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  • John Lowe avatar

    Different Bible Translations Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 15, 2022
     | 2,140 views

    Questions Often Asked Concerning Different Bible Translations

    Questions Often Asked Concerning Different Bible Translations 1. The last question, "How do I choose a Bible translation?" is essential and the reason for asking and answering the other three. (Page 1) 2. What is the most exact English translation available in the world? The New American ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ‘god’s Way Of Winning’ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2021
     | 2,081 views

    'God’s way of winning' Acts chapter 8 verses 25-40 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Characters • An evangelist called Philip (vs 26) • A eunuch from Ethiopia (vs 27) The Situation. • The servant of the Lord (vs 27) • A seeker of the Lord (vs 27-28) The Conversation. • The helpful evangelist (vs 30 and 36) • The questioning enquirer (vs 31-34) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "dress For Success"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 19, 2023
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     | 2,014 views

    This is a sermon on Spiritual Warfare.

    Title: “Dressing for Success” Type: Expos/ Spiritual Warfare Script: Eph. 6:10-17; Rom. 13:12-14 Location: GNBC 4-7-02/ RW 1-22-23 Intro: While in college I took exactly one business course as an elective for some general hours. To tell you the truth I don’t remember a lot about the class. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    19. Romans Chapter 5 Verse 2 - Messages In Romans – Four Great Biblical Words – Today Faith And Grace - Message 19 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 29, 2024
     | 801 views

    Romans 5:2 links four very important biblical words – faith, grace, hope and glory. We do the first 2 now. Many scriptures are looked at to gain the fullest picture of these two precious words FAITH and GRACE.

    19. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSE 2 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – FOUR GREAT BIBLICAL WORDS – TODAY FAITH AND GRACE - MESSAGE 19 As we step into chapter 5 of Romans, it is like stepping into a whole new scene. So far in this magnificent book we began with the whole decline of the pagan world to the rock ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parables Of The Kingdom Part 6 The Householder

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 2, 2024
     | 712 views

    This is the 6th in a series of parables Jesus told of the KOH in Matthew 13.

    Title: Parables of the KOH – Part 6 Script: Mt. 13:51-52 Type: Series/expos. Where: GNBC 3-3-24 Intro: Sometimes our training in a past job or career makes us uniquely qualified to serve in a subsequent career or profession. Some of you very old Good Newers can remember the name “Dr. Dan ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 998 views

    In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.

    How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Crosses On Calvary (Good Friday Service)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Apr 17, 2025
     | 459 views

    Three crosses stood on Calvary – three destinies unfolded. One man mocked, another believed, and in the middle hung the Savior whose sacrifice bridged the gap between sinful humanity and holy God.

    The Three Crosses on Calvary Good Friday Service Luke 23:39-43 Introduction The landscape of human history bears many moments of profound significance, but none more transformative than what transpired on a small hill outside Jerusalem roughly two thousand years ago. On that first Good Friday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bartimaeus Miracle

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 16, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,720 views

    In this sermon we are not so focused on what the Bartimaeus miracle was, but how he received it. God is no respect of persons but he is a respect of faith. If we can walk the steps of Bartimaeus we can get our own miracle.

    Mark 10:46-52 TLB And so they reached Jericho. Later, as they left town, a great crowd was following. Now it happened that a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (the son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road as Jesus was going by. [47] When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus from Nazareth was near, he began ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 1, 2024
     | 2,344 views

    Fellowship was more than just an activity for the early Christians—it was a way of life that fostered deep connections, mutual support, and spiritual growth. Through fellowship, including shared meals, prayer, and encouragement, the early church thrived in unity and love.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Community — Church Fuel 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2, NIV1984) The unity that was present in the early church puts our world today to shame. Political Opponents Finish Debate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gentle Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2024
     | 1,343 views

    Embrace God’s Gentle Servant, depend on God’s great power, and believe in God’s sure and certain promises to find light in the midst of your darkness.

    At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Foolish Wisdom-3(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 3, 2024
     | 530 views

    3 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

    FOOLISH WISDOM-III—1Corinthians 1:20-21(1:18--2:5) Attention: The spanish conquistador, Hernán(do) Cortés, took on a mission to explore & secure the interior of Mexico for spanish colonization. In or around 1519 AD, Cortés landed on what is now known as Yucatan, Mexico. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 9, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 528 views

    Prayer is an expression of sincere desire including praise, thanksgiving, lament, confession and requests. Prayer is our unique opportunity to talk to God, to converse with him which means that Prayer also is a way of God talking to us. Every believer needs the prayers of other believers.

    It is the year 44AD. Around 12 years from the death and resurrection of Jesus. So we can perhaps conclude that the growth of the church has already span 12 years and believers now included a vast number of Jews and Gentiles. With growth comes challenges, strife, arguments and even misunderstanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Given Opportunity To Do Good

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Aug 25, 2025
     | 277 views

    The purest form of goodness is expecting nothing in return. Because there is no hidden motive. When Christ Died for Us, He gave up His very life. Expecting nothing in return from us. He did it out of love!

    Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Let’s step back in time to the days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Access Pass Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,816 views

    Believers spiritual privileges begin the moment the Holy Spirit draws them into a saving union with Jesus Christ. They then have access to the very presence of God as priests who are privileged to offer up a variety of spiritual sacrifices,

    It has become more and more common to have ID badges in many venues today. Due to heightened security concerns, everyone from concert staff to cleaners, dawn ID badges to access various venues. They are intended to identify someone to enable them to have a particular privileged access. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Patrick The Missionary

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 13, 2014
     | 5,369 views

    A sermon on the Great Commission, and how St. Patrick was a model missionary.

    Sermon Date 03-17-2013 Patrick the Missionary (Chuck Gohn) Any Irish people here today? A few. Well, sorry to burst your bubble about St. Patrick, I’m sorry, but as the video showed, a lot of the things we know about St. Patrick are myths. He really didn’t drive the snakes out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church