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  • Ken Pell avatar

    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #4 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #4 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Marty Baker avatar

    It's Time For A Miracle

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 19, 2019
     | 12,865 views

    God opens and closes doors to accomplish His will in our lives.

    Knock, Knock It’s Time for a Miracle Dr. Marty Baker /Joshua 3 / August 3, 2019 You know that I like to start with something funny, so a couple of months ago, I challenged you to send me your funny stories. Several of you sent me this story. Did you hear about the pastor that went out each ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    God's Power In Our Weakness Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 13,687 views

    In the Bible is a man who tried and tried to follow Christ closely but failed time and time again… miserably. His name is Peter. Yet God showed His power in Peter’s life. If he can do that with Peter, he can do that with you.

    A spiritual leader named Henry Varley shared some words that still serve to challenge God’s people. Here are the words: “The world has yet to see what God will do with and for and through and in and by a man who is fully consecrated to Christ.” God used these words to change a man named D.L. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Better Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,911 views

    If you truly want to become a better person, don’t depend on the law; depend on Christ, your powerful and perfect High Priest.

    In his recent book Soul Keeping, John Ortberg talks about being with friends at an open-air street fair when they spotted a mechanical bull that tries to buck people off. They guy operating the bull said, “Watching it isn't nearly as fun as riding.” So John told the bull operator that he wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Unity, Worship And Relying On God In Hard Times.

    Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,810 views

    in hard times bring Christians close to share with you and intercede for you. worship from beginning to end and always trust God’s way! speak the name of Jesus in the face of the enemy!!

    You know how you can get excited about something, so much that when you try to tell people all about it, it just comes out as over excitement?!?!?! Well, I’m excited about this chapter, it’s really cool. So I’ve tried my best to make this part a ’preach’ that’s will be understood, and that it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Doesn't Want To Hear It Series

    Contributed by Ken Osso on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    This is the first of a two-part series on the parable of the lost son. Heading into the New Year, this first message looks closely at the story of the lost son and the good news we have of a fresh start.

    When God Doesn’t Want to Hear It Luke 15:11-32 I sat at my desk staring blankly at the screen with a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know exactly where to begin, and I wasn’t even sure God wanted to hear it. I had just scrolled through the pages of a Word document where ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 27 - The Believer’s Present Relation To Satan: Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2018
     | 6,571 views

    The closing portion of Paul’s letter contains his account of this conflict of the Christian with the forces of evil.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/11/18 Lesson 27: The Believer’s Present Relation to Satan: Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Answer The Door

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024
     | 1,874 views

    The Bible tells us that we have an enemy actively seeking someone to devour. When the enemy comes knocking, we are empowered to not answer the door. This is a message about how to keep our doors closed to that enemy.

    Don’t Answer The Door! Scriptures: Genesis 4:6-7; First Peter 5:8; Revelations 3:20 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am here to warn you, so the title of this message is, “Don’t Answer the Door!” The message I will be delivering this morning is a warning, not just to Strangers Rest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences)

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 10, 2016
     | 4,157 views

    People manipulate opinions with their tongues. Offensive words cause people to get offended and not return to church. People must repent to control the out of control fires they start.as words have consequences.

    Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences) Kelly Durant 9-11-16 James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What's In Your Wallet? Series

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,248 views

    The things we keep close to our hearts show how close we are to the Lord.

    How Have We Gotten So Far Off Track? · Although many don’t set out to be disobedient, God’s people have a long history of ignoring what He says. When our "wallets" are filled with our own desires and dreams, we’re missing the train. · We rob God by holding back our time, talent, and treasure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Living In Light Of His Return

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,921 views

    The closeness of Christ’s coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

    One night many years ago, when we lived in central Illinois, Beth had a meeting at church. As our daughters and I watched her get ready, we noticed she was leaving with two delicious desserts. When we couldn’t get her to give us some beforehand, we pleaded with her to bring some home after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Beginning Of The End Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 19, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,835 views

    The closeness of Christ’s coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

    Play Video: If Jesus Returned Today. If Jesus came back today, would He find us faithful or faithless? The question is not when Jesus will return but what will we do before He gets here? A focus on the future will fortify our faith today. We come to Mark 13, which contains the longest sermon of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Imitating Greatness Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,177 views

    We can be like Jesus if we live in close fellowship with Him. Here are some areas that will help us be more like Jesus.

    Imitating Greatness Ephesians 5:1-20 Intro: One awesome thing about living your life for God is that He never asks you to do anything that you could not do with His help. He will definitely ask you to do things you could never do on your own, but we need to remember that the same one who calls us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Randy Trotter avatar

    So How's Your Love Life?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,831 views

    So “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE, YOUR INTIMACY WITH JESUS?” If you’re not "Close & Intimate" with Jesus, you’ll not be "Close & Intimate" with God!

    “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” 9/27/09 am Service LWC INTRODUCTION: If I were to ask you this morning if you love your Husband, you would say yes! If I were to ask you if you love your wife, you would say yes! At the very least I hope you would! “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” You’ve most likely heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,221 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 1 - The Challenge From the very beginning we want to make it very clear that we are here on purpose. We believe that we have a very clear mandate from God. That mandate can be simply wrapped up in three words . . . Encounter, Equip, Engage. We are passionate and committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal