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  • John Gaston avatar

    When God Shuts One Door He Opens Another

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2024
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    God guides the steps of His people, but He needs our participation. We must recognize the doors when God opens them, and not become discouraged when some close. He works for our good!

    WHEN GOD SHUTS ONE DOOR HE OPENS ANOTHER Acts 16:6-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Celebrating Mothers 1. We all know what today is! It’s the Special day to Celebrate all our Mothers! That’s why Mother’s Day is the 3rd most celebrated holiday, just after Christmas and Easter. 2. If we’re not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Convicted, But Not Converted

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 2, 2024
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    Felix was born a slave, but eventually worked his way up to Governor of Judea. He trembled under the power of the Holy Spirit, yet wasn't converted. Many today are close, but miss salvation.

    CONVICTED, BUT NOT CONVERTED Acts 24:22-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Louie and his wife were listening to the radio when they heard the weather report: "A snow emergency has been declared. You must park your car's on the odd-numbered side of the street." So Louie got up and moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Infinite, Immense And Goodness Of God Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 24, 2017
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    While comprehending the ineffable is a task beyond human ability, through the Spirit of God our souls who yearn for Him can be close to Him. This first part of this series will look at the infinity, immensity and goodness of God.

    ATTRIBUTES OF GOD PART1: INFINITE, IMMENSE, GOOD Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Lord how great is our dilemma, in thy presence silence best becomes us but love inflames our hearts and constrains us to speak. Were we to hold our peace the stones would cry out, yet if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Without Ceasing

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 24, 2011
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    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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    When The Purpose Is Revealed (2014)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022
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    There is where we are and where it is that God wants us to be and it is only when we follow God and His guidance that we are able to close the gap between where we are and where it is that God would like for us to be.

    WHEN THE PURPOSE IS REVEALED (2014) Text: Exodus 17:1-7 "One of the greatest sins we commit against God is not reaching the potential he has placed in us." (Raymond McHenry. ed. McHenry’s Quips, Quotes And Other Notes. [author’s files: John Maxwell]. Third Printing. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Return To Me

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
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    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 Determination Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006
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     | 4,819 views

    The demonstration of our love for God is in our love and service to others

    (This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 TITLE: “THE DETERMINATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Chuck Colson has observed that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Pork Is More Important

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 25, 2023
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    Jesus arrives on the other side of Sea and cast out demons

    Our Pork is More Important Mark 5:1-20 Good morning. How many of us like bacon? How many of us would place bacon on our top five list of foods that we love? I read an article that said the consumption of salted pork belly goes back over a 1000 years to the Roman Era, who ate a type of pig meat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 2 – Genesis 19:1-38 – Saved But Stupid! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 23, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    Have you read Genesis 19 lately? Talk about a CLOSE CALL! By the absolute merciful grace of God Lot and his immediate family is saved when Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed. It is a MIRACLE they survive at all.

    Part 2 - Genesis 19:1-38 - SAVED BUT STUPID! How amazing was the news story of the 15-month-old boy who survived the train accident in May this year. It all took place in a split second but for the grandmother who looked away for just a moment from the pram she was pushing, it must have seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 29, 2012
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    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

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012
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     | 8,324 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

  • Adam Deibert avatar

    He Touched Me Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,991 views

    Genuine love reaches out to others. Physical touch is one of the ways we can be the hands of Jesus to share the love of God with others. (Begins as a first-person narrative)

    There are two days that will forever stand out in my life, though they are completely opposite each other. The first day I will never forget was the day I woke up and found a small, white spot on the back of my hand. I had never had such a spot on my hand before, though I knew what it meant. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    The Side Effects Of Suffering

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 27, 2012
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    Redeem your suffering by searching for understanding, asking the right questions, comforting others, developing a teachable spirit, identifying with Christ, and by becoming sensitized to other’s suffering.

    The psalmist asked; Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain (Psalm 73:13-14 NLT). After shooting his mother in the head four times while she lay asleep, Adam Lanza dressed himself in black, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Difficulty's That People Have When Doing Their Best To Live For God

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,127 views

    No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money

    Difficulty’s That People Have When Doing Their Best To Live For God Sunday March 11, 2001 Matthew 6:24 24 “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Let’s bow our heads. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finish What Is Started

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 21, 2024
     | 2,884 views

    This message is about completing the job that we start while also, as one body, helping others complete the job(s) they are doing for Christ. We are all running a race with the same goal ahead of us - crossing the finish line successfully.

    Finish What Is Started Good morning Strangers Rest! The title of my message this morning is “Finish What Is Started.” Please note that I did not say “Finish what “you” started, but finish “what is” started. What you will hear this morning is that as a Christian we must finish the work together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational