Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Dennis King avatar

    Hypocrisy And Darkness

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 17, 2021
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    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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    If Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 29, 2020
     | 8,496 views

    This series is about "IF" and how we respond to our "IF" situations Scripturally. How we respond to God’s commands that include "IF" conditions directly affect our fellowship with Him and what we receive from Him.

    IF – Part 1 Scripture: Genesis 18:26; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Proverbs 16:18; 29:23 This morning I am starting a new series that I have titled “If.” How many times have we made decisions in our past and looked back on those decisions and asked ourselves “what if?” What if I had made a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 1, 2020
     | 4,606 views

    In this message we examine the IF situations that pertains to our hearts.

    IF – Part 2 Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18; 1 John 4:11-12, 20; Romans 10:8-10 This is part two of my series on “IF”. Last week I shared with you that in this series I wanted us to think about what the word “IF” truly means as it relates to defining how we interact with God. I shared with you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 8, 2020
     | 3,569 views

    Part 3 of this series focuses on IF as it pertains to our heart and the beliefs that resides within it.

    IF – Part 3 Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18; John 11:21-26; Romans 10:8-10 This is part three of my series on “IF”. As I have shared previously, “IF”, as defined in the dictionary, is “a conjunction used to indicate the circumstances that would have to exist in order for an event to happen.” When this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying With Purpose

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 19, 2020
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     | 10,246 views

    In these uncertain times it is important that Christians begin praying with a purpose. This is my first "remote" message to my congregation in light of not being able to worship together because of COVID-19.

    Praying With Purpose Scriptures: Matthew 6:5-8; 25-34; 7:7-8; Luke 22:44-46 As you know, I have been doing a series on the word “IF” and how it is used in Scripture to show some of the conditions that we must meet as we walk in fellowship with God. I will continue this series next week, but this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding The Times

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 27, 2020
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     | 45,660 views

    A message of hope to help us understand the times and deal with Covid-19

    Understanding the times we are in is so crucial to our walk with God, our Christian faith, our preparation and readiness for Christ when He returns. In 1 Chronicles 12:23-32, the Bible gives us a list of men that were equipped for war, these were men that came to David to help him turn over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    What God Knows About Me That I Don't Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 13, 2020
     | 12,176 views

    This message shares three things (our possibilities, limitations, and needs) that God knows about us that we don't. While I am speaking to the men for Father's Day month, this message also applies to everyone.

    What God Knows About Me That I Don’t Know Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, 15-16; Matthew 4:18-22; Jeremiah 1:5 This is my second message for the month of June focusing on men as we look forward to Father’s Day on next Sunday. The title of my message this morning is “What God Knows About Me That I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But For The Grace Of God Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 23, 2020
     | 7,263 views

    This is the first message of three that will focus on the grace of God and how many misunderstand His grace.

    But For The Grace of God Part 1 Scripture: Prov. 12:2; Eph. 2:8; Gal. 2:20-21; Rom. 5:1-2; I Cor. 6:11 In my message last week titled “But for the Love of God”, I spoke about why understanding the love of God is so important and that when we use the phrase “For the love of God….” in moments ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace And Holiness Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 8, 2020
     | 3,856 views

    This is part three of my series "but For The Grace of God." In this message we will look at grace and holiness.

    But For The Grace Of God, Part 3 Scripture: Eph. 2:8; Heb. 4:16; Exo. 3:5; 15:11; 1 Peter 1:6-7, 13-16 When I was a child, a church group held open tent revivals up the street from my home during the summer. These tent revivals were conducted by the “holiness” Church denomination. I am not 100% ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep Calm And... Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 11, 2020
     | 5,595 views

    On the most chaotic, stress-filled day of His life, Jesus modeled calm and stayed in control. Here are four things we can learn from Jesus about keeping calm.

    A few years ago, I started noticing this poster everywhere: Keep Calm and Carry On. It was on social media. T-Shirts. Coffee mugs. And it wasn’t long after that that you started seeing all the variations to it: [advance each one] • Keep calm and wash your hands (that one has just been in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The One

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 5, 2019
     | 7,828 views

    This is a message of giving thanks through the story of the one leper who returned to Jesus to say 'thank you" once he was healed.

    I Am The One Scriptures: Luke 17:11-19; Numbers 12 The title of this Thanksgiving message is “I Am the One.” Have you ever been the one person to do something that no else was willing to do? Maybe in school you saw a kid being bullied and you were the one person who stood up to put a stop to it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Beatitudes Part Iii

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 30, 2025
     | 216 views

    Series on the Beatitudes

    Title: The Beatitudes Part III Script: Mt. 5:9ff Type: Expos/series Where: GNBC 2-2-25 Intro: Pastor Keith Krell states the following: I have always been amused by oxymorons. An oxymoron is a combination of contradictory words that shouldn’t be linked together. Let me offer a few examples: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    "quit Your Complaining"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 19, 2025
     | 115 views

    Series on Philippians

    Title: “Quit Your Complaining!” Script: Phil. 2:14-16 Type: Expos/Series Where: GNBC 6-22-25 Intro: The title of my sermon today might easily be heard in any household where a mother is at home with her small children. Or where possibly teenagers are in the home. Or where young adults are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Are Alone In This World Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 28, 2025
     | 90 views

    The world may tell us we are alone, unseen, and forgotten—but the truth of God’s Word declares that He is always with us. Even in our darkest moments, His presence remains constant. We are never truly alone.

    ### **Introduction: The Lie We Believe** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 4 Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room? You are surrounded by people — smiling, laughing, going about their lives — and yet you feel invisible, disconnected… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encourage: The Power Of Gathering Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 19, 2024
     | 1,208 views

    Christians were never meant to journey alone. The church provides essential encouragement through fellowship offering mutual support, worship lifting our spirits, and shared experiences strengthening our bonds. We need to actively encourage one another, following the early church's example.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Iron — FreeBridge Media We need each other. We were not made to walk through this life alone. I believe that is one of the reasons that the early church gathered so frequently and so often. I believe that is why they were devoted together.   In Acts 2:42, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ