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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,676 views

    This is a brief series on the Beatitudes

    Title: The Beatitudes Script: Mt. 5:1-5 Type: Expos. Series When: 1-14-18 Intro: When Thomas Jefferson selected the phrase “the pursuit of happiness” to describe one of the unalienable rights of man, he was appropriating an idea with a very long history. Since the time of Aristotle and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Uplifting Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,742 views

    If you want God to lift you up in worship, then come humbly, come sincerely, and come believing God.

    Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a typical American family driving home from church one Sunday. Dad was fussing about the sermon being too long and sort of boring. Mom said she thought the organist played too loudly during the second hymn they sang. Sis, who was a music major in college, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Son Worth Waiting For - A Christmas Message Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 6, 2021
     | 5,154 views

    2 Samuel 7 is a key chapter in the overall plotline of the Bible. The significance of this chapter lies in the promise God makes to David. God promises to build a house, and this promise is called the Davidic Covenant, or David’s Covenant.

    The story of Christmas is splashed across the pages of your Bible long before Mary, Joseph, Wise Men, and the shepherds arrive. We’re exploring the promises made a millennium ahead of Christmas, and it’s these promises that serve as a bedrock granite underneath the holiday season. 2 Samuel 7 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021
     | 5,416 views

    When he first sees the baby Jesus, he sings. Jesus was on his bucket list because he began his song this way, “I can now ‘depart in peace’ (verse 29). He was ready to die! Is

    It’s a difficult year to celebrate anything. Yet, Christmas is a season of hope in the midst of a really challenging year. The hope of Christmas is irrepressible no matter what you’re facing. There’s a buoyant hope to Christmas that continues to surface despite challenges. Some years ago, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fishing? Or Catching?

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 15, 2023
     | 2,547 views

    Fishing doesn’t necessarily mean catching. And this was a lesson that the disciples also learned, again, in our text today. Once again, even though they were professionals at it, they learned something new about…

    Fishing? Or Catching? John 21:1-14 You know, I discovered something about myself a long time ago that some of you might be able to identify with. I discovered that sometimes I tend to think higher of myself and my abilities than maybe I should. For example, when I first started playing golf, now ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Glory Days Are Now

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Apr 21, 2023
     | 1,627 views

    God desires our wholehearted devotion so that He can make us into wholesome Christians.

    Gonna let you into my world a little. My approach with each preaching assignment is to ask God for a heart of solemnity, a mind of sobriety, and with the goal to achieve solidarity with the people whom I share my message with. I tell you this because I want you to join with me in the manner of how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Follow Me

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 21, 2023
     | 2,499 views

    Can someone like Peter be forgiven? Can someone who persecuted the Church like Paul be forgiven? Can someone like me be forgiven? Can any of us be restored and made useable for the kingdom of God?

    Lovest Thou Me? John 21:15-23 I have done things in my life that I am deeply ashamed of. Before my own conversion, I had broken every commandment God gave to Moses on Sinai. I lied, cheated, stole, lusted, committed adultery many times, and did not show respect to my parents. I at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Baptism By Fire

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 28, 2023
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     | 2,909 views

    Fire is a fierce, frightening force and we do not usually associate it with Jesus. However, this message shows how Jesus came bringing what John the Baptist calls an “unquenchable fire,” referring to God's judgement.

    A teenager walked into the local Catholic church and sat down in the confessional booth. He wanted to talk about how strict his mother had been with discipline, as he was seeking a sympathetic ear. The session began with the priest asking, “What would you like to confess, my son?” The young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelistic Power

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,592 views

    They did so much with so little, but today, we do so little with so much!

    Evangelistic Power Acts 1:1-11 After the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the disciples returned to Galilee as commanded by both the Lord and the angels. The final chapter of the gospel of John recorded the third time the disciples as a group, encountered the risen Lord. As we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What To Look For In A Leader Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,731 views

    Message 13 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    This past week Dr. Charles Stanley passed away. There is no denying that he had a tremendous influence in American Christianity over the past few decades, and ultimately, that’s what leadership is—influence. Dr. Stanley became well-known for teaching through a series of 30 Life Principles built on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Nature Of Christian Fellowship

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 6, 2023
     | 1,206 views

    This is a series in the book of Philippians. .

    Title: The Nature of Christian Fellowship Scripture: Phil. 1:3-8 Type: Expository Where: GNBC Intro: “A family went to the movies. On the way in, the young man of the family stopped at the refreshment stand to pick up some popcorn. By the time he got into the theater, the lights were already ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Moment Of Decision Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 8, 2023
     | 1,619 views

    Mordecai and Esther’s coziness became challenged when Haman ordered the eradication of the Jews. The time had come for them to stand up and speak out for God. Are we willing to stand up and speak out for what is right? Maybe we have been put where we are for such a time as this!

    Made for This Moment #2 A Moment of Decision Theme: Mordecai and Esther’s coziness became challenged when Haman ordered the eradication of the Jews. The time had come for them to stand up and speak out for God. Are we willing to stand up and speak out for what is right? Maybe we have been put ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One In Heart And Mind

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2024
     | 1,594 views

    This is a message on the unity of the body of Christ in worship, life and mission.

    A while back there was a fellow who regularly came to our church. He went through a number of legal and then medical problems, and then 2 people from this church were preparing to go to see him at home to provide moral support, prayer, and other help from the church as needed. Then we learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's About Time Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,536 views

    How many times in your life do you find yourself saying, “I wish I had more time?” The ironic thing about getting older is the longer you live, the more you find yourself saying that. Remember, life is time, and time is life.

    Good morning, church family. Thank you for worshipping with us and for being apart of the 40-Day Challenge. Inside your worship guide is a 40-Day Challenge card. Will you take this out and put me before you in the moments to come? I want to speak to you on a message I’ve entitled, “It’s About ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unstoppable Invitation Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 23, 2024
     | 1,025 views

    Jesus pops up to speak in the middle of everyone on a major holiday with seemingly nowhere to go. Why would He risk His life? Why would He place Himself in such a dangerous position? Jesus risks everything to give us a gift that changes everything.

    Have you heard someone say, “I wouldn’t bet the farm on that if I were you?” There are many things in life we CANNOT count on. You CANNOT count on a politician’s promise. You CANNOT count on the weatherman’s forecast. And you cannot count on the pastor when he says, “I’ll be just one more minute.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist