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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Right God, Wrong Way Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 19, 2021
     | 3,380 views

    Worship has the power to change you like no other activity you are involved in. Worship has the power to bless you.

    Last week we focused on the first commandment: “You Shall Have No Other gods Before Me.” Last week, we focused on the “what” of worship: You Shall Worship Only God Himself. This week, we focus on the “how” of worship: You Shall Worship God the Right Way. The first commandment implicitly excludes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Mark # 12

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
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    In this sermon I want to look at the Jewish Sabbath. When we start to look at some of the ridiculous things that the Jews taught about the Sabbath, it shocks us

    Illus: This reminds me of a young boy that found himself in the locker room of the local YWCA. When he was spotted, the room burst into screams of horror, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and said “What’s the matter haven’t you ever seen a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fourth Sunday In Advent: Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2022
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    We sometimes hear a lot about love during Advent and the Christmas season. May we never forget the incredible love God has for us. John 3 isn't usually a Christmas text but what Jesus said there is good for Christmas, too.

    (Based on and edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on 12-18-22. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: There is no greater expression of love, anywhere, when we think about how Jesus left Heaven to come to this earth, to be born like us, live with us, die ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parking Lot Talks About Your Pastor Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025
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     | 733 views

    In the Book of Titus, Paul instructed him telling him to appoint elders in the churches. This by its statement proves God wants you to belong to a church and have a Pastor. How should I respond to the fact that God calls Pastors and wants us to follow one.

    Do you know what the #1 fear in America is? The number one fear in America is public speaking. Yet do you know what the #2 fear in America is? The number two fear in America is death. The comedian, Jerry Seinfeld was talking about this and came to this conclusion. He said: “Since the number #1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As For Me And My House: Why Everyone Needs A Christian Family Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 8, 2025
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     | 708 views

    At creation God created the first institution; the family. Why does God love the family so much? Why do we all need a Christian family?

    One of the strangest things that happens in the insect world is that a desert spider named the Stegodyphus lineatus sacrifices herself for the welfare of her young shortly after they hatch. This practice is known as matriphagy. Here’s what the April Journal of Arachnology (who know there was such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Year In October?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 956 views

    This is where we are as a church. This morning I want to look at their motivation, their mission, and the means to accomplish it.

    Background to passage: Pentecost, lame man and preaching on Solomon’s portico; now it gets real - Sadducees, rulers of the people, temple guards, priests, scribes, elders, a night in jail. The church/apostles are called to continue to minister in the name of the risen Christ, and in the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gold Medals And Golden Streets

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 8, 2024
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     | 1,743 views

    Endurance... does it matter in the Christian life? In the Bible there are lots of figures of speech, metaphors, and similes to describe the Christian life. Yet, the metaphor of the "race" and the endurance of the race is central. How important is endurance?

    Maddie Musselman is 26 years old and in most people’s viewpoint, at the greatest time in her life, with the greatest moment of her life right in front of her. She had recently been engaged to be married and earned a place to compete in summer Olympic team taking place in Paris. Maddie is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons About Jesus From A Priest Named Mel Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 8, 2023
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     | 1,952 views

    Melchizedek.... Hebrew kids heard about him all the time. His story was familiar but what does this old priest tell us about the greater Priest; Jesus. He's got a lot to say.

    The Bible is by far the most unique and amazing books on planet earth. I especially love the Old Testament stories. As a child I remember my mother reading me the Old Testament Bible Stories at night at bedtime. As a boy, I was mesmerized by the stories and still are to this day. My favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Real Hope? Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 29, 2023
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     | 3,032 views

    Christmas is a time that is considered to be a time of real hope. Yet, it actually took place in a very hopeless time. What do we learn about real hope from Mary?

    Anyone here named “Hope?” Hope is one of the most awesome names in the United States. Here’s what we know about the name: 1. Hope is ranked as the 714th most popular name in the US. 2. Based on the Social Security Baby Data base there are 73,426 people in the US named “Hope.” 3. There are 18.9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empty Vessel Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 27, 2023
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     | 4,555 views

    The Emptiness of Jesus was not only good; it was necessary.

    Emptiness is not usually seen as a good thing. In our lives, we have all kinds of technology to alert us when things get close to empty. - Often I have an alert that goes off to tell me when my gas tank gets close to empty. A bright glowing light and bell goes off alerting me that I’d better stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have Salvation Without A Doubt Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jan 18, 2024
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     | 2,390 views

    What proves that I am really “born again?” What are the birthmarks of a true believer?

    On the Shetland Islands off the northern coast of Scotland, there stands a 62-foot steel yacht that weighs 126 tons that a man spent 5 years having built and spent a lifetime of savings to construct. On the day of its launching, he invited a local band to play and the whole town turned out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Sower

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 20, 2024
     | 1,447 views

    A series on the parables of Christ.

    Title: “The Parable of the Sower” Script: Mt. 13:1-23 Type: Expos./Series Where: GNBC 1-21-24 Intro: People love stories. From the time you were a young child, your parents read stories to you. Stories are passed down from generation to generation. My grandfather was one of the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    T’was The Night Before Christmas Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 21, 2024
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     | 1,323 views

    In this passage we are reminded of what God provided for us through Jesus. What did God provide for us through Jesus?

    There’s probably no one here who is not familiar with Clement Moore’s famous poem … “T’was the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dynamics Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,804 views

    The belivers at Samaria recieve the gifts of the Spirit

    The Dynamics of the Holy Spirit Acts 8:14 – 8:25 Jeff Hughes – June 1, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we were introduced to a man named Simon. Simon was a Samaritan. If you remember last week, there was a great deal of tension between the Samaritans and the Jews. Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Evidence For Biblical Creation Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 15, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,527 views

    Does the evidence available in reality support Biblical Creation or Evolution?

    (Email me and I will send you the powerpoint for this message - it is helpful) The Evidence for Biblical Creation of Life Genesis 1:20-31 The Bible …best accounts for the Beginning of Life Evolution says, “In the beginning, We don’t know” Creation says, “In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational