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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 19, 2018
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     | 18,265 views

    Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and what we can learn from what each person was focused on.

    THREE CROSSES Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One person died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and find out what we can learn from what each person was focused on. 1) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Into What We Believe

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 11, 2015
     | 3,604 views

    As children of God we live into what we believe.

    Title: Living Into What We Believe Text: I John 5:1-5 Thesis: As children of God we live into what we believe. Introduction This week I came across a cartoon set in the wild west days of Tomestone, Arizona where on Wednesday, October26 at 3 p.m. Virgil, Morgan and Wyatt Earp along with Doc ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,751 views

    Exploring the Relationship between Jesus as shepherd and humanity as sheep

    The Good Shepherd CCCAG August 12th, 2018 Gospel of John Series Scripture- John 10:1-21 Intro: Back when I first went into the reserves, I went out looking for a job. Unfortunately, my military job being an infantryman did not translate well into civilian culture. The only jobs I could find or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church As A Hospital

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 12, 2018
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     | 20,892 views

    Many churches are no more than museums or Country-Clubs, unable to help those in need. Jesus wants the church to be like a hospital, not to judge, but to bring healing and positive direction. Do what Jesus did!

    THE CHURCH AS A HOSPITAL Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Giving to God 1. The Junior Sunday School Teacher asked her eight eager 10 year-olds if they would give a $1,000,000 to the missionaries. “Yes!” they all screamed! 2. “Would you give $1,000?” Again, they shouted “YES!” How about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #25 Rejected At Home Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 2, 2020
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     | 10,636 views

    A year after leaving home, Jesus returned to Nazareth. His welcome was the same as when they ran Him off a year earlier.

    #25 Rejected at Home Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 2, 2020 TEXT: Mark 6:1-6 – "And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. 2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 7, 2022
     | 2,781 views

    Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet to explain the invitation that stills stands to come to the feast He will hold for the bride.

    The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-23-2022 What a Wedding! The biggest wedding that Maxine and I have ever attended was her friend Amy and Chris in Florida. There were over 300 guests, a sit-down dinner reception with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identifying A Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022
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     | 2,490 views

    What should you do when the Lord calls you to a task that will involve working with a hostile group of people? You must pray for the Lord the lead you to a key individual who is already on the inside of the group you are trying to reach.

    Ministry is all about people, and when the Lord lays a calling on your heart it will involve or effect people in some way or another, because it is human beings whom God came to save through Jesus Christ. So, what are you supposed to do when the Lord calls you to a task that will involve working ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Thessalonians 1-5

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 10, 2021
     | 1,888 views

    Giving Thanks for These Believers, Paul’s Ministry, Encouragement of Timothy’s Visit, Sanctification and Love, and The Day of the Lord

    1 THESSALONIANS 1-5 (NASB) (notes care of biblegateway.com) Giving Thanks for These Believers CHAPTER 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2 We always give thanks to God for all of you, making ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    God's Remedy For Our Anxiety

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 26, 2021
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     | 3,659 views

    This is a sermon I preached to begin a series on prayer.

    Title: “God’s Remedy for our Anxiety” Scripture: Phil. 4:6-7 Type: Expos/Series Where: GNBC 28, 2021 Intro: What is “anxiety”? Anxiety is a reaction to concerns we feel. Often our anxieties are focused on necessities we feel that we are lacking.This may be food, clothing, shelter, etc. (Mt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From The Pig Pen To The Palace

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 21, 2022
     | 3,545 views

    In the year 2001, they had a commercial on television where two campers were walking toward their camp site, and they saw a bear looting their camp and eating their food.

    They started running toward the bear hollering, “Bad Bear! Bad Bear!” The bear raised up on its back legs, and it appeared to be around 7 or 8 feet tall. They realized that they had made a serious mistake by approaching the bear. Needless to say, both of them were frightened. One of them picked up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glorious Wedding (Jesus' First Miracle)

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Mar 3, 2022
     | 2,535 views

    When Jesus is on the scene, our problems can become His Glory. This – first of His signs, manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. The Glory of Jesus, the carpenter, had not yet been seen, but it was about to burst onto the scene

    The Glorious Wedding John 2:1-11 BBC 1-9-22 In March of 2004 a group of Boy Scouts were on their annual excursion into Northern Utah’s Logan Canyon The scouts had carved snow caves deep into a snow ridge at an elevation of 7,400 ft. Randy Maurer, a father of one of the scouts was quoted as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One … But Different!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021
     | 1,768 views

    When we look at a crowd of people, we see that each person is different. That difference can be seen in many ways.

    Illus: Our difference reminds me of the three women who were convicted of criminal charges and were brought before a firing squad. • One was a redhead, and all the guns were pointed at her and the Captain said, “Ready, Aim…,” and the redhead hollered “Earthquake”. They all looked around and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Longing For Heaven Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 3,884 views

    All those in Christ will spend eternity living in the new heavens and new earth. The new heaven and new earth is everything that we loved about the old heaven and earth, minus the curse of sin. Creation’s beauties are heightened, its pleasures strengthened, and our limitations removed.

    Twenty years old, Matthew decides to begin his sophomore year at Texas State University, by pledging for a fraternity. He feels it’s a good way to make new friends. During initiation, he consumes enough alcohol to make an elephant inebriated. Still, at 20 years of age and two-sport athlete in high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parables Of The Kingdom Part 6 The Householder

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 2, 2024
     | 668 views

    This is the 6th in a series of parables Jesus told of the KOH in Matthew 13.

    Title: Parables of the KOH – Part 6 Script: Mt. 13:51-52 Type: Series/expos. Where: GNBC 3-3-24 Intro: Sometimes our training in a past job or career makes us uniquely qualified to serve in a subsequent career or profession. Some of you very old Good Newers can remember the name “Dr. Dan ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wisdom's Way

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,622 views

    We are faced with choices everyday: what to prioritize in our schedule, how to spend our money, relate to people etc. We can choose each day to store up wisdom, to walk with integrity, walk on the path of righteousness, because the path and the direction you choose will determine your destination.

    The focus on the prayer and fasting guide for today is for the children and teenagers of the church. Our church’s vision is to present every person fully mature in Christ. This includes everyone whether it is our children, teens, the young and old - every person whether married or single. Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational