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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    God’s Grace On A Collision Course Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 18, 2023
     | 1,909 views

    Peter's prejudicial sentiments lingering like a foul odor in his mind collided with God's grace. Only a fresh breath of God's grace, could clear the air, and open up the door to a world of Gentiles who were waiting to follow Christ.

    Sermon - God’s Grace On a Collision Course Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Death And The Christian - Set Your House In Order For You Shall Die And Not Live – Was Hezekiah’s Time Up? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 22, 2023
     | 3,088 views

    News of impending death comes more of a shock the younger we are. What is our attitude to all this? How do we digest it mentally and emotionally? Here we look at death for a Christian, setting one’s house in order, and specifically at King Hezekiah who was about to die.

    DEATH AND THE CHRISTIAN - SET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER FOR YOU SHALL DIE AND NOT LIVE – WAS HEZEKIAH’S TIME UP? [A]. INTRODUCTION {{Isaiah 38 v 1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, ‘SET YOUR HOUSE IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 31, 2023
     | 2,356 views

    If you want to achieve true greatness, humble yourself and exalt the Savior.

    During Sunday school, a pastor, who was teaching the adult class, selected a middle-aged couple to act out the burning bush scene from Exodus 3. He asked the husband to supply the voice for God and his wife to read Moses' lines. All went well until they got to verse 15. The wife, as Moses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Turing Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 7, 2021
     | 6,310 views

    The first subject that James addresses in his letter is how to face our trials. His suggestion is shocking: we should welcome our trials with joy. But his reason for the suggestion makes sense when you understand things from God's perspective.

    A. In Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm, he tells a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming -one second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. 2. The problem began when Chippie’s owner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do I Know If I Am A Christian?

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,642 views

    Jesus will never die again; He’ll live forever. This is the power that’s inside a true follower of Christ. It’s a real power to change your life.

    Superbowl Sunday is an unofficial American holiday. We are so glad you joined us for our celebration of Tailgate Sunday this morning – welcome! Football is such a big influence on many of our lives, especially here in Texas and we are glad to celebrate with you on Tailgate Sunday. After our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greed Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 4,081 views

    Benedictine Monks had rules for just how much each monk was to eat in the monastery. But if one monk takes more than his share of the limited food, another monk goes without dinner lunch.

    We are continuing our teaching series around the Seven Deadly Sins of Family. This is the fifth in the series. Our fifth deadly sin for families is greed. The Sin of Greed In the iconic 1987 film, Wall Street, Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas gives an affirming speech in favor of greed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christ Returns Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
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     | 5,209 views

    Jesus says in effect, “You can be certain I’ll return but you can’t predict when I’ll return.

    This is the first sermon in a series of messages on Jesus’ vision of the last days. And it’s just in time for school to kick off both here and in Northwest ISD. What comes to mind when you think of the End of Time? Judgment, the Four Horsemen, the Antichrist, or perhaps even 666? People have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "five Comforting Questions"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,915 views

    This is a message in a series I preached from Romans.

    Title: “Five Comforting Questions” Scripture: Rom. 8:31-39 Type: Expos/series Where: GNBC 6-14-21 Intro: Dr. Bob Deffingbaugh shared the following story: “About the only time I play golf is when we visit my family each year in Washington State. I always try to play a round with Dad. On one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Forever Plan Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 4,043 views

    Everything in history is moving according to His plan. To know there is a plan in the midst of a crisis is wonderfully reassuring.

    Darren Goforth was a 10-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office when he was murdered at a suburban Houston Chevron station just two Fridays ago. While many of us were busy heading out to enjoy Friday night football, authorities say the deputy was the victim of a “cold-blooded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Meal With Matthew Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,366 views

    If the gospel is only successful among one stratum of society, it loses its punch. But if the gospel assembles people from both sides of the track (rich and poor), there is an intrigue to the gospel.

    Jesus kept the wrong company. In the later decades of the nineteenth century, Hell’s Half-Acre was known as the red-light district of Fort Worth. While the area was cleared in the 1960s for the Tarrant County Convention Center, it was, as the name suggests, a rough and rowdy district. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Deny Me, I'll Deny You Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,777 views

    What is the unpardonable sin? And have I committed the unpardonable sin?

    I’m so excited to share with you today, that I need for you and me to simply jump into our Scripture with little introduction. If you didn’t bring a Bible with you, you’ll need one today. And we’ve provided you with one if you didn’t bring it. As matter of fact, you have my permission to take that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer For Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021
     | 2,867 views

    If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball lottery this week. But what if God took over your prayer life?

    We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Creation To Christ (The Coming Of The Promised Saviour) Series

    Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jun 17, 2021
     | 2,457 views

    The Greatest stories ever told has been about the Promised Saviour Jesus. Chronicologically, the bible tells God's story from the creation to Christ who is the promised saviour of the world. An audio version can be downloaded from storyrunners.org

    Part 1 of series Beginnings: Creation of the World In the very beginning there was God. God created everything and he did it by speaking. He would just say something and it would appear. God spoke and he created light and he created the sky, land, and the oceans. He created the trees and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ten Commandments Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 18, 2021
     | 5,169 views

    When you appear before a holy God, you would no more approach Him than you would walk into shark-infested waters. When God appears in front of you and you tremble in awestruck fear, it is a wise thing to call for a mediator to stand between you and He.

    Today we begin a new series entitled simply, The Ten Commandments. Today’s Scripture And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before me. 4 “You shall not make for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,529 views

    In James 1:9-12, James helps us understand that in order for us to persevere in our trials with joy, we must adopt God’s eternal perspective on poverty and wealth.

    Allow me to start with two stories to get us thinking about perspectives on having too much or too little money. 1. I read about an exclusive school in Hollywood that was attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. a. One day, the children were asked to write a composition on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ