Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Privilege Of Being Close To God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
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    The privilege of being close to God is beyond words. It is the wellspring of true life, joy, direction, and power. This invitation is not extended to a select few—it is for every believer who chooses to draw near with a sincere heart.

    THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING CLOSE TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:28 Supporting Texts: James 4:8, Exodus 33:11, Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 27:4, John 15:4-7 INTRODUCTION: Closeness to God is not a burden—it is one of the highest honours ever granted to mankind. It is an open invitation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Soil, Animals, And Human Beings PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Recognize and appreciate the abundance of God's blessings in our lives, even in the everyday things we often take for granted.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the rich and inspiring book of Joel, chapter 2, verses 21 to 27. This passage is a beautiful reminder of our blessings and the abundance God pours into our lives. It's all about acknowledging God's gifts, offering gratitude, and ...read more

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    Being Born Again (Nicodemus) PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
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     | 985 views

    To explore how faith in Jesus can lead us from confusion to clarity, conviction to commitment, and conversion to celebration.

    Good morning, church family! We're going to dive deep today into John 3:14-21 and explore how Jesus takes us from confusion to clarity, conviction to commitment, and conversion to celebration. You know, it's funny; we all go through life thinking we've got things figured out until God shows us ...read more

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  • Monte Brown avatar

    Be Careful Out There

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012
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    Paul is stopping all of us in our tracks as we go out into this world to represent our King and Lord and Savior as he says in so many words, "Be Careful Out There."

    Introduction A number of years back there was a T.V. cop program called Hill Street Blues and it always started in a similar way. All the officers were sitting in the briefing room getting the assignments for their shift. Their supervising officer would brief them on the problems of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Fill Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 138 ratings
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    Let’s consider what God says in His Word about being filled with His Spirit. 1- Being filled with God’s Spirit energizes witnessing 2- Being filled with God’s Spirit produces joy 3- Being filled with God’s Spirit induces worship

    INTRO.- All people are filled with something, some desire, some interest, etc. ILL.- A fisherman returned to shore with a giant marlin that was bigger and heavier than he was. On the way to the cleaning shed, he ran into a second fisherman who had a stringer with a dozen baby fish. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Let Us Go From Being Full Of Apprehension To Being Filled With Peacefulness

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 30, 2003
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    Keeping our eyes on Jesus brings peace.

    LET US GO FROM BEING FULL OF APPREHENSION TO BEING FILLED WITH PEACEFULNESS Can you imagine in your mind the face of Jesus? When he was around children you see a smile on his face. When he found that his friend had died the Bible says that there were tears in his eyes. When Jesus was awakened ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Does Spiritual Preparation Look Like?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 7, 2025
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    Spiritual preparation is necessary in being a good servant, a good witness, and a good Christian.

    What Does Spiritual Preparation Look Like? Matthew 14:22-23 Preparation is the process of making something ready to be used or for use. For instance, during my time in the service, we would need to prepare our gear before we went to the field for training. Not only did I have to prepare my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Who Jesus Is Not Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 25, 2015
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     | 4,256 views

    Many strange ideas about Jesus being sent throughout the world. Here are a few.

    6. Who is Jesus according to Albany Park Religionists? Here are some other revelations about Jesus, taught by people in this very neighborhood. Strange things have been added to the record since the record first was published by God's men, the prophets and apostles, starting in the centuries ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Lee avatar

    Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 1 Acts 5:12-20 The early church is having a huge impact on Jerusalem with thousands being saved and healed. Lives are being forever changed! The church is unified and God is being magnified. The gospel is spreading like wildfire, the church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 2 Acts 5:17-33 Last week we looked at the “Go” in our outline and saw that it deals with the consistency or the reliability of our witness. Are you the same out there as you are in here? This is a command BUT you and I should not look at it as a burden or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1-Do Good, Share Jesus Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015
     | 4,174 views

    Being a friend can make a huge difference in ones life.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Matthew 5:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Christianity Made Simple

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2012
     | 5,207 views

    The difinition of being a Christian is simple, being a Crhistian and living it out takes the discipline of Christ in your life.

    Christianity made simple Romans chapter 5:1-11 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to you about being a Christian. By definition, it is a follower of Jesus. This message actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    God Remains A Mystery, Even Though He Reveals Himself To Us

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 5, 2009
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    A sermon for Trinity Sunday, Series B

    Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Oh God, reveal yourself to us and give us the grace to love and to follow your self-revelation that we receive from you. Keep us open minded, always ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    My Purpose? My Goals?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2014
     | 3,755 views

    We must be more than ENABLERS and FISH-GIVERS --- We must teach others HOW TO FISH. let us look at MODEL---MENTOR---MOTIVATE--- We have a purpose before us.

    MY PURPOSE? --- MY GOALS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A PAIR OF SPURS, I ATTACH THEM TO MY SHOES... Proverbs 26:20 (KJV) Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Proverbs 26:20 (MSG) When you run out of wood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mother's Day 2016 Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 9, 2016
     | 6,017 views

    how much do mothers impact the world and what must they do to have a positive impact?

    As I prepared for this message, one of the articles I read stated this “What happens in individual homes will affect society, both positively and negatively. We need to cultivate healthy and functional homes for our children.” We all live in homes and all of us will influence those in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible