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Restoring Intimacy With God

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jul 17, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Do you long for an intimacy with God. This sermon compares the intimacy of a married couple with that of man and God through prayer.

July 13th, 2003 THE RESTORING OF OUR INTIMACY WITH GOD Through Prayer I can’t tell you how many sermons I’ve heard and done on prayer. In fact… it seems almost overwhelming. · We are told to pray to a God that we cannot see. · We are told that He answers prayer. · We are told that He wants ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Foursquare

"The Power Of God" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 20, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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The church once again needs to discover we have an unchanging God and an unchanging kingdom.

“THE POWER OF GOD” Allan H. Kircher Second Chronicles 7:14 “ If my people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their land. Time and time again we ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Called & Planted By God

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Dec 2, 2013

| 8,188 views

We are called and planted by God , in the ministry and church we are in, for His plan and purpose to use the gifts He has given us in blessing the Body of Christ and to grow spiritually

Called and Planted by God Text *Gen 2:8 Amplified Bible (AMP) And the Lord God planted a garden toward the east, in Eden [delight]; and there He put H7760 the man whom He had formed (framed, constituted). H7760 (Strong's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Way, Or God's Way? Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 9, 2008

based on 11 ratings

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Living a Godly life begins with a choice: will I do things MY way, or GOD’s way?

Title: My Way, Or God’s Way? Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 1) Text: Num 20:1-12 Date Preached: June 1, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Years ago, Frank Sinatra had a popular song in which he sang, “And now the end is near And so I face the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Almost

Contributed by James May on Jun 30, 2002

based on 104 ratings

| 26,162 views

Almost Persuaded - that’s the terrible thought of so many people who come close to Heaven but lose out with God because of one eternal decision.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:22-29, 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life-Changing Lessons: Rejection At Nazareth

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 7, 2019

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“When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it. In the meantime, you can praise Him in the hallway.”

If you never get a no, then you aren’t taking enough chances. But the same areas of the brain become activated when we experience rejection as when we experience physical pain. This is why rejection hurts so much (neurologically speaking). Patience under disappointment is one of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Catholic

God Is My Co-Pilot Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

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| 6,890 views

Part 3 in series debunking popular bumper sticker descriptions of the faith

A brief recap: Week One—“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” • We are always dependent upon the grace of God Week Two—“Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.” • We are made right before God (positional sanctification) • We are afforded grace at conversion to grow (progressive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Draw Near To Father God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

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I. EXORDIUM: Are you drawing near to your FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can be so near to FATHER GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:22 (Amplified Bible) Let us all come forward and draw near with t

I. EXORDIUM: Are you drawing near to your FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can be so near to FATHER GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:22 (Amplified Bible) Let us all come forward and draw near with true (honest and sincere) hearts in unqualified assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Greatest Desire Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2006

based on 15 ratings

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In this message we will see that God’s greatest desire is to draw neaer to us.

God’s Greatest Desire Drawing Nearer (1) AS YOU KNOW – tonight January 18th is the very first meeting of River Run’s Deeper Impact service… AND – let me tell you, I am pumped, stoked, excited, and jazzed about what God is going to do in our lives individually and collectively as we seek to go ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is God Like

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

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Psalms' description of God

What is God Like? Psalm 8+ September 18, 2016 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 8. We’re going to be looking at a number of scriptures this morning, and if you had difficulty keeping up, just look at the screen. We’ll have most of the scriptures up there. There is an old poem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying That Pleases God

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Prayer is how we as Christians commune with Our Heavenly Father. Those in the Prayerneed Internet ministry of Praise, Prayer and Encouragement have seen the results of prayer over and over again and we give the Glory to God the Father.

Praying That Pleases God Prayer is how we as Christians commune with Our Heavenly Father. Those in the Prayerneed Internet ministry of Praise, Prayer and Encouragement have seen the results of prayer over and over again and we give the Glory to God the Father. Prayer is indeed powerful because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Grace Is Sufficient For Us

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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1. God’s grace will carry us when we are helpless. 2. God’s grace will carry us when we hurt. 3. God’s grace will carry us to Heaven.

God’s Grace Is Sufficient for Us Funeral Service for Mrs. Elinor Gibson Devoted 85-year-old Christian 2 Corinthians 12:8-9a August 1, 2011 WELCOME & OBITUARY SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 23:1-6; John 14:1-6 PRAYER SONG INTRODUCTION: *We are here today to honor one of the sweetest Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 4,247 views

An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our God Is An Awesome God

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 95 ratings

| 49,854 views

Discovering the "Awesomeness" of God

Title: Our God is an Awesome God! Text: Multi-texted Introduction: Two outs, bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, three balls, two strikes on the hitter, losing by 3 runs. The batter approaches the plate. (What is the coach doing? Wringing his hands, pacing, sweat is coursing off his brow. CAN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-9, Deuteronomy 33:26-27, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Love Will Never...!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

based on 316 ratings

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God’s love will never let you down. God’s love will never let you off. God’s love will never end!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 1:3; John 14:7-9 After the end of Word War II the American Bible Society published a little pamphlet written by a soldier, Clarence Hall, who had been a part of the invasion of Okinawa. It was entitled, “What I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31, Luke 1:45-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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