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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Have A Blast While You Last Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2023
     | 2,199 views

    As you face a terminal diagnosis, rest in God’s perfect plan for you, find hope in this life and the next, and enjoy the time you have left.

    Several years ago, The Onion, a satirical magazine, ran a humorous article with a biting truth. They titled the article, “World Death Rate Holding Steady at 100 Percent.” The article reported: World Health Organization officials expressed disappointment Monday at the group's finding that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Labeling Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 1, 2023
     | 2,843 views

    In this section, Mark sandwiched an incident with Jesus' family and an incident with the Jewish religious leaders to show the judgments people were making about Jesus. In the end, Jesus can only be one of three possibilities: Lord, liar or lunatic.

    A. You’ve heard the old joke: “You can call me anything you want, just don’t call me late for dinner.” 1. Have you ever had someone call you a name that hurt you? We all have, right? 2. Some people call us names to deliberately hurt us, but others sometimes call us names in jest, and yet those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2023
     | 2,573 views

    Appreciate all that Jesus is: He is Lord—Worship Him; He is Light—Welcome Him; and He is Love—Trust Him with your life.

    Elvis Presley used to eat at Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee quite often. He was good friends with the owner who used to give him free food before he was famous. One night when Elvis was at the height of his fame, the Steakhouse held the ultimate Elvis Presley impersonator contest. A large ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    More Pentecost

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,620 views

    Acts 3 & 4 tell the story of a healing miracle and the pushback against the gospel.

    Title: “More Pentecost” Text: Acts 3-4 Subject: How does the Holy Spirit speak and act after the events of Pentecost? Complement: He keeps on filling his people for witness! Preaching idea: The Holy Spirit freshly fills God’s people to empower us for witness. Acts 3 One day Peter and John were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Nation Under God!

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,281 views

    In July of 1776, our founding fathers & 56 men of faith & courage signed "The Declaration of Independence". On that day, those 56 signers pledged their lives, their fortunes, & their sacred honor to birth the land of the free & the home of the brave.

    What was America like in July of 1776? As our founding fathers and 56 men of faith and courage signed their names to "The Declaration of Independence," it was considered to be their death certificate, because king George most assuredly would have killed every one of them had they won the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joe's Dad And Your Dad Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jun 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,028 views

    Why is the "man of God" such a blessing to a home?

    Joseph’s Dad was the guy named Jacob. There are 7 whole chapters in Genesis that talk about him. Taking up this much Biblical real estate proves that Jacob was a significant “Dad” and “Forefather” of our faith. He is renowned for being one of the founders of Israel. The nation of Israel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of The Party Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 16, 2023
     | 2,692 views

    If you want to be fully alive, invite Jesus into your life, turn to Him for help, and do whatever he tells you to do. Then have a good time!

    While teaching at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Tony Campolo once turned an ordinary lecture into an unforgettable lesson. He asked an unsuspecting student sitting in the front row, “Young man, how long have you lived?” The student answered his age. Tony responded, “No, no, no. That's how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Did God Turn His Back On Jesus On The Cross?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 19, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,146 views

    In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He can't look upon sin.

    In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He couldn't look upon sin. The Bible teaches that there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10, 44:6-8, 45:6; James ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Did God Create The Heavens And Earth In One Day?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 23, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,702 views

    We live in a world that believes up is down, one + one = three, girls can be boys, and boys can be girls.

    Science is defined as the field of observing the Universe comprised of energy, time, matter, and space and how each of these natural phenomena acts and reacts. Sadly, immutable science and biology have been replaced by ideologic social and psychological belief systems comprised of metaphysical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 2nd Biggest Problem After Marriage Is - Sex

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jun 24, 2023
     | 1,235 views

    I think every married couple, no matter man or woman or how long they’ve been married WANTS a fulfilling sex life.

    I think every married couple, no matter man or woman or how long they’ve been married WANTS a fulfilling sex life. In courtship, especially for Christian couples, it seems that keeping the passion alive will be the LEAST of your problems. That’s because couples who take God’s timeless wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian's Confidence

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 28, 2022
     | 2,111 views

    This is from a series I preached on great doctrines of the faith.

    Title: “The Christian’s Confidence” Script: Romans 8:28-39 Type: Expos. Doctrinal Series Where: GNBC 5-29-22 Intro: Confidence takes many forms, from the arrogance of Floyd Mayweather to the quiet self-assurance of Jane Goodall. True confidence—as opposed to the false confidence people project ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Pastoral Letters Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 2, 2022
     | 2,033 views

    The pastoral epistles are a group of three books of the acknowledged New Testament: the First Epistle to Timothy (1 Timothy), the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy), and the Epistle to Titus. They are presented as letters from Paul the Apostle to Timothy and to Titus.

    The Pastoral Letters The pastoral epistles are a group of three books of the acknowledged New Testament: the First Epistle to Timothy (1 Timothy), the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy), and the Epistle to Titus. They are presented as letters from Paul the Apostle to Timothy and to Titus. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Type Of Stress!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,688 views

    (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: This sermon was preached on the weekend of Queen Elisabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and that is why I have included so many royal illustrations.

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus stresses the importance of listening (vs 19-22) (2). Luke stresses the seriousness of the storm (vs 23-24). (3). Luke stresses the authority and power of Jesus (vs 24). (4). Luke stresses the response of the disciples (vs 25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Queen's former ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    3rd Sunday After Pentecost. June 29th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    Year C, Proper 8.

    2 Kings 2:1-2, 2 Kings 2:6-14, Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20, 1 Kings 19:15-16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-25, Luke 9:51-62. A). THE SUCCESSION OF ELISHA. 2 Kings 2:1-2; 2 Kings 2:6-14. 1. The main theme of 2 Kings 2:1-14 is not so much the whirlwind, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Silent Man Who Spoke Not A Word – Message John 11 Lazarus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022
     | 2,025 views

    The raising of Lazarus from the dead is a mighty miracle giving us one of the greatest I AMs in the bible - I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. This message examines that day at Bethany.

    THE SILENT MAN WHO SPOKE NOT A WORD – Message John 11 LAZARUS Part 2 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL John 11 v 17 When Jesus came, He found that he had already been in the tomb four days. John 11:18 Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, John 11:19 and many of the Jews had come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational