay very close attention today as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading from.

    We hope these exciting things we are going to be reading about will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE BELIEVERS! IS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Personal Appearance Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2022
     | 2,742 views

    Spending time with Jesus everyday gives us the spiritual energy to face anything our day may throw at us.

    PERSONAL APPEARANCE Text: Lk. 24:35-49 Introduction 1. Illustration: It has been my great pleasure over the years to meet many of my heroes. I’ve met some famous preachers like Jim Cymbala and Alistar Begg. But my favorite of course was meeting my guitar hero Phil Keaggy. His band the Glass Harp ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rolling Stone Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022
     | 2,636 views

    There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

    [Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Suppose You Were The Devil

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 30, 2022
     | 3,039 views

    One of the alarming things that is taking place today in America is the amount of businesses that are closing down daily.

    Some are closing: (1) Due to Covid 19 (2) Some due to the shipping of jobs to other countries (3) Some due to inflation (4) Some due to supply If this trend continues some fear there will not be enough businesses for the citizens of this country to find a place of employment to feed their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Kingdom 16 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 1, 2022
     | 1,790 views

    In Part 16, we examine what Jesus said about storing up riches in heaven. The term "riches" mean difference things to different people, but what is important is that we value nothing here on earth as more important than God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

    Living in the Kingdom 16 Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24; Proverbs 4:23; Mark 7:20-23 This is a continuation of my series, “Living in the Kingdom.” This morning we will examine what Jesus says about riches in His Sermon on the Mount. We will look at verses nineteen through twenty-four which says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational