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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Finding Rest In The Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024
     | 1,253 views

    We can experience God’s presence outside of us, and within us. God isn’t far off. He’s so close we can hardly imagine it. Many feel God is far off. They wonder… Can you really experience God? Can you really sense God’s presence? Can you really know God deeply? The answer to those 3 questions is yes.

    Does God seem far away? Many feel God is far off. They wonder… Can you really experience God? Can you really sense God’s presence? Can you really know God deeply? The answer to those 3 questions is yes. We we can experience God’s presence outside of us, and within us. God isn’t far off. He’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God's Goal

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    God’s goal is not to make us happy, it’s to make us His, not to get us what we want, but to get us what we need.

    “God’s Goal” John 4:4-29 God’s goal is not to make us happy, it’s to make us His, not to get us what we want, but to get us what we need. Intro: Early in his career, Thomas Edison invented a vote-recording machine for use in legislative chambers. By moving a switch to the right or left, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Working With God

    Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 20,045 views

    If God is present in all things, what is he doing? What is he up to? More importantly, how do I experience him in my life? How do I perceive him?

    Working with God by Gary MacDonald Introduction: Challenged by recent unexpected, but compelling, evidence that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, the theorists of cosmology are reacting as creative scientists should. They are stretching their minds in search of explanations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Honoring God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,982 views

    The recasting of the vision of our church of honoring God, connecting people, growing, believers, and sharing hope.

    Seeing the BIG Picture October 1, 2006 HONORING God Intro: (Pictures) It has been said that a picture is word a 1000 words b/c pictures capture time, share a story, stir our memories – some pictures even capture our hearts. If a picture is worth a 1000 words, then a vision is priceless. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    What does the Scripture mean when it says, "God is Spirit?¨

    God is Spirit Intro 1. ¡§The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.¡¨ ¡X Patrick Morley 2. Many perceive God like one person noted: God is a lot like our pastor. I don¡¦t see him through the week and I don¡¦t understand him on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Understanding God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014
     | 8,711 views

    Understanding and looking at the character of God and what we can expect from God as well as what He expects out of us.

    Understanding God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning I want to look at trying to understand God. Looking at understanding the character of God What God wants from us and what we can expect from God. One of the early church leaders Augustine was once accosted by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    An Awesome God

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,520 views

    God is awesome, magnificent, undiscribable. THe words we use can only describe a fraction of what God is and even that is unbelievable.

    Man has always been fascinated by power. The roar of an engine underneath hood of a powerful car is music to the ears of most men; People are fascinated by the damage the winds in a hurricane can do. After the hurricane they come out with their cameras to take pictures of the damage done by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Beauty And Majesty Of God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 15, 2015
     | 9,858 views

    God is beautiful and majestic. How do we examine our attitude toward life and toward God? King David gives us some insights from his life and poetry.

    The Beauty and Majesty of God - Psalm 27:1-5 - February 15, 2015 As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,426 views

    This study looks at the incredible depth of God’s forgiveness and also His requirement for us to forgive.

    God’s Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. One of the greatest challenges to human nature is the issue of forgiveness. Those who can’t forgive themselves are filled with guilt and despair, and those who won’t forgive others are filled with anger and bitterness. The most miserable people are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Rejoicing In The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,916 views

    Paul is writing from prison; however, he gives every believer hope in the mist of darkness. Verse upon verse teaching the book of Philippians.

    Rejoicing in the Peace of God Text: Philippians 4:1-9 1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I urge you also, true companion, help these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Sufficiency Is Of God

    Contributed by John Akosile on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,708 views

    THE sweetest graces by a slight perversion may bear the bitterest fruit. The sun gives life, but sunstrokes are death. Preaching is to give life

    Our Sufficiency Is of God But above all he excelled in prayer. The inwardness and weight of his spirit, the reverence and solemnity of his address and behavior, and the fewness and fullness of his words have often struck even strangers with admiration as they used to reach others with consolation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    God’s Finished Work Of Creation Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 6, 2023
     | 1,293 views

    35 verses give us a complete insight into the mind of God as author, creator, sovereign, all-powerful, and later even as redeemer. In these verses we can see Him and all that He is, and choose to worship Him in His glory!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 6 God’s finished work of Creation Genesis 1:26 – 2:4 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Focus And Ministry Of God’s Messiah Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 18, 2025
     | 280 views

    God gives us a very clear, very distinct picture of the Messiah's purpose, relationship to Him, and what He will be responsible for doing. The challenge for us today is: will we receive this completed work to restore our relationship with a God who has never stopped loving us?

    Isaiah, Part 17 The Focus and Ministry of God’s Messiah Isaiah 42:1-9 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us! - Last week, we saw a unique proclamation challenging us about who God is -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    The Security Of Trusting God

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 9, 2024
     | 1,775 views

    This sermon explores the comforting assurance of God's protection, His role as our refuge, and His unwavering promises amidst life's uncertainties, as depicted in Psalm 91.

    Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather with you today, our hearts intertwined by the common thread of faith, our spirits united in the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we gather in His name, let's pause for a moment, allowing the clamor of the world to fade into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Who Is God?

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    Who is this Holy God, Our Creator? We ought to learn all we can about Him, since we are created in His Image. As we learn about Him, we learn more about His plans for us.

    Who is God? By: Rodney A. Fry Preached at New Hope Baptist Church ~ Conway, AR Sunday AM June 12, 2005 Isaiah 6:3 Intro Only once in scripture do we see the Seraphim, and only one thing do we hear them say, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord Almighty. In the Hebrew language when a word is repeated it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist