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  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 10 - What Is Ruling And Dwelling In You? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 24, 2025
     | 258 views

    After writing about the things we should take off and put on, Paul wrote about what should rule us and dwell in us, and how we should do everything.

    Introduction: A. Today, I want us to start by considering the concepts of ruling and dwelling. 1. Let’s ask ourselves: Who or what is ruling in my heart and life? a. In other words, who or what is sitting on the throne of my life and heart? 2. Let’s also ask ourselves: Who or what is dwelling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Miracle Of The Moment

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2025
     | 238 views

    An Advent sermon

    Title: The Miracle of the Moment Scripture: Galatians 4:4ff Type: Advent Where: GNBC 11-30-25 Intro: Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent, 2025. There are now only 25 days until Christmas! That’s only 528 hrs! Or, it is 31,600 minutes! And you have to buy X# of presents for # of people, so get ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hear Isaiah’s Advent Call!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Dec 1, 2025
     | 376 views

    For our sermon this morning we are invited to hear a message from the Prophet Isaiah in his role as an Advent preacher. Actually, we hear three messages connected to three voices calling out in his prophecy.

    They were all Advent preachers. From Moses to Malachi their messages were the same. Repent. Return. Believe. Yes, they delivered their messages in different ways, and at different times. But ultimately, they were the voices of God calling his people to turn away from their sins, return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022
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     | 5,241 views

    DECEMBER 14th, 2025.

    Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Luke 1:46-55, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11. A). A HAPPY HOMECOMING. Isaiah 35:1-10. Isaiah foresees a time ahead of time, when Israel would again be released from captivity, and would undertake another journey through the wilderness. Unlike when they left ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Serving

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 6, 2022
     | 3,351 views

    What are you doing with all the Lord has given you?

    I recently heard a radio commercial that caught my attention. It was an advertisement to refinance your home and save $1000’s. The commercial asked, “What could you do with all that savings?” People exclaimed, “We could buy a new car! We could go on a cruise! We could remodel the kitchen.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2022
     | 3,843 views

    To find real joy in a world in perma-crisis, worship the Christ of Christmas. Like the wise men, seek Him out, bow before him, and give Him your very best.

    As people across the globe reel from one crisis to another, the Collins English Dictionary just last month (November 2022) revealed its 2022 word of the year: “permacrisis.” Harper Collins, the dictionary’s publisher, defines “permacrisis” as “an extended period of instability and insecurity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Cross Is A Foolish Message Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
     | 2,316 views

    In this series we will be exploring aspects of what the Cross of Christ means for us. Both the blessings and the curses.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - We are beginning a new series on the Cross of Christ this morning. FOOLISH CROOKS Donald Murray’s fifteen minutes of fame began December 2019 when he showed up on an episode of the TV show Live PD. As cops pulled him over for driving without headlights, he crashed into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word Of Truth

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,565 views

    In today’s passage in James 1:19-26 we are going to learn that for religion to be pure and faultless it be based on listening and obeying the word which means keeping a tight reign on one’s tongue, taking care of the widows and orphans and to keep from being polluted by the world.

    The Word of Truth James 1:19-26 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Does your form of religion get you closer to God? Are the externals of your faith such as going to church regularly, almsgiving, prayer, fasting, reading God’s word, and singing a true reflection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message 17 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:22 – Abstain From Every Form Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 14, 2023
     | 2,832 views

    What may appear innocent can be barbed because it can become a form of evil. Abstaining from all forms of evil is examined in this serious message. What does it mean “to abstain” and several examples are looked at.

    MESSAGE 17 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:22 – ABSTAIN FROM EVERY FORM OF EVIL THE INTRODUCTION {{1Thessalonians 5 v 22 “Abstain from every form of evil.”}} The KJV is “Abstain from all appearances of evil.” NIV is “Reject every kind of evil.” NASB and ESV is “Abstain from every form of evil.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "dress For Success"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,014 views

    This is a sermon on Spiritual Warfare.

    Title: “Dressing for Success” Type: Expos/ Spiritual Warfare Script: Eph. 6:10-17; Rom. 13:12-14 Location: GNBC 4-7-02/ RW 1-22-23 Intro: While in college I took exactly one business course as an elective for some general hours. To tell you the truth I don’t remember a lot about the class. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Laughter

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,170 views

    Today we are going to talk about “Laughter.” If we define laughter, we might say it is the quick breath resulting in a series of short vowel-like sounds usually "ha-ha," "ho-ho" or "hee-hee" which we call laughter.

    Laughter “Then was our mouth filled with laughter.” Psalm 126:2 “He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh.” —Psalm 2:4 Intro: A elderly couple were home The wife softly said to her husband Do you remember when we used to just sit and you would hold my hand The man reached over and held her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Was The Blood Of Jesus Necessary?

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,887 views

    The Blood of Jesus is seldom spoken of in many churches of today. But for 2000 years the Gospel of Jesus Christ has never changed. We are saved by faith and that faith should be in His redemption work on Calvary and the Blood that He shed.

    Why Was The Blood of Jesus Necessary? Sunday Morning - Feb. 17, 2008 1) FOR 2000 YEARS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST HAS NEVER CHANGED. a) It's still true that Jesus was God, manifested in the Flesh, born of a virgin, suffered and died on Calvary for the redemption of man, rose again and now ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    He Saved Others

    Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Nov 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,885 views

    Jesus saved others. Himself, he could not save.

    He Saved Others Matthew 27: 32, “And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unprecedented  faith - "Creating An Environment Of Faith”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 11, 2026
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     | 123 views

    As we begin our new series on Unprecedented Faith, I believe it’s wise to lay the foundation for creating an environment where our faith can grow and mature as we pursue God's promises. This faith environment is revealed in Joshua’s life and his parting words to the next generation.

    Unprecedented  Faith “Creating an Environment of Faith” Joshua 23:1-11 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LofvjY-O7h8 As we begin our new series on “Unprecedented Faith,” I think it’s wise to set the stage for creating an environment where our faith can grow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Narrow Gate Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Apr 17, 2024
     | 3,260 views

    This morning, as believers, we too are up against something that seems insurmountable and that is to stay on the narrow road.

    Opener: Good morning Church! We are so glad that you are here fellowshipping with us this morning! We are in the middle of a series on Nuggets from the sermon on the mountain. We are discovering a few life changing moments from Jesus sermon found in the book of Matthew chapter seven. Last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God