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  • Rusty Tardo avatar

    What God Loves

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,475 views

    When you are very close to someone, you know what they love. Are we close enough to our Lord to know what the Bible specifically says He loves?

    What God Loves: 1. Those who walk in righteousness - Prov.15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Ps.11:7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright 2. Righteousness and Justice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Your Prayer Path Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,379 views

    Part 7 (and final) in series "Learning to Pray," this message encourages each individual to pray in ways that they find most natural, that draw them most closely to God.

    Learning to Pray, part 7 of 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 6, 2005 [Note to SermonCentral readers: This sermon is based on results of a temperament inventory our people took. If you are interested you can take the inventory online at ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When Dreams Come True Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,450 views

    Our greatest dreams will come true when we get close to God and give our hearts completely to Him. How to get prayers answered and how not to.

    When Dreams Come True James 4:1-10 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Awesome God (Everpresent)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on just how close God really is.

    OT: Isaiah 1:10-20 NT: Luke 12:35-40 Where is God? Is He far… far way? Or is He perhaps closer than we /like\ to think. Hearing the words of Jesus in our scripture today, we learn that indeed HE is not all that far away. Therefore, we must be diligent. We must be prepared. The scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Enoch - Watcher Looking For God Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024
     | 1,193 views

    It is possible to enjoy close intimacy with God in a world with its sinful environment.

    “So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:23-24). “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, and was not found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken he had this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thin Place Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 692 views

    This sermon explores the concept of "thin places" - special locations where individuals feel particularly close to God - and emphasizes the importance of seeking God in these places, using Psalm 122 as a guiding scripture.

    The Seed family was at Forest Home a week ago. Forest Home is a Christian Camp 90 minutes from here in the San Bernardino Mountains. We’ve been going to Family Camp since Bryan and Amy were in elementary school. We love it there. It has mountains, a lake, a creek, a swimming pool, pine trees, oak ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Psalms For All Seasons

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    Is God Sustaining Your Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020
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     | 3,070 views

    Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

    "What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 8, 2012
     | 8,133 views

    Knowing God's will is an important learning for every child of God. Walking in flesh, self and pride is of the flesh but walking closely behind Him is the way of God.

    1 Samuel 23:2”Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" And the LORD said to David, "Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah." David made multiple trips to his prayer chamber and got ‘confirmations’ from God before he launched ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cultivating A Deep Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
     | 855 views

    A deep relationship with God is the essence of the Christian walk. It is the foundation for experiencing His presence, knowing His will, and living a life that pleases Him. However, cultivating such a relationship requires intentionality and dedication.

    CULTIVATING A DEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1-4 John 15:4-5 Philippians 3:10 Jeremiah 29:13 Psalm 42:1-2 INTRODUCTION: A deep relationship with God is the essence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing Together Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,629 views

    Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain! Marriage is an excellent proving ground for drawing lcloser to God and living out the reality of the Gospel message. As we seek God we also grow closer together! This message challenges every

    Growing Together - Hosea 10:12 - June 10, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #6 The early years of Paul and Grace’s marriage were, what we would consider to be, fairly typical. When they got married there was so much excitement and enthusiasm that they couldn’t imagine it ever ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Blessings Of Knowing God Intimately Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 512 views

    Knowing God intimately is the greatest privilege a believer can have. This knowledge goes beyond head knowledge; it is an experiential relationship with God.

    Title: THE BLESSINGS OF KNOWING GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 11:32 Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:14, Philippians 3:10, John 10:14-15 INTRODUCTION: Knowing God intimately is the greatest privilege a believer can have. This knowledge goes beyond head knowledge; it is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Tragedy Of Trash Talk Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,022 views

    The real tragedy of talking trash is that it hurts people and damages our relationship with God. How we treat (speak of) others not only affects them, but it affects our own closeness with God.

    The Tragedy of Trash Talk James 4:11-12 11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Marks Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on May 21, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 17,575 views

    A unified chruch will bring praise and honor to the Lord. In turn God will bless the church for their unity.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS – WHEN LIFE IS ABOUT GOD Marks of Unity Acts 4:32-37 INTRODUCTION: A. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! David declared in Psalm 133:1 1. There is nothing better than a church, a group of brethren, who dwell together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is With Me

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007
     | 3,204 views

    As we all know we are very close to the date when this great nation will be celebrating “Thanks Giving”.

    As we all know we are very close to the date when this great nation will be celebrating “Thanks Giving”. It is a day when all of us will unite in our homes with our families and friends, to share an opulent and delicious feast, and although we have yet to reach this date, we will be holding our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Is Faithful Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 14, 2021
     | 9,063 views

    Closely related to God's immutability is His faithfulness. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    As we have considered the attributes of God, last week we looked at God never changing. The God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament. Only God can say “I never change.” (Malachi 3:6). Very closely related to the unchangeableness of God is His faithfulness. When we encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist