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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Idle Songs Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 17, 2024
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    There was a big difference between the way the Israelites saw worship and the way God saw it.

    Minor Prophets Major Message Idle Songs Amos 5:21-24, 6:4-8 | #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Think With God Series

    Contributed by Moses Magembe on Jan 24, 2024
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    Most Christians live a life outside processing their thoughts with God's thoughts or his word.

    Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you with was in Christ Jesus.” The Holy Spirit through Paul is counseling the church that is in a crisis, their pastor is sick and at the moment they have no pastor. But also Paul is going through a crisis, he is in prison without hopes of coming out. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Contentment Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
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    Contentment

    Once upon a time, a rich business owner was walking along the shore, when he came along a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. “Why aren’t you out there fishing?” he asked. “Because I’ve caught enough fish for today,” said the fisherman. “Why don’t you catch more fish than you need?’ the rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace And Will: Reconciling The Twins Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Aug 24, 2021
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    It is grace—God’s greatest gift to man—that brought salvation to us. So how does free will factor in salvation if God is doing it all?

    Was Judas predestined to betray Jesus? When Jesus was praying with his apostles shortly before his Passion, he said, “I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled” (John 17:12). If he was destined to betray Jesus, then did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessing Of Work Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 30, 2021
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    Labor Day: Work was ordained by God in the beginning and was intended to give us a level of satisfaction and purpose. This topical message looks at some prominent Bible passages on work to see how work is a blessing.

    I wish to begin with an illustration: “On one occasion, Thomas Edison came home very exhausted from an extended season of work. His wife insisted that he needed some rest, so she suggested a vacation. Edison mulled it over but wasn’t sure where he should go. His wife said, ‘Just decide where you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Series Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 25, 2021
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    “The Word was made flesh”—God’s Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, was made flesh and blood; He became a man. No greater message could ever be proclaimed to man.

    John Series Part 4 John 1:14-18 Jesus the Word Made Flesh: The Third Witness of John the Apostle, 1:14–18 (1:14–18) Introduction: “The Word was made flesh”—God’s Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, was made flesh and blood; He became a man. No greater message could ever be proclaimed to man. 1. Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Pit To The Promise

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 28, 2023
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    All of us will go through the pit at some point. All of us will at some point go through hard times. We will go through the valley. But for every pit, for every valley, there IS a way out that leads to the very promise of God!

    Here are things to remember when you get in the pit. First, intolerance of your condition creates your future. Say that with me. Intolerance of your condition creates your future. The problem is some start looking for ways to get accustomed to the pit. You read books on how to adjust to darkness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Trumpet Will Sound Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2023
     | 2,588 views

    If you want to finish well, anticipate the change to come, anticipate the victory ahead, and abound in the work God gives you to do. Don’t quit before you see the victory.

    Stuart Briscoe, former senior pastor at Elmbrook church in Milwauke, talked about his running days. He said: I taught all my kids to enjoy running. Then they taught me how not to enjoy it. While I could keep a pace ahead of them, it was great. But when they began to haul me out of bed early… on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Love: Overcoming My Ego Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023
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    It’s when you embrace humility and love humility you’ll not only make progress toward humility, but you’ll be a long way down the road toward experiencing real love. Instead of seeking recognition in a relationship, know you are already loved and valued by Christ.

    Last Sunday, we began a series devoted to bringing the change into our lives that we’ve always longed for. It’s a series devoted to explaining, promoting, and advocating living life with the fruit of the Spirit. Ask the person sitting next to you if they know the fruit of the Spirit. If not, here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Works Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 21, 2023
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    God doesn't work through the best and the brightest. He doesn't work through human wisdom or ability. instead, he works through a surprisingly unqualified group of people--people like you and me.

    If you're like me, a lot of you guys still have some playground memories from when you were on recess in elementary school. Do you remember how you would choose up teams for pick up baseball or basketball games. Generally, two of the "cooler dudes" on the playground would somehow ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Live By Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 1, 2023
     | 1,726 views

    Habakkuk, while waiting for and expecting an eventual judgment of Babylon, received a vision that evokes memories of past deliverance—both from a historical and godly view.

    Live by Faith When shopping at Piggly Wiggly, Publix, Wal-Mart, or Winn-Dixie, most of us pay with credit cards. Of course, whatever we charge on those cards has to be paid back. Believe it or not, there is a freely given, exchangeable credit that can be used to secure our ticket to heaven. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hypocrisy And Darkness

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 17, 2021
     | 963 views

    This epistle delves into chapter six of Matthew. There he provides a first-hand report of Jesus speaking and His words cast Christian reflections against the dark shadows of hypocrisy.

    As recorded by Luke in chapter 12, Jesus began to speak to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Christmas Carol

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 4, 2021
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     | 4,281 views

    This is a Christmas sermon.

    Title: “The First Christmas Carol” Scripture: Lk. 2:14 Type: Christmas Where: GNBC 12-5-21 Intro: I love the Christmas Season in part because I love singing Christmas Carols. Christmas Carols are ta unique genre of song. According to Classic Radio FM Digital, the Top 10 greatest Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Message 3 - Psalms Of The Sons Of Korah. Psalm 42 Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,192 views

    This concludes the study of Psalm 42 where the subject of depression is considered, along with the feeling that God has abandoned us. It looks at the importance of hope and trust in God.

    MESSAGE 3 - PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH. PSALM 42 Part 3 Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Let us read the last section of the Psalm – Psa 42 v 7 Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waterfalls. All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me. Psa 42:8 The LORD will command His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 9

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
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    The book of Acts is one of the most exciting books of the Bible.

    For example, in Acts 16 we see Paul and Barnabas placed in prison. Notice, in verses 20b - 21, what they were charged with - "...These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, and teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans." Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist