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  • Ken Pell avatar

    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #4 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,332 views

    A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #4 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It's Time For A Miracle

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 19, 2019
     | 13,083 views

    God opens and closes doors to accomplish His will in our lives.

    Knock, Knock It’s Time for a Miracle Dr. Marty Baker /Joshua 3 / August 3, 2019 You know that I like to start with something funny, so a couple of months ago, I challenged you to send me your funny stories. Several of you sent me this story. Did you hear about the pastor that went out each ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Answer The Door

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024
     | 2,151 views

    The Bible tells us that we have an enemy actively seeking someone to devour. When the enemy comes knocking, we are empowered to not answer the door. This is a message about how to keep our doors closed to that enemy.

    Don’t Answer The Door! Scriptures: Genesis 4:6-7; First Peter 5:8; Revelations 3:20 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am here to warn you, so the title of this message is, “Don’t Answer the Door!” The message I will be delivering this morning is a warning, not just to Strangers Rest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences)

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 10, 2016
     | 4,225 views

    People manipulate opinions with their tongues. Offensive words cause people to get offended and not return to church. People must repent to control the out of control fires they start.as words have consequences.

    Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences) Kelly Durant 9-11-16 James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2024
     | 2,888 views

    When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

    Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What's In Your Wallet? Series

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    The things we keep close to our hearts show how close we are to the Lord.

    How Have We Gotten So Far Off Track? · Although many don’t set out to be disobedient, God’s people have a long history of ignoring what He says. When our "wallets" are filled with our own desires and dreams, we’re missing the train. · We rob God by holding back our time, talent, and treasure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Living In Light Of His Return

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,124 views

    The closeness of Christ’s coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

    One night many years ago, when we lived in central Illinois, Beth had a meeting at church. As our daughters and I watched her get ready, we noticed she was leaving with two delicious desserts. When we couldn’t get her to give us some beforehand, we pleaded with her to bring some home after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of The End Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 19, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,065 views

    The closeness of Christ’s coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

    Play Video: If Jesus Returned Today. If Jesus came back today, would He find us faithful or faithless? The question is not when Jesus will return but what will we do before He gets here? A focus on the future will fortify our faith today. We come to Mark 13, which contains the longest sermon of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Breathe On Me Jesus!

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
     | 10,898 views

    When Jesus created Adam He breathed on him and he became a living Soul. Jesus was so close to the disciples that we are told He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

    BREATHE ON ME JESUS! John 20:19-22 When Jesus created Adam He breathed on him and he became a living Soul. Jesus was so close to the disciples that we are told He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit. When we are so close to Jesus… He … I. TURNS OUR FEAR INTO PEACE. V.19 A. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Hear God Speak Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,888 views

    Whether God’s Word gets through to us or not depends on our attitudes. Is yours a closed mind? A superficial mind, a distracted mind, or a willing mind? It is only when you really listen and obey can your life be changed and you become productive and use

    [Adapted from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same title.] This morning we’re beginning a new series, "Conversing with God". I will cover it in 4 sessions. • Frankly, nothing is more important in our walk with God, than be able to hear and understand what God is saying. • Let’s look at Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    So How's Your Love Life?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,927 views

    So “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE, YOUR INTIMACY WITH JESUS?” If you’re not "Close & Intimate" with Jesus, you’ll not be "Close & Intimate" with God!

    “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” 9/27/09 am Service LWC INTRODUCTION: If I were to ask you this morning if you love your Husband, you would say yes! If I were to ask you if you love your wife, you would say yes! At the very least I hope you would! “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” You’ve most likely heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,411 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 1 - The Challenge From the very beginning we want to make it very clear that we are here on purpose. We believe that we have a very clear mandate from God. That mandate can be simply wrapped up in three words . . . Encounter, Equip, Engage. We are passionate and committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Time Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,111 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 3 - The Time Review – You are going to get sick of this, but I want to make sure that you not only know it by memory but you know it by heart. Our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We illustrate this by Hands Up, Hands Open, Hands Out. We will do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Together Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,478 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 4 - Together Review – Do a test. What is the process? And so to fulfill that process we must begin by having a close encounter. We started this whole thing off by declaring that we want to be a 2 Chronicles 5 church where the glory of the Lord fills this place and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Guy Caley avatar

    From Page To Performance: Living According To God's Word Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    Last of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." This sermon brings the series to a close with the exhortation to live by the truth of the Bible.

    Text: James 1 19-26 I remember as a little boy watching Saturday morning cartoons and a consistent theme was the Genie in the bottle or the mind controlled slave who responded to the master’s every wish with the monotone reply "I hear and obey master." I’m sure that you were all much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God