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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Seeking The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency Of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 5, 2024
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    Isaiah 55:6 is a divine invitation for every one of us to draw near to God, not later, not tomorrow, but right now.

    Seeking the Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Introduction: Today, we will explore a verse that speaks to the urgency of seeking God—Isaiah 55:6, which says, “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” (NLT) This is a divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 17, 2012
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    God desires to have a close, intimate, personal ...loving, dynamic, powerful relationship with you. Christianity is not about a weekly trip to church. We must move beyond that. Updated Substantially September 2018.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84 ; Ephesians 6:10-20 and John 6:56-69. One day, ... a young disciple of Christ ... desirous of wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2015
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    One of the qualities of God that draws us to him is his loving nature. This is a brief look at the power of that love.

    1. D. L. Moody was a great American Evangelist in the late 19th Century. John 3:16 was the verse through which D. L. Moody learned to appreciate the greatness of God's love. Moody had been to Britain in the early days of his ministry and there had met the young English preacher, Henry Moorhouse. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Mission: Love

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
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    Love will draw you, change you, and save you.

    Sunday, January 18, 2009 One Mission: Love Text: 1 John 4: 7 – 12 One Mind in 2009 will be an underlining theme in all we do. Some will say that it is a cute statement, catchy statement, or even a crude statement to that, I will point you to the Book of James in the first chapter you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Keeping Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013
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    It is out of our personal relationship with God that we come to know with assurance certain things in the Christian life. These closing assurances are intended to be great encouragements to us.

    1 JOHN 5: 18-21 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE KEEPING POWER OF GOD John here reaches the end of what he wants to write. He has clearly shown the differences between the true believer and the false, and now he concludes by reiterating his purpose, which is to assure his readers who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherd Came Even For You

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010
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    Jesus came in lowliness, but he is divine, eternal Shepherd. He shepherds us, laying down his life for his sheep and drawing us close into his arms.

    Text: Micah 5:2, 4 Theme: The Shepherd Came Even for You Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Shepherd-Came-Even-for-You-Micah5_2,4.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Wants All Of Us To See The Light

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2019
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    What a miracle that God draws the Wise Men to see and worship Jesus from hundreds of miles away!

    1.6.19 Matthew 2:1-12 - Epiphany After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, when Herod was king, Wise Men from the east came to Jerusalem. They asked, 2 “Where is he who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When King Herod heard this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Narrow Escape

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2021
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    This is what fear would do in your life, it is more dangerous than Corona virus, the only vaccine for this is the Word of God. Are you listening?

    Close call 1 Samuel 21:10”Then David arose and fled that day from Saul, and went to Achish king of Gath.” Have you had a close call in your life, I mean a big boulder would have fallen on your head if not for the sudden intervention of your friend who saved you from being killed, or a lorry that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "How To Please God"

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001
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    Christians should have a great desire to please God.

    Title: “How To Please God” Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21 Introduction: Living to please God should be the desire of every Christian individual. His Word challenges us to live lives that are pleasing unto Him. In order to do this; we must first understand “how to please God?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing All You Know Too Do

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    A close look at at Mary and what we can Learn from her as she anointed Jesus.

    Doing all you know too do. Mark 14:1-9 One of the most impressive commendations our Lord ever made about a person is found in verse 8 regarding Mary of Bethany (Martha’s sister): "She hath done what she could." There was nothing more that she could have done! Could the Lord make this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Letting Go To Trust God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
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    This sermon explores how God's grace empowers us in our weakness, leading us to embrace trials as opportunities to draw closer to Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the living Word of God. There's a certain comfort and peace that comes from knowing we are united, not by blood or by birth, but by the shared love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. And it's in ...read more

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    Our Spiritual Battle: Part One Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 5,790 views

    AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. THIS SERIES TAKES A CLOSE LOOK AT WHAT PUTTING ON THE AROMOR OF GOD MEANS.

    OUR SPIRITUAL BATTLE: PART ONE EPHESIANS 6:10-20 AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. I CAN REMEMBER, AS A YOUNGSTER, SINGING SOME GREAT HYMNS OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Right Use Of Freedom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2017
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     | 6,583 views

    Drawing enduring principles from an ancient debate.

    A RIGHT USE OF FREEDOM. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Faced with a difference of opinion concerning food which may (or may not) have been offered to idols, the Apostle Paul appears here to be addressing some of the slogans being used in the theological and ethical debate in Corinth. The first slogan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rejected God

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
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    We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

    [Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our God Is True! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,702 views

    As close as the message is of God's love, His truth is is absolute, and authoritive. Truth renews our minds, revives our hearts, and redirects our steps.

    What is truth? That is question of all questions in the history of man. It is defined as the which conforms with fact and reality. It is genuineness, veracity, or actuality, reality. It is how things are. It consists of the mind, will, character and the glory of God. Truth is God Himself. All truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ