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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Practical Faith - How God Meets Our Needs Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,695 views

    This message is from our sermon series, "Practical Faith." It looks at how God meets our needs first through His principle, His procedure, which then leads to His promise. It is taken from 2 Corinthians 9:6-13

    Practical Faith “How God Meets Our Needs” 2 Corinthians 9:6-13 *** Watch at: https://youtu.be/soAReC5Tme8 *** Listen at: https://mega.nz/file/zEUCFKbb#wQ2xWXKoYxC4ADV_XutT6361oW8igOEVkzNUaLI0py4 One of the great promises in the Bible is found in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippian ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    When Christians Worship

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 19, 2022
     | 3,752 views

    An examination of Christian worship

    When Christians Worship John 4 - Read John 4:1-24 Jesus looked into the heart of a woman that life had beaten down. He looked into the heart of woman the world had rejected and that still made fun of her. Jesus looked into the thirsty, empty soul of that bright and thoughtful woman, and saw her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    "testing The Teachers"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 20, 2024
     | 316 views

    This is from a series on I John

    Title: “Testing Teachers” Scripture: I John 4:1-6 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-21-24 Intro: The last weekend of September, Carol and I are planning on going to my high school reunion in my hometown of Marion, IN. While there I hope to see many of my old buddies. While there I am sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Follow My Example Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 19, 2021
     | 1,889 views

    Jesus invites us into a fellowship with all of humanity. In this family there is no room for prejudice. We understand the value of grace in our lives when we busy ourselves with extending grace and fellowship to all people, having a philanthropic spirit.

    In the early years of my ministry Christianity was too often measured by church attendance and how well you excelled at Bible trivia. Don’t get me wrong, as observed through these messages, a key part of discipleship must focus on the study of Scripture. We will not fair well as Christians in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Jesus' Antidote For Anxiety"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 28, 2025
     | 382 views

    Series form the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: “Anxiety and Its Antidote” Script: Mt. 6:19ff. Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 3-30-25 Intro: “In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from "Eat a chocolate chip ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Messiah’s Crown Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 6, 2015
     | 7,248 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 2 verses 1 through 18

    Hebrews 2: 1 – 18 Messiah’s crown 1 Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3 how shall we escape if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    We Need To Talk! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    This sermon notes the kind of commitment that the early church had and the kind of commiment it takes to build a church today.

    We Need to Talk! Acts 4:32-5:11; Matthew 6:19-24 March 10, 2002 Intro: A. [Isn’t it Strange?, unknown author, submitted by Jerry Pearcy] Isn’t it strange how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Rich Christians In A Guilded Age Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,618 views

    James confronts those who pursue wealth to assess the cost to their spiritual health.

    JAMES 5:1-6 RICH CHRISTIANS IN A GILDED AGE “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Lay Up For Yourselves Treasures In Heaven

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    Christians in American have an after-tax income of over $800 billion dollars. Unfortunately only 3% of that money is given for Christian causes. Of that 3% only 1.5% goes to the evangelizing of unreached people groups. If we are to complete the great comm

    Lay Up For Yourselves Treasures in Heaven Matt. 6:19-21 "Heavenly treasures can only be laid up when earthly treasures are laid down." (BBN, Nov 24th, 2003) Christians in American have an after-tax income of over $800 billion dollars. Unfortunately only 3% of that money is given for Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Is There Hope For Broken Pots?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,895 views

    Jesus can turn our littleness and despair into new life and new hope!

    BROKEN POTS still have a purpose! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of this world to confound the things which are mighty. 28 And the base things of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Jesus On Prayer

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,423 views

    The sermon is based on one of Jesus’ parables that teaches some important aspects on prayer.

    INTRODUCTION From Roman history comes the story of a Roman emperor in his chariot as a part of a parade. Cheering people lined the streets while legionaries were stationed to keep the people at a safe distance. The emperor’s family sat on a platform to watch him go by in all the pride of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brett Stair avatar

    The Outward Expression: Love Series

    Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    Fourth of the series examining the Great Commandment.

    The Outward Expression: Love Matthew 22:34-40 Today we conclude our series on the basics of Authentic Christianity. We have been looking at the Great Commandment and have discovered that Authentic Christianity means that we love God with all that we are¡K „« All our heart ¡V meaning that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Cook avatar

    The Gospel Of The Gates

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 31,393 views

    A study of the gates of Jerusalem provides us a beautiful picture of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    “The Gospel of the Gates” Nehemiah 3 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. In our study of Nehemiah, we learned that Nehemiah was a man who desired to make a difference for the glory of God. B. In Ch. 1 we learned that Nehemiah was a man who knew “How to Pray”; In Ch. 2 we learned that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Flowers avatar

    God's Requirements For Revival: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Flowers on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,786 views

    If our nation will ever turn back to God, it must begin with Christians first! In the busyness of our Christian service, we can so easily forget the Lord of the Work! I hope these messages will remind us of the importance of keeping our walk with God the

    Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing (Second in a four-part series on Revival) "God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival: Prayer" 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 Review: Charles G. Finney defined Revival as: “Nothing else than a new beginning of obedience to God. Just as in the case of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Demands Of Brotherly Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,695 views

    Brotherly love demands some things from us. Are we up to the task?

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • In life, everything has demands. If you want children, when you have them, they demand a lot of time and a lot of money. • If you want a spouse, it will require a lot of time, effort and patience once you get one. If you want to be a good ball player, it will demand a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ