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    Jesus In The Wilderness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 455 views

    This sermon explores drawing closer to God through repentance, personal growth during trials, and recognizing God's presence in our lives, using the baptism of Jesus as a guide.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another treasured time together in the presence of our Lord. We gather here today, united in spirit, ready to receive the divine wisdom that is so generously poured out from the pages of our beloved Scriptures. I am reminded of the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who ...read more

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    Looking Closely At The Savior Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,729 views

    Because of lack of personal knowledge and relationship with the Savior, many people celebrate Christmas without Jesus being the center. It’s logical to look at the Savior closer this christmas.

    Topic: LOOKING CLOSELY AT THE SAVIOR Text: John 1:1-14 Intro. A. Today, almost everyone in our planet celebrates Christmas. But sadly speaking, the real meaning or spirit of Christmas is not seen in the celebration. Christmas must be a commemoration of the Savior’s Birth, but what is happening is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful With Little For The Sake Of The Little

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,513 views

    It is easy to be faithful with little hoping to "graduate" to the big but God’s desire is that we would be faithful with little for the sake of the little, trusting and growing closer to Him with correct motives.

    Faithful with little Lk.16:10 - Faithful with little. 
 Ministry relevance - 1 Cor. 4:2 (minister must be found faithful) and 1 Tim.1:12 (We’ve been found faithful so He has put us in ministry), Pr.11:3 (Erin will read). 
 Remember FAITH: God used it on us 1st (James 3:1, 1Tim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Year Resolutions

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,434 views

    Be resolved in your heart to make 2013 the year to be closer to Christ. I give my permission for this sermon to be used and copied as long as it is used to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.

    OUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS I welcome all of you to our first Sunday of 2013 as we prepare for the New Year. For many, the New Year is a time of reflection on the past year and a time to make resolutions for the coming year. It’s a time to look back at things that worked in your life or perhaps did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    After The Storm

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 14, 2013
     | 12,709 views

    The trials we face, though difficult, refine us and draw us closer to God in such a way that we love God even more and cannot help but praise him.

    How many of you have ever been to a “Third World” or “developing” country? And while you were there, were any of you able to observe the educational system? What did you see? In 2005, I had the opportunity to travel to Uganda on a two-week immersion experience through my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,966 views

    Most important; however, is the need to be thankful for the spiritual food and the blessings it brings. We must always allow these blessings to draw us closer to God in faith, hope and love.

    When I was doing the research for my homily, I came across a story that I think fits in quite well with this morning's Gospel reading, so I'd like to share it with you. It might also serve as a warning to those of us who preach sermons! An elderly minister was searching in his closet for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Every Sunset Is An Opportunity To Reset. Genesis 28:1-22 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 17, 2017
     | 15,895 views

    A sermon based on Jacob’s dream that encourages us to trust God at difficult times of our life. God dis with you. A closer look at Joseph’s dream.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Are you going through a sunset experience in life? Maybe you had great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    7 Keys To God's Miracle Working Power

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,242 views

    This message addresses 7 areas of interest that can move us closer to experiencing God's miracle working power in our lives. I trust it is a spiritual help to you!

    The Mechanics of a Miracle Lakewood Church of God | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 12-11-2016 Part 4 - 7 Keys to God’s Miracle Working Power Introduction Ask for Miracle Testimonies Miracles Still Happen! I. The Audacity to Believe Audacity - boldness or daring, especially with confident or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Adoption PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 438 views

    This sermon explores God's grand plan, His grace through Jesus, and the gift of redemption, emphasizing how God uses our experiences to draw us closer to Him.

    Hello, brothers and sisters in Christ, it's truly a blessing to be standing here before you all today. We are gathered here in God's house, under His grace, ready to delve into His word and discover the profound truths that He has lovingly revealed to us. Let's begin by looking at the Scripture for ...read more

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    Seth And Enosh: Prayer And Calling On God Series

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    In every generation, God teach someone how he/she can come closer to God. And for the first time in man’s history these men called upon the name of God.

    I. Intro: We will find there is so few information about these two names in the bible; but however I personally found them as an important person in the bible. We even can call them as "man of prayer". From the beginning, God made man and woman to fulfilled His purpose, which is, "For from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    5 Rewards To Pain

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    God does not cause painful experiences in our lives, however, He allows them. Why? To test our faith, to mature us and to bring us into a closer relationship with Him.

    Rewards to Pain Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * Pain- to hurt, wound, damage, offend, upset, insult, impair, and cause suffering! Types of pain: Physical pain- arthritis, from abuse Emotional wounds- grief, depression, anger, revenge (brought on by words) Mental anguish- paranoid, Relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fading Vision Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011
     | 3,557 views

    We are never farther from Jesus than when we are satisfied with ourselves, and we are never closer to him than when we have nothing and no one else to rely on

    All of you are familiar, I’m sure, h the Hans Christian Andersen story about the Emperor’s new clothes. It begins, “Many, many years ago lived an emperor, who thought so much of new clothes that he spent all his money in order to obtain them; his only ambition was to be always ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jul 21, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    This sermon is a closer look at the way Jesus prayed for Himself, those who were with Him at the time and for us today. Also a look at the need to pray for ourselves, others and the lost of this world.

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer Part II Last week’s message was about how differently Christians look at prayer from the way the world looks at prayer. We talked about the fact that there are major differences in the way we pray, who we pray to and the results of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With God Submitting The Devil

    Contributed by Michael J Mcinally Jr. on Aug 8, 2015
     | 5,504 views

    This was my first time preaching, I shared this message with the young adult group at our church I pray that someone will find it useful and it helps you grow closer to God.

    Wrestling with God Submitting the Devil Before I was saved, I definitely was living for the world. I was trying to make as much as I could so I could get as much stuff as I could. The more I got the more I wanted and but I never was truly satisfied. I spent a lot years living for me but with no ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Reach Out And Touch Someone

    Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Dec 3, 2016
     | 7,264 views

    Although He didn't need to, Jesus usually healed people by touching them. Human touch is very powerful and it can actually bring us closer to God.

    This morning I want to talk about a very “touchy” subject. No, I don’t mean politics. For the past couple of months we have been discussing off and on the five senses and how we use them to know God better and today we’ve come to the fifth and final message in this series. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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