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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Kingdom Justice Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 17, 2019
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     | 6,536 views

    Kingdom Justice says, don’t retaliate. Specifically, accept insults with patience, judgment with generosity, hardship with grace, and demands with willingness. But in order to do that, you must accept God's grace with humility.

    A mother ran into the bedroom when she heard her seven-year-old son scream. She found his two-year-old sister pulling his hair. She gently released the little girl's grip and said comfortingly to the boy, “There, there. She didn't mean it. She doesn't know that hurts.” He nodded his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Powerful Praying Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2019
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     | 5,669 views

    When you pray, pray sincerely, simply, and assuredly, for powerful praying is a sure, simple, sincere sharing of your heart with a Heavenly Father who already knows your need.

    A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau took an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looked out, she saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist went down and introduced herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How long have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Warnings Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 9, 2022
     | 2,378 views

    The human heart is in full view in the Book of Ecclesiastes and the human heart takes a final bow at the end of chapter 11. Solomon is not wrong to focus on the human heart. Our hearts are an important part of our identity and how we view the world.

    WISE LIVING: WARNINGS OF THE HEART Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 11:1-10 [Person from the Congregation] INTRODUCTION… ‘The Heart Ramon’ (retelling of Final Duel from ‘A Fist Full of Dollars’) In the best western movie scene ever written and acted in the history of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Hope To Love Others (A Loving Hope)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022
     | 2,052 views

    How should we love others despite of an angry and vicious world around us? How can we have hope to love others just as God love them? May this exhortation give us the attitude towards loving and caring others for God.

    Intro: This month is considered to be the love month of the year since we are celebrating Valentine’s Day every February and so everybody wanted to feel that love is in the air. Though for us Christian, this feeling or emotions of love should not be felt during this time only but in every day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Obedient Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 23, 2024
     | 1,431 views

    In the darkness, don’t trust yourself; trust the Lord. Rely on His unfailing love, His unlimited power, and His obedient Servant--Jesus Christ, who CHOSE to die for you.

    Vance Havner was one of my favorite preachers when I was growing up, because had a wonderful, witty way of putting things that really made you think. He went home to be with the Lord several years ago, but I remember a story he told about two Indians who from a distance had been watching a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Threat Of A Miracle Worker Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 17, 2025
     | 388 views

    If Lazarus were roaming the streets of North Dallas, some business-minded person would say, “We need to get this guy on Joe Rogan. And, let’s trademark ‘Texas Lazarus BBQ’ before someone else does.”

    Murder in America is not new for our times. Because of the proliferation of so much crime, we are oftentimes given a behind-the-scenes view of those who committed murder. We see the crime from the point of view of the one who committed the crime in documentaries. Most of you do not know the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Behold, I Send You Forth As Lambs Among Wolves”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 18, 2025
     | 521 views

    (Humor) We have been told recently a "Husband Shopping Center" was opened in Dallas, Texas where women could come go shopping for a husband on display.

    It was laid out with five floors with the men increasing in positive attributes as you ascended up the floors. THERE WAS TWO RULES: 1) Once you opened the door to any floor, you must choose a man from that floor. 2) Also, if you went up a floor, you couldn’t go back down except to leave and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gratitude For God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 25, 2024
     | 1,963 views

    God’s grace is more than a one-time gift—it’s a continuous stream of love, forgiveness, and power that shapes our lives. Grace changes us, and through grace we can live lives overflowing with gratitude.

    ### Introduction Video Ill.: Thank You Jesus — Freebridge Media Transcript: Thank you for your grace. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your mercy. Thank you for your Son. Thank you, my Redeemer. Thank you, my Great King. Thank you, Holy Savior. Thank you for everything. Today, I worship you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rights Of Joseph And Mary

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 6, 2024
     | 1,036 views

    What would be the reaction of an announcement of Jesus' birth to a woman in 2024 look like?

    Sermon “The Rights of Joseph and Mary ” Dec 08 2024 The Annunciation What in the world would you think and more importantly what would you do if you were Mary and had a visit from the angel Gabriel and heard these words? The Birth of Jesus Foretold Lk 1: 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "have Yourself A Very Happy Renew Year!"

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,854 views

    As we enter a New Year, we never know what things will be like during the next 365 days.

    God has a purpose in us not knowing the future. God the Father wants us to daily spend time in prayer talking to Him, but if we knew everything, we would not need to seek Him daily for guidance. But many during this NEW YEAR would like to know what this New Year is going to hold for them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    M16: Reaction To The Reaction Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,147 views

    May we remember the seriousness of the suffering of Jesus. May we invite God into our reactions to others. May we take seriously the call to surrender to Jesus.

    M16: REACTION TO THE REACTION MATTHEW 16:21-23 #m16sermons READ MATTHEW 16:21-23 (ESV) From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Wise About Justice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2024
     | 1,523 views

    There is no doubt that God cares about justice for all people and it comes from His character. Because God cares about justice, especially for the powerless and the voice-less, so should God's people.

    A. The story is told about a police officer in a small town who stopped a driver who was speeding down Main Street. 1. “But officer,” the man said, “I can explain.” 2. “Just be quiet!!!” snapped the officer. “Or I'm going to let you cool off in jail until the chief gets back.” 3. “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom From Worry

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,639 views

    Why worry? Webster defines worry as to afflict with mental distress. To afflict with mental distress. That's called mental anguish. Worry cannot change the past. But it can ruin the present. Worry will get you only one place ahead of schedule. And that one place is the cemetery.

    Why worry? Webster defines worry as to afflict with mental distress. To afflict with mental distress. A teenage son, who was away at college, sent his dad a telegram. The telegram said, "Dear dad, I've been in a serious car crash. I've broken both legs and both arms, and I'm in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whose Report Will You Believe?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2024
     | 3,605 views

    God has spoken great things about you. Another voice also speaks, Satan the discourager, who will tell you it's too hard to serve the Lord & that God doesn't work with people like he did in Bible days. You must choose: whose report will you believe?

    WHOSE REPORT WILL YOU BELIEVE? Numbers 13:25-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Abraham bought himself a fancy new computer and was showing it to Isaac one day. "Look at all the wonderful programs it has on it. And look at all the neat things it can do." 2. Isaac was impressed but a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Furthering Your Faith-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2024
     | 584 views

    3 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

    FURTHERING Your FAITH-III—2Peter 1:5-11[Part 3--:6b-7(:5-7)] Attention: A popular adage goes something like this, “If you do what you love to do, then you’ll never have to ‘work’ a day in your life.” ?What is it that you really love to do? ?Is there some way to make a ‘Christ-honoring’ career out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist