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  • Rakesh Sharma avatar

    Obstacles Or Closed Doors

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024
     | 530 views

    In moments of chaos and uncertainty, we often find ourselves standing before seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Just as the Israelites faced the Red Sea with fear and doubt, we are called to trust in God’s power to create new paths for our deliverance.

    >> Bible Reading: Exodus 14:10-18 10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Close To God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 24, 2024
     | 1,890 views

    When you couldn’t reach up to God, He reached down to you, and He invites you to meet Him in the darkness, away from any idol, at the foot of the cross.

    Leighton Ford, the husband of Billy Graham’s youngest sister, Jean, tells the story of a Russian cosmonaut. He came back from space and said, “Some people say God lives out there. I looked around, and I didn't see any God out there.” Billy Graham's wife, Ruth, said he looked in the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Drawing Close To God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 705 views

    Drawing close to God is not a one-time event but a continuous journey of seeking Him with all our heart.

    DRAWING CLOSE TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 145:18, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 55:6 INTRODUCTION: Drawing close to God is one of the most important pursuits of the Christian faith. It is a relationship-building process that requires our sincere desire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reserved: Close The Book

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2024
     | 808 views

    It can become very dangerous to live a life of sorrow and regret. Wisdom knows there is a time to close the book and try again. Write a new chapter.

    RESERVED: THERE IS A TIME TO CLOSE THE BOOK… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT DOES A RESERVED SEAT MEAN? At the funeral home there are seats reserve for the family and the pall bearers. At sporting events you can have a seat for an event ahead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Draw Near - Part Two

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
     | 3,518 views

    A sign of genuine faith in Christ is seen in the heart of the person who has a genuine longing to be in close proximity to their Heavenly Father

    OPEN: - We are dealing with the issue of disconnectedness in our relationship with the Lord. And how we can draw near. This is a passage of Scripture that follows a warning James gives to his readers on the issue of pride. Every spring there is an international competition called the "Wacky ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Door (Nasb)

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022
     | 724 views

    Old and New Testament

    I wonder if The Doors "Fire on the Mountain" song was inspired by the Bible. Hosea 2:15 "Then I will give her her vineyards from there, And the valley of Achor as a door of hope. The Lord wants to give us hope while we are in here and when we leave. Acts 14:27 - When they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Committed For A Lifetime

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
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     | 9,557 views

    Commitment is one of the words most people would like to remove from their dictionaries. Let’s go one step further to say that most people would like to remove it from their life style.

    COMMITTED FOR A LIFETIME Text: Proverbs 16:3,4 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Psa. 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is A God Of The Mountains And The Valleys

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 6, 2022
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     | 9,902 views

    The Christian life is filled with MOUNTAIN TOP EXPERIENCES and VALLEY EXPERIENCES.

    We all enjoy the MOUNTAIN TOP experiences. In God’s Word we find the writers used many superlatives to describe the blessings God bestows upon us. We are told that a good writer never uses too many superlatives for fear of overstating their case. They are to be reserved for special occasions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Dec 19, 2024
     | 506 views

    Intimacy is more than knowing about someone... it's actually knowing them and being known by them.

    Have you ever considered yourself a man/woman who has intimacy with God? I know, the term intimacy brings to mind certain images/thoughts we might reserve for husbands and wives, but intimacy with God ought to go further and deeper than that. Hosea 2:19-20 (NLT) (God describing the relationship He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Angel Of Light & Angel Of Death PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 670 views

    This sermon emphasizes that amidst life's changing seasons, Jesus remains our steadfast refuge, guiding us through trials and comforting us in times of distress.

    Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to gather here today in the house of the Lord, to delve into His word, and to find comfort, strength, and wisdom in the divine truths that He has graciously revealed to us. In the ebb and flow of life, we often find ourselves caught ...read more

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    Has Hell Closed Down

    Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    Has hell closed down?

    Has hell closed down ? A gallop poll in 1995 found that only 24% of British people believe in hell as an objective reality whereas around 50% believe in heaven. Is the whole notion of hell bad for Christianity- an embarrassing religious fossil from the middle ages or even as some have argued - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open House, Closed Minds

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 2, 2018
     | 5,025 views

    Life is about attitudes! You are a product of your menial everyday choices. The Pharisee invited Jesus to his house, but never gave him the proper care. Yet, they judged the lady that did what she could...

    AN OPEN HOUSE WITH A CLOSED MIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE WAS AN INVITATION FROM A PHARISEE, HE WAS A VIP (VERY IMPORTANT PERSON), SEARCH YOUR HEART AND YOUR ATTITUDES… BAD ATTITUDES ARE CHOICES… WHY ALL THIS WASTE? Luke 7:37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trust God And Close The Book

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2016
     | 5,056 views

    often times in life and ministry there is nothing you can do, it is out of our hands... THEN WE MUST TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK.

    THERE IS A TIME FOR US TO CLOSE THE BOOK AND TRUST GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We need to learn THE APPLAUSE OF MEN IS SO SHALLOW AND SO VAIN. Applause is vanity? It fades so quickly. We call Jesus' 7th entry into Jerusalem the TRIPUMPAL ENTRY. They were applauding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,613 views

    An encounter with a loving God can change Your life

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Closes The Door

    Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 10,242 views

    Based on God Calling Noah to Build the Ark

    When God Closes the Door Genesis 7:1-16 In Genesis Chapter Six, God saw the Wickedness of mankind and it Grieved God in His Heart. He said that he would destroy mankind off the face of the earth. But, there was one family and one person who found Grace in the eyes of God. It was Noah and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist