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  • Duane Wente avatar

    Encourage: The Power Of Gathering Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 19, 2024
     | 1,630 views

    Christians were never meant to journey alone. The church provides essential encouragement through fellowship offering mutual support, worship lifting our spirits, and shared experiences strengthening our bonds. We need to actively encourage one another, following the early church's example.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Iron — FreeBridge Media We need each other. We were not made to walk through this life alone. I believe that is one of the reasons that the early church gathered so frequently and so often. I believe that is why they were devoted together.   In Acts 2:42, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shield Of The Heart

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Aug 21, 2024
     | 1,156 views

    I wrote this sermon to share at our senior ministry. I will also be sharing it at the assisted living home where I go to do ministry with residents.

    We have many things to be proud of here in the South. We are kind & respectful, nature is beautiful, & we are proud of our heritage. Look how many Yankees want to move here after they retire. We want everyone to know they are welcome here in the South. We’ll help ‘em out any way we can. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of The Pilgrim

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Aug 23, 2024
     | 1,655 views

    To be a Christian requires us to be fully involved in our relationship with Christ. If we truly believe we should be able to show how different we are to the world around us. The more we immerse ourselves with Christ the more we glow with an inner light.

    THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM 2 Cor 5:17 Every year since 650 AD Muslims celebrate the Hajj. The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca. According to Islamic beliefs every devout Muslim must attend at least one Hajj in their lifetime if they wish to guarantee their arrival in Paradise upon their death. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024
     | 778 views

    lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

    I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Armour (Armor) Of God: The Battle Belong To The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 25, 2024
     | 1,490 views

    Ephesians 6 encourages us to take ourselves seriously, to acknowledge that we're in a spiritual battle, and to use the weapons of our warfare provided by God to ensure that we stand, all for the glory of God.

    The Armour of God - Message for August 25, 2024 At the beginning of world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They had built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 miles on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Characters Of Christmas - Shepherds And Wisemen Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 10, 2023
     | 2,382 views

    This is the third in the series, Characters of Christmas. This message looks at the Shepherds and the wisemen.

    Characters of Christmas 3 Shepherds and Wisemen - Read Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12 In these passages new find the accounts of 2 different groups of people, first the shepherds and second the wise men. These are very different groups of people, from very different backgrounds. I. DIFFERENCES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Our Focus

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2023
     | 2,615 views

    In order for churches and Christians to accomplish God's mission, we must have a shared vision from God. Jesus offered important direction when He told us what the most important command is.

    Introduction: A. We just finished a long and I hope wonderful series about Jesus our King from the Gospel of Mark. 1. Before we start a new sermon series in January, I want to explore a few things before the Sunday of Christmas eve when we will focus on the birth of Jesus. 2. Today, I thought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding The Gift Of Purpose (Joseph) Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 12, 2023
     | 1,472 views

    Finding the Gift of Purpose (Joseph) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – December 3, 2023

    Finding the Gift of Purpose (Joseph) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – December 3, 2023 INTRO I would venture to say that most of us have come here today…with a sense about our lives…that is related to the hopes and dreams we have had. … that is… we have ideas about how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023
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     | 989 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birth Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2023
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     | 5,027 views

    We learn about the birth of Jesus Christ in Luke 2:1-7 so that we can understand the reason for his birth.

    Introduction One commentator says, “If you try to point out something to a dog, the dog will often look at your finger instead of at the object you’re trying to point to. This is frustrating, but it illustrates a natural mistake we all make from time to time” (Tom Wright, Luke for Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revision 2024

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 6, 2024
     | 1,200 views

    A Message for the New Year.

    Title: ReVision 2024 Scripture: Various Type: Thematic Where: GNBC 1-7-24 Intro: Steven Covey has written, “All things are created twice.” First, there is the mental creation, and then the physical creation. Vision pertains to this first creation. We have to see it before we can shape it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Revision 2024 In The Ministry Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 13, 2024
     | 1,060 views

    This is a message helping to introduce our theme for the year.

    Title: Revision 2024 in the Ministry of Christ Script: Mark 5:1ff Type: Expository Where: GNBC 1-14-24 Intro: Is there anything in life wish you could do over? Decision could make? The man in today’s message undoubtedly made several choices that led him down a road to misery. World tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Will Buy Thee Back Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,569 views

    Our Heavenly Father has done EXACTLY what Hosea did for Gomer! He has done the same for you and for me through His Son Jesus Christ.

    MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: “I WILL BUY THEE BACK” HOSEA 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground or do a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "the Power Of Discipleship & Evangelism."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 19, 2024
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     | 2,341 views

    The power of evangelism is one of the most effective ways of reaching out to a world in search of answers with some looking for a reason to live. You cannot give what you do not have, and, to be a successful soul winner, you must know the value of what you are presenting to others.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 28:19-20) (19) “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Ghost:” (20) “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    There Is One Body Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 22, 2024
     | 2,933 views

    The first of the seven ones that equal unity is the fact that there is one body of Christ. This one body is the spiritual one body of Christ composed of all genuine believers in every time and place since the day of Pentecost.

    A. How many of you have seen the movie “That Thing You Do”? 1. It’s one of the movies that our family enjoyed over the years. 2. It’s a movie about a fictional band that ended up being a “one hit wonder” band. 3. The band decided to name themselves the “wonders” but wanted to be unique and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ