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  • John Gaston avatar

    On The Threshold Of The Supernatural

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2015
     | 8,270 views

    We can get close to a miracle and never experience it.We have to press-in in prayer to Jesus and get so close that we cross over the threshold of the miraculous. Jonathan did that in his battle with the Philistines. Read on.

    ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE SUPERNATURAL 1 Sam. 14:6-15,23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BOUDREAUX DUMPING TRASH 1. Boudreaux pulled over on the side of the highway and was dumping his trash beside the road. 2. A policeman spotted him, turned around, got out and walked up to him. “Boudreaux, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Really Counts Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2015
     | 6,736 views

    We are told what really counts. Paul closes the letter to the Galatians with his own hand and using large letters. It would be like using bold print in an email. It is his way of saying pay close attention to this section of the letter.

    Some things are simply more important than others. When you receive junk mail do you give it the same importance as priority mail? I use a different wake up call system when I have an early morning appointment that is really important. I may set two alarms if I do not want to be late under any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Woman At The Well

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,683 views

    The Samaritan woman encounters Jesus at the well. Jesus reveals her past and she meets the Messiah.

    Jesus and the woman at the well John 4: 1-42 The story of the nameless Samaritan woman at the well, recorded only in the Gospel of John, is a revealing one, full of many truths and powerful lessons for us today. This story follows on the heels of the account of Jesus’ interaction with Nicodemus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Francis Of Assisi And The Saints Of God Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 532 views

    The saints' exemplary lives encourage us always to be close to Jesus and make it our life’s plan.

    As the whole church celebrates the Feast of St Francis today (4 October), I want to take the opportunity to share with you why the church honours and celebrates saints. I want to reflect with you what the saints have to teach us about our calling to be Jesus' followers, our faith in God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    This Is Our Story Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 11, 2019
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     | 5,095 views

    This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019

    This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019 Series #46 / Luke 15:11-32 Intro As we continue in our extended season of Encountering Jesus through the Gospel of Luke…we are challenged to face that we haven’t understood the actual story ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foolishness Of Greed Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 24, 2019
     | 5,062 views

    The Foolishness of Greed Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - September 22, 2019

    The Foolishness of Greed Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - September 22, 2019 Series #39 Text: Luke 12:13-21 Intro We are continuing our ongoing series and focus on “Encountering Jesus” …through the Gospel of Luke. And this Fall we encounter Jesus engaging us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Doesn't Grow In The Dark

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    We must continually draw close to the Lord of Light because He is the one who produces fruit in our life.

    INTRODUCTION Who’s afraid of the dark? Who’s ever been afraid of the dark? I was. Yep, that’s right. I had a nightlight too. Anybody have a nightlight? I had one of those really cool care bear ones. Wish Bear to be exact. Did you ever stop and think why people have nightlights? I mean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family Matters

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 80,059 views

    Paul closes this letter with some good tecahing about the family. (1 Thessalonians pt - 6)

    “Family Matters” 1 Thessalonians Part Six 5:12-28 Today is our sixth and final message from Paul’s letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. We have learned much from this letter that Paul wrote nearly 2,000 years ago to a group of believers who were relatively new in the faith. They have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Are You The One?

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 13, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,969 views

    Taking a close look at the times when Christians experience spiritual doubts...even doubting Jesus.

    “Are You the One?” John 1:29-34 & Matthew 11:2-11a JN 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, `A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Hour Is Coming.

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,564 views

    It appeals to the church to realise prophetically how close we may be to the end. And how important it is to understand.

    I’m not one to listen to my old messages but I felt compelled this week to listen to the sermon I did the Sunday morning following the terrible destruction of the world trade centers and the pentagon. You see this preacher believes that something happened that day in the heavens that set in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Judas Lost His Soul

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 15,455 views

    Judas shows us just how close a person can get to Jesus and yet not believe.

    How Judas Lost His Soul Matt 26:14-16 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that time he sought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Which Side Of The Door? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,396 views

    when God closes the door on the last day which side will you be left standing on?

    Luke 13.22-30 The story is told of a little Jimmy who came home from school and asked his parents the following question: “Where did I come from?” Mum looks at Dad, Dad looks at Mum – the ‘birds and the bees’ moment has suddenly arrived. Mum smiles and as she leaves the room she says ‘This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Let Peace Drive Out Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    God gives his peace through his presence as we draw close to him in prayer.

    Scripture Introduction Their grandmother lived in a slower time. So her visit to California from a small town in middle America included her first plane flight. She was anxious about trusting her life to this newfangled contraption! When the family met her at the airport, they teased her by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darryl Ward avatar

    Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,407 views

    How addiction is very closely related to possession, and how Jesus can set us free.

    Some of you may know I have not been a faithfully worshipping churchgoer all my life. Not counting a brief flirtation with the Russian Orthodox Church, I was not part of any Christian community between the ages of 18 and 38. If you had asked me what my religious beliefs were, I would have probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Larry Wise avatar

    Is There A Judas Among Us?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,183 views

    Salvation message about those who are close to being saved, but have never been cleansed.

    Is There A Judas Among Us? Mark 14:10,11 Would you name your son Judas? One pastor began his sermon with that question and then followed with this illustration! Does being called a particular name really make any difference? Ask the daughter of Texas Governor James Hogg, who was the first native ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational