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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Introduction To Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 11, 2024
     | 983 views

    First in series from James, Introduction to Christian Living

    James 1 Introduction to Christian Living Some of ya’ll never consider how things get done around here. We are a small church, with a limited budget, and so the things done around here are done by volunteers. The place is mowed and trimmed by volunteers. The pavilion and plastic walls are cleaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Response To The Unexpected

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024
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     | 1,885 views

    This message is about how we respond to the unexpected events of our lives. As children of God, our core responses should always focus our attention on the One with the answer, not the problem before our eyes.

    Our Response to The Unexpected Scripture: Mark 4:35-41; First John 3:21-22; Second Chronicles 20:1-29 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of the message this morning is “Our Response to the Unexpected.” I am going to open with a story recorded in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Furthering Your Faith-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2024
     | 551 views

    3 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

    FURTHERING Your FAITH-III—2Peter 1:5-11[Part 3--:6b-7(:5-7)] Attention: A popular adage goes something like this, “If you do what you love to do, then you’ll never have to ‘work’ a day in your life.” ?What is it that you really love to do? ?Is there some way to make a ‘Christ-honoring’ career out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 2, 2024
     | 565 views

    Through these verses God's purpose for marriage are explained. When these purposes are obeyed a wife or husband will never need to fear.

    You can listen to this sermon here:- https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media/2024-09-01-what-s-love-got-to-do-with-it Ephesians 5:21-33 “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Message With it being Father’s Day a text which speaks into the theme of such a day is Ephesians 5:21-33. It is a passage which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah 53: Sheeps For Keeps Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2024
     | 856 views

    Please know that Isaiah 53 directly predicts, 700 years before He arrived, that Jesus Christ is the way, truth, and life for us because we like sheep go our own way and we need a Savior.

    ISAIAH 53 SERIES: SHEEPS FOR KEEPS ISAIAH 53:6 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Examples For You And I

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 21, 2024
     | 1,847 views

    The Five examples that the Children of Israel showed the Church at Corinth

    1 Corinthians 10:1-13 9/22/24 a.m. For many years Monterey, a California coast town, was a pelican's paradise. As the fishermen cleaned their fish, they would throw the FISH HEADS and other useless parts to the pelicans. And so as time went on the birds got fat and lazy. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discernings Of Spirits Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 27, 2024
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     | 1,918 views

    This message discusses the supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit called "Discernings of Spirits" in 1 Corinthians 12:10. This gift unveils the spiritual realm, and its operation often precedes exorcism. It is a protection from deception.

    Intro In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul raises the subject of spiritual manifestations. He lists nine gifts or manifestations of the Spirit. We have examined the first six and now come to the seventh, discernings of spirits. I begin reading in verse 7. “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The School Of Hard Knocks Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,069 views

    Life only makes sense when we live it for the Lord.

    The School of Hard Knocks Ecclesiastes 7:14-29 Rev. Brian Bill October 12-13, 2024 Several years ago, I came across some of my old report cards. My lowest grades in Junior High were in Band and Spanish – I haven’t made much improvement in language or the arts over the years. In High School, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Kindness, Acts Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 20, 2024
     | 1,240 views

    Kindness and compassion are essential for living out our faith in today’s divided world. We are called to reflect God’s heart through our actions and words, promoting healing where division exists. By choosing kindness, we demonstrate the love of Christ to a world desperately in need of hope.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Kindness and Service — Church Fuel Video Transcript: “We need to be kind. We need to be a light. An act of kindness can have great impact. Kindness allows others to feel God’s grace through us. Let’s treat others as we would want to be treated. Be loving. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 7: Prayer When Life Is Unfair Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 29, 2024
     | 1,851 views

    What should we do when life is unfair? 1. Beware of the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10). 2. Take our troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18). 3. Give our best to God (vs. 11). 4. Rely on God to remember us (vs. 17-20).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 7: Prayer when Life Is Unfair 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 29, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel 1 to see a great prayer when life was unfair. Chuck Swindoll tells us that the events "in 1 Samuel took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Fills My Cup?

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024
     | 2,652 views

    Whenever we are faced with a situation, what is within our hearts will shine forth. Jesus said the things we say and do are generated from what is in our heart. This message addresses the question "What fills my cup?"

    What Fills My Cup? Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37; Ephesians 3:16-19; Colossians 1:9-10 Good morning, Strangers Rest. Jesus said in Matthew 12:34-37, “(34) Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (35) A good man out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gratitude As A Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 10, 2024
     | 2,548 views

    We’re challenged to move beyond occasional thankfulness and embrace gratitude as a daily decision. Gratitude is more than a reaction to blessings—it's a way of life. By living gratefully, we grow closer to God, and become a powerful witness of His goodness to the world around us.

    ### Introduction Video Ill.: Thanksgiving Every Day — Freebridge Media Transcript: Today we are thankful. We give thanks to God for His love, His mercy, and His faithfulness. We give thanks for family and friends, life and laughter, and the little things which bring joy to our lives. We give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Man After Gods Own Heart

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 819 views

    Outward appearance and the way others perceive us based on our looks has become all to common now a days

    Let us pray I was reading an article in a business magazine saying that MEN go to great lengths to add a 1-3 inches in height and when I mean great lengths, imagine enduring unimaginable pain of cutting stretching and growing bone cells right down in our shin bone just to get a few inches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Francis Of Assisi And The Saints Of God Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 571 views

    The saints' exemplary lives encourage us always to be close to Jesus and make it our life’s plan.

    As the whole church celebrates the Feast of St Francis today (4 October), I want to take the opportunity to share with you why the church honours and celebrates saints. I want to reflect with you what the saints have to teach us about our calling to be Jesus' followers, our faith in God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Staring Down Your Critics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2024
     | 849 views

    Behold the glory of the Lord and be bold in your service for the Lord.

    There is an old Peanuts cartoon, in which Linus has just written a comic strip of his own, and he wants Lucy's opinion. In the first frame, he tentatively hands Lucy his comic strip and says, “Lucy, would you read this and tell me if you think it is funny?” In the next frame, you see Lucy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free