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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Decide How Close You Will Be!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2021
     | 3,975 views

    The invitation is clear: DRAW NIGH TO GOD AND HE WILL DRAW NIGH TO YOU... If the earth is iron and the heavens are brass maybe someone is moving away from God. John is the only person recorded to lay his hear on Jesus' breast? How about you? At Jesus' feet!

    YOU DECIDE… COME? NO BETTER PLACE THAN AT HIS FEET…. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aolcom (This is a two part lesson.) There was a bulldog that was known for being a bully in his neighborhood. His owner kept him chained to a big oak tree. The bulldog’s chain was 15 feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rapture Ready Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jul 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,607 views

    This sermon is part 2 of a 2 part series explaining why the rapture of the Church is near.

    Rapture Ready Part II I Thessalonians 4:16-17 I Thessalonians 4:16-17 16 - For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 - Then we which are alive [and] remain shall be caught up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Personal Thing Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    4th in the series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Christianity is a personal experience.

    I remember as I was growing up hearing my parents say to me on more than one occaision, "Just wait until you have kids of your own, then you’ll understand." I don’t suppose that any of your parents ever said anything like that to you, but mine said it regularly. The thing that is so frustrating ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Welch avatar

    Great Is Thy Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 20,906 views

    message twenty in a series on the attributes of God with a continuing focus on God's faithfulness.

    Knowing God Series #19 “Our Faithful God” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Great Things God Wants Us To See Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2019
     | 6,299 views

    Those Greeks wanted to see the greatest thing anybody can ever see. They wanted to see Jesus! And God wants us to see some great things in their story: 1. The essential desires (vs. 17-22). 2. The essential deaths (vs. 23-25). 3. The essential devotion (vs. 26).

    Great Things God Wants Us to See The Gospel of John John 12:17-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 24, 2017 (Revised December 13, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12:12. Last week, we looked at the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the first Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Has God Rejected Israel? (Part 1 Of 3) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,459 views

    Part 1 of 3 Many claim that the church is now Israel. After examining the scriptures, we cannot draw that conclusion without denying the accuracy of the Bible. This section examines the New Testament promise that God has not forsaken Israel and the Old T

    (Part 1 of 3) It is often argued that the futurist view of prophecy is a modern view, therefore it has less merit. This is partially true. Even though we can find 1st and 2nd century writings that agree with the futurist view point, it was not the focal point during the Reformation Period and did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Our Hope Is On The Throne

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,624 views

    “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” Acts 1:8.

    Theme: Christ our hope is on the throne Text: Acts 1:1-11; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Introduction: Today is Ascension Day and this event took place on a weekday. This helps to remind us that Christianity is not just a Sunday activity but an everyday one. This event took place forty days after ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Tabernacle: “approaching Holy God” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2016
     | 12,849 views

    The Old Testament Tabernacle taught God's People a pattern of worship. The ceremonies and furnishings in the tabernacle point to the atonement of Jesus as our High Priest.

    The Tabernacle: “Approaching Holy God” Exodus 25:1-9 We are looking at the Old Testament Unfolding of the Drama of the Gospel. It is interesting that God first redeemed Israel and then He gave them the Law. When God saw the people He had chosen were struggling in Egypt, He did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Akindele Opoola avatar

    Can God Change His Mind Or Repent?

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on May 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 292 views

    Here is a sermon centered on the question: "Can God Change His Mind or Repent?" This message explores the mystery of God’s immutability versus His relational interaction with humankind. It draws from Scripture to examine instances where God appeared to change His mind.

    Sermon Title: Can God Change His Mind or Repent? Scripture Foundation: Numbers 23:19 (KJV) "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent..." Introduction Here is a sermon centered on the question: "Can God Change His Mind or Repent?" This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embracing God's Guidance: A Post-Easter Reflection From Psalm 27:13-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,655 views

    In Psalm 27:13-14, we find guidance and encouragement for the journey that lies ahead, reminding us of the importance of seeking God's direction in every season of our lives.

    Embracing God's Guidance: A Post-Easter Reflection from Psalm 27:13-14 Introduction: As we gather today, let us reflect on the significance of Easter and ponder the question: "After Easter, what next?" In Psalm 27:13-14, we find guidance and encouragement for the journey that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,218 views

    Someone said, "The purpose of prayer is to draw us close to the heart of God so that our will, our deepest desires, will be those of God & not our own."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; Luke 22:42-44 ILL. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer & Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 23, 2018
     | 13,197 views

    Praise gives access to God

    Psalm 22:3 The Power of Praise Praise gives us access to God. Sometimes people will say, “I feel that God is a million miles away and my prayers bounce right off of the ceiling.” Scriptures tell us to “Draw near to God and he will draw nigh to you” (James 4:8 KJV). How can we draw nigh to God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Love Brings Hope Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,728 views

    Certainly the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ should give us hope. A two part series for Easter that looks at the importance of hope in our walk with God.

    Our Hope in God Pt 2 Love Brings Hope Welcome- Beautiful Resurrection Morning! Thank City of Indialantic, Team COTR, etc. I want to thank God- not just for this beautiful day, but for His Son-Jesus Christ-who was raised from-dead three days after his death on the cross. Jesus Christ- through ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Descriptive Greeting Continued - Preserved By Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,161 views

    Kept by the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Intro: 1. IN ONE of the Superman movies, Superman saves a man from a burning building. He rescues him from the top floor and is carrying him to safety by flying through the skies. The man looks at Superman and then looks down to the ground. "I'm scared, Superman. Look how far down that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Can One Have Hope Without God?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,765 views

    God hears us because He hears Christ, and He loves us the way He loves Christ. In a nutshell, identity in Christ means every child of God can point to Jesus and before the Father’s throne testify: “I’m with Him.”

    2/4/04 Title: Can One Have Hope Without God? Text: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:4) Scripture Reading: Romans 15:4-13 4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist