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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Raft, Sailboat, Or Speedboat Disciple? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,461 views

    This sermon focuses on Paul's words to "work out your salvation" and the three options for doing so.

    We are continuing our series on the book of Philippians. As I have mentioned before, the book of Philippians was actually a letter, also known as an epistle, which was written by Paul to the church that he planted in the city of Philippi, which is basically what we would consider today northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Spiritual Discernment Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,764 views

    This sermon focuses on how to make decisions that are in alignment with the Will of God.

    I want to open with a question. How many of you regret some of your past decisions? If we are honest with ourselves, we have all made decisions that we have come to regret even on a daily basis, whether it is the restaurant we choose, the menu item that we pick. It could be something as major as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Last Days (Are We There Yet?) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,064 views

    This sermon focuses on "The Last Days" specifically what we can learn about it from the Book of Revelation and how it applies to living as disciples of Christ.

    Good morning. If any of you watch the History Channel, you probably recognize that trailer. It is a two-day miniseries that begins tomorrow and goes for two days. I am not one to really be into the end-time stuff, but this one seemed to catch my attention given all the weird stuff that seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    6th Sunday After Pentecost. July 20th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2022
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     | 3,378 views

    Year C, Proper 11.

    Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 52, Genesis 18:1-10, Psalm 15, Colossians 1:15-28, Luke 10:38-42 A). A BASKET OF RIPE SUMMER FRUIT. Amos 8:1-12. This vision and its interpretation is based in a pun: the Hebrew word for “Summer fruit” sounds almost identical with the word translated “the end” (Amos ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Water To Wine Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022
     | 3,361 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus' miracle of turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana, and two applications gleaned from it for believers today.

    If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the second chapter of John starting at verse one. While you are looking that up, I will ask a quick question. How many of you tend to watch some of those shows like Dateline or 60 Minutes? Mostly the older ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Returning Home Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 14, 2022
     | 1,651 views

    This sermon focuses on the story of the Jewish people who have been released from Babylonian captivity to rebuild the Jerusalem temple, and the applications for believers today.

    We are continuing our series called The Story. God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. Last week, we talked about the story of a guy named Daniel and the Lion’s Den. This week we are going to continue the story about the Babylonian captivity. Specifically, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Providence Leads The Way Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 20, 2022
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     | 2,102 views

    God is present and ordering our chaos by His providence. Believe this. Pray to believe this. Be challenged and comforted in this Truth.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID Providence Leads the Way 1 Samuel 16:14-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION As we begin today, I would like to start by reading the passage we will be digging into in ‘The Very Relatable Life of King David.’ We are at the beginning of David’s life presented in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Distinctive Role Of Women Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2022
     | 6,426 views

    Men and women are created in God's image and have equal value and access to spiritual benefits, but are designed for and given different roles in the church and the home. 1 Timothy 2, Paul gave instructions for women and the explanation of the reasons for those instructions.

    Introduction: A. In Psalm 119:103, David wrote: How sweet your word is to my taste - sweeter than honey in my mouth. 1. The Word of God is sweet indeed, and nourishing too, but scooping a hand full of honey from a bee’s nest can be dangerous and painful. 2. And whenever a preacher dips his hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Christ I Am Blessed Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2022
     | 3,167 views

    In Christ I am Blessed Series: Made for More Brad Bailey – April 24, 2022

    In Christ I am Blessed Series: Made for More Brad Bailey – April 24, 2022 Introduction Welcome… wherever you find yourself. I am excited to launch into a new series and focus today…one that really flows from last Sunday’s celebration of the resurrection of Christ. As we began to engage last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Christ I Am Destined Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2022
     | 2,561 views

    In Christ I Am Destined Series: Made for More (Ephesians) Brad Bailey – May 1, 2022

    In Christ I Am Destined Series: Made for More (Ephesians) Brad Bailey – May 1, 2022 Introduction Do you know your ultimate destiny? > That is what I believe God wants to speak into us today as we continue engaging the Book of Ephesians. It relates to the whole way we think about what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Tuned In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,308 views

    Intro message of series about learning how to overcome the lies of the enemy with the voice and promises of God – so that we may live, really live.

    Getting TunedIN TunedIN (1) This Is The Truth About You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwmZEza2CDY Amen! QUESTION – which ½ of that video did you like better? I remember the first time I watched it and I was about to kill myself… MGCC - this morning we kicked off our much awaited series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive Us (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,945 views

    In part one we will answer 2 questions... #1 Why should we ask God to forgive our debt? #2 When does God forgive our debts?

    “Forgive Us...” The King and His Kingdom OKAY – let’s do this... NOW - I want to start off our time this morning by reading several passages of Scripture... AND UNDERSTAND MGCC – there is no better way for us to begin our time of study this or any morning for that matter than by reading God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    8th Sunday After Pentecost. July 19th, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,497 views

    Year A, Proper 11.

    Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43 A). AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Get Ready To Go For Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2023
     | 2,172 views

    We must: 1. Watch out for the devil's deception (vs. 11-15). 2. Focus on following the Lord (vs. 16). 3. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 17a).

    Let's Get Ready to Go for Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 28:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 7, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 28 we will continue to explore what happened after Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. And one of the words that stands out the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Journey Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 12, 2023
     | 1,170 views

    After preaching to Jews and Gentiles on his first trip, Paul takes off again, hoping to encourage the new believers. His plans, though, change when God has other ideas about where he should go. Acts shares with us what God had in mind for Paul on his second journey.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Paul’s Second Journey - Graphe This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his journeys as recorded in Acts. Last week, we journeyed with Paul and Barnabas as they traveled throughout the province Asia, teaching about Jesus. We saw that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ