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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What To Do When You Wake Up In A Grave Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2020
     | 4,087 views

    Because of Christ's Resurrection, we have new life, what can the resurrection teach us about that new life?

    I’ve told the story before, in 2013 I was leading a teaching trip in West Africa. We flew into the capital of Ghana, Accra and then drove 16 hours to where we were teaching. Now I love the people of Ghana, and there are many things about West Africa I enjoy, but the traffic is horrendous. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Am Clay

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 2, 2020
     | 9,677 views

    This message is about recognizing our identity and understanding that we are not an accident; a freak of nature; or a mistake. We were created with purpose.

    I Am Clay Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6; 19:11; Ephesians 2:10 The title of my message this morning is “I Am Clay.” Two Christmases ago Jackie, a family friend, gave me this coffee mug that a friend of hers made. This mug was crafted by the potter Melissa Streeter and has become my favorite mug. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Trust God?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 7, 2019
     | 8,122 views

    Dealing With Worry/Fear - Do we trust Our Sovereign God/Our Faithful and True God when we go through life's storms? The better we know who God is the more we will experience calm and peace.

    Scripture: Mark 4:35 – 41; Isaiah 41:10 Theme: Dealing With Worry/Fear Title: Do We Trust God? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Have you ever been afraid this morning? Have you ever been terrified? Have you ever had a time when something ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Good Hand Of Our God: The Story Of Gbc (15th Anniversary Sunday 2019)

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 10, 2019
     | 9,365 views

    A skeleton for a church anniversary sermon. Our story is obviously unique to us, especially since we are mission work overseas, but my approach could spark ideas on how to tell your church’s story in your unique way.

    The Good Hand of Our God: The Story of GBC (15th Anniversary Sunday 2019) Chuck Sligh September 22, 2019 TEXT: Nehemiah 2:8 – “And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Madman To Missionary

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 16, 2019
     | 5,295 views

    This sermon looks at the 1. The Reality of the Devil and Demons 2. All of Creation Acknowledges the Lordship of Jesus Christ Jesus 3. Jesus Loves to brings Salvation/Freedom

    Scripture: Mark 5:1-20; Ephesians 6:12 Title: From Mad to Missionary Theme: Dealing with Demons This sermon looks at the 1. The Reality of the Devil and Demons 2. All of Creation Acknowledges the Lordship of Jesus Christ Jesus 3. Jesus Loves to brings Salvation/Freedom INTRO: Grace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Close The Gaps - Circle The Wagons

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 21, 2019
     | 6,978 views

    God's work never goes forward without opposition from the enemy. In fact, opposition is almost always caused by success and not failure. In building the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah faced much opposition but he knew what to do and now we can know also.

    Nehemiah 4:7-23 (NLT) “But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the work was going ahead and that the gaps in the wall of Jerusalem were being repaired, they were furious. 8  They all made plans to come and fight against Jerusalem and throw us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Worship Our Wonderful Shepherd Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 1, 2019
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     | 4,114 views

    1. Worship Jesus for His courage (vs. 11). 2. Worship Jesus for His care (vs. 12-13). 3. Worship Jesus for His closeness (vs. 14-17). 4. Worship Jesus for His control (vs. 17-18).

    Worship Our Wonderful Shepherd Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 10:11-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 15, 2017 (Revised November 1, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will focus on some great reasons why everyone should worship the Good Shepherd Jesus Christ. It all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "a Disciple"

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 4, 2019
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     | 6,318 views

    Today I want you to think about your identity as "a Disciple."

    “a Disciple” “As Jesus was going down the road he saw Matthew sitting in his tax-collection booth, ‘Come be my disciple,’ Jesus said. So Matthew got up and followed him.” Matthew 9:9 Intro: Today I want you to think about your identity as “a Disciple.” When Jesus was thirty years old he began ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responsibilities Of Christian Parents

    Contributed by John White on Nov 18, 2019
     | 11,441 views

    God personally established the institutions of marriage and family when he gave Eve to Adam and united them in holy wedlock in the garden. He then commanded them to be fruitful and multiply and populate the earth.

    Responsibilities Of Christian Parents Ephesians 6:1-4 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Heaven And A New Earth

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2019
     | 5,925 views

    A lot of our focus is the here and now, because we want to serve Jesus faithfully here and now. But John's picture of our future in Revelation 21 inspires us to keep the faith and fight the good fight, because we know what tomorrow brings!

    November 24 Sermon - Revelation 21:1-8 - New Heaven and New Earth If you’ve been here for the past number of weeks I hope you’ve enjoyed the look we’ve had at the churches of the book of Revelation. I’ve done a quick rat-a-tat-tat practical overview of the lessons to those churches and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Help In The Hard Times Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2019
     | 5,469 views

    How can we get the help we need in the hard times of life? 1. Go to God (vs. 17-20). 2. Listen to the Lord (vs. 21-26). 3. Rely on the Lord's resurrection (vs. 26-27).

    God's Help in the Hard Times of Life The Gospel of John John 11:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 12, 2017 (Revised November 26, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to look at the wonderful story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's God Moment Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 12, 2019
     | 5,511 views

    This sermon focuses on young Mary and her God encounter with Gabriel

    Scripture: Luke 1:26 – 38 Theme: Be Ready … Title: Mary’s God Moment INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! For the next few weeks we are going to continue looking at some God encounters that different people experienced that are associated with the Advent/Christmas Season. It does not mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Cross Purposes 3: Mercy And Justice Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 4,188 views

    Why can't God ignore or excuse sin? Sacrifice of atonement (OT background). Righteousness through faith. God is "just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus."

    CROSS PURPOSES 3: Mercy and Justice Crosses are everywhere: Hanging on chains around people’s necks. Tattooed on people’s bodies. Surrounded by artificial flowers along the side of the road, where an accidental death occurred. Lined up in cemeteries, or on grave markers. Towering over churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bev Sesink avatar

    Esther - A Woman Of Humility And Wisdom - The Queen Of Beauty And Courage Series

    Contributed by Bev Sesink on Jul 17, 2019
     | 6,093 views

    A sermon about Esther and the impact she had due to her humility and wisdom.

    Esther - A Woman Of Humility And Wisdom The Queen Of Beauty And Courage Esther - A Woman Of Humility And Wisdom The Queen Of Beauty And Courage (The Book Of Esther) THE Story Chapter 20 Sunday March 10, 2019 Thank you for joining us today as we continue with The Story. This week we are looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    We Know

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 25, 2019
     | 5,899 views

    Know Jesus and know that you are the forever protected, listened to and loved child of God.

    It’s hard to believe. It’s the end of July and before you know it football season will be upon us. We get to watch the Chiefs play, and hopefully they’ll make it to the Superbowl this time. They have a very promising young quarterback, who uses the same word to start each play, he and all the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free