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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    How To Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 5, 2025
     | 484 views

    Series fromt he Sermon on the Mount

    Title: “How to Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery” Script: Mt. 7:1-6 Type: Series Where: GNBC 4-6-25 Intro: As many of you know, my son in law, Jon, is an ophthalmologist who regularly has to perform eye surgeries as part of his practice. Earlier this week I asked Jon what was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Holy Headphones

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 538 ratings
     | 84,155 views

    An important message on how to hear from God.

    Holy Headphones How to Hear from God 7/2/03 I. Introduction Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginning Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    Jesus chooses 12 disciples. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A strategy (vs 13-14) (2). A calling (vs 14-15) (3). A listing (vs 16-19) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. • (1). A balanced diet is a chocolate biscuit in each hand. • (2). Misers aren't much ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Teflon Christians Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    Christians are different from the world and it should not surprise them to be teated different by the world. We need to learn to let those things slide off of us.

    1 Peter 2:11-12 Teflon Christians Introduction: History of Teflon® (Taken from Dupont’s Web site) It all began April 6, 1938, at a Laboratory in New Jersey. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was working with gases related to Freon® refrigerants. Upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Achin' Backs And Dirty Hands

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,825 views

    It took aching backs and dirty hands to rebuild the city of Jerusalem and it requires the same to continue building up Christ’s church today.

    Achin’ Backs & Dirty Hands I. Introduction A. Background to the text is Neh. 1-2. 1. Nehemiah gets disturbing news about the condition of Jerusalem. a.It had lain in ruins for almost a century and a half. b.He had passion for the Lord! Neh. 1: 4 2. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Legion’s Legacy—part 3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 3 of a 3-part ser

    LEGION’S LEGACY—Part III—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon those people. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Pleasure In Pleasing God

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,152 views

    Seeking personal pleasure is seen as the highest priority of modern culture. In our passage today Paul affirms the opposite to be true: humanity’s chief goal ought to be to take pleasure in pleasing God. The question we are going to address today is ho

    TITLE : TAKE PLEASURE IN PLEASING GOD TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Background to the Letter: Chapters 1-3 o The oldest letter in the NT (50 AD) o Written to a Church Paul established himself o The Church was heavily persecuted and many were martyred. First by the Jews and then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Servant Who Should Be Respected Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2012
     | 5,173 views

    We are to respect those in spiritual authority, and we are to respect those who pour themselves out for the Gospel. Paul deserved respect on both counts.

    A Servant Who Should Be Respected 2 Corinthians 12: 11-18 1. With the disaster of Hurricane Sandy and the misery and grief it brought, we are reminded about how vulnerable we all are. 2. This life is filled with twists, turns, and uncertainties. The only real insurance is the assurance of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ Is All That Matters Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 31, 2015
     | 8,673 views

    If we could get what we need from God in any other way … If there was anyway else we could earn favor with God … Christ’s death is meaningless. Are we willing to do whatever it takes to show people what they need?

    Christ is all that Matters Galatians, Part 4 Galatians 2:11-21 - Remember the purpose of this letter: • To teach • To correct • To point us to Jesus - Paul expressed clearly in last week’s study that unity is critical -- Division is not profitable for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithfully Waiting For God

    Contributed by Luc Michaud on May 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    In the movie "Hachie", this dog waited 9 years for his master to return. We need to be just as patient for our Master.

    1. Introduction A. Dog movie (Hachi) with Richard Gere B. Hachi was lost at the train station and Richard Gere adopts him C. Richard Gere would go to work every day by train and hachi would meet him every day at 5PM D. One day, Richard Gere dies of a heart attack. This is a true story: the dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Points On The Rock

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Jan 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,567 views

    Three Biblical principles to help us safely navigate our way through life.

    Three Points On The Rock 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 My title is borrowed from the field of rock climbing. Those who climb rocks say it is a fundamental practice to keep three points on the rock. “Stay in balance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "5 Requirements To Leading By Example"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 5, 2023
     | 1,757 views

    Series in Philippians

    Title: 5 Requirements for Leading By Example Script: Phil. 3:15-21 Type: Expos. Series Where: GNBC 8-6-23 Intro: Leading by example. A priest and a pastor from local parishes were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The priest’s read, "The End is Near!" The pastor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Headship Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012
     | 5,545 views

    What is the relationship between men and women?

    Introduction We’ve come back to 1 Corinthians after a long layoff. Where did we stop? The apostle Paul was concerned with practices that amounted to idolatry. Believers were participating in the pagan temple feasts. Paul warns them that, whether or not they think of themselves as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ultimate Test Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 4,920 views

    Message 15 from 1 John focusing on loving one another as the ultimate test of sonship.

    The Ultimate Test 1John 3:11-23 John wrote these letters in the latter years of his life. He wrote as a tender father would write to His dearly loved children. It is filled with tenderness and endearing language. “Beloved, dear children, my little children, brethren, dear friends.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Servant Leader

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 30,483 views

    A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit.

    The Servant Leader Thesis: A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit. Texts: Luke 22: 24-30; Phil. 2 Illustration: The Pecking Order At Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp a few years back, Kathy and I decided we wanted to raise our own chickens. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational