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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,025 views

    JUST HOW CLOSE ARE WE TO THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH

    THE RAPTURE 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 INTRODUCTION: IT COULD HAPPEN DURING THE DAYTIME. A HUSBAND GETS READY FOR WORK AND KISSES HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN GOOD-BYE. HE GETS CALLED OUT OF A MEETING TO BE TOLD BY A NEIGHBOR THAT HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM THEIR FRONT YARD. THE ONLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Saving Friends

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014
     | 3,880 views

    How to reach out to those close to us.

    Last week I pointed out the fact that after Jesus had raised from the dead • The first thing that He did when He saw His disciples • Was to command them to go and make more disciples. • Part of our faith • Part of being a Christian is that we obey Christ’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jerusalem & Judea Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 13, 2012
     | 5,203 views

    Missions, close to home, our neighborhoods and city.

    MISSION POSSIBLE Jerusalem and Judea Acts 2: 14-21 (p 771) August 5, 2012 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witness in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1) INTRODUCTION: Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Song Of The Ascension

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 31, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,632 views

    The gates are open wide, never to close again.

    THE SONG OF THE ASCENSION. Psalm 24. David, the sweet Psalmist of Israel (2 Samuel 23:1) takes us on a journey from the Cross in Psalm 22, under the guidance of the Shepherd’s Crook in Psalm 23, to the Crown in Psalm 24. These three Psalms belong together, and all ultimately speak of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ichabod Or Ebenezer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,248 views

    We choose our level of closeness to God

    Ichabod or Ebenezer 1 Samuel 4, 6 June 22, 2014 Morning Service The Problem of Spiritual Drift Spiritual drift always begins with desire. The desire for a relationship with God was lost. Slowly the people lost their passion for the things of God. Little by little, spiritual things started to slip ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "he Touched My Eyes"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 1, 2019
     | 6,193 views

    The worst kind of bllindness is the closed eye type.

    “He Touched My Eyes” John 9:1-11 David P. Nolte Some people are unable to see the truth because they are self-deceived. Let me show what I mean: A group of senior citizens in a retirement home were having coffee and discussing their ailments. “My arms are so weak, I can hardly lift this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is The Greatest Person In This Church?

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,860 views

    A close look at what Jesus considered greatness.

    Who is the Greatest? Who is the greatest person in this church? That should be an easy question to answer if we use our culture’s criteria of greatness. In our society greatness is decided with three measuring rods: • Money • Beauty and • Brains All we would need to do is submit our financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Heaven Touched The Earth

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 2, 2025
     | 113 views

    When John says, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” he is describing a moment in history when heaven literally touched the earth. God stepped into time, wrapped Himself in humanity, and lived among us.

    HEAVEN TOUCHED THE EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:14 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:6-11, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 1:23, Colossians 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION: The mystery of the Incarnation is one of the most powerful demonstrations of divine love. When John says, “The Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Understanding Divine Visitation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025
     | 293 views

    Divine visitation refers to a moment when God steps into the affairs of men in a personal and supernatural way.

    UNDERSTANDING DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-2 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-12,  Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 28:12-15, Acts 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Divine visitation refers to a moment when God steps into the affairs of men in a personal and supernatural way. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Experiencing God In Times Of Silence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 3, 2025
     | 530 views

    There are moments in every believer's journey when it seems as though God is silent. During such times, we may question whether He hears us, whether He is present, or whether He is working in our lives. However, silence does not mean absence.

    EXPERIENCING GOD IN TIMES OF SILENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:11-13 “And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:10 Habakkuk 2:20 Isaiah 30:15 Lamentations 3:25-26 Psalm 62:1-2 Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Confession And Hope Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,091 views

    Part 8 in a series on Lamentations. Lamentations closes with four keys to renewal.

    Confession and Hope Lamentations 5:1-22 I. Introduction A. Confession Pays Off 1. 1884 Presidential Election a) Democrat Grover Cleveland was in a heated battle with Republican James G. Blaine. b) It was reported to the Republicans that Cleveland, a bachelor, had fathered a child with a widowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection: A Burning Heart

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,764 views

    THE RESURRECTION IS MORE THAN INFORMATION; IT IS AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISEN CHRIST!

    THE RESURRECTION: A BURNING HEART LUKE 24: 13-35 SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago the Spokesman for the American Atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a PH.D in theology, in front of 8000 people and with 100+ radio stations broadcasting this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Jesus Enlightens Some Dim-Sighted Disciples Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,034 views

    3 groups of disciples failed to recognize the resurrected Lord. Why? They'd walked with Him for 3 years. This sermon explains how grief, work and busyness can keep us so distracted that we fail to see the Lord in our life—and what to do about it.

    Jesus Enlightens Some Dim-sighted Disciples Sermon #2 in After-Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 15, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John 20 and Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Touched By An Angel"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,680 views

    This message concerns Jacob’s encounter with God.

    TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL Text: Genesis 32:24-32 Introduction- Hebrews 13:2 tells us "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Most of us would probably be astounded if we really knew how involved God’s angels are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand His Power

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,055 views

    Personal encounter with God through the power of the resurrection.

    (Pre-service intro) We are celebrating an event that over a billion people around the world are gathering this day to celebrate: An event more people will bet on than the Super Bowl An event more people will cheer than the Oscars An event more people will partake of then the O.J. trial. (Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational