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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Enoch - Watcher Looking For God Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024
     | 1,221 views

    It is possible to enjoy close intimacy with God in a world with its sinful environment.

    “So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:23-24). “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, and was not found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken he had this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coffee With God

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    Regular, deliberate seeking of God’s presence will result in a closeness with God that is far more intimate than most people believe we can have

    1. Title: Coffee With God 2. Text: Exodus 33 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 10. 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the nature of our relationship with God and how we can make it grow through prayer -for the people to feel a longing for God’s closeness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #5problem Of The Heart Is The Heart Of The Problem Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,303 views

    We close the 5 part series on the problem of the heart is the heart of the problem.

    #5 THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part five of a five part series. TEXT: Prov. 4:23 .. Keep they heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, for looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Duty Of Self Examination

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
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     | 5,751 views

    We need to check ourselves spiritually to maintain a close relationship with God.

    THE DUTY OF SELF-EXAMINATION Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 a – c · Didn’t check work in high school; made many simple mistakes; learned to check myself in college · A good employee always proofreads before giving to the boss · Checking and rechecking taxes · We need to check ourselves spiritually to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Prayer Changes Lives

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    Intercession for the lost does not guarantee salvation but it opens tremendous doors for those that we intercede for and the Lord is calling us to faithfully pray and follow that up with our testimony of love.

    Last week we looked at the foundational parts of having a close encounter with God. (Close Encounters with God) We saw how God wants to meet with us every day and that face to face encounter begins with our welcoming him. Then we worship him. We pour out our hearts to him. And finally we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faithful And Obedient Abraham Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,469 views

    An illustration of the obedience that Christians should have by looking closely at the life of Abraham

    Hebrews 11:8-10 Sometime after the destruction of Babel; after speech had been confused by God; God chose Abram (Abraham) to the the Father of all Nations. God disrupted his day by instructing Abraham to leave his home. Up to this point, Abraham was a pagan, living in Ur; a sinful city of sorts. ...read more

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    The Word Does Not Accommodate To The Culture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 23, 2012
     | 4,483 views

    There is a close relationship between the testimony of Scripture and the witness given by the lives of believers.

    Monday of 12th Week in Course June 25, 2012 Verbum Domini Exactly why were the people of God thrown out of the land of God? Exactly why were the chosen people, the Jews, supplanted in the plan of salvation by the Catholic Church? And why, we should all ask, are we now being hammered by secular ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Ashamed

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    A close look at how often we can feel ashamed of the gospel, ashamed of our brothers and sisters because we loose sight of the fact that we are to stand unashamed as Gods Army.

    I heard the story of a man, (an alcoholic, drug addict) a bum. He was saved but the hard life he had lived showed on his face. He saw a woman getting into a limousine and felt the need to witness to her. She was appalled at him. She said, "You should be ashamed of yourself". He said, "Mam, I’m am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Abraham Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 19, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,803 views

    As we come to the close of the life of Abraham, we are once again given a wonderful lesson from this man’s life on how we can face end with wonderful Christian virtues

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith ABRAHAM GATHERED TO HIS PEOPLE Genesis 25:5-10 Intro: These verses record the end of a great life! Abraham was taken from among a pagan people and made the Father of the Faithful. He was taught the harsh lessons of faith and obedience. He suffered for God and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Joy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 27, 2021
     | 3,754 views

    In Part 2 of this series we will take a close look at the relationship between joy and forgiving; specifically how unforgiveness impacts and hinders our ability to experience God's joy.

    The Power of Joy Part 2 Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5; Second Corinthians 2:7-11; 6:10; 12:9; Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Good morning New Light. This is the day that the Lord has made and let each of us rejoice and be glad in it. The reason we can REJOICE is because we already have “the joy of the Lord.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023
     | 2,569 views

    As Jesus continues to preach these different beatitudes, he spells out the different virtues of what makes a disciple close to God’s intention for mankind and how we can be blessed by God.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION A CLEAN GETAWAY In May of 2019, Nate Roman, 44, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, arrived home and noticed immediately that something wasn’t right. After looking around his house, he called the police. What was wrong? The place was too clean. “You could smell the cleaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come Boldly To The Throne Of Grace...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2022
     | 4,250 views

    We are called to draw nearer to God... When one door closes another will open... just wait. Let us look at how Jesus invites us TO COME UNTO HIM.

    COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. WE ARE A PRODUCT OF OUR DAILY CHOICES. WILL WE COME CLOSE TO GOD… I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Listening To The Lord

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on May 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,880 views

    Listening is important in communication. If you don’t hear what another person is saying you will not communicate with them. Hearing is not the same as listening and obeying. What are some of the ways we as Christians can learn to listen to,and obey t

    A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gene Haraldsen avatar

    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,816 views

    When we don’t understand the purpose of prayer we will be disappointed with and discouraged by the experience of prayer.

    The Purpose of Prayer Examining the Motives behind our Prayers Turn to Romans 8 There are many different types of prayer: public, private, group, family, church, national, confession, petition, intercession, fasting, short, long… Three-year-old Donna, who loved to pray before meals, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Limitations By Faith

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 508 views

    Faith is the key that unlocks every closed door and overcomes every limitation.

    OVERCOMING LIMITATIONS BY FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Supporting Texts: Mark 9:23, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 17:20, Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of visible and invisible barriers — personal weaknesses, societal systems, family backgrounds, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God