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    I Can See Clearly Now Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
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     | 4,866 views

    Closing message in a series through James dealing with the power of personal prayer.

    OPEN: What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer. So here we are, the first Sunday in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lifting Up Of The Son Of Man 031024 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024
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    Explores God's redeeming love and grace, drawing parallels between the story of Moses and the bronze serpent and the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

    Greetings, dear friends. Isn't it wonderful to gather together in this sacred space, to share in the unity of our faith and the joy of our fellowship? We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us has been called, chosen, and cherished by a loving God who knows us by name ...read more

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    Final Thoughts

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 8, 2014
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    In John's final thoughts and instructions as he closes this epistle, we see encouragement to pray for each other, admonishment for sin in our lives and a warning about the future.

    Final Thoughts 1 John 5: 16-21 Intro: Don’t you just love this time of year. The air is brisk and there is a sense of cleanliness in the air this time of year. . Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Tis the season to be jolly and happy. . There is another holiday that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misunderstood God: The Condemning God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 21, 2013
     | 4,251 views

    In Christ we discover God is not cranky and condemning but loving and redeeming.

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE CONDEMNING GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:6 Big Idea: In Christ we discover God is not cranky and condemning but loving and redeeming. INTRO Have you ever spoken terrible things to a dog in a kind voice? I must confess I have. I have pet Bogey (my Cocker Spaniel) and said ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Be Still And Know That God Is God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,153 views

    All of us need to take a little more time each day to be still don’t we? We need to avoid getting so caught up in our own agenda that we force God out of the way.

    Do you have a list of goals you would like to achieve this year? Can you tell me something that is on that list? We all have lists of things we would like to do this year, this month, this week, maybe you even have something you would like to do today. I have a list of goals, things I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Practice Of Slowing Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,309 views

    We need to practive slowing (solitude) to spend quiet time with God in order to draw closer to him and allow him to transform us.

    Hurry has actually become a sickness, a disease for us in the U.S…which is ironic with all these “time savers” we have. “Time magazine noted that back in the 1960s, expert testimony was given to a subcommittee of the Senate on time management. The essence of it was that because of the advance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Count Me Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
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    Explores how to face life's challenges with enduring faith, drawing strength from God, and envisioning a bright future despite present difficulties.

    Welcome, dear friends. Gather around, pull up a chair, and let's share this time together as we open our hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. It is a warm and wonderful privilege to stand on the common ground of faith, to lean into the comforting ...read more

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    Born To Be Different.

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,278 views

    This sermon is designed to review the core concepts of Original sin, Justification, New Birth, and Holiness in such a was as to draw in new converts and to draw believers closer to Christ on the 4th Sunday in Lent, year B.

    John is one of simplest books of the Bible; I understand that the Billy Graham Association encourages new Christians who know little about our faith to read it first. On the other hand, John is one of the deepest books of the Bible and it challenges our best theological minds. For example, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Message 20 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:25-28: The Final Comments To The Thessalonians – Pray, Greeting, And Closing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 15, 2023
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    Paul stresses the importance of prayer for himself. He them urges strongly the reading of his letter but again highlights one of his favourite words – GRACE. It was grace that blesses the Thessalonians.

    MESSAGE 20 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:25-28: THE FINAL COMMENTS TO THE THESSALONIANS – PRAY, GREETING, AND CLOSING GRACE [A]. PAUL’S REQUESTED PRAYER {{1Thessalonians 5:25 “Brethren, pray for us.”}} This is only a short verse, a short request, and Paul does not elaborate on prayer points, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Can We Learn From David's Prayer?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 10, 2008
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     | 42,275 views

    Part of a series on prayer. This uses an example prayer and draws lessons for our prayer life.

    What Can We Learn from David’s Prayer? 2 Samuel 7:18-29 LIFE OF DAVID Before we get to the prayer and the main passage we are going to look at this morning, I want to remind you a little of the life of the person we will be looking at. The prayer in 2 Samuel 7 is not an isolated prayer, but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And Hope Does Not Disappoint PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025
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     | 81 views

    God draws near to us in our loneliness, offering peace and hope by pouring His love into our hearts through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

    Some nights feel longer than others. The house is quiet, the phone is still, and the ache of an empty chair at the table can sound like thunder in the soul. Bills stack up, worries pile high, and even in a crowded room it’s easy to feel hidden in plain sight. We smile for photos, but the heart can ...read more

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    A Drive Back Down Memory Lane

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 28, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 18,457 views

    There is specific memorial I draw your attention to found in the text that was established for the purpose of remembering the God who facilitated their deliverance to the promise land.

    A DRIVE BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE Scripture Reference: Joshua 4:1 – 9; 19 –24 Introduction Webster’s defines memorial as… 1. Anything intended to preserve the memory of a person or event; something, which serves to keep something else in remembrance; a monument. –Macaulay 2. Something, such as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But God

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008
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     | 6,560 views

    Your situation may be dire BUT GOD will deliver.

    BUT GOD And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, (Act 7:9) For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. (Psa 75:6-7) I. Joseph: (Acts 7:9a) (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend?

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    Judas’ betrayal of Jesus serves as a wake-up call of how close we can come to God’s kingdom and still be lost.

    How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend? John 13:2, 18-30; Luke 22:1-6, 21-23, 47-48 INTRO. From Walter Wangerin, The Book of God, pp. 765-767. As he went, more and more people threw their garments down in the road before him. It became a garment of clothing and praise. People ran back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birthmark Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,475 views

    God calls us to hunger and thirst after righteousness. We are as close to God today as we want to be. Where are you spiritually?

    Hungering and thirsting after righteousness. God always meets a man at the point of his desire. God will do just as much for your life as you desire for him to do. You were just as close to God today as you want to be. The marvelous thing about the Lord is you can have all of him that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist