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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Here's A Man Who Needs No Introduction Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 1, 2024
     | 1,530 views

    To take somebody else’s off was considered absolutely degrading. If you had servants, one of the rules was you could never make a Jewish servant take your sandals off. That would be too degrading to make a fellow countryman do.

    We celebrate celebrities. Whether it is rock stars, actors, or actresses, or athletes. Our culture loves celebrities. They are celebrated because of their unique talents and skills. The Gospel of John introduces us to the celebrity of the universe – Jesus Christ. Because there is nobody but nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Wise About Sex Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2024
     | 1,293 views

    In the book of Proverbs, Solomon devotes four long sections to the subject of sexual morality. In these sections, he not only warns about where the traps and temptations of sexual immorality lead, he also gives a godly and life bringing alternative.

    A. Once there was a preacher who was explaining to his son about the “facts of life” or better known as “the birds and the bees.” 1. The youngster listened wide-eyed and attentively, and when his dad was finished, he asked with great concern: “Does God know about this?” 2. Rest assured: God knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Top Ten Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 21, 2024
     | 1,103 views

    Use the Ten Commandments to know God, know yourself, and to know love.

    God’s Top Ten (Exodus 20:1-20) Some time ago, A. J. Jacobs, a Jewish author, decided to spend a year putting into practice everything he read in the Bible. At the end of that year, he wrote a book, called The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chris Cuthbertson avatar

    In Christ We Rejoice In Victory

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 5, 2024
     | 1,190 views

    Who wouldn’t rejoice over a prepared place called Heaven and a promised return by our Lord?

    IN CHRIST...WE REJOICE IN VICTORY John 14: 1 – 6 A couple walked into a pet store and while they were there looking around, they saw a parrot. The parrot looked at the man and said, “Hey, mister!”. The guy said, “Hey, what?”. And the parrot replied, “You’re stupid and your wife’s ugly.”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Autocorrecting God

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 9, 2024
     | 765 views

    If you find yourself thinking that "maybe" the Bible is not correct in some of the things it teaches us as Christians then you need to read this message as you might find yourself in a position where you are correcting God about something He has commanded.

    Autocorrecting God Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6; Genesis 5:1-3; Proverbs 14:12 Good morning, Strangers Rest! The title of my message this morning is “Autocorrecting God.” Two weeks ago, I told you that of all of God’s creation we are what He values most. On last Sunday, I told you that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Priorities For The Future'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2024
     | 659 views

    'Priorities for the future' - Joshua chapter 23 verses 1-16 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Faithfulness (vs 1-3). (2). Hope (vs 4-5). (3). Obedience (vs 6-7). (4). Dependence (vs 8-10). (5). Love (vs 11). (6). Sanctification (vs 12-13). (7). Reverence (vs 14-16). SERMON BODY: Ill: • On Wednesday I felt old, • The reason I felt old is Penny and myself went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    David And Goliath

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 21, 2024
     | 1,182 views

    Series on the Life of David

    Title: David and Goliath: Facing the Giants in Your Life Script: I Samuel 17 Type: series on David Where: GNBC 9-22-24 Intro: Westerns are filled with the stuff of great final showdowns. If we’ve learned anything from watching westerns for more than a hundred years, it is this: If you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Playing On God's Team

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2023
     | 5,659 views

    This message is about spiritual football. I used the analogy of American football to explain what it means to be a functional member of God's team.

    Playing On God’s Team Scripture: First Corinthians 12:14, 18; 27-28; Jeremiah 15:16 The title of my message this morning is “Playing on God’s Team.” As many of you are aware, Fall is upon us and with the coming of Fall football season is back in action. I got the opportunity to go to one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Who, Not What, Is The Word

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 18, 2023
     | 979 views

    This sermon provides a foundation for understanding a triuine God. Word, upper case, is used for God, Jesus, & Holy Spirit as one.

    Mormons are a religious and cultural group related to Mormonism, the principal branch of the Latter Day Saint movement started by Joseph Smith in upstate New York during the 1820s. After Smith's death in 1844, the movement split into several groups following different leaders; the majority ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Who Jesus Is Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,848 views

    Make sure Jesus is preeminent in your life, not just prominent.

    Who Jesus Is John 14:1-6; Colossians 1:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill September 23-24, 2023 Many years ago, an article appeared in the Washington Post about a new church in the state of Maryland. Using market research and focus groups, this church designed weekly services which deliberately de-emphasized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Ministry Partnerships-2(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 18, 2025
     | 394 views

    2 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

    MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-II—Luke 1:41-45(:39-56) Attention: An out-of-towner pulled over to the side of the road to take a few pictures of the serene rural landscape. Unfortunately it had rained recently, & after getting out to take his pictures, he noticed that the car began slipping away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Partnerships-3(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2025
     | 335 views

    3 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

    MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-III— —Luke 1:46-55[part-1--:46-50](:39-56) Attention: The other day, my wife(the First Lady of Salem) was making a big pot of vegetable soup. But she didn’t want us to start eating it immediately, because she had only recently added some key ingredients to the soup. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Amar Chandnani avatar

    High Standard Of Integrity

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Mar 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 604 views

    Integrity is not situational; it is a lifestyle.

    When we think of people with integrity, we think of those who are honest—individuals whose words and actions align. We think of someone who is dependable, someone who follows through on their commitments, AND we think of someone who does what is right even when no one is watching. Integrity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can Anything Good Come Out Of This?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,685 views

    Can anything good come out of this? At some time or another, we all face this dilema. But thanks be to God the Bible is filled with evidence of him turning impossible situations around, over and over again.

    John 1:43-46 KJVS The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. [44] Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. [45] Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For All The Whosoevers (John 3:16) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 19, 2025
     | 1,109 views

    Part 2 in "Greater Love"

    For All the Whosoevers Good morning! Please open your Bibles to John chapter 3. Trivia question: How many verses are there in the Bible? No googling. Just guess. [play high low] Ok. There are 31,102 verses in the Bible. And if those 31,102 verses, there’s no argument that John 3:16 is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist