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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    If It Be Of God

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010
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     | 6,717 views

    someone intervened. His name was Gamaliel. His calm advice assuaged their anger,

    As we just heard from the Book of Acts, Peter and “the other apostles” had a real knack for ticking off the Sanhedrin. They were just so darn persistent about spreading this new gospel that nothing seemed to discourage them. The fact was that they were actually making progress, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Can See Clearly Now

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 23, 2010
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     | 17,195 views

    This message is to challenge the church to with Vision. Your vision wll contain you, command you, and connect you to the power of God.

    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW by Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning. If you are our guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central, where we are striving to make Christ the center of our lives. If you are searching for a church home, we invite you to prayerfully consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 2, 2014
     | 6,796 views

    Paul's enthusiasm for giving is only matched by the Macedonians...who had the right spirit toward giving.

    The Grace of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1–14 Introduction While on his third missionary journey, the apostle Paul planned to receive a collection for the poor of Jerusalem—the offering to be received from churches he had planted (Romans 15:25–32; 1 Corinthians 16:1–4). It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Pharisee And The Publican' [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016
     | 3,870 views

    “There’s nothing wrong with me” can be a very dangerous thing to say.

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, February 21, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter "In a Manner of Speaking": The Parable of 'The Pharisee and the Publican' Luke 18:9-14 The following account is based on a true story. “There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Evidence Of Godly Love Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016
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    Love is a powerful force and motivator in our lives. Love compels us to act, affecting our lives and our behavior toward others. Love motivated Christ to bear our sin on the cross. Genuine love has the power to transform lives.

    The Evidence of Godly Love 1 John 4: 17-21 There are three words we never tire of hearing: I love you. No doubt we all have spoken those words many times in our lives, and I am sure we have been sincere, hopefully most of the time. I do fear there are times when words are empty though. We may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Go Back! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 18,836 views

    Legalism is a real temptation for us because we're wired to DO something. We have learned that we earn our bread by the sweat of our brow and we can't help but apply that to our spiritual life.

    INTRODUCTION The book of Galatians has six chapters and they are easily divided into three themes. The first two chapters are doctrinal. Paul reminded the believers the Gospel of grace is the only true Gospel. The two middle chapters are personal, and the last two chapters are practical. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Not A Cause?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015
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    "Is there not a cause?" David's question is a pretty good question today, too. What are we concerned about? What cause motivates our lives, our church? You see, we need a cause that motivates us!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:20 29; Deuteronomy 6:7 A. In the New King James Version of the Bible, in 1 Samuel 17:29, we read these words, "And David said, ‘What have I done now? Is there not a cause?’" Do you know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love In Action Part One Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019
     | 6,206 views

    Our faith should match our actions. People are watching our relationship with the Lord to see if it matches the words coming out of our mouths.

    Love in Action Romans chapter 12:9-21 Introduction- Good morning, if you could turn to Romans chapter 12. We will be looking at Paul’s letter to the church concerning our everyday actions. He lays out how as believers we should be representing our faith and our relationship to the Lord and to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Practiced For God’s Visitation-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 29, 2011
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    2 of 2. John’s audience sought & received practical application in preparing for God’s visitation. How can we be practiced for God’s visitation? Practicing for God’s visit requires...

    PRACTICING For GOD’s VISITATION-II—Luke 3:10-14 Attention: People who are Practiced(experienced) at their job. Had done this before & were thus prepared. Need: If God were to come in absolute power, I don’t know that I’m ready for His arrival. I am unprepared for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Borrowed Time

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jul 15, 2012
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     | 12,986 views

    Time is short and we need to make the most of the time that we have.

    Borrowed Time Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Intro: What would you do if you knew for certain that this was your last day on earth? Would you make the best of the time? I imagine that you would pray and make sure that your heart was right with the Lord. Would you find someone whom you at odds with, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All I Want For Christmas Is:

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012
     | 4,437 views

    I used to want toys, bikes, balls and such like. Now I realize that I need something that money cannot buy. It has been provided in Jesus Christ.

    All I Want For Christmas Is _______________________. Isa. 9:6 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (KJV) 6 Porque un ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mansion Or Pup Tent?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2013
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     | 3,907 views

    The house isn Heaven is in good shape, but how is the temple here looking?

    John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. KJV I once got into a bit of trouble because I suggested that these mansions are not of the antebellum Tara type, but possibly just a prayer closet where we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did Jesus Come To Repair The Old Way?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2014
     | 5,852 views

    Jesus' comment on wineskins is confusing to many. What does it mean and how does it tie into His comments right before that on fasting?

    DID JESUS COME TO REPAIR THE OLD WAY? There are some of the same elements, but we need to know that this is a new thing. - Matthew 9:14, 16-17. - There will still be fasting – Jesus doesn’t dismiss it. Instead, He says it’ll happen when He is taken away from them (when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Eternal Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 18, 2019
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     | 5,992 views

    What is our anchor to hold on when we face trials in life? How is your faith when the going gets tough? Well, I want to give you the key to endure difficulties in life: Remember our eternal inheritance.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured What is our anchor to hold on when we face trials in life? How is your faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Simpson avatar

    Get Up!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 20, 2020
     | 10,085 views

    Have you ever seen those football games where the quarterback is knocked on his back and another player offers him his hand to help him back up? Well, that’s what God does for us. 1 Peter 5:6 says: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”

    Sermon June 9, 2019 David Simpson –Lanier Christian Church (for Galilee Christian Church Special Message) GET UP! I played organized football for two years. Yep, I played on the defensive line for the Baldwin County Shriners. Last year, I saw my coach, Bill Milines, and he loves to tell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church