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  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Footwear Of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2023
     | 1,528 views

    One of the ways that Satan schemes and sends flaming arrows our way to attack our peace is to make us think that the emotion of happiness is the pinnacle of being a human being.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Rebellion Over Shoes (p) Growing up I am pretty sure I was a good kid. I do not recall rebelling often against my parents and I obeyed them pretty much. When I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessed Hope – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,889 views

    We are looking for Jesus Christ our Blessed Hope This sermon can be used in whatever way that brings glory to God

    THE BLESSED HOPE – PART II Let’s stand together and open our Bibles to Titus 2 as we continue with our series “God’s Watchman,” with today’s message, “The Blessed Hope Part II.” Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Palm Sunday 2024

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 25, 2024
     | 1,405 views

    Jesus's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey fulfilled prophecy and announced His Kingship to all Israel.

    What an Entrance! Luke 19: 28-44 Palm Sunday Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-24–24 What an Entrance! In college, I went to a comedy concert on campus with Michael Winslow (Police Academy) and Jay Leno. When it was time for Jay to take the stage, the lights went down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Is (I Am Series - Week 1) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 30, 2025
     | 576 views

    Moses thought he was watching sheep. Instead, he discovered the God who watches over everything. Today, we meet the eternal I AM.

    The God Who Is I AM Series - Week 1 Main Text: Exodus 3:14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-15, Revelation 1:8 Introduction A young seminary student once asked the renowned theologian Karl Barth, after decades of studying God, what the most profound thing he had learned was. Barth smiled and replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Partners In Growth: God's Work And Our Walk Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 6, 2025
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     | 610 views

    Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey of transformation empowered by God’s grace, sustained through our daily surrender to the Holy Spirit, nurtured in Christ-centered community, and aimed at becoming more like Jesus for the glory of God.

    Partners in Growth: God's Work and Our Walk 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Last week, we began an exciting new sermon series entitled “Rooted.” Picture the scene: Jesus is seated in a boat, speaking to a large crowd gathered along the shore—many of them fishermen. To capture their hearts and minds, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Went To Gadara Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2025
     | 217 views

    Jesus and the disciples went by boat to Gadara, on the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Some very unusual things happened after they arrived there!

    When Jesus went to Gadara Introduction: Jesus spent the larger portion of His ministry in Judea and Galilee. He and the disciples did indeed go to a few other places, like Samaria, but this time the group headed east to the land of Gadara. They encountered some things they probably never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barriers To Faithfulness

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 28, 2026
     | 271 views

    Stop waiting for "perfect conditions" before you are faithful. Be faithful whether you are in the ‘pit,’ ‘prison,’ or ‘palace.’ This message discusses 6 Barriers to our being faithful stewards.

    In Luke 19:11-27, Jesus told a parable of a nobleman who was to embark on a journey. Before leaving for His journey, He gave 10 of his servants 10 minas; that is, each servant received a mina from the Master. On giving each servant a mina, the Master said to them, "Occupy till I come”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Riverfront Property Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 30, 2026
     | 131 views

    In these desperate times, swim in the river of life, diving deep into God’s Spirit. Then look forward to the day when you will share in the inheritance God has promised to you.

    During the Covid pandemic, the U.S. housing market went haywire. Inventory went down 37% and prices went up 24%, both setting records. The housing market got so bizarre that a Bethesda, Maryland, homebuyer included in her written offer a pledge to name her first-born child after the seller. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Security In Jesus Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025
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     | 193 views

    Trusting God as our constant refuge brings peace and steadiness, allowing us to face life’s uncertainties without panic, anchored in His faithful presence.

    Friend, take a breath. The world may be loud—headlines shout, calendars crowd, and worries wander into your midnight hours—but your Father has a quiet place with your name on it. Have you noticed how the psalms sing about shadows and shelters? God could have impressed us with thunder or dazzled us ...read more

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    God Of Wonders PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 154 views

    God’s power and presence remain active today, inviting us to trust Him in hardship, pray boldly, and expect miracles even in ordinary moments.

    Some days faith feels thin as fog. You stand at the kitchen sink with a coffee cup and a knot in your stomach. You sit in the waiting room and study the floor tile as if it could talk back. You lie awake and watch the red glow of the clock turn minutes into miles. In moments like these, we need ...read more

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    Ministering To The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 123 views

    True strength and clarity come from worshiping God with undivided hearts, ministering to Him in prayerful devotion, and listening for the Spirit’s leading.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us came in with calendars crammed full and hearts running on low. You may feel stretched, hurried, or a little hollow. Find your seat. Breathe. The God who knows your name is near. He is not nervous, and He is not in a rush. He is here to meet with His people, and He loves ...read more

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    Weariness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 105 views

    Faithful, unseen acts of kindness matter deeply to God; persist in doing good, trusting that your efforts will bear fruit in His perfect timing.

    Some days feel like a long string of unnoticed kindness. A parent packing lunches after a long shift. A nurse offering a smile under a mask. A teacher giving one more call to a student who’s fallen behind. A caregiver who holds a trembling hand at midnight. Seeds of goodness go into the soil, and ...read more

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    Expectations For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 14, 2026
     | 7 views

    Series on the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: Expectations for the Kingdom Scripture: Mt. 5:13-20 Type: Expos. Series Where: GNBC 2-15-26 Intro: In his Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan describes Interpreter’s house, which Pilgrim entered during the course of his journey to the Celestial City. The parlor of the house was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

    Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025
     | 541 views

    In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

    The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Anamosity Of The Religious Leaders Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 9, 2017
     | 11,180 views

    Peter had just been preaching the resurrection of Jesus, and “the Sadducees” saw danger arising from such teaching. Peter an John had wrought a great miracle by healing the lame man, a miracle which the Sadducees could not deny.

    October 7, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.C.3.a: The Animosity of the Religious Leaders (4.1-22) Acts 4.1-22 (KJV) 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist