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  • Jeff Ruth avatar

    Alone With Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 17, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    This is what I call a three “WHAT” message,1. What do you have to do to get alone with Jesus?2. What happens when you get alone with Jesus?3. What are the results of being alone with Jesus?

    ALONE WITH JESUS You know , when someone is real good at something you’re really interested in you really look forward to and jump at the opportunity to sit down and talk with them about whatever it is you have in common. Your favorite group or band comes to town to perform. you love the kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Easter: They Didn't Get It, Do You?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,100 views

    This sermon looks at the first reactions of the women and disciples, upon arriving at the tomb. Some people in our culture still don’t get it. After evaluating the facts, there is a choice to make. He is risen!

    In Jesus Holy Name April 8, 2007 Text: Luke 24:1-12 Redeemer “They Didn’t Get It! Do You?” He is Risen! He is risen, indeed! In February Oscar-winning director, James Cameron (The Titanic) along with Emmy award-winning documentary film maker Simcha Jacobovivbi held a press ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    You Gotta Go Through Baghdad To Get Home

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,292 views

    The Lost Sheep-are Sinners The Lively Hope-is Jesus The Last Stop-is Heaven

    You gotta go through Baghdad to get home! Luke 15:1-7 This week has been a week in which we have been thrust into a war with the likes of Saddam Hussein, his sons, and the nation of Iraq. Our commander in chief, President George W. Bush, has not thrown our military into action in a careless ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    Drawing Near To God Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,937 views

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls.

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls and our Christian character. Bookstore shelves are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Good Works Will Not Save You

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 31, 2018
     | 2,674 views

    Nothing we can do on earth, except accept Jesus as our savior, is good enough to place us inside Heaven's door.

    Many theologians agree that the first biblical reference to a revealed truth of a coming Messiah is found in Genesis, chapter three, verses 14 and 15, “And the Lord God said unto the serpent, because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    How To Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    In order to get to heaven we need two things; someone to show us the way and someone who can overcome the roadblock of sin. Only One person can do both - Jesus

    How do you get to Heaven? When you think of heaven, what do you imagine it to be like? • Where God lives • We are going to live there some day? • Ice-cream will taste 1000 times as good • Be able to eat as much as you like without Mum yelling at you or getting fat • Be able to travel real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Greg Nance avatar

    The Door, How To Get In

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,427 views

    Jesus gives us simple instructions for entering life. These are plainly written so that all who are willing to follow Him may enjoy eternal life in Him. He is the one and only way.

    The Door When I first moved here almost everyone who came to church entered through the front door. How many of you here today came through the front door into the lobby? Then when we started our addition in 2007 and built the parking lot on the north end of the building about half of us parked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Day Jesus Came To Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,358 views

    When we come to church, remember to get to the right focus - God, and get to the right agenda - prayer, communion with God.

    We are looking at a rare glimpse of Jesus today – His anger over something He is passionate about. It pays for us to take note. If it can drive Him to behave in such a way, it must be something we need to take note of today. The Temple was a good thing. God commanded the people of Israel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Jesus, The One And Only

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 9, 2012
     | 4,882 views

    There is no other way to get to Heaven than by Jesus.

    Jesus, the One and Only July 6, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is no other way to get to Heaven than by Jesus. Focus Passage: John 14:1-7Supplemental Passage: Matthew 7:13-14 NASB "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Jesus Is The Answer To Our Collateral Damage

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,593 views

    We will all endure collateral damage in our lives. Will it draw us closer to God? Our sin made Jesus collateral damage.

    Jesus Is The Answer To Our Collateral Damage May 24, 2020 Job 1:1-12 1 Peter 1:1-9 Imagine being at war for a moment. Your squad’s mission is to infiltrate a city and locate a building, because it is being used to manufacture weapons for the enemy. You locate the building and call in for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Are You Traveling Up To Jerusalem?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 28, 2021
     | 1,089 views

    Do you have a spiritual life? This is an important feature for any person who wishes to connect with Jesus. Spiritual life means being able to connect to God through the Holy Spirit. This enables one to get closer to Christ.

    Are you Traveling up to Jerusalem? Mark 10:32-34 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Condition Critical

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2023
     | 1,313 views

    The differences between us - you and me - and the brothers and sisters we find it so easy to criticize - shrinks to nothing at all when we look, instead, at the difference between ourselves and Jesus.

    A few years ago I had an interesting talk with my mother about the nature of friendship. At one point I made the comment that the only bottom line requirement I had for a friend was that I needed to know I’d be forgiven for my mistakes. Her response was telling. She said that I had unrealistically ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Getting Christ Out Of Church

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2013
     | 4,105 views

    What do you get out of Church? If you don't get Christ, you miss it all!

    Getting Christ Out of Church Acts 8:9-24 Have you ever said, “I just didn’t get anything out of that”? I hear of people who leave church services and say things like that. “I just don’t get anything out of church.” Perhaps you’ve said that yourself. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Getting To Know The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 371 views

    Acts 17:16-34 teaches us that we must proclaim the gospel in a world filled with idols and competing philosophies.

    Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts in a sermon series called “Turning the World Upside Down.” The gospel changed lives wherever it went. Saul of Tarsus was converted to Jesus and became known as the Apostle Paul. We are currently studying Paul’s second missionary journey. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Get On The Field! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,449 views

    Miracles of God, such as the feeding of the five thousand, provide opportunities to be part of what God is doing.

    INTRODUCTION • When you look back on your life, how many opportunities have you missed because you felt like you were not up to the task or did not have the resources to take advantage of the opportunity? • Maybe you missed your chance because you were afraid? • Basketball great Michael Jordan said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ