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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Trust God And Close The Book

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,340 views

    There is a time to just trust God’s plan and close the book and go on withyour life.

    TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson on CLOSE THE BOOK. It has some wisdom, but we need balance, some doors should never be closed. They should remain open, others needed to be locked and to go on --- I can’t tell you when to open a door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Closing Words, Important Truths Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008
     | 5,282 views

    This sermon completes the series on 1 Corinthians. It addresses some issues of discipleship.

    Introduction: A. If you were Paul, how would you close this letter you had written to the Corinthian church? 1. As we have seen, it was a troubled and struggling church. 2. There were doctrinal problems and glaring moral failures. 3. And even though it appears that this was Paul’s second attempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Men On Father’s Day

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,117 views

    Exhortation To Men

    To Men On Father’s Day I have been asked by a dear sister in the faith to do a sermon to men as if it were my last sermon or my dream sermon. Hey, when you get a good suggestion my motto is use it. So, put on your seat belts, men, for here we go! Men, I am as you are, so as I challenge you, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Kinnard avatar

    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    An encounter with a loving God can change Your life

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord's Prayer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 2, 2019
     | 3,680 views

    The disciples made an important request when they said,, "Lord, teach us to pray!"

    The Lord’s Prayer – Part 1 Matthew 6:5-13 David P. Nolte What we call “The Lord’s Prayer” was given as an example to the disciples who made the request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” They may have wanted Him to teach them just to do it (“Teach us to pray”); or they may have meant to teach them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Val Black avatar

    Close The Gaps - Circle The Wagons

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 21, 2019
     | 6,760 views

    God's work never goes forward without opposition from the enemy. In fact, opposition is almost always caused by success and not failure. In building the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah faced much opposition but he knew what to do and now we can know also.

    Nehemiah 4:7-23 (NLT) “But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the work was going ahead and that the gaps in the wall of Jerusalem were being repaired, they were furious. 8  They all made plans to come and fight against Jerusalem and throw us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Boomer Phillips avatar

    Be Involved In The Father’s Business Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,680 views

    This message looks at how Jesus personally demonstrated the primary task that is expected of all believers, which is share the clear, unembellished message of the salvation found in the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

    The apostle Paul once declared, “When I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16, NIV). For Paul, the most important thing in life, second only to worshipping Christ, was preaching the gospel. He stated that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Lines, No Waiting

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,420 views

    Don’t you just hate waiting in lines everywhere you go? With God he is as close as the mention of His name. With God there are no lines and no waiting.

    Most of you have heard that by nature I am a very impatient person. I don’t like to wait around with nothing to do. I don’t like to sit around if there is something that needs to be done. In fact one of my spiritual gifts is impatience. Actually, I’m not really sure that’s a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Father’s Day 2017

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,831 views

    Father’s be a godly example to your child. Be a man of conviction and action. Be a man of faith and humility. Give honor and praise to your Heavenly Father not just at the dinner table but spontaneously.

    Father’s Day 2017 Isaiah 64:1-9 What a wonderful celebration today for our church as we welcome several new members to our congregation. Such additions are highly treasured by all of us because we know the eternal value each of you represent to our Heavenly Father. Your value is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Tested

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jun 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,063 views

    God tests our faith when He closes doors, but this leads to an even better open door.

    FAITH TESTED Hebrews 11:6 Thank you for the opportunity to share with you again. I’ve been asked several times, “Are you ready?” My answer is, I’m never ready. When it’s time you do it relying on God’s help. So let’s do that now. I like hearing Ptr ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Salmon avatar

    Jesus Our Advocate Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,915 views

    This sermon explores Jesus’ role in cleansing us before the Father.

    Jesus our Advocate Hebrews 8 INTRODUCTION: Big time trials have become a media event. Many trials, to a lesser or greater degree, have had their verdict rise out of media attention. The real advocacy wasn’t necessarily before a judge and jury but before a microphone and video camera. Can anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Behind Closed Doors

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011
     | 3,952 views

    Sermon for Ascension Sunday, 2011

    Luke 24: 44 – 53 / From Behind Closed Doors Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s together with the answer to the puzzle that should ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Tabor avatar

    The Perfect Father

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 146 ratings
     | 60,595 views

    On Father’s Day we try to focus on the good qualities of our dads. The facts are that none of us have had perfect dads. Even the best dad has his flaws. This morning I want to take a look at the Perfect Father, your Heavenly Father. My hopes are that dads

    The Perfect Father 6/19/05 Father’s Day Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Today is a day we honor fathers. Perhaps your father is with you this morning or maybe you will meet him for lunch or maybe a card or a phone call is all you can do because of the distance between ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • steve kinnard avatar

    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,577 views

    Gods mercy and grace are wondeful

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Borst avatar

    What Will Heaven Be Like?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2013
     | 6,021 views

    My simplistic description of Heaven does not even come close to Truth, but hopefully it gets you thinking about some questions about Heaven or perhaps reminds you of questions you have always had about it.

    WHAT WILL HEAVEN BE LIKE? VARIOUS PASSAGES INTRODUCTION This month we are talking about the question: “You are dead… now what?” The purpose of John and I’s sermons all month long are to answer questions that you may have about what happens after we die… that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ