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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    One Big Happy Family

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019
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     | 8,238 views

    In 1 Peter 3, the Aposlte Peter gives some powerful advice for getting along with one another in the church. He says to be compassionate, be composed, and be conciliatory.

    ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY Scott Bayles, pastor Church in the Park, Modesto: 9/8/2015 Good morning again and welcome to Church in the Park. I read a story this week about a little old lady who was very impressed with the nice young man next door. He was always helping her out by raking her leaves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    It Is Finished Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 8,222 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus last words, "It is finished"

    “It is finished” John 19:28-29 It is Friday, April 3, A.D. 33. It is the darkest day in human history, though most people have no clue of this. In Rome, Tiberius attends to the demanding business of the empire. Throughout the inhabited world, babies are born, barter in marketplaces, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First And Greatest Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,426 views

    The study of Prophecy begins in Genesis, not Revelation. Genesis 3:15 outlines God's plan to Redeem the world now marred by sin, and to destroy Satan, the origin of sin.

    Today we will begin a series that will study Biblical prophecy from the beginning to the end. We will be starting in Genesis and concluding in Revelation, studying the most significant biblical prophecies in the order in which they were revealed in Scripture. The reason for this study this summer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying Connected

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
     | 6,526 views

    Doing God's Will

    STAYING CONNECTED (LUKE 8:19-21) After Doris’ recurrence of cancer She had a request from me, to take her out for a trip every week. It entails thinking of a place to go weekly, which was a challenge I did not relish. Along with the regular Hong Kong attractions like Repulse Bay, Tai O, Sai Kung, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Healing The Paralitic Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017
     | 9,019 views

    Jesus is preaching in a house that is about to have its roof removed. Four friends were determined to get their paralyzed friend into Jesus presence. So determined that they tore the roof off the house to get him in. Jesus compassion was immediate

    Introduction A. The students in my third-grade class were bombarding me with questions about my newly pierced ears. "Does the hole go all the way through?" "Yes." "Did it hurt?" "Just a little." "Did they stick a needle through your ears?" "No, they used a special gun." Silence followed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If My People . . . (Part 2)

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 3, 2017
     | 14,315 views

    Call to Revival, Recipe for Revival

    OPENING STORY: In 1904 a young ministerial student named Evan Roberts, began to feel that God was sending an urgent message that He was going to pour out a mighty spirit of revival on Wales, which is now a part of Great Britain. Roberts began attending various revival meetings and during one he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Household? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 29, 2017
     | 6,809 views

    Jesus declares what constitutes his true family... those who do God's will... enabled through His cross-work for both Jew and Gentile

    “The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement that is at the start of Mark’s gospel, at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. But what does the kingdom of God look like? What is its concrete ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Bridegroom Returns Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 15, 2012
     | 6,103 views

    Are we the generation that will see the return of Jesus? All indications are the answer is "Yes."

    Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?” (Matt 24:3) We have all asked that question, believers and non-believers alike. People are ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Road To Emmaus

    Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,652 views

    The road to Emmaus involved the two disciples going the right way, obstructions, an account, and a detour.

    The Road to Emmaus There was a group of climbers who set out to scale a large mountain in Europe. The view boasted a breathtaking peak of snowcapped rocks. On clear days the crested point reigned as king on the horizon. Its white tip jutted into the blue sky inviting admiration and offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Case For A Creator (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013
     | 3,716 views

    In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

    The Case for a Creator (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/5/2013 In his book Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life, Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th century agnostic Thomas Huxley, who was sometimes called “Darwin’s Bulldog” because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Forgotten Feature Of Faith: Repentance Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,938 views

    There seems to be a forgotten word in our modern Christian vocabulary, a word that describes a feature that should still be visible and active in our lives today as followers of Jesus. What is the forgotten feature, what is the forgotten word? The word is Repentance.

    The forgotten feature of faith: Repentance We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our focus has been on Different Features, Different Characteristics. Tonight I want us to consider together the forgotten feature of faith. There seems to be a forgotten word in our modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Knowledge And The Ever-Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,813 views

    Today we are considering the knowledge of God, and His being ever present everywhere. All scripture references are from the NASB

    Psalm 139:1-12 All the knowledge in the world was doubling at a rate of every 100 years in 1900. After WW2 is was every 25 years that human knowledge would double. By the 1960’s it took 2 years for the world's knowledge to double. In recent years it was estimate that total knowledge doubled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Fig Tree) # 16

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,276 views

    The Lord taught many parables. But to fully understand these parables as we study them, we need to examine what motivated Him to teach that particular parable.

    In order to do this, you generally have to read the verses that precede the parable He spoke. For example, following Jesus' comments about the widow giving her two small coins in the temple, He teaches about: • The destruction of the temple • The coming of the end of the age Look at Luke 21: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob- Approaching The Finish Line Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 2, 2022
     | 3,401 views

    Jacob had relocated to Egypt thanks to all Joseph had done. While there Jacob realized he was approaching the finish line for his earthly journey. He also did something very special for two of his grandsons.

    Introduction: At this stage of his life, Jacob was 130 years of age, and had relocated to Egypt thanks to his son Joseph. What Jacob may have thought of this, that his son was the second most powerful man in Egypt and maybe one of the most influential in that part of the world, is never known. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A New Wineskin

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 7, 2021
     | 4,890 views

    God is at work in your life, wanting to bless you and more importantly to bless others through you. How do you become responsive to the Spirit of God as He leads you? How do you continue being a 'new wineskin' for God to pour new joy into? This sermon addresses those questions.

    February 7/21 Sermon - Luke 5:33-39 (36-39) The live version of this sermon is here, current as of February 7, 2021: https://youtu.be/60MgHCRjrKk?t=1487 Today’s message will include a few practical tips on prayer and spiritual formation near the end, so you might want to grab a pen or have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational