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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Certainly -- At A Distance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,913 views

    For Good Friday: sometimes we no longer see things because we are too close to them. The disciples saw the cross "at a distance", but the centurion saw it through his callousness, cynicism, and skepticism, and affirmed, "Certainly".

    Sometimes when you are too close to something you cannot see it. Or at least you cannot recognize what it is. You can be so close that you do not know what you are looking at. You need somebody else to give you a fresh perspective. My wife and I buy grocery items when they are on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem With Power Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    When we draw close to Jesus sometimes the aura of His power makes us feel powerful on our own. Luke 9 teaches us lessons on the real source of power and the real cost of discipleship.

    What’s the famous line from American Express? Not Karl Malden saying "Don’t leave home without it" but this: "membership has its privileges." It was supposed to suggest that special things await you and only you if you get this card. The slogan is successful because it appeals to something in us ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Convince God

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    But when you realize that it is God who can rise you up; you suddenly, find yourself ashamed and this could be the reason on why it is hard to be close to Him. You’re thinking that God is hard to convince.

    Theme: How to Convince God Text: Genesis 32: 22-31 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 15, 2k6 Intro: Illus: Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female Poodle. The three male dogs fall all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Recession Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    This lesson is to teach you how to close the door on fear, by strengthening your faith in God and solidifying your confidence in His Word. Fear is devastating, fear is destructive, fear is distractive, fear is deceitful, and fear is dominating.

    Recession: This is not the Time to Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 Obj: to teach you how to close the door on fear, by strengthening your faith in God and solidifying your confidence in His Word. Fear is devastating, fear is destructive, fear is distractive, fear is deceitful, and fear is dominating. *You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Return To Me

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
     | 3,047 views

    Prayer is one of the overriding themes of the book of Nehemiah and the secret to his success. The prayer in chapter one is the first of 12 different prayers recorded in the book. Nehemiah begins with prayer in Persia and closes with prayer in Jerusalem. H

    Return to Me Nehemiah 1:4-11 Let me ask you a question, “How many of you gained weight over the holidays?” Now that we’re in the New Year, how many of you have made New Year’s resolutions to lose that weight? To eat better and exercise? And how many of you have started to work toward those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Impact Of Four Nails Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 71 ratings
     | 29,078 views

    Four nails forever changed how God ministers to a lost and dying world. As Jesus’ earthly ministry closed, each nail driven into the cross beckons us to take up where He left off.

    Sermon Notes “The Impact of Four Nails” Matthew 27:27-50 Introduction: Matthew 27 tells of the culmination of God’s love and mercy. On that day, no one ever loved so much, sacrificed more, or accomplished such a great task. What happened on a hill outside the city of Jerusalem forever changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When People Come Against Us!

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,855 views

    Today I want us to learn from the life of Daniel to close out this series on “Faith under fire”, how people can attempt to affect our faith, and our walk with Jesus.

    When People come against Us! Am Service November 15th 2009 Daniel 6:1-23 Introduction Jim Cymbala preaches at a church in the slums of New York. Pastor Jim also makes frequent visits to Louisiana to preach at Angola. He tells the following story: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah And Yom Kippur Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,388 views

    A message relating how Jonah told the Ninevites they would be destroyed, and yet they weren't, and how on Rosh Hashana a persons fate is written in God's book, but it can be changed before the closing of the gates on Yom Kippur.

    Jonah Jonah is read every year on the most Holy Day in the Jewish calender, the day of Atonement. (Yom Kippur) To understand why we have to back up and explain a little bit about the Jewish feasts. There are 7 major Jewish feasts. The Hebrew word for feasts (moadim) literally means "appointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,254 views

    We are all youth. As youth, we encounter the culture of society that continues to redefine sin as something more acceptable to secular eyes. We need to keep God's Word close to remain true to His wisdom.

    Introduction When Oliver Wendell Holmes was still on the U.S. Supreme Court, he and Justice Louis Brandeis took walks every afternoon. On one of these occasions Holmes, then ninety-two, paused to gaze in frank admiration at a beautiful young girl who passed them. He even turned to look at her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Sermon For Our Times Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009
     | 2,046 views

    From the very onset of this message, Jesus has made it clear that the kingdom of heaven was close, it was at hand. As such, his message was give in order to prepare the people on living in the kingdom. With his crucifixion, resurrection and promise of r

    A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 "Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude" Part 2b Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Jesus Appears"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,695 views

    Jesus appears to open closed doors, Jesus appears to show us, Jesus appears to change except I see-ology to that is all I see-ology, and Jesus appears to help us have faith.

    John 20:19-30 "Jesus Appears" 19On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas Cast Of Characters (Joseph) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012
     | 7,028 views

    The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

    Christmas: Cast of Characters (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/9/2012 This time of year is always special. Families all have their different traditions: decorating the Christmas tree, hanging stockings, traveling to visit family and friends. You may enjoy driving around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,205 views

    The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

    Christmas: Cast of Characters (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/16/2012 I’ve said many times that everyone needs a place to belong, and that’s especially true during the holidays. So whether this is your first Christmas season with us or your fifty first, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pray Without Ceasing

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,359 views

    Are you close to God? Do you feel like you need to or want to get closer to God? Read this sermon about prayer and find out how you can hold a real conversation with God!

    Pray Without Ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 says “pray without ceasing” which is the title of our sermon today. I have recently been reading the biography of George Muller, and like many others I have been very much inspired in reading about his amazing prayer life. It is recorded that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The A.d. Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,640 views

    God is calling us to leave the B.C. life and live the A.D. life. Life without God is no life at all! His plan for us is to come alive in Christ Jesus and get close to Him.

    Living the A.D. Life Ephesians 2:1-10 Intro: In Eph. 1 we talked about the benefits of being in Christ. Today we will see that this theme continues through chapter 2 as well. We weren’t always in Christ. In fact, the only way a person can be in Christ is to call on Him in faith, believing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God