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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 20, 2020
     | 1,243 views

    8 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VIII —1John 3:19-20(3:10--4:21) Attention: Unintended Consequences: On Oct. 15, 2020, 51 year-old Salvatore “Sam” Anello—of Valparaiso, Indiana—plead guilty to the negligent homicide of his 18-month-old granddaughter Chloe Wiegand. On July 7, 2019, Mr. Anello’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Improve Your Serve With God Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 12, 2021
     | 5,103 views

    As Christians we are called to be servants! Yes, I said the “s” word “servants” – for many this term seems to imply to some – a slave - But Jesus (The Great I Am) came to serve and so should we.

    Series: How to Improve your serve? Illustration: Racquet ball and hit a few racquet balls into the audience! Give away 5 dollar Dunken Donut cards to those who catch them! Over the years I have played tennis with Kathy off and on, but I really loved playing racquetball! I learned from others that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Evangelism 101 - Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 17, 2020
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     | 1,740 views

    Last time we shared a message from Hebrews 12 called A Tale of Two Mountains.

    Last time we shared a message from Hebrews 12 called A Tale of Two Mountains. We learned through this message that: * At Mt. Sinai God revealed Himself to His people with thundering and lightening, smoke and fire…At Mt. Zion, God revealed Himself through His love and compassion * At Mt. Sinai ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Renew Nehemiah Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2021
     | 2,364 views

    We need to follow the example of Ezra and Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate the Temple, the Worship of God and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

    Opening focus and direction for message: Do you want to change the world? Video Illustrations: Clip 1: It all starts with a prayer: Evan prays and asks God to help him change the world – why because he was given a position of power and with that comes great responsibility to make a difference! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Setting The Table Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 19, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,517 views

    Redemption, relationship, and reverence come before God gives the requirements.

    Setting the Table Exodus 19:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill April 17-18, 2021 I’ve never been very good at setting the table. My mom was a Home Economics teacher and taught me how to do it, but I always did it wrong…on purpose. I figured if I didn’t get it right, I’d get out of having to do it all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin's Beginning And It's Cost Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 19, 2021
     | 3,783 views

    Paul is reminding us of the simplicity as well as the necessity of the gospel.

    Sin’s beginning and it’s cost I heard about a Christian cowboy who lost his New Testament while he was mending fences out on the range. Three weeks later, a bear walked up to him carrying the New Testament in its mouth. The cowboy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Herod's Story

    Contributed by Ken Carlson on Dec 30, 2018
     | 12,094 views

    In Matthew 2:13-23, we see the Christmas story through the lens of Herod the Great. In this passage we learn that when Jesus was born, hope entered our world!

    MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. And I’m sure most if you did. • But maybe some of you didn’t. • Maybe the much-sung words of "have a Holly jolly Christmas" wouldn't describe this time of year for you. • Maybe you wouldn’t describe this season ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Retaking Our Safe Spaces

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 3, 2019
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     | 17,820 views

    Theme: Victory Over Evil - What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 30: 1 - 31 Theme: Victory Over Evil Title: Retaking Your Safe Space What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Feeding On Christ

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 13, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,385 views

    What does it mean to feed on Christ? Why doesn't everyone respond positively to the gospel?

    Today’s passage is challenging. The passage is difficult in two ways; first, it is difficult to understand, as it requires unpacking a figure of speech, a metaphor. What does it mean, really, to “eat the flesh” and “drink the blood” of Christ? So it’s difficult to understand. And perhaps more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Wisdom For The Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2019
     | 9,564 views

    Speak for those who can't speak for themselves.

    Wisdom For the Family Proverbs 24:11-12 Rev. Brian Bill January 19-20, 2019 It’s probably not appropriate for a Packers fan to bring up the “double doink” field goal missed by Bears kicker Cody Parkey in the closing seconds of their game with the Eagles a couple weeks ago…but I’m going to anyway. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Alive - But Not Productive

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,867 views

    This sermon examines why Jesus cursed the fig tree, and what that means for followers of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION A while back, I visited an old family friend. This person had not seen me for a long time. Let me reenact our encounter (place and then slowly take off cap). The reason why my friend’s voice trailed off at the end is because my afro had taken an extended vacation. Oh mind you, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostasy

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,453 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 28: 1 – 27

    2 Chronicles 28: 1 – 27 Apostasy 28 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; and he did not do what was right in the sight of the LORD, as his father David had done. 2 For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and made molded images for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    The Discipline Of Secrecy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022
     | 1,931 views

    The focus of this sermon is on how Jesus addresses some of the well known spiritual disciplines (e.g., giving, prayer, fasting) along with the right and wrong way to practice them.

    If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the sixth chapter of the book of Matthew starting at verse 1 and going down to verse 18. Matthew 6:1-18. While you are looking for that, I just have a question. I am sure I have asked you before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    A Great Spiritual Check-Up For Your Soul Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2022
     | 4,935 views

    1. Are you listening to the Lord? (vs. 1-11, 14). 2. Are you aiming to please God? (vs. 12-14). 3. Are you learning from the Lord? (vs. 14-16). 4. Have you found the right help for your heart? (vs. 17-20).

    A Great Spiritual Check-up for Your Soul The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 4, 2022) (Revised August 8, 2022 to say this was the 3rd year of Jesus' ministry) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 15. In the previous chapter, Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Self Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 24, 2022
     | 3,023 views

    This sermon focuses on culture's addiction to creating various versions of a "false-self" and how only God gives us access to the "true-self" made available through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

    If you have your Bibles with you today, open up to Matthew 16:24. That is the passage, and by the end of the sermon, I promise I will get to it. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun a summer series called “Do not conform. Be transformed”. That series is based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church