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    Come And See Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 868 views

    The sermon explores the concept of accepting Jesus' invitation to "come and see", emphasizing the miraculous journey of faith and the wonders that unfold in our lives when we follow Him.

    Have you ever discovered something amazing that you just couldn’t wait to show your friends or family? Some hidden treasure, old photo, or let’s be honest - Social Media video that you laughed and laughed at? We often wrap these events in sayings like, “You’ve got to check this out…” Or, “Look at ...read more

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    I Know Who You Are Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,022 views

    This sermon explores the recognition of Jesus's identity as the Messiah through his teachings, miracles, and authority, and encourages believers to acknowledge and trust His work in their lives.

    Have you ever been somewhere and you catch a glimpse of someone who you think you know - but you’re not sure. So you lean in, reposition, and try to get a better look at them…Eventually you get the angle you need and you’re able to see their face clearly. You’re able to see that either YES you do ...read more

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    Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Lame Man At The Pool Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,870 views

    Don’t let religious traditions become more important that people.

    The religious leaders did not ask, “Who healed you?” but rather, “Who told you to do this on the Sabbath?” They were more concerned about a broken rule than a miraculous healing. According to the Pharisees, carrying a mat on the Sabbath was work and was therefore unlawful. It did not break an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2015
     | 3,421 views

    Jesus is the Saviour who died on the Cross to forgive our sins,and He is also the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit who wants to give us power to be His witnesses.

    GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #3: JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT: INTRO TO TOPIC: In this series we are looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus: • Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. • KEY VERSE: “But you shall receive ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ask, Seek, Knock: The Pathway To Divine Encounter" Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Apr 3, 2024
     | 1,455 views

    In our text, Jesus imparts several profound lessons that are referred to as the "Ask, Seek, Knock" passage, encapsulate fundamental principles that transcend time and culture.

    Title: “Ask, Seek, Knock: The Pathway to Divine Encounter" Text: (Matthew 7:7-12) “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Encountering Christ: The Healing Of The Centurion's Servant

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 11, 2023
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     | 2,736 views

    This is a series on people who encountered Christ.

    Title: “Encountering Christ: A Centurion’s Servant is Healed” Script: Lk. 7:1-10/Mt. 8:5-13 Type: Series Where: GNBC 2-12-23 Intro: This morning we heard Jim Schlott one of our elders, recounting his encounter with Christ. Everyone who is a Christian has had to have had an encounter with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cling To God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 24, 2014
     | 5,722 views

    Friend, the more you spend time with God in prayer and reading His Word, his qualities start growing in you, His patience starts operating in you.

    Fevikwik stuck! 1 Corinthians 6”17”But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” Did you know the tremendous impact the person you move with brings on you? Today as I was serving lunch to my school kids, I watched one particular boy eating his food very neatly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Longings For Your Life #3: Renewal Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015
     | 6,900 views

    How to be renewed: 1. Move closer to our Master (vs. 18-22). 2. Hold on to your hope (vs. 23). 3. Be strongly committed to God's Church (vs. 24-25).

    God's Longings for Your Life #3: Renewal Hebrews 10:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 14, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Over the past two Sundays, we looked at some of God's greatest desires for our lives. And we began with God's rescue: God wants to rescue all of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To The Basics !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 5, 2013
     | 3,838 views

    Focusing on the Biblical definition of Gospel and why Christian salvation is SO GREAT!!!

    FUNDAMENTAL GOSPEL AND GREAT SALVATION At the outset, I praise my Heavenly Father for placing this message in my heart. Permit me to begin with a question. What is the Gospel? The word gospel derives from the Old English god-spell (rarely ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Marks Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on May 21, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 17,393 views

    A unified chruch will bring praise and honor to the Lord. In turn God will bless the church for their unity.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS – WHEN LIFE IS ABOUT GOD Marks of Unity Acts 4:32-37 INTRODUCTION: A. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! David declared in Psalm 133:1 1. There is nothing better than a church, a group of brethren, who dwell together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are You? Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,358 views

    The first question God asks is the question he cares about the most: Where are you?

    TEXT: Genes 3:1-9 TITLE: Where are you? SERIES: Questions God Asks TOPIC: Sin & farness from God OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, August 3, 2008 PROP.: The first question God asks is the question He cares about more than anything: Where are you? INTRODUCTION: Have you seen those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Make A Deal? Which Door?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2018
     | 6,866 views

    Many think they can play eternal games like LET'S MAKE A DEAL without realizing the choices of the door may have great consequences. Let us study the choices about doors. (This is a several part lesson)

    LET’S MAKE A DEAL? FINDING THE OPEN DOOR… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE LATCH STRING… My Grandfather Hughes was born in 1878 in Lee County, Kentucky. The house was known as THE SUSAN HUGHES HOUSE. It was built in the early 1850’s. It was a log cabin. When I was young, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Don’t I Sense God’s Closeness More Often?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2018
     | 4,609 views

    Jesus said the kingdom is near, yet often we don't sense God's closeness. This sermon looks at five places where we're likely to meet God.

    A GOOD QUESTION: Why don’t I sense God’s closeness more often? - Most of us can tell you about moments in our lives when we sensed God’s closeness. - One such moment for me was when the Holy Spirit spoke to me at 4 a.m. in Guangzhou, China. The presence of the Holy Spirit was so palpable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Secret Weapon For Getting People To Want Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 19, 2018
     | 3,447 views

    In this passage Paul speaks of throwing his "heart wide open" to the Corinthians. Could it be that the deep relationships that will come from doing that might be the church's secret weapon for attracting people to Jesus in a culture overwhelmed by loneliness?

    DANGER SIGNS ON CHURCH FRIENDSHIPS: Shallow conversation, safe prayer requests, and busy pastors. - Sometimes church members can be mean to each other, but even in good times many church friendships are characterized by their lack of depth. What are some of the signs? a. Shallow conversation. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Prepared Are We, Really?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020
     | 5,295 views

    In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

    How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational