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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Love Or Cosmetology? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021
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     | 5,184 views

    Valentine's Day: If church members do Christian things like feed the homeless or go on mission trips, and these acts are done without love, then people are just wasting their time. Without love, God doesn’t care what we do for Him.

    Neil Postman writes in his book Amusing Ourselves to Death, “that we have reached the point where cosmetics has replaced ideology [or “practice”] as [a] field of expertise.”(1) The verb “cosmeticize” means, “to make something unpleasant or ugly superficially attractive.”(2) It’s common for people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Properly Approaching (American)privilege-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 17, 2017
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    7 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

    PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-VII—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To (American)PRIVILEGE Need: Christians, like many Americans, can center their Privilege & Pride upon illegitimate sources. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to a God-ordained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Governance-&-Marriage-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 2, 2017
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     | 4,455 views

    1 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting The Gospel Right: The Reason For Wrath

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 29, 2021
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    This message is from a series I preached in Romans.

    Title: “Getting the Gospel Right IV – Man’s Rejection of God.” Script: Rom. 1:18-32 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 1-31-21 Intro: Picture a guy floating downstream on a raft on a hot summer day. He’s having the time of his life, enjoying the ride as the cool water gently splashes on him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Pastor's Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 17, 2021
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    Taking Apostle Paul's prayer to Ephesus as the foundation in this sermon I pray seven things that our churches desperately need!

    Seven Things to Prayer for the Church Ephesians 1:15-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 2020 was one of the most difficult years the world has faced in quite some time. The world was caught off guard by COVID-19, a disease that strikes indiscriminately and shows no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgotten Hero Of Christmas

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022
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    Today as we approach Christmas, we need to look at one of the unrecognized heroes of the Christmas story.

    We all have heard many sermons on Christmas that dealt with: • THE VIRGIN • THE ANGELS • THE SHEPHERDS • THE INNKEEPERS • THE WISE MEN But there is one individual that is overlooked many times. WHO IS THAT? I am talking about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. • It was indeed a SPECIAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    No Graven Image: The Curse Of Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 22, 2022
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     | 2,332 views

    God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, revered, and honored as King and God. The fall of the nation of Israel is a grim reminder of how deeply idolatry offends God. He both exposed and judged their sin.

    God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, revered, and honored as King and God. The fall of the nation of Israel is a grim reminder of how deeply idolatry offends God. He both exposed and judged their sin. In J.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", a scene takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Proven Character Of A Son

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 11, 2024
     | 517 views

    Paul sends Timothy to Philippi

    Proven Character of a Son Philippians 2:19-30 Good morning. Happy Father’s Day. Chip Ingram wrote a devotional titled, “Becoming the Priest they need”. “What comes to mind when you think of a priest? An elaborate robe or a black and white collar? A holy demeanor? An austere lifestyle? The image ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Grace Is For Us! Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 20, 2023
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     | 1,972 views

    With the grace we have received from the Lord we are to offer it to the world. As children of God, His ambassadors and royal priests, may we forgive our enemies and share the good news with the lost so that in seeing the Light within us they too might cry out Abba, Father please save us!

    God’s Grace is For Us! Genesis 50:14-20; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Acts 2:44; Romans 12:1; Joshua 1:9b Do you believe that God is always working for your good and for His glory? While no one is righteous (Romans 3:10-18), our hearts are above all are deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), and like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tackling The Problem Areas In Marriage Without Attacking Each Other Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on May 24, 2022
     | 1,417 views

    Dealing with the top five problems areas in a marriage, communication, sex, money, inlaws, and children and learning to attack the problem and not the person

    NOTES THE LANGUAGE OF MARRIAGE SERIES – Part 1 Dr. Tom Bartlett May 15, 2022 Matthew 12:25 (NLT) 25Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.” Typical Problem Areas in Marriage · ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    This Generation - What's Going On

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2022
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     | 13,060 views

    It is not a lack of money or the lack of laws, but the lack of God in our society that has produced this violence and until we turn from our wicked ways, run back to God and His ways evil will continue to abound.

    This Generation By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Marvin Gaye in what is probably his most famous song asked the question “What’s Going On”? Some of the lyrics are Mother, mother There's too many of you crying - Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying - You ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Christian Parenting

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 17, 2024
     | 2,090 views

    Parenting found in Ephesians

    Christian Parenting Ephesians 6:1-4 Good morning. I read a story about two little boys who were walking home from Sunday school where they were taught a lesson about the Devil. One little boy asked the other, “What do you think of this devil business?” “Well,” replied the other boy, “You know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 18, 2024
     | 1,585 views

    Next in series on Nehemiah. Addresses overcoming discouragement.

    Nehemiah 4 Discouragement I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a young youth pastor, in my late 20s. I had been a part-time youth pastor at that church for about a year. I was beginning a new study called Prayer Life. By the way, if you eat a study to help you with your prayer life, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2025
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     | 450 views

    Acts 17:16-34 teaches us that we must proclaim the gospel in a world filled with idols and competing philosophies.

    Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts in a sermon series called “Turning the World Upside Down.” The gospel changed lives wherever it went. Saul of Tarsus was converted to Jesus and became known as the Apostle Paul. We are currently studying Paul’s second missionary journey. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cut It Out

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 7, 2023
     | 1,188 views

    Causing the little Ones to Stumble

    Cut it Out! Mark 9:38-50 Do you remember when you were a kid and would tell other kids on the playground, “My daddy is bigger than your daddy”? A Bronx Tale is a film about a young man named “C”, who is growing up in the 60's, as he is guided by two father figures; one was his own father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational