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  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Vindicating God (Part 4) Gods Plan, Our Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 23, 2008
     | 4,169 views

    This is the 4th in vidicating God. Paul again shows Gods electing love through the prophets, and closes the chapter with the human response required.

    ROMANS 9:25- 33. VINDICATING GOD (PART 4) GOD’S PLAN OUR PURSUIT... HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THROWN INTO THE DEEP END OF THE SWIMMING BATHS AS A CHILD, WHEN YOU COULDN’T SWIM? I’VE EXPERIENCED IT......FOR ALL YOUR WORTH YOU TRY AND KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER BUT TO NOW AVAIL YOU BEGIN SINKING, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tug Of Heaven Is Growing Stronger Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 21, 2022
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     | 2,481 views

    If you are walking at a distance from the Lord, then the tugging on you is worldly based The world tugs on the carnal Christian. They who walk closely with God, welcome God’s tugging. The message looks at heaven's tug to be home with the Lord. We also look at death.

    THE TUG OF HEAVEN IS GROWING STRONGER INTRODUCTION “When you feel the tug on the line, pull it up.” That order could fit many situations but it would be effective for raising ore in a bucket from a mine shaft. One below fills the bucket, and when the tug is felt then the one above pulls up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 247 ratings
     | 91,498 views

    God desires to have a close, intimate, personal ...loving, dynamic, powerful relationship with you. Christianity is not about a weekly trip to church. We must move beyond that. Updated Substantially September 2018.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84 ; Ephesians 6:10-20 and John 6:56-69. One day, ... a young disciple of Christ ... desirous of wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Christians Ought To Behave

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,380 views

    God knows best. He gave Jesus Christ to be the Savior for everyone who believes in Him. To receive the full benefits of his salvation, you should fully surrender to God. Decide not to do your will, but God’s will. Then you will be close to God and experience his power.

    Sermon – How Christians ought to Behave (Walk Upright in a Fallen World) Romans 12:1-10 “And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Willingness To Please God

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,039 views

    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE I WILL OF CONFIDENCE,THE I WILL OF CLOSENESS, THE I WILL OF COMPASSION, THE I WILL OF COMPLAINCE, THE I WILL OF CONSECRATION, THE I WILL OF CELEBRATION,AND THE I WILL OF CONDUCT.

    A WILLINGNESS TO PLEASE GOD Psalms 9:1-2 The Webster’s New Dictionary give the following definition of the word, WILL: A desire, or willingness;a determinatiom;controling one’s action;an act. We all have a will, and God’s desire is that we exercise it toward Him, making us Christ-like. Dr. Bob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Keeping Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,126 views

    It is out of our personal relationship with God that we come to know with assurance certain things in the Christian life. These closing assurances are intended to be great encouragements to us.

    1 JOHN 5: 18-21 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE KEEPING POWER OF GOD John here reaches the end of what he wants to write. He has clearly shown the differences between the true believer and the false, and now he concludes by reiterating his purpose, which is to assure his readers who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing All You Know Too Do

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    A close look at at Mary and what we can Learn from her as she anointed Jesus.

    Doing all you know too do. Mark 14:1-9 One of the most impressive commendations our Lord ever made about a person is found in verse 8 regarding Mary of Bethany (Martha’s sister): "She hath done what she could." There was nothing more that she could have done! Could the Lord make this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Narrow Escape

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2021
     | 2,184 views

    This is what fear would do in your life, it is more dangerous than Corona virus, the only vaccine for this is the Word of God. Are you listening?

    Close call 1 Samuel 21:10”Then David arose and fled that day from Saul, and went to Achish king of Gath.” Have you had a close call in your life, I mean a big boulder would have fallen on your head if not for the sudden intervention of your friend who saved you from being killed, or a lorry that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 15,755 views

    Why are so many people unable to obtain intimacy with God the way Paul did? Intimacy with God means that one has such a tight relationship that your thoughts are closely related with His all of His attributes

    Illustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh Billings. 1. Why are so many people unable to obtain intimacy with God the way Paul did? Intimacy with God means that one has such a tight relationship that your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dating God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 19, 2013
     | 2,830 views

    Dating God requires you to be ‘all’ for Him! Opening up our activities, computer, inbox, facebook, mobile, cupboards, to the entire, close scrutiny of God will require self denial and total surrender!

    Dating God! Hebrews 10:22”let us draw near [TO GOD] with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Boy! The title is so powerful that I am a bit shaky as to how to begin! I can never write this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Real Meaning Of Love

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 584 ratings
     | 51,653 views

    No matter how gifted you are – no matter how successful in ministry – no matter how close to God – there is one overarching principal that should guide everything we do. Otherwise anything you do for the Lord is a waste of time. That’s love.

    For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. Chapters 12, 13, & 14 are really one unit. Chapter 12 talks about the context of the Holy Spirit’s work through the believer. Chapter 13 the motivation in using Holy Spirit gifts, and chapter 14 the proper operation of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Shepherd Well Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,609 views

    God will keep you CLOSE as you keep close to His WORD.

    Shepherd Well Acts 20:25-38 In his book, “They Smell Like Sheep,” Dr. Lynn Anderson relates an event that happened when he was in Palestine on a Holy Land tour with his wife. He said as the bus stopped alongside the road and looked into the countryside where many sheep were gathered, the tour ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our God Is True! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,739 views

    As close as the message is of God's love, His truth is is absolute, and authoritive. Truth renews our minds, revives our hearts, and redirects our steps.

    What is truth? That is question of all questions in the history of man. It is defined as the which conforms with fact and reality. It is genuineness, veracity, or actuality, reality. It is how things are. It consists of the mind, will, character and the glory of God. Truth is God Himself. All truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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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
     | 1,747 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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    God's Special Servants: Deacons

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 15,206 views

    Appointing Deacons reminds us of the challenges God has given to all of us to follow Christ closely and work for his cause.

    God’s Special Servants: Deacons I found this interesting illustration that is appropriate to today’s celebration of our new deacons… **Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire," points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes: He says: These large birds, who fly great distances across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ