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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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     | 17,288 views

    The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    Nearer, My God, To Thee Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,022 views

    When we are most in need of a "Close Encounter with the Divine," is when we should look for God to build a ladder to us, that we might experience His grace and guidance.

    Texts: Genesis 28:10-22 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Last week, we watched Esau trade in his birthright for a simple bowl of red stew. Overcome by hunger, he gave into his selfish, deceitful younger brother Jacob and traded the double portion of his father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    To Protect And To Serve

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 7, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
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    We invited the local Chief of Police to speak to our congregation and to our youth. After his talk, this is the short message we gave to close the service.

    TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE That motto is used to describe the original description of our federal government’s purpose. It is primarily to protect "we the people" from those in our society that would hurt us so that Americans can live in the pursuit of happiness. That being said, it would be ...read more

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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Touched By Jesus

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 12, 2012
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    Jesus restored the leper, literally one whom society had pushed away, driven away, piled into the dump and forgotten about.

    Touched By Jesus June 3 2012 Mark 1:40-45 Intro: At first he tried to hide it. Perhaps no one would notice. Maybe it would go away. It could be nothing. But instead of shrinking, it grew. His skin started to get blotchy. It broke open, began to ooze puss. The fear that had been ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Deceived Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    What would you do if you were in the place of the people of the region of Gibeon, knowing your cities were the next in line for this invading horde of people who marched around fortresses until the walls fell down, if you were facing an invader who seem

    Deceived! Text: Joshua 9 Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, Israel’s promise Land, gives us some great life lessons about how to own God’s promises! Last week, I spoke to you from the 7th chapter about the importance of keeping the covenant with God and how our choices, both good and bad, have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Strength In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,955 views

    Stretching you past your limits to cope, God can use a crisis to bring us close and draw a crowd along with us to him.

    Paul’s trip to Rome beginning in Acts 27 is the story of a stormy trip and shipwreck. Few things are as awesome to experience as a big storm. This past year, Florida saw four hurricanes plow through and wreak a path of destruction. We can begin to think we are large and in charge when God allows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Title: The Significance Of Good Friday: Understanding The Sacrifice Of Christ By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 11, 2024
     | 2,068 views

    Good Friday marks the moment when Jesus, through His shed blood, made peace between God and sinful humanity, bridging the gap caused by sin and offering the gift of eternal life to all who believe.

    The Significance of Good Friday: Understanding the Sacrifice of Christ Introduction: Dear congregation, as we gather today, we are reminded of the profound significance of Good Friday. It is a day that marks the culmination of Jesus Christ's earthly ministry, leading to His sacrificial death ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Heart Of A Witness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2021
     | 3,319 views

    Paul could have gotten off immediately but he stayed. He could have defended himself but he defended the Gospel. He sought to bridge the gap with his people. He was prepared to sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel.

    LET US PRAY: Thank you for your written Word. May the truth of your Word inspires us again, to know you and trust you, to give us hope and strength, and make us faithful followers of Christ. May the life and ministry of Paul be an encouragement for all of us who are serving you today. Bless us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are We Good Stewards

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2020
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    Are you wasting God's resources and gifts propping up a dying church?

    1 Cor 4:1  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  1 Peter 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cultivating A Deep Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
     | 1,035 views

    A deep relationship with God is the essence of the Christian walk. It is the foundation for experiencing His presence, knowing His will, and living a life that pleases Him. However, cultivating such a relationship requires intentionality and dedication.

    CULTIVATING A DEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1-4 John 15:4-5 Philippians 3:10 Jeremiah 29:13 Psalm 42:1-2 INTRODUCTION: A deep relationship with God is the essence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Dedicated Son Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 24, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,278 views

    What made Samuel such a great man for God? What made him so influential that God even saw him as equal to Moses?

    Two days after Pearl Harbor, a man named Bob Feller enlisted in the US Navy and served with distinction in the Pacific against the Japanese. But it wasn’t in the navy that Bob Feller became famous. Bob attained fame as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and for 18 seasons he struck out some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Are You A Follower Of Jesus

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
     | 4,865 views

    The biggest threat to churches today is fans who call themselves Christians but they aren’t interested in following Jesus. They want to be close enough to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires anything from them. Adopted from "Not a Fan"

    Are you a Follower of Jesus • For a lot of us as Christians we dismiss this question because it almost feels redundant or unnecessary. When it comes to life people generally fall into 2 categories 1. The Jesus Fish on the back of the car group • These are the people who think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Turning Your Failure To Success Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 9, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,241 views

    Failure doesn't mean you will not succeed, it only means you have to work harder. Many that gave up didn't know how close they were to success. If they realise how close they were to success they won't giving up.

    Luke 5:1-11KJV “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lewis Martin avatar

    Eyes That See

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on Apr 7, 2025
     | 786 views

    Jesus tells a parable in Luke 16 that pulls back the curtain—revealing what happens when we live with closed eyes and closed hearts. It’s the story of a rich man, a poor beggar named Lazarus, and the eternal consequences of spiritual blindness.

    Sermon: "Eyes That See" (Luke 16:19-31) Scripture Reading (Luke 16:19-31 - NLT): 19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. 20 At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. 21 As ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

    How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation 1. COMMIT yourself to the goals of scripture. Stick with certain key verses that will guide, assure, convict, and provide insights into important decisions that you will need to make. When I learned how to commit my way to the Lord, my thoughts starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational