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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 8, 2022
     | 2,652 views

    Jesus wants us to: 1. Strive to be like our Savior (vs. 24-25). 2. Focus on fearing the Lord (vs. 25-28). 3. Be encouraged by how much God treasures us (vs. 29-31). 4. Overcome our fears with faith (vs. 31). 5. Take a bold stand for our Savior (vs. 32-33).

    Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 3) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:24-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 8, 2022) MESSAGE: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 10:24. In this chapter, Jesus was about to send His Apostles out to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I, John - A Tale Of Two Kingdoms

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,522 views

    A first person sermon by John the Apostle about the confusion of religion and politics. It's purpose is to focus on the kingdom of God and not be overwhelmed by the kingdom of this world.

    “A Tale of Two Kingdoms” – December 19, 2021(Sunday AM) Subject: What is the connection between religion and politics? Complement: its a confusing connection - but our King is Jesus Big idea: The government shall be upon his shoulders. Introduction: (the sermon is told by John in first person); ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,478 views

    God’s plan for your happiness includes a design for even your distress.

    This evening, I want to speak with you on this topic, “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” It’s important different religions answer this question in vary different ways. N. S. R. K. Ravi was born in 1953 in India into a family of wealth as they were in the second-highest caste, lower only than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peace Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2022
     | 3,000 views

    If you want to see God turn your disappointments into dreams come true, then like Joseph just trust and obey Him.

    Dave Barry talks about one of his most vivid childhood memories of Christmas. It was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Armonk, NY. It involved almost all the Sunday School kids, and Mrs. Elson, who had experience in the Legitimate Theater, was the director. Barry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Memories

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 26, 2023
     | 2,829 views

    An examination of God's command to set up memorials.

    Joshua 4 Memories I. INTRODUCTION Years ago, as I visited with Gladys’ family on the night they erected their Christmas tree, they began to tell stories. As they would open boxes and pull out ornaments, they would explain, “This ornament is from the year we did this and so. This ornament is from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating A Timeless Jesus At Christmas Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
     | 1,708 views

    Christmas was just the beginning of a round-trip that Jesus took from heaven to earth and back to heaven. Jesus went from sitting on a throne, to laying in a manger, to hanging on a tree. He went from being a king with a crown, to a baby with diapers, to a criminal on the cross

    Christmas kicks off at Cross Church officially today! I hope this is the best Christmas for your family and you have experienced. Now perhaps the best news concerning Christmas came from our friends at Hallmark. Hallmark announced they are really close to developing a second movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "spiritual Stability"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 14, 2025
     | 237 views

    Expository Series on Philippians

    Title: “Spiritual Stability” Script: Phil. 4:1-6 Type: Series Where: GNBC 8-17-25 Intro: The Church of Jesus Christ is under attack. We should not be surprised. Our Lord said it would be. In Jn. 16:33 He said: “In the world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peter: The Fisherman, The Common Man, The Impulsive Man & The Apostle

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2026
     | 140 views

    This is a sermon about parts of Peter's experience with Jesus, and looks at Peter as a man restored by his Saviour

    Sermon for January 11, 2026 Peter: The Fisherman, The Common Man, The Impulsive Man & The Apostle” I love the Bible—I love the Word of God. There is no book more beautiful, more wise, or more important. There is no book that is a greater commentary on the human condition, what it's like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Life's Dilemmas

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,624 views

    There are sometimes tough choices that we have to make in life.

    Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 49,225 views

    Self-discipline is an important aspect of our running teh Christian race.

    Introduction: Any of you remember what it was like to get your driver’s license? The lessons, the practice, the look of terror on the face of the driving instructor, the look of regret on the face of your parents when you proudly waved that newly-obtained license under their noses? But, finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 805 ratings
     | 386,673 views

    Psalm 23 is probably the best known passage in all the Bible.

    Introduction: Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be a comfort to those who are dying, or those who have lost loved ones. Maybe it’s so well-loved because it is so personal and individual. When we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wrestling For A Change Series

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 210 ratings
     | 45,172 views

    Spiritual Growth

    “Wrestling For A Change” Genesis 32:22-32 Change can be a painful process, particularly in the area of spiritual maturity. I look back 20 years or so ago to my high school and college days and I realize God was working with some pretty “raw” material. I think of some of the things I did and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dream Making In The Midst Of A Dysfunctional World Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,437 views

    Part 1 of Dream Maker series. Big Idea: We are all dysfuntion, but don’t get used to the status quo of dysfunctional world you are living in. God doesn’t. God will not content to leave you there; He has something better in mind. He has a dream for you.

    DREAM MAKING IN THE MIDST OF A DYSFUNCTIONAL WORLD Part 1 of the Dream Maker Series English Worship, Vietnamese Alliance Church at Midway City June 5, 2005 Genesis 37:5 "Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more." 1) {DYSFUNCTION} We all had some sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Born To Die Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,022 views

    “Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When He had said this, he breathed His last.” Jesus knew that He was born in order to die. In this quotation from Psalm 31:5, Jesus is ready to die because He is confident

    Born to Die Well, it finally hit us. I thought we could avoid it, but we got clobbered by the flu this week. Becca was the first one to fall. A couple days later Beth was wiped out, followed quickly by Lydia and Emily. I prayed that I would be spared [fold hands]. I succumbed on Wednesday and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Dark Valleys Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,068 views

    5th in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

    SURVIVING DARK VALLEYS Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: (Play 2:40 & fade of “Tears of Heaven” by Eric Clapton - lyrics on powerpoint) I am a fan of Eric Clapton’s music but until this week I didn’t know what motivated Eric to write the song we just heard. “Tears of Heaven” won Eric Clapton a 1993 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church