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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "The Secret Place"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    They had a crowd, a great praise team, an orderly procession, a godly leader, the sincere motive, but something went wrong? They did not know how to approach God!

    Title: "The Secret Place" Introduction: Have you ever thought about all of the people that God killed for seemingly "small" sins? In this text it was Uzzah’s turn to die. for touching the Ark of the Covenant. In the New Testament, Ananias and Sapphira died for keeping back part of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,390 views

    2 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. What is essential to a new beginning? The concessions essential to a new beginning are a Fulfilled...

    A NEW BEGINNING-II—John 3:1-21 Attention: Little Jimmy was so happy to see his grandmother that he ran up and gave her a big hug. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma. Now daddy will have to do that trick he's been promising to do!" His grandmother was curious. "What trick is that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing Into The Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 542 views

    The presence of God is the most vital need of every believer. It is in His presence that we find direction, strength, peace, joy, and fulfilment. Pressing into His presence is not a one-time event but a continuous pursuit that requires hunger, discipline, and commitment.

    PRESSING INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 6:3 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-22, Exodus 33:13-15, James 4:8, Philippians 3:10 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the most vital need of every believer. It is in His presence that we find direction, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith That Feeds On Crumbs Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,595 views

    We don't always recognize when God is testing us. Most of the time the tests are disguised as trouble, trials, and adversity. A discussion of the four characteristics of great faith.

    INTRODUCTION This year we’ve been going through the Gospel According to Mark and we’re picking up where we left off before we started our emphasis on Missions and Christmas. This message is entitled, “Faith That Feeds on Crumbs.” When I first read this passage, I was in for a big surprise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unveiling God's Heart Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 32 ratings
     | 13,388 views

    This is about the Temple curtain torn in 2 when Jesus died. It shows us God’s heart of approachability, availability, and affection.

    Mark 15:33-39 – Unveiling God’s Heart (I got this sermon mostly from a pastor named Randal Earl Denny in his book In the Shadow of the Cross.) Well, here we are. Since January we have been looking at The Life of Jesus. We have studied his teachings and observed His miracles. We have seen Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Empty?how Full?how Much? Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,153 views

    A Sermon which spurs us to consider the condition of our hearts each time we approach God in prayer and devotion. It causes us to examine the state of our heart.

    How Empty? How Full? How Much? Matthew 26:39 Introduction [Hook] When ordering a drink at a restaurant – would you really care how clean the glass was once it was offered to you? (Have two clear glasses, one with remanents of “crud” and one that is clean. Get a picture of water. Fill both ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Asking God Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 2, 2013
     | 5,285 views

    God has allowed us the privilege to approach Him and make requests of Him.

    Asking God June 30, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has allowed us the privilege to approach Him and make requests of Him. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:7-11 Supplemental Passage: pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NASB) Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cain & Abel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,422 views

    Genesis 4:1-16 gives a picture of faith and how it is only by genuine faith through an approved sacrifice, that we can approach God. The rejection of this means rejection by God Himself.

    Canada made international news recently for the Shafia murder trial. What should have been a refuge for the healthy development of family, became an environment for intimidation that eventually lead to murder. A misplaced understanding of honor, resulted in the murder of siblings. Tooba Mohammad ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul's Multiple Approaches To Leadership In The New Testament

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,323 views

    Paul’s Multiple Approaches to Leadership in the New Testament

    Paul’s Multiple Approaches to Leadership in the New Testament Thematic Interests- Romans Group Interests - Ephesians Individual Interests- Philippians Relational Interests- I Thess, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus 1. Thematic Interests & Reserved - Attention to Major Themes such as justification by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Comparing And Contrasting Four Approaches To Charitable Giving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    Comparing and Contrasting Four Approaches to Charitable Giving

    Matthew 6:20 - Jesus said, "Where your treasure is there will your heart be also." Illustration: Out of every $10 held by Christians in the world $8 are in the hands of North Americans, according to Neal Pirolo, author of Serving as Senders. The Lord has allowed North American Christians to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Common Approach To The Bible That Yields Terrible Results

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2013
     | 2,047 views

    At look at what happens when we come to the Bible with a preconceived agenda.

    [Drama: Having a big cardboard jigsaw puzzle, with a piece missing. The piece that fits is “sacrifice.” But what you want to fit is “comfort.” So they tear away at “comfort” a little to make the piece “fit” into the puzzle.] A COMMON APPROACH TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Approaching Problems In Your Life Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 1,200 views

    You make good decisions on good information. You make bad decisions on bad information.

    A. ATTITUDES TOWARDS PROBLEMS “As you have received Christ Jesus as your Lord, continue to faith-walk in Him.” Colossians 2:6, ELT 1. The “Towns Frustration” with problems. Why Me? Why Now? Why This? 2. Wrong attitudes about problems: a. You are unsaved. b. You are unspiritual. c. God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldness To Approach Based In What We Believe.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,467 views

    The Christian faith, what we believe, can be broken down into several Biblical propositions. This is the basis of all the great Creeds, Catechisms, and Confessions of Faith of the historic church. When we believe right, then we can pray with holy boldness.

    BOLDNESS TO APPROACH BASED IN WHAT WE BELIEVE. Hebrews 4:14-16. 1. “Let us hold fast our profession” (Hebrews 4:14). Our “profession” is our confession of faith, our belief, in Jesus. It is based in several facts, some of which are evident in these verses. Jesus is “our great high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Peace: A Biblical Approach To Battling Anxiety And Depression SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,119 views

    Globally, more than 322 million people suffer from depression, and 264 million suffer from anxiety disorders. Let us discover how to overcome them based on the word of God

    Depression and anxiety are prevalent issues affecting millions of people worldwide. According to global statistics, over 322 million individuals suffer from depression, while 264 million struggle with anxiety disorders. These conditions can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and ...read more

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  • Jack Brooks avatar

    Go Find A Wife: A Christian Approach To Goal-Setting.

    Contributed by Jack Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 1,797 views

    In Genesis 24, we read the story of the servant's search for a wife for Isaac. There are historical incidentals here that don't apply to us today. But there are timeless principles that apply to discerning and achieving our goals, under the hand of God.

    The full video message can be found, starting at about the 210-minute mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOzKvRnUXto&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0EmZatkbKgmzJQfsooE5rApGT4suxEUAGusPAy1oBnuKeP54fcOTeiFho Not everything we read the Bible characters do are rules for Christians in modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free