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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    How To Eat In Church Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 16, 2022
     | 2,191 views

    If you want to come together for the advancement of the gospel, then come together around the cross. remember Jesus, reflect on yourself, and remain, or wait, for one another.

    21 years ago (2001), DreamWorks produced the animated film Shreck, in which Shrek, an ogre, falls in love with the beautiful princess Fiona, who turns out to be an ogre herself. They fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after. Then Shrek 2 comes along three years later (2004), and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be Great In The Sight Of God! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2022
     | 3,260 views

    We have to: 1. Overcome our selfish mindset (vs. 1). 2. Use God's standards for greatness (vs. 1). 3. Follow the right examples for greatness (vs. 2-4). 4. Focus on the right mission (vs. 5).

    Be Great in the Sight of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2022) MESSAGE: *Who would you name as a great man or woman? Almost everybody could offer some suggestions, and opinions around the world would have huge differences. But Jim Kane ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2022
     | 2,656 views

    If you want to enjoy the diverse community God created for you, acknowledge that you belong to one body; appreciate the different members of that body; depend on one another; and do what God gifted you to do.

    Grove Street was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes, but they each posted a sign out front, proudly displaying the name of the church. The three churches were named First ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022
     | 3,247 views

    If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

    Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brandon Queen avatar

    Jesus, The Good Samaritain

    Contributed by Brandon Queen on Oct 8, 2022
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     | 2,418 views

    We will be in a familiar passage. A passage that explains to us how we should treat our neighbors.

    ENGAGE: Open with greeting the members. Would you fight to live? Would you fight to save another person’s life? Would you be a good Samaritan no matter the outcome? Opening Question and Statement: On or around July 25, 2021, A group of people spoke out about saving an unconscious man slumped over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 21, 2022
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     | 2,678 views

    We look here at a lot of quotes to try to understand the distorted and wicked thinking of Liberals. They operate in a lot of areas with three prominent ones - denial of and attack on the scriptures, promotion of abortion/homosexuality, and to implement socialist beliefs.

    This talk continues from the 4th Part. This is the last one for this group. LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 5 This is the last talk in this small series. Thank you all for your interest but we live in troubled times when the very foundations of our faith are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Let Anything Keep You Away From Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2022
     | 3,416 views

    Choose Jesus because... 1. He has God's perfect goodness (vs. 16-17). 2. He looks at us with love (vs. 17-21). 3. Following Him is worth any cost (vs. 21-22). 4. Only He can save our souls (vs. 23-26).

    Don't Let Anything Keep You Away from Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:16-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:16. Remember that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from dying on the cross for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Beginning - Word Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 18, 2022
     | 1,784 views

    This sermon explores the first 18 verses of John and how John uses specific words to clarify who Jesus was and is, in order that everyone would seek to exalt Him and His name.

    Sermon Date 02-13-2011 In The Beginning Word (Chuck Gohn) The book of John, chapter 1. We are going to be looking at the first 18 verses. As we look at these 18 verses, what we want to be reminded of is the first 18 verses are known as the prologue to the gospel of John. A prologue is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    If You Want To Be A Real Christian. . . Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 23, 2022
     | 2,851 views

    If you want to be a real Christian... 1. Trust Jesus to help you in amazing ways (Matt 14:34-36). 2. Start obeying God's commands (Matt 15:1-6). 3. Strive to avoid hypocrisy (Matt 15:5-7). 4. Keep seeking the Lord with all your heart (Matt 15:7-8). 5. You will discover real hope (Matt 15:8-9).

    If You Want to Be a Real Christian. . . The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:34 - Matthew 15:9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 23, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 14. The Holy Spirit led Matthew to begin this part of his Gospel by reporting on the government-approved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Fashion Advice Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 25, 2022
     | 3,219 views

    Paul gives the Colossians a picture of what a growing Christian and a healthy church looks like

    Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 3:12-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-24-2022 Are you in the Right Place? When I was in college, I lived next to a guy who played in a band called, “Momma Tera.” It was a hard rock band and he invited me to come see them at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "i May Be Persecuted, But I Am Not Forsaken."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 22, 2022
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     | 4,442 views

    "When Christians face discouragement and faint as a result of opposition and persecution, it's an opportunity for us to show what God can do. Even when we are weak, God is powerful enough to handle any situation and use us as an example of his strength and might."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Corinthians 4:8-10) ( 8) "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;" (9) " Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;" (10) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    When God Takes Us Fishing

    Contributed by James May on Aug 31, 2022
     | 4,708 views

    When we are given the call from God to serve him we should hear and obey. If not, then God has a way of getting our attention. He wants to extend his great Love to all men.

    When God takes us Fishing Sunday, August 20, 2022 I was seeking the Lord for the word for his church and as the pages of my bible opened up, my eyes were drawn to the first two verses of the Book of Jonah. Immediately I heard the Holy Ghost as he led me to focus my attention to what God would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4: God Talks About The Timing Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 10, 2023
     | 2,063 views

    1. The return of our redeemer is sure (vs. 29-31). 2. The truth of God's Word is timeless (vs. 35). 3. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 4. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 5. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study two more of the Lord's parables. You may remember that a parable is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    The Prayer Of Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,546 views

    Jesus clearly knew God’s will, and yet he had intense angst and the deep feeling of despair that came from actually obeying God’s will. This sermon is intended to equip you for those moments where DOING God’s will, is really really hard.

    If you’ve been around Christian circles for any length of time, there is a considerable amount of frustration in trying to determine God’s will. For some, it’s because we love the Lord and want to please him, so we want to make sure we’re making right choices that would honor him. But for others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expectations For Godly Living-Part 5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023
     | 1,151 views

    5 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living.All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

    EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-V—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: In order for God’s people to properly elevate & honor God thru Jesus Christ, there are ‘Expectations’ that will be met! Need: There is an ultimate ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ that CAN come to your life! BUT that ‘fulfillment & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist