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    Final Instructions Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 25, 2022
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    2 Timothy 4:9-22 gives us the final instructions of a man facing death.

    Introduction Commentator David Helm notes the following: Final words are often meant to communicate things of first importance. Parents remind children of something important just before walking out the door—“Now, remember what I told you. Don’t forget!” Bosses give their employees final ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Do You Trust? Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 26, 2022
     | 1,183 views

    If you want someone else's life rather than your own, you are accusing God of injustice, and failing to see the work he has prepared for you and equipped you for.

    During my senior year at seminary, we had something called “racial reconciliation day.” It involved, among other things, attending a rally at the college that the seminary was attached to, wearing a ribbon or a tag or label - I don’t remember exactly what - to announce to the world one’s repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Living Wage Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
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    There’s a difference between dead-end religion and living faith.

    I expect the issue of minimum wage will come up in Congress again this year. There are good arguments on both sides - Those who are in favor of raising it will argue, rightly, that you can’t support a family on a minimum wage job, and that people who “work hard and play by the rules” should be able ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Announcement Of Peace

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 3, 2022
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    This message is be preached as a series for Advent.

    Title: “The Announcement of Peace” Scripture: Lk. 2:10-18 Type: Thematic 2nd Sunday of Advent Where: GNBC 12-4-22 Intro: When we were little boys staying with our grandparents, my brother shot a dove. My grandfather was a great hunter and fisherman. He would pay us to keep blackbirds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Responding To A Christmas Miracle

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 4, 2022
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    During this sermon, please listen to how Zachariah and Mary responded to the angel Gabriel and ask yourself, how should I respond to Christ’s birth so that I might honor Him rightly on His birthday?

    Responding to a Christmas Miracle Luke 1:26-38 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It is almost Christmas time again! While I am not a big fan of insane traffic and shopping in overcrowded malls, how I love to visit family and friends and gorge on some of the best cooking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greatful Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022
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    It’s a good thing to give thanks because God commands us to give thanks.

    It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High” (Ps. 92:1). Do you want the blessings of God? I know I do! First of all, what ways God has blessed you, and then secondly, how you can in turn bless others. This week, let us meditate on the blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Magi Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 15, 2022
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    Matthew 2:1-12 shows us three responses to Christ's birth.

    Introduction The account of the Magi, also called wise men, who came from afar to worship the one who was born king of the Jews, is a familiar one. The account is recorded only in the Gospel of Matthew. While it is a familiar story, it is also a fascinating account of men about whom we know very ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On The Bubble Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,201 views

    I have good news for you today: the Bible says God cannot lie (Titus 1:2). In a world full of spin and where people doctor the truth, the God of the Bible is total 100% truth. God is so much truth, the Bible even substitutes “amen” for God’s name.

    Good morning to our church family who are joining us online. Allow me to welcome some friends and faces who are watching us our services online. We are glad to have you join us. Just a reminder that you can call and speak to a pastor this morning at the numbers listed on your screen. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Begins His Final Week Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,930 views

    I want invite you to take a three month journey with me on the greatest week in history. This series is devoted to the most important person who’s ever lived on His most important week. This is the week of Christ’s final entry into Jerusalem as well as His death, burial, and resurrection.

    Today, I want invite you to take a three month journey with me on the greatest week in history. This series is devoted to the most important person who’s ever lived on His most important week. This is the week of Christ’s final entry into Jerusalem as well as His death, burial, and resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Should Consider Leading? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,441 views

    Presumption says God’s timing or His knowledge is insufficient and I’ve got to do something to fix the problem. But there is another form of pride… DESPAIR. Despair says waiting on God is a fool’s wait. God will not fulfill His promises.

    “Jazzland”, a New Orleans-themed park, was built on acres of swamp-land outside of the city in 2000, was purchased by Six Flags and changed names in 2002. During Hurricane Katrina, Six Flags was completely flooded and an estimated 70-80% of the park was destroyed, leaving it much too expensive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Bible Can Impact Your Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,540 views

    D. L. Moody placed the following words in the front of his Bible: “Sin will keep you from this Book and this Book will keep you from sin.”

    We continue our series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. Last week, we focused on the heart and this week we focus on the mind – live the Bible. Through the process, we’re keying in one two key words: constancy and consistency. A recent survey shows that less than only one in five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decrease Your Love For Sin Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
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     | 2,444 views

    While no official persecution of Christianity currently exits, there are signs that Christianity is becoming increasingly unpopular.

    Jeff Lasater was 14 when he took his own life last month (October 20, 2008). A student in Las Angeles’ Acton High School, Lasater had been the target of boys throwing chili on him in the school lunch line. While others pulled his pants down. It was reported that the young man was the target of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Am I? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
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    What gives us our identity is not color or culture. But “chosenness.” Christians are not the white race; they are the chosen race. Christians are not the black race; they are the chosen race.

    “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Speaks Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021
     | 4,305 views

    It’s here on the Road to Emmaus that you and I learn powerful lessons on how to experience a personal awakening. My aim this morning is this: for you to experience a personal time of worship.

    Good morning to my friends at Cross Church. As you are finding the last chapter of Luke 24, I want to invite you to a powerful time of prayer two Sundays from today. I am calling our church to pray for spiritual awakening. Personal awakening… for our church to awaken, and for our nation to awaken. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Peter Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 5,981 views

    Every one of Jesus’ qualities is infinite. Jesus, as He is God, is infinite in knowledge. Jesus is infinite in power. Jesus is infinite in love. Jesus is infinitely just. And Jesus is infinitely pure.

    We need volunteers in childcare and if you’d like to volunteer, we have someone up front who’d like to get your information. This is the third message in a series, Plastic Jesus: How Did Someone So Real Become So Fake? As I was preparing this message from the beginning of Luke 5, I noticed there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist