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  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Beginning Of The End Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 19, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,108 views

    The closeness of Christ’s coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

    Play Video: If Jesus Returned Today. If Jesus came back today, would He find us faithful or faithless? The question is not when Jesus will return but what will we do before He gets here? A focus on the future will fortify our faith today. We come to Mark 13, which contains the longest sermon of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Have Control Of Your Heart?

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 12,570 views

    A question worth answering isn’t it?

    DOES GOD HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR HEART? Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:30-37 TEXT FOR MORNING READING: Luke 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION This morning you heard read to you probably one of the more familiar stories of the Bible, the story of the good samaritan. This story Jesus told came in response to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    The High Cost Of Owning God's Blessings Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 13,249 views

    Now, let me draw you towards our text in Genesis this morning by asking if you have considered the high cost of blessings. Does that strike you as a strange thought? Blessings are free, right? No, they are not. Blessings come with a price tag

    The High Cost of Owning God’s Blessings A couple of years ago, a little book became a best-seller. Bruce Wilkinson was truly blessed by the success of The Prayer of Jabez. (click to buy at CBD.com) I hope you have taken the 20 minutes required to read it! The message in the book was sound... and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven Shubert avatar

    When God Plays Hide & Seek

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,222 views

    There are times in our relationship with GOD that it seems that He conceals Himself from us. What, if anything, is GOD doing when He plays "Hide & Seek" ?

    When god plays Hide And Seek Job 23:8-10 8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: 10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The Journey

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 14, 2022
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     | 2,446 views

    It is in the lifeboats of praise, blessings, persecution and trials and tribulations that we draw nearer to Jesus and He draws nearer to us!

    The Journey Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before a person can come to know the Lord, God must first seek that person. Remember when the Lord came to you and spoke the words “come follow me.” Most of us were not wise by human standards, not influential, or noble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Breathe On Me Jesus!

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
     | 10,924 views

    When Jesus created Adam He breathed on him and he became a living Soul. Jesus was so close to the disciples that we are told He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

    BREATHE ON ME JESUS! John 20:19-22 When Jesus created Adam He breathed on him and he became a living Soul. Jesus was so close to the disciples that we are told He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit. When we are so close to Jesus… He … I. TURNS OUR FEAR INTO PEACE. V.19 A. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #4 - What To Do If You've Failed God Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,133 views

    No one likes to fail, but we all do. We examine the story of Peter and draw 5 steps for getting back on track if you’ve failed. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. What to Do if You’ve Failed God Everybody has failed at one time or another: <ILLUS> Firemen who came to rescue a cat. Woman was so grateful, she invited ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    40 Days - Lent

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,227 views

    A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

    Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    So How's Your Love Life?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,961 views

    So “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE, YOUR INTIMACY WITH JESUS?” If you’re not "Close & Intimate" with Jesus, you’ll not be "Close & Intimate" with God!

    “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” 9/27/09 am Service LWC INTRODUCTION: If I were to ask you this morning if you love your Husband, you would say yes! If I were to ask you if you love your wife, you would say yes! At the very least I hope you would! “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” You’ve most likely heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,459 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 1 - The Challenge From the very beginning we want to make it very clear that we are here on purpose. We believe that we have a very clear mandate from God. That mandate can be simply wrapped up in three words . . . Encounter, Equip, Engage. We are passionate and committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Terms Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,799 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 2 - The Terms Review – I want to spend just a moment in review so you will remember what we discussed last Sunday since it is the foundation of where we are going this morning. I remind you of the Passion Process – our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    How To Hear God Speak Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,932 views

    Whether God’s Word gets through to us or not depends on our attitudes. Is yours a closed mind? A superficial mind, a distracted mind, or a willing mind? It is only when you really listen and obey can your life be changed and you become productive and use

    [Adapted from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same title.] This morning we’re beginning a new series, "Conversing with God". I will cover it in 4 sessions. • Frankly, nothing is more important in our walk with God, than be able to hear and understand what God is saying. • Let’s look at Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    The Spirit Of The Law

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,864 views

    When we examine the 10 Commandments more closely we understand the inner logic of God that forms them. We understand the Spirit of the Law.

    February 16, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37 The Spirit of the Law Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was growing up, my sister Sarah received a science kit for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    God Is Not Far Away.

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,498 views

    God is not far away, He is nearer than you think, just reach out and touch Him as He passes by. He is never too busy to hear you when you call, so just call out to Him, He is ready to help you.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – February 19th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome…… Today is the third Sunday of Black History Month, and I believe we all can say we have been blessed. Have you been blessed? Has God been good to you? Can you praise God despite how ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Guy Caley avatar

    From Page To Performance: Living According To God's Word Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,204 views

    Last of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." This sermon brings the series to a close with the exhortation to live by the truth of the Bible.

    Text: James 1 19-26 I remember as a little boy watching Saturday morning cartoons and a consistent theme was the Genie in the bottle or the mind controlled slave who responded to the master’s every wish with the monotone reply "I hear and obey master." I’m sure that you were all much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God