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  • Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr avatar

    Stay Lovable

    Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Mar 16, 2014
     | 5,306 views

    Complacency in marriage is a termite! If we are complacent in marriage, we can also be complacent in our relationship with God.

    Sermon No. 05 February 9, 2014 Mabini, Tagum City STAY LOVABLE Psalms 17:8 Part I. Greetings Overview of the message The message this afternoon is about staying lovable and attractive in the eyes of our spouses during the marriage union. Falling in love with our spouses is easy. The hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Bridges And Ditches: People Of The Way (Sermon #2 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2015
     | 4,627 views

    The reason the first century church turned the world upside down was not because of some religio-socio-economic “perfect storm” that made their message ripe for the but rather it was the fixed and unswerving centrality of Jesus Christ as their message.

    Welcome & Call to Worship Good morning. We are honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. In September of 1985, The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    If I Knew Then What I Know Now

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
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     | 13,222 views

    If the Prodigal Son could sit down and talk with you today, I'm sure it would start with the declaration "If I Knew Then What I Know Now"...

    NTRO: 1. Sometimes I look at my kids and say “You just don’t know how good you’ve got it. a. ILL. Wouldn’t it be great to step back to a time where… Decisions were made by going "eeny-meeny-miney-mo." Being old, referred to anyone over 20. Having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting The Father’s Heart Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,969 views

    The first necessity of getting evangelism in-hand is that we learn to have a heart for the lost - a heart like the Father's

    Today we’re starting off this series “Getting Evangelism In-Hand.” We’re also asking for you to have a part in it. There are handouts today asking you to give me some information that we will be able to use as a part of the message in 3 weeks. So, please, take a minute and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Fully Alive By Faith Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 9, 2023
     | 1,696 views

    The Gospel of John was written with a specific purpose. This brief overview of the book will serve as an introduction to our study of the entire book over the next several sermons.

    Who is Jesus? Who does the world say Jesus is? who do you believe Jesus is? Near the end of his Gospel, John clearly delineates the purpose or premise of his account of the life of Jesus. John 20:30–31 ESV Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 4 - Jesus Causes Wonder And Amazement Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 27, 2023
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     | 3,124 views

    In this section of Mark's Gospel, Mark draws our attention to the wonder and amazement of the people as they see the authority with which Jesus taught, and as they witness Jesus' power over demons and disease. As we put our faith in Christ and walk with Him, He continues to amaze us.

    A. Let’s start with a little humor about magic. 1. Did you hear about the magician who did magic with chocolate? I heard he had loads of Twix up his sleeve. 2. Once there was a magician doing a magic show in Mexico. As he was doing a trick he said, “Uno, dos,” and then disappeared without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Verdict!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 10, 2025
     | 451 views

    ‘The Verdict!' - Romans chapter 3 verses 1-20 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • What’s the point of the law? (vs 1-8) • What’s the state of humanity? (vs 9-18) • What’s the conclusion of the matter? (19-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There is a story told about a Dublin theatre manager named James Daly, • (the story well may be apocryphal). • But James Daly ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Blessed Believer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 26, 2024
     | 2,338 views

    If you want Jesus’ peace to replace your fear, receive the Holy Spirit, believe that Jesus is alive and that He is Lord. Surrender your life to the Spirit of the living, Lord Jesus Christ.

    In 1973, producers hired 26-year-old director Steven Spielberg to make a movie based on Peter Benchley's novel about shark attacks called Jaws. The movie was so scary that even to this day millions of Americans panic when they get wind that a shark might be present in their beach area. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be Wise About Friendship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 29, 2024
     | 1,723 views

    Because we become like the people we spend the most time with, it is very important to choose wisely who our closest friends will be. Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise.

    A. We are in a sermon series on the book of Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. So far in the series we have focused on how valuable God’s wisdom is and how that the proper reverence and respect for God is the beginning of wisdom. 2. Since today is the Sunday of our youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live What You Believe!

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 3, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,299 views

    We're called to live our faith genuinely and not hiddenly. To do that we need to know what our identity is as redeemed children of God.

    Sermon for September 15, 2024: “Live What You Believe!” Do you struggle to live what you believe? If you are human, you do. What we believe in is...must be distinct, higher and greater than how we live in the day to day. If I ask you what you believe, and you say: “I believe I’ll have another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis King avatar

    True Repentance Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on May 24, 2023
     | 2,756 views

    Is the phrase “Repent and turn from sin” Biblical? Hopefully, this lesson will clarify a few things.

    Is the phrase “Repent and turn from sin” Biblical? Hopefully, this lesson will clarify a few things. Not only did Jesus Christ command us to go forth and make disciples of all nations, He also taught that Christians are to warn the people of other countries that they too must repent and turn to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,376 views

    The resurrection of Christ means the resurrection of humanity for they are inseparably linked. If Christ is raised, then there is a resurrection for all the dead

    1 CORINTHIANS 15: 12-19 [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION [John 5:24-30; John 11: 22-44] Thomas Jefferson, an author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the USA, was a deist-one who believed in the God revealed in nature. Congress once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Origin And Intent Of Gender Theory

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 20, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,984 views

    In the late 1980s the word 'Gender' was intentionally turned into a sociological concept.

    The word 'gender' comes from the Latin word 'genus' which means 'kind' or 'type.' In the few hundred years before the 1950s, the term 'gender' was used only in the field of grammar. In 1955, John William Money, a New Zealand psychologist, sexologist, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "do Not Be Afraid...he Is Not Here!"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 30, 2024
     | 703 views

    This is a message for Easter.

    Title: “Do not be afraid…He is not here!” Scripture: Mt. 28:5-6 Type: Easter/Evangelistic Where: GNBC 3-31-24 Intro: My father-in-law was a man who knew a lot about a lot and a little about everything. He knew things the average person didn’t know or sometimes even care to know. In 1973 while ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mental Health In The Proverbs: Sinkhole Psyche Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 326 views

    Mental health isn’t about patching cracks, but about laying the right foundation.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: SINKHOLE PSYCHE Proverbs 3:19-26 #mentalhealth READ PROVERBS 3:19-26 (ESV) The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens; 20 by His knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew. My son, do not lose sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ