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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    A Hope For All Seasons

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,759 views

    True, lasting hope comes not from our circumstances, nor does it come from within ourselves. It comes from God.

    As a pastor, one of the things I’m called upon to do is to comfort those who are going through difficult circumstances. At times of suffering or crisis, people typically look to the minister for support and encouragement. And so, when tragedy strikes, or the storms of life become overwhelming, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Easter Matters

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    Easter matters because the Christian God has identified with our humanity.

    WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? EASTER SUNDAY, 2001 Congressman David Obey of Wisconsin tells the story about the late Senator Hubert Humphrey and Federal Judge Miles Lord. Humphrey and Lord were on a fishing trip in Northern Minnesota. While at a sporting goods store, the Judge noticed a tour bus from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Developing Contagious Christian Character

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001
    based on 378 ratings
     | 31,716 views

    A look at the kind of Christian who is salt and light.

    Developing A Contagious Christian Character Matthew 5:13-16 There is a problem facing us as we approach this week’s theme: Were Christ to be bodily present in our church this Sunday, we would delight in introducing him to others. This problem was summed up a number of years ago in a song called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Must Capture Our Cities For Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,836 views

    The greatest challenge facing America is the cities and the vast number who are lost and have never heard a biblical prsentation of the Gospel.

    WE MUST CAPTURE OUR CITIES FOR CHRIST By Jerry Falwell The greatest challenge facing America is the cities, their masses, their crime, their homeless, their inequity, their politics, their corruption, their illegal aliens, their dwindling tax base, their crumbling streets, viaducts and sewer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity Of Mind And Spirit

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
     | 983 views

    The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do?

    Opening illustration: The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? HEART - "You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 45 years all I do is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Parables Mustard Seed And Leaven

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 10, 2024
     | 928 views

    This is the third part in a series of Matthew's Kingdom of God parables.

    Title: “The Irresistible Power of the KOG” Script: Mt. 13:31-35 Type: Series KOG Parables Where: GNBC 2-11-24 Intro: Suppose someone asked you that question: What is the kingdom of God? How would you respond? The easy answer would be to note that a kingdom is that territory over which a king ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Close To God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 24, 2024
     | 1,992 views

    When you couldn’t reach up to God, He reached down to you, and He invites you to meet Him in the darkness, away from any idol, at the foot of the cross.

    Leighton Ford, the husband of Billy Graham’s youngest sister, Jean, tells the story of a Russian cosmonaut. He came back from space and said, “Some people say God lives out there. I looked around, and I didn't see any God out there.” Billy Graham's wife, Ruth, said he looked in the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Nature Of God And His People

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 735 views

    Series on I John.

    Title: The Nature of God and His People Scripture: I Jn. 1:5-10 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 6-9-24 Intro: Thomas Aquinas called theology the “queen of sciences.” But the study of theology—the study of God—was gradually sidelined and now finds no place in the contemporary curriculum. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Absolute Essentials Of Christianity - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,941 views

    Intro - Monotheism - God, the Father - God the Son, Jesus Christ - God, the Holy Spirit - Salvation by Grace - The Resurrection - The Gospel Message

    Denominations have most often come about due to differences in beliefs from others. Many of them started because of a great move of God at a specific time and place in history. Then, after many years, they became a religious organization that operates with their own identity, doctrinal beliefs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Passions

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,055 views

    Expository Series in Philippians

    Title: Paul’s Passion Script: Phil. 3:8-11 Type: Expos Series Where: GNBC 7-24-23 Intro: People who are well known in their field of interest are passionate people. The name Caitlyn Clark is recognized in households across Iowa, if not the US because she is passionate about BB. The musical ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blessing Of Salvation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 44 views

    God’s grace meets us in our weakness, transforms our identity, and invites us to live in continual amazement and gratitude for His mercy.

    Some days feel like thin ice, don’t they? One more worry, one more regret, and the surface might crack. You smile for the room, but your heart whispers, “I’m worn, I’m weak, I’m wondering.” And then, in the hush of that honest place, a gentle truth arrives: God’s mercy is not measured by your ...read more

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    Counterfeit Gods

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 16, 2025
     | 329 views

    A message from Acts 17 regarding Paul's ministry in Athens exposing the false gods of then and now.

    Acts 17:16-31 – Paul in Athens Move #1 – What idols do you see in Canada? (Hockey?… a minor god at best… Success? Money & greed? – yes - the bible told us this truth 2000 years ago. A relatively new god is the Self! …and its attractive, but misleading nickname - “Happiness.” This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strange Things Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025
     | 314 views

    As Jesus ministered in the region of Galilee, He did some things that some thought to be strange. As a result they glorified God!

    A few years ago, there was a series release on streaming services called “Stranger Things.” The series took place in a small town where strange events were happening - supernatural encounters, weird creatures, fissures into things that seemed like a mirror image of our world. It was truly filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 5 - The Case For Compassion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2025
     | 775 views

    Mission minded disciples of Jesus are committed to being salt and light by showering people with God's love through acts of compassion and kindness. We become more compassionate as we remember the compassion we have received from God.

    A. One night at 3 o’clock in the morning, a husband and wife were awakened by a loud pounding on their door. 1. The husband got out of bed, opened the door, and found a drunken stranger standing in the pouring rain. 2. The inebriated man asked, “Can you give me a push?” 3. “Not a chance,” said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon 8 - Seeking Things Above Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2025
     | 66 views

    Today, as we move into Colossians chapter 3, Paul turns his attention to the practical realities of our new lives in Christ and our need to seek the heavenly and slay the earthly.

    Introduction: A. Young children are funny to watch (especially when they are other people’s children). 1. One of the first words they learn is “mine.” 2. They think that everything is theirs – whatever they see, they grab and say: “mine!” B. Unfortunately, many people never grow up or outgrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ