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    The Foolishness Of God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 18, 2022
     | 1,865 views

    To repair your broken relationship(s), remember what you were before you came to know Christ and realize who you are in Christ.

    The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts, 33 miles north of Boston, is the oldest independent boarding school in the United States. Samuel Moody founded the school in 1763, which includes Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, John Quincy Adams, and Booker T. Washington Jr. as part of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Grow Up! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2022
     | 3,607 views

    If you want to enjoy healthy relationships, then grow up and give God the glory.

    Sherlyn, from Lawrence, Kansas, says her husband usually sets his computer bag next to the front door before leaving home in the morning. One day, he left the house but forgot to take his computer with him. Our 2-year-old saw it and came running to find me. “Mama, Daddy forgot to take his diaper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    See Jesus!

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 5, 2022
     | 2,677 views

    If you want to see Jesus this Holy Week, go to the place of death and service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

    It was the depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fully Alive Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 14, 2022
     | 3,674 views

    If you want to stay out of the ditches in life, live your life in grateful dependence upon Christ, and appreciate your completeness in Him. Appreciate the purity, pardon, and power that comes from your faith in Him. For when Jesus is all you got, Jesus is all you need.

    I came across a YouTube video this week, in which a young boy encounters a sheep stuck headfirst in a long narrow trench. Take a look (show video: “Sheep gets stuck in trench”). The boy uses his hands and a belt around the leg of the sheep to rescue the trapped sheep. Immediately on being set ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Temple Builders Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2022
     | 3,745 views

    If you want to build a lasting, vibrant church that perseveres, then start with the right foundation—Jesus Christ. Build a quality structure on that foundation—build up fully devoted followers of Christ. And maintain that structure with unity, godly wisdom, and teamwork.

    A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be rancher, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy Q. One son liked the Flying W, and the other wants Lazy Y. So we're calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Shame In Shechem Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2021
     | 5,742 views

    Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord nor with the godless culture that surrounds you, lest you be consumed by it.

    There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Back To Bethel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 4, 2021
     | 7,028 views

    Return to the Lord and let Him remind you of His commitment to you and renew your faith to face life’s sorrows.

    There is an old West African proverb which says, “The man who tries to walk two roads will split his pants.” (Janet Weiss, Leesburg, Florida, heard in a conversation by her father, a missionary to the Maninka tribe; www.PreachingToday.com) That’s the way it is with those who try to live for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,974 views

    Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad. Be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief today.

    Several years ago, Health and Human Services sent a letter to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina. The letter said, “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change.” (S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Life Worth Living Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 24, 2021
     | 4,596 views

    To live a life worth living, anticipate the Father’s grace, imitate the Father’s character; and respect the Father’s judgment and love.

    How do you know if you’re getting old? Perhaps, Greg Laurie can help us answer that question. He says: You know you're getting old when you actually look forward to a dull evening at home. You know you're getting old when your mind makes commitments your body cannot keep. You know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Messenger Angels Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020
     | 4,238 views

    Hear the message of the angels again, as if for the first time: Jesus is Savior – Trust Him; Jesus is Sovereign – Obey Him; and Jesus is Supreme – Worship Him with everything you’ve got.

    A young family was moving into a new house, and even though the move had been scheduled weeks in advance, on moving day, the husband announced that had an important meeting at work. He was unable to help. That left the wife to handle the move all by herself, which she did. After the moving van ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Inspiring Purity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020
     | 2,965 views

    If you want to encourage people pursue purity and follow Christ, begin with a blessing; don’t lay down the law.

    After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women's rooms. When her family came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Close Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,012 views

    When God in His grace reveals Himself to you, respond with gratitude.

    For many people, their experience of worship is like that of Mr. Bean. Take a look (Show Video: Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). Mr. Bean settles into his pew with a smile on his face, anticipating the sermon—but the rest of the congregation blankly stares ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Savoring Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2021
     | 4,165 views

    If you want to savor your life, choose to enjoy God’s delights, then learn to embrace God’s discipline.

    From his hospital bed on the eve of open-heart surgery, Pastor Bruce McIver asked his cardiologist, Dr. Dudley Johnson, “Can you fix my heart?” The physician, known for being short and to the point, said, “Sure.” Then he quickly turned and walked away. Following the 12-hour surgery, McIver asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Baby Battle Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 13, 2021
     | 5,591 views

    If you want to find peace, don’t look down on some with disdain; don’t look up on others with jealousy; don’t look within at your own schemes. Instead, look to the Lord.

    A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her class of five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to honor thy father and thy mother, she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat, one little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Spots And Stripes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2021
     | 5,968 views

    If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals or your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

    Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free