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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Is Failure Really Not An Option?

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 31, 2013
     | 6,177 views

    In our failures, Jesus draws us closer to Him and is always there when we need Him.

    Is Failure Really Not An option? Matthew 26:31-35 Intro: Failure is not an option. I’m sure you have heard the phrase. That phrase is linked to NASA and their space program. It originated when the makers of a documentary interviewed NASA officials about the problems that arose out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 16: For We Will Be Rejoined With Them When Christ Returns Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2018
     | 3,846 views

    The picture Paul draws of the day when Christ will return is poetry, an attempt to describe what is indescribable.

    9/20/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 16: For we will be rejoined with them when Christ returns (1Th 4:15-18) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 (NIV) 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simple Salvation

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 93,417 views

    It's the goodness of God that draws people to Him. Not the madness of God, the anger of God or the disapproval of God.

    INTRODUCTION Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Winds And Sea Obey Jesus

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2014
     | 6,242 views

    The storms of life will either draw you closer to the Lord or further away. How about you?

    Even the winds and the sea obey Him! Mathew 8:26, 27 “But He said to them, “why are you fearful, O you of little faith? Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, even the winds and the sea obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Every Second Counts!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 25, 2015
     | 4,519 views

    Conquerors don’t give in to pressure! Pressure should draw the treasure out of you!

    Every second counts! Philippians 3:13”….one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead..” Usain Bolt wins gold again by 0.01 sec! Bolt beats his rival Justin Gatlin to World Athletics Championships 100m at Beijing. For most of the 100m, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letting Go - Distractions

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,877 views

    An advent journey looking at what we need to let go of in order to draw closer to God

    Letting Go - Distractions December 8, 2019 Act like I am texting . . . OH . . . sorry about that. I got a text from a friend about the Bears game. Then we got caught up in other talking about baseball. That made me think about summer - and I need some new shorts, so I was checking for Black ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Disciplines, Worship Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2022
     | 1,845 views

    Worshipping God, privately and publically, draws us closer to Him and strengthens our relationship with Him

    This ladies and gentlemen is a picture of a paradoxical frog. It is native to the eastern parts of South America. And what makes it a paradox is the fact that while a full-grown specimen is about 7.5 cm in length, when it’s a tadpole it can reach up to 25 cm in length. It literally is four times ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Are We Fully Lifting Up Christ?

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 9, 2024
     | 686 views

    Jesus tells us that if He be lifted up, He will draw all men up to Him.

    Are You Fully Lifting Up Christ? by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Do you believe God has your back? 1. Really, do you believe He has your back? 2. Can you think of a time when you knew that only He could help and He did? 3. Were you willing to tell others or were you be too uncomfortable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Is Not This The Carpenter...?”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2022
     | 3,910 views

    I would like to draw your attention to the section of the Bible that tells us that Jesus was a carpenter.

    We do not hear many sermons highlighting this part of the Lord’s life. However, most of Christ’s life on earth was spent as a carpenter. We read about the last three-and-a half years Jesus spent on earth in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In their accounts we read that He went everywhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 657 views

    Drawing lessons from Moses' life, we explore how to progress under God's direction.

    The life of Moses provides clear examples of how to move forward under God's guidance. On August 24, 2003, during morning worship, we focused on Exodus 33:12-23. The sermon was titled "Where Do We Go From Here?" and explored the importance of hearing from God, waiting on Him, and experiencing His ...read more

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    God's Desire To Be Close And Intimate With Us Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,264 views

    A sermon that considers God’s desire to be intimate with us and how to respond

    The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God The intimacy of God. The Apostles Creed. - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.”This morning I want to highlight the fact that God is knowable. - This morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revive Us Again Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,888 views

    We want God in America again. We want God to revive our land, we must first be revived personally.

    Revive Us Again 2 Chronicles 29:1-36 Two weeks ago we began a series talking about bringing America back to God. We vowed here that day that we want God in America again. We said we want REVIVAL to sweep our land. Once a man asked an evangelist “how can we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Can't Drink With The Lid On

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Aug 29, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,367 views

    To experience revival, we need to take the limits off of God.

    Scripture Reference: Genesis 29:1-8 Preached at Evergreen Baptist Church Revival on August 28, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Sermon Prop—Bring a bottle of water and pass it to someone in the audience. Ask them to take a swallow of water without them opening the cap. Then tell them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Come As You Are But Don’t Stay As You Are” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,969 views

    In light of the cross of Christ, how should be as believer's live?

    We’ve been talking about sharing our faith. About taking the command of our King seriously: “go and make disciples of ALL nations,” (Matthew 28:19-20). We’ve talked about how we must be passionate and obedient about sharing the Good News with everyone. Then we said we need an attitude of acceptance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshiping God As Savior Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    Second in a series on worship - this message focuses on worshiping God as Savior

    That’s Why We Worship - Worshiping God As Savior That’s Why We Worship "Worshiping God As Savior" We are looking at why we worship God. Revelation 5:11-14 Last week we looked at God as creator. That alone should evoke from us a desire to worship Him, but our sin instead causes us to draw back, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ