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  • At The Heart Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,897 views

    Learn the importance of spending time close to the heart of God.

    I. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms A. TEXT: John 13:21-30 “When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke. Now there was leaning ...read more

  • Sermon # 44 - God Is Mindful Of Us Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 396 views

    Jonah sat outside the city of Nineveh in the blazing heat fuming against God, but God graciously appointed a plant to grow and give shade to Jonah. No matter what our situation is, let’s remember that God is mindful of us and He will never leave us nor forsake us.

    For our meditation let us look at Jonah 4:6, “Now the LORD God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah that it might be a shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort. So Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the plant.” (ESV) God gave Jonah a task to go and preach against ...read more

  • Mother Hunger

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,702 views

    When we study the mothering side of God, we discover a God who yearns for intimacy with us. This Holy One longs to be close to his people as a mother longs to be with her child.

    Mother Hunger Isaiah 66:7-13 Last week we looked at God as our Father, and for everyone here that’s not a very hard concept to get your head around. We have heard it, read it, and even sung it. While we are comfortable with talking about God as a father, many of us may break out in a sweat at the ...read more

  • God's Goodwill Toward Us

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,741 views

    God’s goodwill to us is not because of our worthiness or beauty, but because we belong to Jesus Christ. Stay close to Jesus & you will know the constant goodwill of God: the grace & peace from God the Father & the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Intro Q. Are you familiar with the word “capricious” - The Greek gods in the days of the Ephesian Church were known to be capricious - Dictionary definition = “subject to sudden changes in behaviour, mood or opinion, often for no good reason”. - You never knew where you stood ---------------- - In ...read more

  • The Romance Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2020
     | 4,922 views

    Humble yourself before the Lord and find recognition, resources, and best of all, a close, personal relationship with your Redeemer.

    Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The governor said to the ...read more

  • Failure Not Final Sermon V: From Bitterness Of Failure To Boldness Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020
     | 2,513 views

    God's greatest servants suffered incidents of failure, but their recall of such a close relationship and personal experiences with the Lord in the past sparked repentance and renewal of faith.

    FROM BITTERNESS OF RUINOUS FAILURE TO BOLDNESS OF RENEWED FAITH Standing there in the Sistine Chapel with head craned backward as far as possible, gazing in awe and amazement at the ceiling above, my eyes beheld the wonder we had heard about but could not ...read more

  • What Matters Most About God The Father Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,989 views

    Third in series God in Five Weeks, Dave looks at characteristics of God the Father and his relationship to God the Son, closing with an invitation for people to come to know them both.

    What Matters Most About God the Father God in Five Weeks Wildwind Community Church October 8, 2006 David Flowers Last week we defined “Trinity” and looked at the Biblical support for the idea of a Triune (3 in 1) God. Today I want to talk to you about the first person in the Trinity, God the ...read more

  • The Astonishing Experience Of Gift Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,715 views

    Mary is the opposite of Eve, totally open to the plan of God as Eve was closed in, and thus she was able to accept the Greatest Gift, Jesus Christ.

    Immaculate Conception December 7-8, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Charity in truth places man before the astonishing experience of gift.” (CV 34) These words of Pope Benedict from the encyclical begin a new section that is incredibly appropriate for the solemnity we celebrate today, the patronal ...read more

  • What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019
     | 2,237 views

    Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

  • Close To The Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don't Have To Be.

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,669 views

    During those last days of Christ, there are many who were close to the cross, yet chose to be far from Christ. Asks the questions, "How close am I?" Powerful closing illustration: True Story

    Title: Close to the Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don’t Have to Be! 03/2004 West Side Text: Matthew 27:29-56 and Luke 23:26-29 A.M. Service Purpose: Asks the question: How Close Am I? ******************************************************* Introduction: A. Open with personal comments about Mel ...read more

  • Not Far From The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022
     | 2,249 views

    You've heard the phrase, "close but no cigar". It communicates that getting almost there is not good enough. Jesus had an encounter with a teacher of the law in Mark 12 where he tells him that he was not far from the kingdom of God.

    NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM OF GOD Mark 12:28-34 You've heard phrases like, "close but no cigar" or “almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades”. These communicate that getting almost there is not good enough. Jesus had an encounter with a teacher of the law in Mark 12 where at ...read more

  • He Will Soon Be Here Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 22, 2020
     | 3,951 views

    Many disbelieve that He is not only NOT coming, but that He is but a myth. Look closely at the proofs He has given us.

    Matthew 24:25-31 INTRODUCTION We have discussed the PROOFS that God has presented to mankind often times as a warning of thngs to come, but not always. Remember that God gave us a sign that He called the Rainbow and it was not a warning but instead it was a promise...something that would provide ...read more

  • "Remove Your Hat"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,979 views

    what is keeping you from the best God has for you??? The Father so desires us to be close to Him.

    "REMOVE YOUR HAT!!!” - James 4:8 - "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." Yours truly was blessed to have some time off between Christmas and New Years. A well needed break…amen. So, how better a time to ...read more

  • Growing In God’s Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2012
     | 14,050 views

    1. Pursue the Lord (vs. 8a). 2. Purify your life (vs. 8b). 3. Ponder your own shortcomings (vs. 9-10). 4. Put an end to evil speaking (vs. 11-12). 5. Plan as if your life is in God’s Hands (vs. 13-16). 6. Practice what you know (vs. 17).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 10: Growing in God’s Wisdom James 4:8-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 22, 2012 *Everybody needs Godly wisdom. We can see this so clearly in Scriptures like James 3:17, which tells us that the wisdom from above “is pure, ...read more

  • Dread And Trepidation Or Security And Glory? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,618 views

    The closing argument: your choice is between returning to the dread and trepidation of Mount Sinai or the confidence and glory of the heavenly Mount Zion. Which will you choose?

    Dread and Trepidation or Security and Glory? (Hebrews 12:18-29) 1. A lady went to a psychiatrist complaining of a terrible phobia. “Every time I lay down on my bed I get this terrible fear that there is something underneath. “Wow” responded the psychiatrist “I’ve never heard of such a phobia, but ...read more