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  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    You Have A Part To Play.

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020
     | 2,863 views

    The scripture makes us to understand that no one can come to Jesus except the father draws him. It is only God that can touch the heart of whoever He wants to touch for repentance and salvation to take place.

    "No one can come to me, unless the Father who sent me makes them want to come. But if they do come, I will raise them to life on the last day." The scripture makes us to understand that no one can come to Jesus except the father draws him. It is only God that can touch the heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The New And Living Way Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,462 views

    The New and Living Way is contrasted with the Old and Dead Way under the Law. In the New and Living Way we can Draw Near to God and Draw Near to Each Other.

    A New and Living Way Hebrews 10 (Hebrews 9 sermon is not available) SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION: On Easter morning, everyone tends to think about new life. It’s springtime. New leaves are budding (of course for those of us with Live Oak trees, that means old leaves are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marty Boller avatar

    Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Mr. & Mrs. Beaver Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    #3 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

    So…are you enjoying our journey through Narnia thus far? Last week Sandy, our Narnia tour guide, gave us a brief overview of the land of Narnia. As you may be learning, Narnia is a far & distant land. First imagined in the mind of CS Lewis, it has now been visited by millions of readers since ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Jesus Through Suffering

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
     | 3,003 views

    The Problem of Evil asks "How can evil co-exist in a universe with an all-good, all-powerful God?" Pastor Jon looks at this difficult problem, drawing from the doctrine of free will, the tarnishing of creation at the fall of man, and the simple fact that

    Last week we spoke of the difference between campaigns and callings—highlighting that Jesus did not campaign for his position as the Great High Priest, but was called to that position like the priests of old. He fulfilled his calling and was obedient to his Father, even though that calling led Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Manna: A Heavenly Meal For A Hungry Multitude

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,149 views

    This sermon draws comparisons between the manna of the Old Testament and the grace of God in Christ Jesus. The manna of God’s grace is made available to us when we least deserve it. But then, that’s the nature of God’s grace.

    Manna: A Heavenly Meal For A Hungry Multitude Text: Ex.16: 1-4; Ps.78: 25 Intro: As we enter Exodus 16, we find the children of Israel doing what they did so often in their wilderness wanderings—complaining. This is quite a contrast from the “Song of Redemption” that they sang only two months ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Abandoned Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011
     | 5,227 views

    Thought Israel rejected Jesus, God did not abandon them. He continues to move drawing them back to him--just as he does in our lives.

    Romans 9:1-5 “Not Abandoned” INTRODUCTION One of the fundamental questions with which we struggle so often is, “Can God be trusted?” Or, to put it another way, “Is God true to his promises, or has there been an example of a time when God failed to keep his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christian Know The Time Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,570 views

    Christian, do you know the time? We are admonished to be aware of the time and that things are drawing near. Let’s examine God’s word to us today...

    Christian, know the Time Time to awaken out of sleep and to cast off the works of darkness Time to walk straight Time to put on the Lord Jesus Christ If you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,000 that carried over no balance from day to day...Allowed you to keep no cash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    The High Cost Of Owning God's Blessings Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 13,109 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

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Jesus Glorified-Part 4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 11, 2023
     | 901 views

    4 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

    JESUS GLORIFIED-IV—John 12:32-33(:20-36) Attention: *The God-Man Jesus, faithfully received the penalty of His Father’s judgment upon Himself, so that anyone who believes ‘can’ receive forgiveness of their personal sin! And, so that anyone who chooses, to trust Jesus as their Savior & Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Do You Respond During Times Of Trouble?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,364 views

    He comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we

    How Do You Respond During Times of Trouble? (2 Corinthians 1:4) "He comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Advice For A New Beginning

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,345 views

    The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

    “Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Jesus Is Invited By A Pharisee Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2016
     | 4,831 views

    When you invite others to experience Jesus, we demonstrate our submission to Christ. How? Because when we invite others by telling them what Christ has done for us, we demonstrate to them Who it is that has changed our life.

    Jesus is invited by a Pharisee Luke 7:36-50 Invitations, Part 5 Introduction - On the heels of our Advent study, we continue with our Invitations series - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,329 views

    Faith is renewed day by day in our experience of the storms of life.

    THE STORMS OF LIFE. Matthew 14:22-33. 1. The storms of life. Sometimes the storms of life seem to overtake us, even when we are being obedient. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake (Matthew 14:22), but we see the ship in the midst of the sea tossed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Make Every Effort To Live A Godly Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,857 views

    A sermon examining the importance of living a life that honors God.

    MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO LIVE A GODLY LIFE II Peter 1:5-9 There is a common word of counsel that we Christians give to those who have a misunderstanding about living a Christian life. Many of us have encountered someone who has said “I am trying my best to live a Christian life”. Often, we seize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Decide How Close You Will Be!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2021
     | 3,891 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