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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    God Is Closer Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 9, 2017
     | 8,698 views

    An examination of Paul's sermon on Mars Hill that teaches us 7 important truths about the one, true God.

    God Is Closer than You Think Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 9, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 17 starting at verse 16. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Have you ever noticed on a side mirror of your car the little writing on it that says, “Objects may be closer than they appear”? That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shew Us Thy Glory

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
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     | 9,944 views

    Do you desire to see God?

    Shew Us Thy Glory Exodus 33: 12-18 Glory belongs to God (Isaiah 42:8) As light to the sun; water to the sea; heat to the desert; cold to the arctic; clouds to the sky; and stars to the night sky. In the Old Testament God's glory was likened to: Shekinah Glory Fire by night Cloud by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Man And The King

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 3,459 views

    The diety of Christ

    The Man and The King The following sermon is in honor of my late Uncle Billy Banks, my mothers only sibling. To say that he was admired would be an understatement. He was a pillar to the church and to the family. While growing up I was blessed to have two sets of parents. I was raised on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power-Packed Praise Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015
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     | 10,715 views

    Paul breaks into spontaneous praise as he relates the glorious gifts of God to us.

    Power-packed Praise Ephesians 3:20-21 Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and his wife, Gladys, was very friendly and welcoming to people. One particular Sunday when the sermon seemed to go on forever, many in the congregation fell asleep. After the service, to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Spirit Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Dec 8, 2014
     | 7,878 views

    What is the true spirit of Christmas? Take a brief journey through the Biblical accounts of Christ's birth and revisit the response of those who came into contact with Immanuel -- God with us.

    Introduction Today we begin a Christmas teaching series called “The Spirit of Christmas.” What do you think the “Spirit of Christmas” is? (Allow responses) Perhaps it might be best to begin with what the Spirit of Christmas is not: Fully-loaded eggnog or other drinkable ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In Spirit And Truth Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013
     | 7,212 views

    What is worship all about? Whom do we worship? How? It is not in Spirit and in Truth. The two are covered by one preposition. Truth and Spirit cannot be separated.

    Introduction Last week we were introduced to the Samaritan woman. We remember Jesus being led by the Father to go through Samaria. We remember Jesus getting to the well in a state of heat exhaustion so serious that his disciples left him in hostile Samaritan territory alone to get lifesaving ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Empty Or Full?

    Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Mar 11, 2016
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    The believer's relationship to their local church depends upon whether they see their church service as the place where they arrive empty and expect to leave full, or arrive full and expect to leave empty.

    Empty Or Full? The Believer’s Relationship To Church by Dr. Andrew Corbett There are some places where it is good to turn up empty and leave full. If you’re a customer, this includes the supermarket, the gas station, or a restaurant. There are other places where it is good to turn up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Devil Wants To Kill, Steal, And Destroy Your Worship.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 52,531 views

    The devil wants to stop your worship because he wants the glory for himself.

    “The Devil wants to kill, steal, and destroy WORSHIP” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. QUESTIONS TO PONDER: Why did I come to church? What’s my purpose? Am I fulfilling the reason and purpose stated? John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Dancing Before The Lord Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,111 views

    Sometimes worship maybe seen as unsusal and even radical, but before we can offer worship that is acceptable to God some things must be in order

    Dancing Before the Lord II Samuel 6: There are many examples of worship in scripture and even though we may or may not follow these examples explicitly there are principles in these examples that we must follow if we are to offer worship that God will accept. God will not accept worship that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Not Ashamed Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 20, 2012
     | 5,111 views

    We must not be afraid to demonstrate to the world our love and devotion to God.

    Not Ashamed of God March 18, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be afraid to demonstrate to the world our love and devotion to God. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 6:20-23 Supplemental Passage: "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shock And Awe Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016
     | 7,657 views

    Considering the wonders of God, and the resulting sense of awe, is the foundation for our response of worship to Him

    Football season! Cold nights. Hot chocolates in the stands. Cider donuts from Edward’s Orchard. Sunday afternoon armchair quarterbacking. Some people get pretty caught up in all of it. Have you ever noticed the way that every stadium is put together, no matter what the sport, the stands ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purposeful Praise: Blessing The Lord Always SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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    No one should dictate when we Praise and Bless God. We must cultivate the habit of Blessing the Lord intentionally. This can be referred to as a Premeditated Praise.

    Title: I Will Praise the Lord Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3 (NIV) "I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together." This psalm, like many others, has its roots ...read more

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    The Spirit Of The Age Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2019
     | 5,028 views

    Although modern Christians seem to have abandoned any ethic of avoiding worldliness, the Bible has not. But what is worldliness, and why must we avoid it?

    The Spirit of the Age (I John 2:15-17) 1. People go through great lengths to avoid being proud and worldly. A rabbi and a cantor are standing in the largely empty synagogue one day, talking mystically about how, given the awesome glory of God’s Infinite Divine Presence, they are each really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Close Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010
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     | 12,269 views

    Real worship happens only when God in His grace reveals Himself to us. Then we respond with gratitude by recognizing His presence, reverencing Him, remembering what He has done, and reserving ourselves completely for him.

    Three-year-old, Mark, accidentally spilled his fruit punch on the floor one day. He decided to clean up the mess himself and dashed to the back porch to get the mop. Suddenly, realizing it was dark outside, he became apprehensive about reaching out the door for the mop. His mother reminded him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Looks Of Love Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 14, 2012
     | 5,020 views

    In our worship to God we Look UP to Him; Out to Others; In to Ourselves; and Back into the Past as we press forward with God.

    1. Counting at Church A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." 2. It is a shame that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ