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  • David Washburn avatar

    God's Presence In The Silence

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 17,221 views

    We often times interpret God’s silence to mean he is absent, but the truth is that God’s silence is an opportunity for Him to draw us closer and prepare us for an even greater revelation

    Silence is something most of us aren’t comfortable with. The brief 20 seconds I stood before you, looking at you in silence may have seemed liked an eternity. What were you thinking as we looked at each other in silence? We will many times equate silence with something being wrong and will rush to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dwelling In Heaven PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 890 views

    Use earthly resources wisely for God's kingdom and store up treasures in heaven.

    Good morning, church family! So glad to see you all here today. We're diving deep into Luke 16:8 today, to dissect the Parable of the Unrighteous Steward. You might be thinking, "What's up with that? Why are we focusing on a parable about a dishonest manager?" Well, there's more to this story than ...read more

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    Ten Talents - Using Them Wisely PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
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     | 1,423 views

    This sermon encourages us to use our God-given talents to honor Him, living lives of true holiness rooted in awed adoration.

    Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space, where we can bask in the warmth of our shared faith, and seek solace and inspiration in the word of God. As we gather in unity, let us remember that we are not just a community of believers, ...read more

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    Great Things God Wants Us To See Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2019
     | 6,298 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

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    But If From There PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 801 views

    God wants to be found and is always close to us, and we must continually seek a deeper relationship with Him through wholehearted pursuit.

    Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, it's truly wonderful to see all of your smiling faces today as we gather to worship and seek the Lord together. Have you ever felt like God is distant or hard to find? Well, I have some incredible news for you today: God wants to be found and He is closer ...read more

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    God's Way Of Guiding Us Through Discomfort PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon explores how God's presence and promises provide comfort and growth through personal grief, leading to unshakeable joy and closer relationship with Him.

    Beloved congregation, as we gather together today, let our hearts be open and our spirits receptive to the message God has in store for us. We find ourselves in a world that is often filled with sorrow and grief, a world where heartache is a common language spoken by all, regardless of race, ...read more

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    The Superior Order Of Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,307 views

    The appearance of Melchizedek in Hebrews 7 is there to draw us not to this mysterious figure Melchizedek, but there to draw us to God through Jesus Christ.

    Superior Order Questions, questions, questions. As far as I’m concerned, it is good for us to come to moments like these and ask our questions. We should bring our really big questions, right? Who – What – Where – When – Why – How? If we’re going to get to the bottom of things, we’re taught that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Closer To God

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 2, 2013
     | 7,175 views

    This is rule number one. If we do this, all others will fall into place.

    This week and next week we will summarize what God’s word teaches us about growing closer to God and closer to one another through our recent study in Genesis 1-22. But to start us off, let’s go first to the New Testament look at the first part of Hebrews chapter 11 where we see all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ehud

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,784 views

    A look at the story of Ehud.

    -before I begin today I have to make a disclaimer. Lorie has asked that it be known that she holds no responsibility for me picking this story. This was not her choice, this was all me, just so you all know, don’t blame her if you don’t like the story. -but today it’s my turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cast Your Anxieties On Jesus!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 17, 2014
     | 4,551 views

    Friend, when a mother can care so much, how much MORE would your Heavenly Dad care for you – think for a moment!!!!

    Pepper! 1 Peter 5:7”….casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” After I returned from seeing my mom, I had not unpacked the suitcase immediately, after a couple of days I sat leisurely to unpack the suitcase and also reminisce on the things that my family had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 27, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 38,729 views

    Tina Turner asked this question but she downplayed the significance of love; calling it a ‘second-hand emotion’ and a ‘sweet old-fashioned notion'. But for those who understand the true essence of love it means much more. What’s love got to do with it?

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Tina Turner asked this question but for a different reason than what I’ll be focusing on today. In fact, in her song, she downplays the significance of love; calling it a ‘second-hand emotion’ and a ‘sweet old-fashioned notion'. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prayer Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,838 views

    The Our Father in Matthew 6 is typically referred to as the Lord's Prayer. But really, John 17 is what should be called the Lord's Prayer because it literally is the prayer of Jesus. Jesus' longest recorded prayer has much to say and there's much to gain.

    THE PRAYER OF JESUS John 17:1-26 INTRODUCTION: The Our Father of Matthew 6:9-13 is typically referred to as the Lord's Prayer. But really, it is the disciple's prayer given to them by the Lord. Here, in John 17 is what should be called the Lord's Prayer because it literally is the prayer of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Did Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 9, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,614 views

    Philip, just an ordinary guy - called to ministry and in turn brings along a friend, Nathanael. This reading shows how Jesus uses ordinary people, doing ordinary things.

    Mid-Week Message/Devotion January 10, 2018 Reading: John 1:43-51 Did Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth? If we read this passage with an element of curiosity and desire to dig into the nuances a little bit, it becomes not only informative but also entertaining. It’s a short reading and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Born To Trouble.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 30, 2021
     | 2,889 views

    Trouble has always been with us. It's our knowledge of Scripture and God that makes the difference.

    Sermon Title: Born to trouble. Scripture Text: Job 1:1, 2:1-10 ILLUSTRATION: Dietrich Bonhoeffer died in a German concentration camp right before it was liberated. This is what he wrote: In me there is darkness, but with you there is light; I am lonely, but you do not leave me; I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Owned

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022
     | 2,011 views

    Nothing compares to God. But as strange as it may seem, God’s Win-Loss record seems not clean. Because there’s a man by the name of Jacob who claimed to have seen God face to face, was in a wrestling match with God, and even defeated God.

    Nothing compares to God. He is Omnipresent, (always everywhere). Omniscient (all knowing). Omnipotent (all powerful). He is transcendent (he is beyond and above us and our understanding of this world) But as strange as it may seem, God’s Win-Loss record seems not clean. Because there’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal