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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2017
     | 11,367 views

    The Messiah’s dramatic triumphal entry into Jerusalem helps us understand the Hand of God behind the: 1) The Preparation (Luke 19:28–35), 2) The Adoration (Luke 19:36–38), and 3) The Condemnation (Luke 19:39-44).

    For some time now, migrant journeys from hostile lands to European and North American countries have been making headlines. Great masses of peoples have left their home countries, many of which are war zones, seeking safety and security. Yet the mass migration of peoples have resulted in riots, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Divine Direction

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2014
     | 10,595 views

    1) The Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15), another to 2) The Slaughter at Ramah (Matthew 2:16–18), and the other to 3) The Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23).

    When President Anwar Sadat flew from Egypt to Israel on November 19, 1977, he shocked the whole world. His journey was unprecedented in modern times. It was unheard of that an Egyptian leader should leap the barriers of prejudice to personally petition Israel for peace. We moderns have forgotten, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Two Timing On God

    Contributed by David Ward Miller on Jan 15, 2015
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     | 10,863 views

    Idolatry is Two-Timing on God

    "Wild Worldly Christians" Series January 8 & 11, 2015 Two Timing on God 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 David Ward Miller Rocky Hill Community Church Exeter, California [Introduction:] When the late Charles Kuralt (of CBS’s popular “On the Road” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary's Song Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 18, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,447 views

    In this message we will take a look a both the writer and the original Christmas song...

    Mary’s Song The Original Christmas Songs Christmas Song Bumper Good morning MGCC!!! WELL - it’s that time of year, where we are forced to listen to Christmas music whether we want to or not. AND - it’s not just in church or in Christian bookstores, no, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time Management Principles Series

    Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,340 views

    Time management is not about doing more things, it's about doing the right things. Time management is really about life management. These principles from God's Word will enable you to make the most of your time.

    Time Management Principles Living on Borrowed Time Series – Part 1 INTRO: - A lot of people think that managing your time is about cramming more and more into your day. - They think that going, going, going, and going is the key – and they look for advanced tricks like how to brush ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Compelling Inquiry At Midnight! Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 7, 2015
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,465 views

    To establish that true salvation comes through genuine faith and willing obedience to God. This lesson reviews a man’s inquiry and conversion at midnight after the “Jail House Rocks.” It also depicts the "pattern of conversion," revealed by the Holy Spirit, unto the Apostles.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Question is Personal 2. The Question is Participative 3. The Question is Profitable Introductory Remarks. 1. In today's lesson, we will discuss a man who asked the most compelling inquiry of his lifetime. A question having eternal implications! A question all men ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ten Minas Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 3, 2015
     | 7,641 views

    We are responsible for how we administer what God entrusts to us.

    “As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. He said therefore, ‘A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. Calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk In Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2015
     | 8,928 views

    1) The Plea (Ephesians 5:1–2a), 2) The Pattern (Ephesians 5:2b), 3) The Perversion (Ephesians 5:3–4)

    The world claims to want love, and love is advocated and praised from every corner. Romantic love especially is touted. Songs, novels, movies, and television serials continually exploit emotional, lustful desire as if it were genuine love. Questing for and fantasizing about the “perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Appointing Elders Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,103 views

    What is entailed in appointing elders? What rights and authority is conferred in the appointment process?

    “When they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” [1] The New Testament model for a church of the Lord Jesus differs significantly from what has been commonly accepted among the churches of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destination Bethlehem: A Field Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 4, 2015
     | 6,380 views

    Exploring the significance of angels announcing the birth of Messiah.

    “In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Passion To Serve

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 3, 2020
     | 8,198 views

    There is this big disconnect between loving the Lord and serving Him because many who say they love the Lord really don’t love Him. We will learn today that Jesus links together love and service.

    If one were to take a survey and ask Christians the question “Do you love the Lord” the results of the survey would probably indicate that 99.9% of all surveyed "loved the Lord." Most would even say they "loved the Lord a lot." If one were to survey these same people and ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 11, 2020
     | 6,518 views

    Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for the sheep, knows the sheep, and lays down His life for the sheep.

    I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-11-2020 The DOOR Last week, we started our journey through John 10 and encountered another one of the “I AM” statements. So far, we’ve heard Jesus say that He is the “bread of life” (John 6), the “light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses, Called To Be A Deliverer Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,450 views

    In this message we will look at the life of Moses and we will learn some valuable truths... God sees, God cares, God calls and God delivers

    Moses, Called To Be A Deliverer #heroes When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. – Acts 4:13 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wunder Weapons

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2019
     | 3,488 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 26: 1 – 23

    2 Chronicles 26: 1 – 23 Wunder weapons 26 Now all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. 2 He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested with his fathers. 3 Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Fight Comparison Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019
     | 11,704 views

    Comparison Cripples. Third sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai

    How to Fight Comparison - Haggai 2:1-5 Comparison cripples. Have you ever been compared to someone else? I have. My brother Phil is two years older than me and when I was growing up I always lived in his shadow. It didn't help that my brother was smarter than I was and was the go-getter of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist