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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Meaning Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 21, 2024
     | 962 views

    This is a message for Pentecost Sunday that teaches about the person of the Holy Spirit, the liturgical calendar and year, the fruit and gifts of the third Person of the Trinity.

    Sermon for Pentecost Sunday - May 19, 2024 Today is Pentecost Sunday. That might mean a lot to you, or not much at all. If you come from a mainline church background, Anglican or Catholic for example, there was more than likely some celebration of Pentecost Sunday as an important part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The New Heaven And The New Earth

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 15, 2024
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     | 2,761 views

    Today it is not unusual to hear some of these questionable television preachers on television claiming they have all kinds of visions and revelations they have received from God.

    I do not doubt that many of these have received these visions and revelations they claim they have received, but knowing the life of some of these, I do doubt that these visions and revelations came from God. Some are quick to point out that many of the New Testament Saints had such visions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    A Life To Commend Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 7, 2012
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     | 4,854 views

    Always take time to consider how your behavior is honoring or dishonoring God before the world. That’s what matters. You are not your own persons. You are servants of God. That leads us into our next passage, verses 18-25, in which Peter directly addresse

    Introduction We continue to step through our minefield of authority. Peter has moved from his encouragement section of his epistle to practical instruction and exhortation. His topic is how Christians are to live in the world, and he approaches the subject in terms of how they are to regard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 1:10-24 - Message 3 – Paul Resorts To Personal Testimony Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 3, 2023
     | 1,549 views

    Those engaged in ministry must not be men pleasers or compromise the gospel through fear or laziness. Preach the true gospel of grace as honest ministers. Doctrinal stability must be maintained. Paul had to restate the gospel to the Galatians using his own personal testimony.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 1:10-24 - MESSAGE 3 – PAUL RESORTS TO PERSONAL TESTIMONY We are going to continue our meditation in this first chapter of Galatians. Last time we looked at reason why Galatians was written, looked at the people, and looked at the importance of the purity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Disciple Peter - Slip Leads To Slide - Part 3 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022
     | 1,368 views

    The unimaginable happens. Peter denies his Lord. Peter should not have been in the court in the first place, and certainly not with the enemy, warming himself. Peter led himself into temptation. Failure can teach us valuable lessons and we look at overcoming temptation

    THE DISCIPLE PETER - SLIP LEADS TO SLIDE - PART 3 OF 4 THE CHARACTERS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE --- SLIP LEADS TO SLIDE --- FAILED BY MY OWN WORDS -- WHY DID HE STAY? John 18 v 10 “Simon Peter therefore having a sword, drew it, and struck the high priest’s slave and cut off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Jesus On Family Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2025
     | 475 views

    It's easy to overlook just how radical a statement Jesus makes here. He is doing nothing less than fundamentally redefining the family. What are the implications of actually living this out?

    ONE QUICK POINT BEFORE WE GET TO THE ACTUAL SERMON: The definition of a Christian is someone hearing God’s word and putting it into practice. - Luke 8:21. - Matthew 7:21, 24, 26; Matthew 12:50; John 7:17; John 14:23; John 15:10; 1 John 2:17. - Jesus says something here that is crucially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    Fourth Of July 2020: How Stands The City?

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 6, 2020
     | 5,210 views

    Thousands of years before any politician described America as a shining city on a hill, Jesus told his disciples that’s what they were supposed to be. So, how is that going for us?

    Good morning! If you have your Bibles, please turn to Matthew chapter 5. You probably were expecting me to say turn to the book of Mark, and I get that. But we are going to take a one week break from the book of Mark to talk about who we are as Christian Americans. Not American Christians, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Confidence And Indecision

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 23, 2025
     | 260 views

    Series on Philippians

    Title: “Confidence and Indecision” Script: Phil. 1:19-26 Type: Expos. Series Where: GNBC 5-25-25 Intro: “Confidence and Indecision” go together about as well as “cats and dogs”. If the apostle was a fan of 1980’s rock music he probably would have said that strangely, “The Clash” most ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

    GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Love Jesus?

    Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,414 views

    If I were to ask for every one who loves Jesus to raise his hand, surely everyone here would raise his had, But do you really love Jesus? Man who said, “The Love of Jesus fills my heart’ but refused to obey his teaching. Consider our text

    Do You Love Jesus? TEXT: John 21:15-17 INTRODUCTION: 1. Do your Really Love Jesus? 2. If I were to ask for every one who loves Jesus to raise his hand, surely everyone here would raise his had, But do you really love Jesus? 3. Man who said, “The Love of Jesus fills my heart’ but refused to obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    World Betterment Or World Breakdown

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,058 views

    Many years ago, God revealed to Daniel the world situation and its collapse.

    WORLD BETTERMENT OR WORLD BREAKDOWN Daniel 2:3l-45 The United Nations cannot solve the world problems of today. While it appears at times the U.N. is succeeding in its efforts to have world peace it is only temporary. I am grateful to God that so far the U.N. has stopped communist takeover. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Facing The New Year With A Fresh Vision Of God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,235 views

    A correct view of God enables us to face the New Year with confidence

    FACING THE NEW YEAR WITH A FRESH VISION OF GOD Genesis 1; HABAKKUK 1-3 Sermon Objective: Facing the New Year with a Fresh Vision of God is aimed at helping God’s people face the New Year and its challenges courageously knowing that God is in control. Introduction: Happy New Year! Will the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Where's The Love? Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    This is the first of a seven part series: "Seven Letters to Seven Chruches" based on the letters to the seven churches in Revelation.

    Intro to the “Seven Letters to Seven Churches” series. Seven churches enduring difficult times: persecution. As we go through this the next 7 weeks, let’s ask ourselves, “Is this our church? What is similar? What can we learn?” I remember the “Where’s the beef?” Wendy’s commercials. It had ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Robert Thomas avatar

    Powerful Potential Series

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,148 views

    First in a series on the life of Gideon

    Powerful Potential Judges 6:1-12 Thank You - cards, meals and calls - we are sad for ourselves but we really do rejoice with Mom - can’t think of a better gift than for the Lord to take her at 11:30 on Easter Sunday morning - Intended to announce this last week - Rhonda and I are expecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Terror Of Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,093 views

    Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1.

    Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1. Where Do Temptations Come From - Each person is enticed by his own lusts.(James 4:1-4) 2. God may give Satan permission to tempt some of us like in the case of Job. (Job 1:12) 3. Satan may tempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational