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  • John D Jones avatar

    That I May Know Thee

    Contributed by John D Jones on Oct 26, 2011
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     | 11,312 views

    The only thing that stands between where you are and where God desires you to be in your walk with Him is yourself. Discover 3 immediate blessings of having a deeper communion with the Lord!

    Exodus 33:9-17 The book of Exodus is a very familiar book to most of us here this morning. The title is taken from its key event. The book is a record of God’s deliverance of His people and His systematic demonstration of His power over the false gods of Egypt. For 400 years the Israelites ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010
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     | 6,537 views

    Are we really open to God, cna we hear his voice.

    Last week we looked at the Jeremiah scripture where Jeremiah was instructed to go watch a potter at work and he would receive a word from God for the people of Israel there. The scripture describes the potter as being in control. His has the power and more importantly a vision for what is good ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Living The Gospel: Speak Up!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2009
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     | 7,518 views

    We have not found our voices yet because we have low self-esteem, but Christ declares us to be light. The world is asking for light, but we must learn to read the signs and to be who we are. March 1988

    As a child I was fascinated one day by’ the fact that when you open the refrigerator, there is always a light burning. I was fascinated by it because I wanted to know whether that light was on when the door was closed as well as when it was open. And so I began to experiment. First I tried to stick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing God's Voice/ Knowing His Will Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024
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     | 2,099 views

    During this series we will be tackling some of the fundamental doctrines/teachings concerning Christianity. These doctrines will help us to gain a greater understanding of God and who we are in Him.

    Opener: Good morning everyone! We are just thrilled that you are here this morning. This morning we are continuing our sermon series on Back to the Basics. During this series we will be tackling some of the fundamental doctrines/teachings concerning Christianity. These doctrines will help us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In The Dark

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022
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    It’s always darkest before dawn.

    LIGHT DISPELS DARKNESS: Ruth 3: 2 "Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 "Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor..” We had to travel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Follow The Instructions

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 13, 2013
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    Follow the instructions of Jesus by praying "The Lord's Prayer" with shameless audacity!

    Instructions. We have all, at some point in time, wrestled with following the instructions. It may be for a home improvement project, piecing together a pressboard bookshelf, or reading down the side of a box learning how to prepare that particular side-dish for supper. Instructions are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Interrogated Self

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    TAKIN A SELF EXAMINATION

    The interrogated Self Subtext: Taking Inventory Text: Galatians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:28 Galatians 6:4 (Amplified Bible) 4But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 5, 2010
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     | 4,047 views

    When Christ calls us to the impossible, we are challenged to face our fears.

    Don’t Be Afraid / Luke 5: 1 - 11 Intro: During the summer months when I was in college, I worked in the office of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. Because I was an intern, I had to work what they called the “swing shift.” That meant you work 2 week rotations of 7 to 3, 3 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "I Just Love People" Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,045 views

    Or are you afraid of them? - A Sermon in a series on RELATIONSHIPS.

    Some time ago Jill (my wife) and I attended a workshop given by the Sacred Dance Group at Longmead in Dorset, England. At one session we were asked, "What things do you find enjoyable?" ( Later we were going to praise God for them in movement as well as words). One girl said, "The colour of the sky ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Incognito Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013
     | 6,664 views

    The men walking to Emmaus didn't recognize Jesus until their eyes were opened.

    Luke 24:13-35 “Incognito” INTRODUCTION In our close relationships, we strive to be together even when we are apart. Some of us have family and friend pictures on our desks, or in our wallets and purses. We may carry a letter or special card, which we take out and read on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sheep Or Goats

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 11, 2015
     | 7,414 views

    Many congregations are full of people, do they look like sheep or goats. Their eternal destiny relies on this appearance.

    My Sheep Matt 25:40ff Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,502 views

    Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

    “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundational Issues

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,432 views

    Church struggling to survive? Maybe you have cracks in the foundation or the wrong foundation.

    1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; If a church is built upon a man, it will not stand when the man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Is The Christmas Season Orderly

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 621 views

    As Christians, we are called to base our lives upon facts. As we approach Christmas, we are called upon to understand it biblically. Praise the Lord we have a record preserved for us. It’s ordered so that we may know we have eternal life.

    Background to passage: Luke probably wrote his gospel at the request of Paul sometime in the early 60s, possibly while Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea. Paul needed a more gentile friendly gospel, and Luke had a opportunity to talk to many eyewitnesses during the two years that Paul was in Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Dad

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    Main point – God’s plan includes lessons from dad!

    (Overhead 1) Donald Smith has discovered a very important list that has far reaching implications for interpersonal communications between fathers and their families. Much has been written over the years about the need for honest, clear, and consistent communication in family life. For lack of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God