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  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 14,428 views

    This exploration of Jabez’s prayer is an invitation to deeper Christian discipleship, beginning with a prayer for the Lord to draw us closer.

    Luanne Oleas presented the following story in Reader’s Digest: When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Uncertain Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,643 views

    Bad stuff happens, people need forgiveness; how the two fit together and draw us closer to God.

    15Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, “What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?” 16So they approached Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this instruction before he died, 17‘Say to Joseph: I beg you, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What's Really Importat Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 13, 2006
     | 2,685 views

    For Paul, knowing Christ, constantly moving closer in his relationship with Christ, and doing so with others was of primary importance.

    Introduction I. I personally was not, but I have certainly heard the zeal of some that have been; born in a Christian “home” that is. A. I must believe that it would be a great benefit to have a strong Christian heritage. 1. I was once in a prayer group with a pastor, whose ancestry included a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,199 views

    Some biblical principles to help us come closer to being all that God has created us to be.

    Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential 1 Sam 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Practice Of Simplicity & Generosity Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,948 views

    In a culture of affluence we must practice simplicity and generosity if we are to love God first and draw closer to him.

    Last week I said we suffer from a sickness in this country, it is the sickness of hurry, and we talked about the need to slow down, prioritize our time, and spend time being still before God. But there is a second sickness we have in this country, the sickness of affluence, riches, greed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Reward For Obedience

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,074 views

    There is a closer tie between our view of children and our view of God than we might ever suspect.

    EXODUS 1:1-21 A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE “These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritually Ambitious

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    What is your greatest aspiration in life? Are you like James and John who aspired a closer relationship with Christ?

    Theme: Spiritually Ambitious Text: Mark 10:35-42 Introduction A. In every funeral service, lengthy eulogies would not be missed to hear. But, what is its purpose? B. Newspapers give space for obituaries. What are they for? It is man’s last attempt to impress the world that he does matter; that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 8 - Who Is Simon Peter? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,870 views

    Part 8 of our Great Commission sermon series takes a closer look at who Simon Peter was.

    The Commission Part 8 – Who is Simon Peter Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus Begins His ministry by calling 4 Disciples † He Calls His First Disciples, Andrew (Peter’s Brother) and possibly John, Son of Zebedee. † We talked about who ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Back Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Those objects will lead to breakdown or breakthrough. It all depends on my choice.

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Looking Back I Peter 1:3-16 1 Peter 1:3-16 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Intentional Faith Development Series

    Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012
     | 4,964 views

    Faith Development is more than just a phrase used in churches, it should be the heartbeat of bringing believers closer to God.

    I. Hoyt Family - http://www.teamhoyt.com/ "Dick and Rick Hoyt are a father-and-son team from Massachusetts who together compete just about continuously in marathon races. And if they’re not in a marathon they are in a triathlon — that daunting, almost superhuman, combination of 26.2 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Deadly . . . Greed And Envy! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,585 views

    Continuing our look at the 7 Deadly Sins. Focusing on greed and envy as we seek to draw closer to God.

    7 Deadly Sins Greed and Envy March 11, 2018 The 2015 American Freshman Survey asked thousands of incoming students about their goals and aspirations. 81.9 % checked "becoming very well off financially" as an "essential" or "very important" life objective. That’s an astounding percentage. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Smile At My Enemies!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 11, 2013
     | 7,351 views

    There is a price that we have to pay of crucifying our flesh and arise to get closer with our Lord and Savior Jesus.

    I smile at my enemies! 1 Samuel 2:1”And Hannah prayed and said: " My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.” There is something undeniably lovely to sleep in the wee hours of the morning ….! I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Letting Go - Bitterness

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 14, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,925 views

    A look at things we need to let go of this advent season so that we would draw closer to Christ.

    Letting Go - Bitterness December 15, 2019 Has anyone ever hurt you? Maybe they said something to you, or gossiped about you, or something bad happened. Maybe it was a business deal that went bad, or a teacher or coach did something which hurt you. We’ve all been there! There’s hurt, there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested And Approved

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019
     | 4,616 views

    As we get closer to Easter, We see Jesus being tested in the desert and His victory over temptation.

    Tested and approved Luke 4:1-12 Introduction- Last week we looked at finding God in the wilderness of our lives. Those times we need to hear from God but feel like we are in no man’s land and alone. Most live there instead of believing that God wants to speak to us. We can become so use to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Praise Your Way Through 2023 Into 2024 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,713 views

    This sermon encourages embracing adversity as a means to draw closer to God, maintaining a life of praise and unwavering faith in Him.

    Greetings, cherished friends and family in Christ. Today we gather under the banner of His love, united in spirit and purpose, eager to hear the whisper of the Almighty. We find ourselves in the book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 34:1-3, and in the book of Job, chapter 13, verse 15. The words of ...read more

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