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  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    God Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 17, 2024
     | 1,097 views

    In uncertainty and chaotic times, it is so comforting to be reminded that God is in control. No matter what this present world may think or do; we draw strength knowing that the LORD really is involved in our lives.

    “God Is In Control” Acts 5:16-25 In uncertainty and chaotic times, it is so comforting to be reminded that God is in control. No matter what this present world may think or do; we draw strength knowing that the LORD really is involved in our lives. Illustration: Jim Elliot, along with four of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
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     | 1,439 views

    This sermon encourages us to praise God with purpose, recognize His presence in our lives, and proclaim His provision, reflecting His enduring love and faithfulness.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together as one community, one body, united in our love for the Lord and in our desire to grow closer to Him. We come to this place, not as strangers passing by, but as children returning home, eager to sit at our Father's feet and ...read more

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    God Has An Open Door

    Contributed by James May on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,645 views

    John saw and open door into Heaven. Jesus has swung wide the door to Heaven for all who do as John did and "Come Up Hither".

    GOD HAS AN OPEN DOOR FREEDOM! Isn’t that a wonderful sounding word? The full meaning of freedom is more than we can comprehend and often taken for granted until freedom is lost. Words can never describe the wonderful feeling of being set from bondage that limits our ability to enjoy life to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Drifting Away From God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,239 views

    We drift away from God when we began to doubt God’s good intentions and believe that we need something more to be happy.

    [I’ve taken some pointers in this sermon from Chapter 5 ’Drifting Away from God’ in Joseph Stowell’s book RADICAL RELIANCE.] You see, God did not hide from us. Man was the first to hide from God. • Man did not seek God. It was God who first sought man out. DRIFTING AWAY Tom cannot swim but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What It Means To Be Walking With God....

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    Walking with God means reflecting who God is..... This means forgiving as God has forgiven us.

    What does walking with God mean for you? Tim and Patricia had been married for 17 years. They were faithful members of the church. They went to church regularly, helped out where they could and were committed in helping their children learn about God. For most of the years they felt they walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Draw Near To God - In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,609 views

    This sermon is about drawing near to God, especially in Church!

    Last Sunday I called on you to draw near to God, and He will draw near to you, and I spoke of how Enoch walked with God. Enoch became intimate and personal with God and for 300 years had a relationship with God. If you have ever noticed, that in those times that you find yourself pushing in to God; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Draw Near To God - In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    This sermon is about drawing near to God, especially in Church!

    Last Sunday I called on you to draw near to God, and He will draw near to you, and I spoke of how Enoch walked with God. Enoch became intimate and personal with God and for 300 years had a relationship with God. If you have ever noticed, that in those times that you find yourself pushing in to God; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God's Love Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025
     | 547 views

    Try to comprehend God's Love

    Christmas 2024: God’s Love Luke 1:26-38 Good morning everyone…I want to welcome you as we gather this last week of Advent. The last Sunday before Christmas. 21/2 shopping days left. God’s love- anyone who knows the Lord as savior is thanking Him for His love and understands that it is because ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,714 views

    We all need to discern God’s purpose for our lives.

    INTRO.- Eph. 5:17 “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” We all need to understand the Lord’s will or the Lord’s purpose for our lives. If we claim to believe in God the creator and Christ the Savior we must seek to understand their will/purpose for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Commandments Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    Many of us see people around us that break laws on a continuing basis. This is one of the issues with God’s law or commandment, the unfortunate side is that God tells us in his own voice that to forsake HIS commands will bring problems for ourselves, our

    God’s Commandment’s Commandments relating to God Commandments relating to other men and women Commandments response by men and women DBF Sunday Sermon, 12/8/02 I see a lot of youth who have been accused of breaking a commandment or law of the State of Alaska. Does my jaw drop anymore? Not very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Love.

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,271 views

    Preached before Valentine’s Day, shows that true love comes from God, since God is love.

    “God is Love” (A message on true love for Valentine’s Day) 1 John 4:7-12, John 15:9-13 Robert Warren February 10th, 2002 1 John 4:7-12 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unknown God

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 42,443 views

    When preaching about the Unknown God in Athens, Paul made known these four basic truths: The Greatness of God, the Goodness of God, the Government of God, and the Grace of God.

    The Unknown God by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ As Paul approached the great city of Athens, he came not as a sightseer, but as a soul-winner. He arrived with open eyes and a broken heart. Athens was in a period of decline in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Experiencing God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    Part 1 in the new series, The Company We Keep, Dave expels the myth that faith is an irrational leap into the unknowable dark. Rather, faith must be based on knowledge, which comes through experience.

    Experiencing God The Company We Keep, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 30, 2009 Ps 34:8 (NLT) 8Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! Experience is the basis of relationship. If you know someone, you have experienced them in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Seeing God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,153 views

    Abram is 99 years old, his wife at 89 is well past menopause. Abram has no children through Sarai. And now, God doesn’t just speak up but SHOWS up and says, ’I am God the almighty provider and nourisher! And I am going to make you the father of a mighty

    Encountering God – Part 10: Seeing God Review We had been looking at encountering God in worship, and are now moving to real-life examples from the bible of what happened when certain men encountered God. Last week we looked at Abram’s first encounter with God, and this week, we will look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grandchild Of God Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 4,432 views

    Looking at how we all need to know Jesus personally, we can’t be ushered in through someone else’s faith.

    -it’s the third week of Advent and we’re going to continue with our stories of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. -last week we had the background of when John was doing this and the prophecy from Isaiah of his job. Today, we get to hear a little about how John prepared the way. **Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist