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  • bala samson avatar

    Dwell With God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2024
     | 688 views

    Surrender to the plans of God even if it is tough, being close to God and obeying Him is more important than other comforts which would eventually follow the faithful and obedient and steadfast follower.

    Jeremiah 40:1"He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah who were being carried into exile to Babylon." Not an ordinary person but Nebuzaradan, commander of the imperial guard of Babylon found Prophet Jeremiah "bound in chains among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,308 views

    We live in a world filled with various perspectives and ideas, but as believers, it's crucial that we seek the truth found in God's Word. Let us explore the Scriptures for guidance.

    "Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes to the Truth" Today, we delve into an essential topic: "Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes to the Truth." We live in a world filled with various perspectives and ideas, but as believers, it's crucial that we seek the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Special Servants: Deacons

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 15,283 views

    Appointing Deacons reminds us of the challenges God has given to all of us to follow Christ closely and work for his cause.

    God’s Special Servants: Deacons I found this interesting illustration that is appropriate to today’s celebration of our new deacons… **Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire," points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes: He says: These large birds, who fly great distances across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive Us Our Debts

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,514 views

    Christ gave this perfect patter for prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly.

    Forgive Us Our Debts Matthew 6:12 Intro Christ gave this perfect pattern for the prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly. There is a very significant conjunction in this perfect pattern of prayer. The word “and” links the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Piece: Other People Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,614 views

    We cannot follow Jesus effectively if we remain isolated. Letting others be close to us is essential in pursuing the Christian life.

    The Missing Piece: Other People Following Jesus, part 5 October 30, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers An article in Christianity today begins this way: I came to a startling revelation a few months ago. I don’t have any friends. I don’t. I have a lot of acquaintances but, other than my ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Who Are You Imitating?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 8, 2010
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     | 8,524 views

    Don't imitate what is evil, but rather what is good. Even in the church and even in leadership we can find poor examples. We shouldn't walk after the example of men and women like Diotrephes. We should instead follow the example of men and women who exhib

    Who are you imitating? 6/14/09 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Text: 3 John (NIV) Let’s look at the introduction to John’s letter: 1The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Giddy Up Gideon

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 27, 2008
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     | 3,040 views

    Do you feel comfortable sitting on the sidelines not taking a stand not stating an opinion? Have you given in to the pressure of todays society and found yourself like Gideon fallen away from God? Have you decided its better to hide than fight for what

    Giddy Up Gideon In todays scripture passages we see two very different reactions by two different men who decide to follow God. Let us look at the Old Testament account of Gideon. The name Gideon means Destroyer, Mighty warrior or Feller (of trees). Well as the story opens we see that Gideon ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ideal Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,605 views

    Win ’em, wet ’em, & wean ’em. That last step is the big one of discipleship - "Teaching them to observe all things..." Often forsaken, but so important! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Ideal Discipleship I Thessalonians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealDiscipleship.html Chapter 2 had a nursing mother, and a teaching father doing spiritual parenting of these new believers. It leads perfectly into this chapter about grounding new believers. v. 2 “to establish you” v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism: No More Living A Half-Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 3, 2012
     | 3,813 views

    This is a short sermon for a baptism service at an inner-city mission church www.ysm.ca

    We’re here today to celebrate the baptism of 6 and the child dedication of 6. There is something monumental about a day like today. There’s something huge in the decision to follow Jesus in the waters of baptism. The infants who are being dedicated here today or having infant baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Characteristics Of Discipleship

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,424 views

    Jesus didn't stop with teaching about the freedom that leads to bondage; He also spoke of a bondage that leads to freedom.. A true disciple is one who has renounced his or her way to follow the way of Christ.

    1-20-05 Title: Characteristics of Discipleship Text: “” (John 8:31) Bible Reading: John 8:30-59 Children have a funny way of looking at things. I read a cute little story which points out that fact. It seems Little Jeremy was on a walk with his grandfather when a stranger smiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Perspective

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 3,669 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective 9:28-36 In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle we face in ministry – healing the sick, delivering the oppressed, stopping storms, and providing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tangible Kingdom – Old Ways, New Ways Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016
     | 6,818 views

    learning the ways to live incarnationaly - from Hugh Halter's work, The Tangible Kingdom

    Tangible Kingdom – Old Ways, New Ways Illustration of iron and steel wool – set me on fire God! For God to take us on a new path in this Tangible Kingdom, He needs to remake us. Next week, my son Ken will talk about a new heart that God proposes to give us. The last couple of weeks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crowds Series

    Contributed by Leon Drake on Dec 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,493 views

    The crowds followed Jesus - are we?

    I.Read Passage II.Jesus withdrew with his disciples A.The Pharisees and the Herodians started plotting how to kill Jesus 1.Pharisees ¡V those who thought they could be God¡¦s people by obeying every part of the law 2.Herodians ¡V Jews who favored Herod ¡V they were ok with him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sunday Night-Free Lamb

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 3, 2017
     | 2,130 views

    We follow Jesus to know Him not about Him.

    Sunday Night-Free Lamb Place: BLCC Date: 5/7/17 Text: John 6.22-24 CT: We follow Jesus to know Him not about Him. FAS: A common theme in modern Christianity has been that head knowledge is how one becomes more adept at following Christ: the more you know, the better you'll do. But in fact, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Weight Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,696 views

    Re-examining the great weight of following the Lord

    Matthew 27:32-33 (NIV2011) 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). Matthew 16:24 (NIV2011) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God