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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Command For A New Year (Draw Nigh Unto Me And I Will Draw Nigh Unto You)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2023
     | 2,884 views

    This time of the year we are told that the Palm Readers do their greatest amount of business.

    That should not surprise us!!! People are going to them to see what this coming year holds for them. Of course this is a waste of time and money because no man knows what the future holds. Palm reading is a practice that involves interpreting the lines and shapes of one’s hand to predict their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask And You Shall Receive Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2024
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     | 4,495 views

    Jesus tells us how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. We will learn that when we pray according to God’s will, that He hears and answers; but it might not be what we expect. However, it will be exactly what we need.

    This morning, we are going to look at what Jesus has to say about how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. In his song “Good, Good Father,” Chris Tomlin says, “I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide, but I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide. ‘Cause You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Use Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2024
     | 814 views

    What is the primary purpose of tongues? What limitations does Paul place on the exercise of tongues in the general assembly? Did Paul desire believers to speak in tongues (1 Cor. 14: 5, 18, 39)?

    Intro The gifts of the Spirit are an essential part of God’s plan for His Church. When the Church is operating in the power of the Spirit, lives are transformed, and cultures are turned toward godliness. When the Church tries to do its work through human ingenuity and carnal resources, we lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Hello, My Name Is Adonai (Series On The Name Of God) (#4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 24, 2024
     | 948 views

    I want you to listen carefully to this sermon so you can learn some great things about this great God we Christians serve.

    When it comes to a congregation listening to a sermon… Illus: It reminds me of the three fellows that went hunting. • A preacher, • A lawyer, • And a doctor. They got out into the woods and got in their positions, and a deer ran out in the opening and all three of them shot at the deer at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph From Freedom To Slavery...but God Was With Him. Genesis 39

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 28, 2024
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    Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. His reality couldn't be any further from what he had dreamt.

    2024.10.27. Sermon Notes. Joseph a Slave in Egypt. But GOD was with him and doing a work in him. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Always Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024
     | 586 views

    A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

    Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When There Is No One To Stand In The Gap Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 18, 2024
     | 1,102 views

    God makes a stunning statement here: there is no one left to stand in the gap on behalf of Israel. What does this passage tell us about the specific shortcomings of the people of God and the prophets of God in that day? And can this text encourage us today to stand strong amid a dark hour?

    OFF-TRACK: The American church is far from what we should be. - I think this is largely beyond dispute, so I won’t belabor the point. - Let me simply share one proof that I think is instructive. - When you look at the early chapters of Acts, there are many people who are coming to know Jesus. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Young And The Old Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2024
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     | 3,145 views

    Don’t waste your life trying not to die; spend your life living for the One who died for you.

    To the Young and the Old Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2024 Because growing older is difficult, many people make jokes about it. The singer Pete Seeger put it like this, “How do I know when my youth is all spent? When my get up and go has got up and went!” People freely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2024
     | 1,162 views

    We sing O Little Town of Bethlehem, but it seems like a strange choice for Mary and Joseph to travel 120 km when Mary was "Great with Child". This message seeks to answer some of the questions

    O Little Town of Bethlehem, So you probably know the story, the Angel Gabriel appears to Mary and tells her the exciting news, she’s going to be a mom, even though she is still a virgin, they work out the details but then there is the entire process of telling her parents and her fiancé, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Tale Of Two Kings

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 5, 2024
     | 850 views

    A Christmas Message

    Title: “A Tale of Two Kings” Script: Mt. 2:1-12 Type: Christmas Where: GNBC 12-15-24 Intro: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is one of a handful of perennial favorites to watch during the holiday season. We all have our favorite parts in the show, I know mine is when Max, the Grinch’s dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Do Not Be Afraid Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,321 views

    An advent series looking at the angel's proclamation "Do not be afraid."

    Do Not Be Afraid December 8, 2024 Matthew 1:18-25 During this advent season, we’ve been talking about fear. Last week I shared a couple of fears with you, today, I’ll share another one. I’m afraid of heights. One of the sports I did in high school was swimming. In the summer we would swim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities #1: Essentials We Can’t Do Without! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 8, 2024
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     | 1,291 views

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'1: Essentials we can’t do without!' - 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Strong in Grace (vs 1) (2). Commitment to discipleship (vs 2). (3). Faithful through hardship (vs 3-7). SERMON BODY: Ill: A man was given a guided tour around a building/construction site, • He saw a carpenter and asked him, “What are you doing?” • The carpenter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Moses Magembe avatar

    Think With God Series

    Contributed by Moses Magembe on Jan 24, 2024
     | 2,720 views

    Most Christians live a life outside processing their thoughts with God's thoughts or his word.

    Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you with was in Christ Jesus.” The Holy Spirit through Paul is counseling the church that is in a crisis, their pastor is sick and at the moment they have no pastor. But also Paul is going through a crisis, he is in prison without hopes of coming out. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Show Them The Way Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 29, 2024
     | 1,289 views

    Parents have the responsibility of preparing their families for Jesus' return. Fathers: leading spiritually. Mothers: examples of faith. We need to be mindful of the evil days we are in and set a positive example so that all are ready for Jesus’ return.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Parenting - A Holy Stewardship Parenting is not easy! Parents Have It Rough Source: John Maxwell, "What Children Owe Their Parents (and Themselves)," Preaching Today, Tape 140. https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/1997/july/737.html Copied from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Minor Prophets Major Message: Pride Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2024
     | 1,962 views

    Pride needs to be constantly checked in our lives because it leads to so many other sins which compound in our lives.

    Minor Prophets Major Message Pride Obadiah 1-21 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Obadiah is the shortest… guinnessworldrecords.com/records/ If Obadiah was a spy, he’d be French spy Richebourg (1768-1858) during the French Revolution If Obadiah was a street, it be Ebenezer Place in Wick, Scotland If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ