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  • Duane Wente avatar

    Words Of Kindness, Acts Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 20, 2024
     | 1,249 views

    Kindness and compassion are essential for living out our faith in today’s divided world. We are called to reflect God’s heart through our actions and words, promoting healing where division exists. By choosing kindness, we demonstrate the love of Christ to a world desperately in need of hope.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Kindness and Service — Church Fuel Video Transcript: “We need to be kind. We need to be a light. An act of kindness can have great impact. Kindness allows others to feel God’s grace through us. Let’s treat others as we would want to be treated. Be loving. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Obedient Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 23, 2024
     | 1,356 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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    Generosity That Transforms Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 27, 2024
     | 1,260 views

    Our generosity mirrors God's heart and counters the self-interest prevalent in today's political climate. Generosity fosters gratitude, deepens trust in God, and heals social divides. Through acts of kindness impacting ourselves and our communities.

    ### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: I Like College by I Like Giving In a time when political platforms focus on personal gain, Jesus calls us to live with a radically different mindset—one of charity and generosity that transforms both the giver and the receiver.   It was this generosity that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mental Health In The Psalms: 88 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 6, 2023
     | 2,726 views

    We must cry out and wrestle with God through the sadness and the blame.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 88 PSALM 88:1-18 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 88 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=5n4vKXZ1b_M [5:29] INTRODUCTION… People Talk about Psalm 88, bleacherreport.com/articles/913239-the-50-worst-teams The Psalm that we will be looking at today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Tuned In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 19, 2023
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     | 2,298 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
     | 1,935 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
     | 3,481 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
     | 2,167 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
     | 1,155 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

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    "divine Interventions In The Fifth Dimension."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,355 views

    God is an infinite being who cannot be measured. His boundless nature is the foundation of His attributes, and no aspect of who God is can be compared to anything else. "The Cutting Edge of Possibilities" is the final stage of training one needs to complete before entering another level.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 19:26) "But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God, "all things are possible." (Ezekiel 47:2) "Then brought he me out of the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Success Of Failure Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2023
     | 4,246 views

    Failure is a common experience and with God's help we can keep failure from being final. Jesus left a great example of how to handle failure when He was rejected in His own hometown.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have ever failed at something? We all have experienced failure, right? 1. Bob Hope, when asked about his early failures in stand-up comedy, said, “I would not have had anything to eat if it wasn’t for the stuff the audience threw at me.” 2. Do you consider Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answering Life's Most Important Question Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,183 views

    This sermon marks a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is time for Jesus' disciples to know that He is the Messiah and to know what kind of Messiah He will be. They are shocked to discover there is a cross in store for Jesus and for all of Jesus' followers.

    Introduction: A. One day, two men with the same qualifications interviewed for the same job and both did equally well in the interview. 1. The hiring manager decided to have them both take an exam with 10 questions to help him make a decision about who to hire. 2. As it turned out, both men only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Many Graces Of God

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 14, 2023
     | 10,042 views

    One of the most important doctrines of the Bible is the doctrine of the grace of God. Grace is clearly expressed in the promises of God revealed in the Bible and is fully embodied in Jesus Christ.

    The Many Graces of God By Bishop Melvin Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - One of the most important doctrines of the Bible is the doctrine of the grace of God. Grace is clearly expressed in the promises of God revealed in the Bible and is fully embodied in Jesus Christ. Grace is the love of God shown to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God's Witness Against Mankind

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 19, 2023
     | 1,566 views

    A sermon to adults using God's testimony against Israel.

    Micah 6:1-8 8/20/23 a.m. I’ve always enjoyed the DRAMA of a COURTROOM. I love to watch reruns of PERRY MASON and MATLOCK. Now I don’t watch Judge Judy, OK? But I do enjoy watching the old TV shows. In REAL LIFE I know that there are probably a lot of BORING, MUNDANE things that happen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Misunderstood Mission Of Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 21, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,986 views

    A message for Leadership about the roles of Pastor, Elder/Senior Citizens in the Church

    When I heard the call of God to enter Ministry as a teenager, He asked me to go to a specific Bible School I had never heard of or knew anything about. After finding it, I immediately enrolled. Looking back over my years of continuous education, I learned much, and continue to learn. Still, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational