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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    National Security Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,981 views

    For a strong nation, be faithful in the little things, fear God; and make sure you are in the family.

    Charles Swindoll, in Growing Deep in the Christian Life, talks about a man who bought a bucket of fried chicken for himself and his date late one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the day's business – a bucket of money (much of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Tithes

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,090 views

    A look at our call to give God what He deserves

    I remember years ago one of my children coming up to me and saying Dad, if you give me a dollar, I’ll go to bed without a problem." My response was I’m sorry but I don’t think it works that way." • It starts young. People and money, there’s just something about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Getting Along With Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    Sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. We’re to bless and not blast those who persecute us.

    Getting Along With Others Romans 12:14 Rev. Brian Bill 10/4/09 Have I ever mentioned to you that there’s a lot of persecution for Packer fans here in Illinois? I’ve told my dad this many times but I’m not sure he really believed me until last Sunday afternoon when my parents came down from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love In The Dark Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,957 views

    If we truly love God and people, then we exalt the Savior, not ourselves, and give everything we have even when the days are dark.

    A father passed by his son’s bedroom and was astonished to see the bed nicely made up and everything neat and tidy. Then he saw an envelope propped up on the pillow. It was addressed, “Dad.” With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter with trembling hands: Dear Dad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Anticipating Advent: A Winning Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,047 views

    In these difficult days, when many are predicting the end of the world, don’t be disturbed and don’t be deceived. Instead, stand firm in the truth of God’s Word and find the confidence to persevere in every good work.

    Many of us have seen some doctors over the years; and the older we get, the more doctors we see. As a result, we’ve learned some words we never heard before. Doctors have their own jargon and seem to speak a strange language. After all, what do these terms really mean? Barium – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    Just as there are certain indicators that point to an unhealthy physical heart, there are also indicators of an unhealthy spiritual heart. An unhealthy spiritual heart can be determined by asking ourselves three important questions, which this message ask

    Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward Text: Prov.4: 23 Intro: We hear a lot these days about the importance of having a healthy heart. There is a plethora of advice from doctors, dieticians, and exercise specialists for those who want to develop or maintain cardiovascular health. Some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction: A Nation At Sunset Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,405 views

    In 515 BC, after 70 years of Babylonian captivity, the people who were still in Babylon were released.Although they had their land, national identity restored, They realized they weren’t the nation they once were and they got discouraged.

    12-Part Malachi Series: A Shining Glimmer of Hope at the End of an Age Introduction: A Nation at Sunset (1 of 12) Malachi 1.1 June 2, 2013 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Chester FBC Introduction: A In 587 BC, Babylon had destroyed Solomon’s Great Temple & took the nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If It’s Ok, Is It Ok? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,580 views

    Marijuana. Yes, this is a message prompted by the legalization of recreational marijuana use in our state. How should a believer approach this?

    Question to be asked: OK, now that marijuana has been legalized, is there anything wrong with using it? Intro: I’m driving up Perryville. There, on the right-hand side, there’s a line of people standing out in the cold. I’ve noticed them there since very early on this year, nearly every day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The New Commission (Updated) Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021
     | 2,554 views

    In today’s text Jesus is talking to His disciples about what will happen in the future. In fact, John 14 -17 is what some refer to as the “Farewell Discourse”. Jesus is talking to them about the connection to obedience and love and how that will be important in their work as disciples.

    John 14:15 – 21 (NRSV)   15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[b] to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Word On The Womb

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,467 views

    Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone is important to God.

    As we celebrate God’s creative work in the womb this weekend, we affirm this truth: Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone is important to God. God has a special place in his heart for children. This week I was deeply saddened and sickened even, to hear about an “After School Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Strong Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 10, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,162 views

    To stand strong in the face of adversity, depend on one another, depend on the Lord, and demonstrate love for others.

    In her book God Uses Cracked Pots, Patsy Clairmont describes the day she sent her 7-year old son, Jason, to school. A little while later there was a knock on the door. Patsy opened the door and it was Jason. She said, “Jason, what are you doing here?” He replied, “I’ve quit school!” She asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,072 views

    If you want to truly live, experience Christ Personally and share Him with others.

    One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her little boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?” The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “I can't, Dear,” she said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Freedom's Relationships Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 8, 2016
     | 8,125 views

    You are free because you are loved!

    Pastor Lee Eclov, from Vernon Hills, Illinois, talks about his first visit to a health club in the 1970s. His friend Frank had invited Lee to go with him, and when they arrived, they entered a room filled with weight machines. Pastor Lee had never seen those things before in his life, so Frank ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Winning Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2024
     | 1,523 views

    In these days before Jesus comes again, don’t be disturbed and don’t be deceived. Instead, stand firm in the truth and find the confidence to persevere in every good work.

    Many of us have seen some doctors over the years; and the older we get, the more doctors we see. As a result, we’ve learned some words we never heard before. Doctors have their own jargon and seem to speak a strange language. After all, what do these terms really mean? • Barium – isn’t that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Attitude Adjustment Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2019
     | 9,647 views

    If you want to exchange an attitude of defeat for an attitude of victory in your life, then fully follow the Lord, because you have learned to fully appreciate all that He has given you.

    I thank God for the children we have in our church, because there is so much we can learn from them. I like this sentiment shared on the internet by Debi Zahn from Sandwich, Illinois. She says: When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free