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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Encountering Christ - Jesus Cleanses A Leper

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 6, 2023
     | 1,164 views

    This is from a Series Called Encountering Christ

    Title: “Jesus Cleanses a Leper” Scripture: Lk. 5:12-16 Type: Series life of Christ Where: 2-4-23 Intro: Have you ever been around someone who was filthy, but who did not seem to be aware of his condition? How would you like it if that person were your doctor? Just as he is about to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Our Family Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 6, 2023
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     | 9,307 views

    Our families may be the furthest thing from perfect, but God ordained the family in the beginning in the garden of Eden. Since then, Satan has been attacking the family. With God at the center, we need to protect, cherish, and love our families with which God has blessed us.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Our Imperfect Family - Pixel Preacher Raise your hand today if your family is perfect! Anyone? Hopefully you’re not like the family in this story. You hear jokes about someone being left behind, but I often wonder does it really happen? I guess the answer is yes! Dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sixth Commandment: Thou Shall Not Murder! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 29, 2022
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     | 2,345 views

    The Ten Commandments tell us that we should not commit murder. There is a difference between killing and murder. We are watching the death of democracy in America. The womb of the mother should be a sanctuary of hope, not a death chamber. This is the law of God, and it does not change.

    Turn in your Bibles to Exodus 20:13, as we continue our sermon series on the Ten Commandments with this simple statement, "Thou shall do no murder". Say that with me. "Thou shall do no murder". I doubt there are any gangsters or professional hitmen reading this right now. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Master Calls Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 20, 2023
     | 2,883 views

    In today's section, Mark begins with the first words of Jesus as He proclaimed the Gospel in Galilee. Then Mark moved quickly into the calling of the first four disciples. There is much for us to learn about how to respond to the Master's call to be fishers of people.

    A. The kingdom of God is like a man who wanted to build a carousel and began to build a team and find the supplies he needed. 1. In 2008, a man named Gale Joh wanted to do something special for Kingsport, Tennesse, the place that had become his home. 2. He had grown up in Binghamton, NY, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embracing Uncertainty Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 7, 2023
     | 4,222 views

    To embrace the uncertainties of life, enjoy the good days, grow in the bad days, but trust God every day.

    In his book In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Mark Batterson writes about a vacation he took with his family to Orlando, Florida: One morning they were sitting at a stoplight in their rental van. The light turned green, and the car in front of us didn't go, so Mark decided to give them a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "faith Under Fire"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 18, 2022
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     | 5,174 views

    Each day, an unseen and incredible battle between good and evil takes place around us. Just as retired generals share insights on strategy, this message aims to enlighten and empower us by helping us understand the enemy's strengths and tactics used against God’s people.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 5:8-9) (8) "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" (9) "Whom resist steadfast in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 16: Wives Be Subject To Your Own Husbands

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 23, 2022
     | 1,128 views

    This passage is controversial in today's world. But it has a lot it can teach us.

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 16: Wives, be Subject to your own Husbands 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction There are few passages in Scripture which are as controversial in today’s societies. These verses are contrary to what feminists preach. These women say things like: “I will not be in subjection ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,705 views

    This is a brief series on the Beatitudes

    Title: The Beatitudes Script: Mt. 5:1-5 Type: Expos. Series When: 1-14-18 Intro: When Thomas Jefferson selected the phrase “the pursuit of happiness” to describe one of the unalienable rights of man, he was appropriating an idea with a very long history. Since the time of Aristotle and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Came From Within: Anger Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 3, 2021
     | 3,120 views

    This sermon is adapted from Andy Stanley's book Enemies of the Heart. Anger is a prison that can only be escaped by forgiveness.

    It Came From Within: Anger Introduction We have been talking about the enemies of the heart. Jesus said that it is from within the core of our being that all of life's issues flow, the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are four enemies of the heart that can cause blockages that keep us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rejoice In The Lord Always!

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,694 views

    The source of our true rejoicing is found only through a right relationship with God! Everything apart from him is crumbling and disappointing. Yet our God is eternal, glorious, lacks in no way, and never fails. So those who enjoy a living fellowship with Christ are given true gladness of heart.

    Are we known as a joyful people? Is that the reputation we have, that we’re often rejoicing? Perhaps not. On first impressions, our worship is pretty sombre. In speaking about our faith, most of us are reserved, and we keep our emotions well in check. Even when we have what we call “the celebration ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Samson, The Flawed Savior

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 10, 2021
     | 2,451 views

    When we stop trusting in human strength or looking to our own ability, God will act. When we are weakest and most defenseless, God will show grace. It’s when we’re at our lowest that God gets ready to shine his glory, to show that He is our Savior.

    There is something called the underdog. It’s the boxer not expected to win the fight. It’s the team up against the undefeated champions from last year. The underdog is an unlikely candidate for success, because he’s too small, or they’re too weak, or inexperienced. Yet we know it’s the underdog ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Active In The Lives Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,141 views

    In Daniel 5:1-31, we see what happens when God crashes a party.

    Introduction What would happen if someone gave a party—and God crashed it? In the first verses of Daniel chapter 5, we find a description of a rather wild party thrown by a king named Belshazzar. Then we are told how his party was crashed. Right in the middle of the party, at what was probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "oaths, Eyes And Cheeks, And Enemies"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 28, 2025
     | 351 views

    Series on the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: “Oaths, Eyes & Cheeks, and Enemies” Script: Mt. 5:33ff Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 3-2-25 Intro: The children’s song: “Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes” was documented as early 1912. It has been sung in nearly every country of the world, although the tune for the lyrics ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    2 Corinthians Series: Smooches, The End Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 165 views

    Let’s focus our time on the last four verses of 2 Corinthians 13.

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES SMOOCHES, THE END 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-14 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-14 (ESV) This is the third time I am coming to you. Every charge must be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 2 I warned those who sinned before and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good Portion Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 480 views

    What is the necessary, good thing in our relationship with Jesus?

    I have a problem - a problem with serving food. I always want the bigger portion - if I’m pouring drinks for Danielle and me - I’ll take the one that’s a bit more. If I’m plating food, I’ll put a bit more on my plate. Now, I know she eats less than I do - basically everyone in my house eats less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist