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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Preparing Ourselves: By Praying For Those Around Us Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
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    How do we pray for those who live near us?

    Do you remember last summer’s amazing rescue of the nine miners trapped in the Quecreek mine in Pennsylvania? I remember staying up into the early morning hours and watching as they were hauled out of the darkness to safety one-by-one. But the rescue was anything but easy. A drill bit broke in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Preparing For The End

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2013
     | 6,606 views

    If you believe the end is near, then what are you doing about it?

    September 1, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 44:1-8 Subject: Revival Title: Preparing for the End You can’t go anywhere today where Christians are gathered without hearing someone talk about the imminent return of Christ. I can say without any doubt that the majority of us here today ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Honour His Presence Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 27, 2016
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    Come clean with reverence for God. Draw near with holy fear of God.

    We are going to read about the Ark of God in 2 Sam 6. It has been a long time since we read about it in 1 Sam 7. • It was after the period of Judges, before Israel demanded for a King. • 1 Sam 7:1 “So the men of Kiriath Jearim came and took up the ark of the LORD. [from the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Let The Approved Stand Out

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 19, 2023
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    The light should be near blinding casting a shadow over all the others.

    1 Corinthians 11:19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. Many people get discouraged because there are so many different sects and cults. In reality, this is a fulfilled prophecy and should encourage faith, not hinder or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Keeping Your Vows Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 26, 2024
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    Be on guard when you worship God by drawing near to revere Him.

    Keeping Your Vows Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill August 24-25, 2024 Many years ago, Beth and I attended a large church in another community. On that particular day, as a way to celebrate the start of summer, a number of members came running on to the platform holding beach balls which they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Ballard avatar

    From Moab To Messiah

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Apr 11, 2002
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    Through this unlikely couple, God brought redemption to you and me!

    From Moab To Marriage To Messiah Ruth 4:1-22 Chad H. Ballard Introduction This morning we are going to finish looking at the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY FOR US. The story of Ruth is one of the most fascinating stories I have ever heard. It’s true that it is a love story, but it is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Friend, Comforter, Helper, Counselor Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 30, 2010
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    God draws near to those who love him and seek his help.

    Scripture Introduction The Apostle John uses the full name, “Holy Spirit” only three times in his book. In chapter one, he quotes another John (the Baptist) as saying that Jesus “baptizes with the Holy Spirit.” And at the end of this book, after the resurrection, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Close To Sinners, Far From Sin Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 13, 2005
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    25th in series on Joshua. This is about avoiding evil, but still being near unbelievers. Somehow Jesus was holy, even though He was near unholy people. It must be possible for us too.

    Joshua 23:1-16 – Close to Sinners, Far From Sin There’s an old story about a man who tried to save the city of Sodom from destruction by warning the citizens. But the people ignored him. One day someone asked, “Why bother everyone? You can’t change them.” “Maybe I can’t,” the man replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Jonah Preaches - God Forgives Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008
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     | 5,348 views

    Obedience on the part of Jonah and the people of Nineveh brought a great revival.

    TEXT: JONAH 3:1-10 TITLE: “JONAH PREACHES – GOD FORGIVES” OPEN: A. Most of you are probably familiar with the poem “Footprints in the Sand” 1. It tells about our journey through life a. How Christ walks with us --how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Slaughtering The Innocent

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 18, 2016
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    A homily considering the choice we must make when Christ comes near.

    “Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Grace And Peace From Our Lord Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    The rich gifts brought by Christ the Lord to His redeemed people.

    GALATIANS 1:3-5 GRACE AND PEACE FROM OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Emphasizing God

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,558 views

    Three attributes of God brought out in the book of Obadiah.

    Obadiah 1:1 Emphasizing God Introduction As I have studied and prepared for our study in the book of Obadiah, I began by wondering how I might present this material so that it becomes more to you than ancient history. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    The Gospel According To The Wise Men

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    The gospel as told by the attitudes and gifts the Wise Men brought.

    WHO? The Wise Men were Magi from the east (Persia?) They were educated in astronomy, maybe astrology. Being influenced by Daniel and Mordecai, they were well versed in the OT. As men treated like royalty, they probably arrived with a large entourage with great fanfare. WHAT? They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Saul & Ananias

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
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    Saul is visited by Ananias, and brought into the fold of the church at Damascus.

    Saul and Ananias Acts 9:10 – 9:22 Jeff Hughes – June 21, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we saw Saul as he had an encounter with the Lord on the road to Damascus. Saul was stopped in his tracks while he was on a mission to go round up a bunch of Christians there. b. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Curse Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,090 views

    The law could never justify, but instead brought condemnation.

    The Curse of the Law Galatians 3:10-18 July 11, 2007 Galatians 3:10 (NLT) But those who depend on the law to make them right with God are under his curse, for the Scriptures say, "Cursed is everyone who does not observe and obey all these commands that are written in God’s Book of the Law." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational