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    His Broken Jars

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 25, 2023
     | 3,240 views

    Rick and Kari Burdette's story

    His Broken Jars 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (Kari) Introduction: Our entire married life has been one of ministry, for the last 42 years Rick and I have had the privilege to share our lives with others who have been through things in this life that have broken them, and in our lives, we’ve been broken as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Pyrrhic Victory

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 26, 2023
     | 1,852 views

    Peter rebukes Jesus

    A Pyrrhic Victory Mark 8:31-38 Have you ever heard the saying, “They won the battle, but they lost the war?” This is like a Pyrrhic (Pear rick) victory; which is a victory that ends up causing such a devastating toll on the victor, it ends up as a defeat, rather than a victory, due to its long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 4, 2022
     | 1,963 views

    This is a sermon looking at the need for Christians to be unified.

    Title: Christian Unity Script: Philippians 2:1-13 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 9-23-18/6-5-22 Intro: In one of Aesop’s Fables he describes an old man who had several sons, who were always falling out with one another. He had often, but to no purpose, exhorted them to live together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cleansing Of The Leper

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 4, 2023
     | 1,318 views

    Series- Encountering Christ

    Title: “Jesus Cleanses a Leper” Scripture: Lk. 5:12-16 Type: Series life of Christ Where: 2-4-23 Intro: Have you ever been around someone who was filthy, but who did not seem to be aware of his condition? How would you like it if that person were your doctor? Just as he is about to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Encountering Christ - Jesus Cleanses A Leper

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 6, 2023
     | 1,164 views

    This is from a Series Called Encountering Christ

    Title: “Jesus Cleanses a Leper” Scripture: Lk. 5:12-16 Type: Series life of Christ Where: 2-4-23 Intro: Have you ever been around someone who was filthy, but who did not seem to be aware of his condition? How would you like it if that person were your doctor? Just as he is about to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Imagine A Perfect Universe: Genesis, Revelation, And The Cross Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021
     | 1,912 views

    I imagine in the perfect state the world existed in Genesis 2 reality made a great deal of sense. Everything was good and right. I imagine the universe itself, the alignment of the stars and galaxies was much different.

    I imagine in the perfect state the world existed in Genesis 2 reality made a great deal of sense. Everything was good and right. I imagine the universe itself, the alignment of the stars and galaxies was much different. Even to the point where it would be hardly imaginable. In the current state ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Prayer For Revival Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021
     | 3,626 views

    Many of you are praying for a better life and if God were to grant you your request, you would quickly become overconfident. And you would quickly move to spiritual indifference. Some of you are praying against THE VERY circumstances that God has arranged so you would better experience Him.

    I want to introduce you to a way you can pray for your believing friends to experience revival. Many of you enjoy speaking to your parents as often as you like. I was part of a funeral this week for a good man, a husband, and a father. He had been a member of this church for over twenty years and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Christmas Carol

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 4, 2021
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     | 4,822 views

    This is a Christmas sermon.

    Title: “The First Christmas Carol” Scripture: Lk. 2:14 Type: Christmas Where: GNBC 12-5-21 Intro: I love the Christmas Season in part because I love singing Christmas Carols. Christmas Carols are ta unique genre of song. According to Classic Radio FM Digital, the Top 10 greatest Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 17, 2023
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     | 1,860 views

    Series in Philippians

    Title: Christian Unity Script: Philippians 2:1-13 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 6-17-23 Intro: In one of Aesop’s Fables he describes an old man who had several sons, who were always falling out with one another. He had often, but to no purpose, exhorted them to live together in harmony. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Understanding Misunderstandings

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 21, 2024
     | 1,635 views

    I will be preaching on something that everyone in this congregation can relate to. I will be preaching on “Understanding Misunderstandings”.

    The word Misunderstood is a situation in life where someone’s intentions, actions, or words are misrepresented. Being misunderstood has led to some tradgic things in life. Let me illustrate… Illus: A woman came home late one night after work and quietly opens the door to her bedroom. When she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Before Your Father

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 7, 2025
     | 476 views

    Series on the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: “Living Righteously Before Our Father” Script: Mt. 6:1-24 Intro: A prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, woman, to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Final Message In Jude – The Glorious But Challenging Doxology – Jude 1:24-25 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022
     | 3,801 views

    The closing doxology of Jude's letter is not only glorious, but when analysed, it is specifically challenging to our Christian lives. How do we stand? What about stumbling? How are we blameless? To Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority for ever and ever!

    THE FINAL MESSAGE IN JUDE – THE GLORIOUS BUT CHALLENGING DOXOLOGY – Jude 1:24-25 INTRODUCTION: We have proceeded through Jude slowly, bit by bit, to understand it. Jude began his letter wanting to write to encourage the believers in their common salvation, but then the urgency of contending for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No One Else To Blame Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022
     | 3,475 views

    When I yield to temptation, I have no one to blame but myself

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Miraculous Promise

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 13, 2025
     | 107 views

    Christmas Series

    Title: “A Miraculous Promise” Date: 12-14-25 Script: Is. 9:1-7 Type: Advent series Intro: On March 20, 1942, General Douglas MacArthur made a promise to the Filippino people. After the Japanese invasion, U.S. forces were pushed back to the Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor Island. President ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living A Reckless Life

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 6, 2025
     | 233 views

    A sermon to adults with a different take on the Prodigal Son

    12/7/25 A.M. Luke 15:11-20 “Living a Reckless Life” I have a CRAZY STORY to tell you. You all who were here last week probably remember me telling you about a situation I had where I was really SCARED. I was faced with a VERY RECKLESS PERSON. For those of you who weren’t here, a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist