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  • John Oscar avatar

    Jehoiachin Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 2, 2022
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    Showing how the conditions in Judah immediately before Babylon conquered them closely resemble America today

    Jehoiachin Three Last Kings of Judah- CCCAG 10-2-22 Scripture- 2 Kings 24:8-17 As most of you probably have figured out by now, I love history. I know when you say the word “history” most people’s eyes glaze over and they remember this class as their least favorite in school- having to memorize ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Things You Have Never Heard About The Rapture

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 4, 2022
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     | 5,819 views

    I want you to pay very close attention as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading.

    The things I will share with you we hope these exciting things will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE BELIEVERS! IS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Then... Came Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2022
     | 3,081 views

    Notice, our Bible tells us in verse 19, that the disciples were “assembled” behind closed doors.

    Many folks believe it is possible the doors were locked since the reason they were shut up was because they feared for their lives. The Greek word used for “closed” here certainly indicates “secured” or “locked.” Since the Bible points out that they were behind closed doors at that particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storm Survival

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,746 views

    This sermon looks at the closing words from the sermon on the Mt. and applies it today's global pandemic.

    Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Big idea ? “build your house on the Rock” Introduction ... The Problem– Storms! Can we find Peace in the pandemic? the Covid -19 pandemic makes “snow-maggen” look like a picnic in Bowering Park in a sunny afternoon. Worldwide we seem to be in a second wave... case ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Open My Eyes

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022
     | 4,333 views

    Have you ever walked with your eyes closed? There are some folks who are known as sleep walkers.

    That is, they actually get out of their beds, and they start walking in a state of sleep. This practice of sleep walking is called Somnambulism We are told by the experts that this occurs during the first 3 hours of sleep, and is characterized by the following things: • Eyes are open but stare is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Makes A Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 27, 2025
     | 278 views

    No matter the situation, our God is still in the business of making a way. Don’t be discouraged by the closed doors,

    THE GOD WHO MAKES A WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 (KJV) Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is Peace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,050 views

    Explores the promise of God's profound and enduring peace, found not in the world, but in closeness with God, through the Prince of Peace.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you in this sacred space where we gather, week after week, to engage with the timeless truths of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a divine message that is as relevant today as it was over two thousand years ago. ...read more

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    The Nettles Of God's Love

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,412 views

    This sermon answers the question: HOW ARE WE AS BELIEVERS TO HANDLE THE DISAPPOINTMENTS & DIFFICULTIES OF CLOSED DOORS IN OUR LIFE?

    INTRO: Vance Havner in his book IT IS TOWARDS EVENING tells the story about a town where the living of most came through farming cotton. Then the Boll Weevil invaded...devastated the cotton crop - the very source of their income - threatening to put everyone in poor house. THE DOOR TO A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,307 views

    Tenth lesson in a series on Revival influenced by Rick Atchley. This was the closing lesson and is a summary of lessons covered and no covered.

    REVIVAL: JUST THE BEGINNING INTRODUCTION: Today we bring to a close our Sunday morning series on Revival. I hope and pray that you have gained as much from it as I have. It has been exciting, at least for me, to examine some of the Revivals from the Bible and learn life-lessons for spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Your Thorn

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 209 ratings
     | 23,495 views

    A sermon to help us see that God works through our hardships, to keep us close to Him.

    WHAT’S YOUR THORN? AIM: To show the congregation that God’s power is shown in our weakness. OPEN: a) Good morning and Welcome b) Something Relevant c) My suffering, my weaknesses. d) Introduce topic • What’s God’s purpose for you life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    De Vrais Handicaps

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 8, 2005
     | 2,221 views

    tO BE AN HANDICAP SPIRITUALLY IS A PROBLEM TO BE CLOSE TO JESUS, BUT HE HAVE THE SOLUTION, AND YOUR WEAKNESS HAVE TO BE YOUR STRENGHT

    DE VRAIES HANDICAPS ¶MARC 10:46-52 ¶J’ai pensé que nous regarderions un homme qui nous donne un bon exemple de la façon de faire confiance à Dieu… ¶Je crois que bon nombre d’entre nous peuvent identifier avec cet homme dans notre texte… ¶Il est un exemple de bon nombre d’entre nous dans l’église ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking With The Black Dog

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,473 views

    Walking with the black dog of depression affects us all but can bring us close to God and is not the end

    ‘Walking with the Black Dog’ Introduction ’Black dog’ was the term Winston Churchill coined for depression - his own depression. For his depression was like a Black Dog that cast an ever present shadow over his life. That anxiety, that depression, that ever present shadow, like Winston ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Rev. #76~21:1-8 According To The 7 Dispensations, We’re Close Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,587 views

    Here, in the New Jerusalem, we have something totally unique: a sinless, pure, community of righteousness, a holy city. Problems arise when believers expect this kind of community now, or fail to realize that it only comes down out of heaven. T

    Rev. #76~21:1-8 ACCORDING TO THE 7 DISPENSATIONS, WE’RE CLOSE 10-23-19 Listen as I read our text for today; Rev..21:1-8 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2And I John saw the holy city, new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 3: How To Triumph Over Our Troubles Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2023
     | 1,787 views

    1. Wake-up to our shortcomings (vs. 31, 33-35). 2. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 30). 3. Keep trusting in God's Word (vs. 31). 4. Keep waiting on the Lord (vs. 31-32).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 3: How to Triumph over Our Troubles The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 31, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26 we are closing in on the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 5, 2023
     | 2,072 views

    God wants us to: 1. Wake up to the suffering of our Savior (vs. 36-38). 2. Wake up to the seriousness of our sin (vs. 38-39). 3. Wake up to the strength we need from our Savior (vs. 40-46).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 5, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. By this time, the Lord and His disciples had finished their last Passover meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist