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  • Kevin Jones avatar

    Benefits Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Dec 12, 2022
     | 5,055 views

    A look into the benefits of being truly grateful.

    Benefits of Gratitude Thankfulness glorifies God This alone would be reason to give thanks to God. To bring glory to God is an amazing accomplishment. Our true thankfulness does exactly that… it is not about talking about the blessings as much as it is about the one who gives the blessings… Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Occupied The Rest Room?

    Contributed by Carmelo Orlando on Feb 21, 2024
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     | 880 views

    Do you know that little room in which you are called to live intimately with Jesus? Are you sure there isn't someone else in your place? Find it out.

    Judges 3:13 Eglon gathered the children of Ammon and Amalek around him, and went and smote Israel, and took possession of the city of palm trees. 14 So the children of Israel were servants of Eglon king of Moab eighteen years. 15 But the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Christians Ought To Behave

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 18, 2022
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    God knows best. He gave Jesus Christ to be the Savior for everyone who believes in Him. To receive the full benefits of his salvation, you should fully surrender to God. Decide not to do your will, but God’s will. Then you will be close to God and experience his power.

    Sermon – How Christians ought to Behave (Walk Upright in a Fallen World) Romans 12:1-10 “And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Will ... Have A Closer Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 21, 2016
     | 7,949 views

    I will statements that we need to embrace in order to have a better relationship with God. Through the use of I will statements we can grow as Christians into more than we imagine

    Last week we talked about starting with a clean slate, forgetting about the shoulda, wouldas , and coudas and focusing on the I wills, I cans, and the I ams. Today I want us to look at one of the most important things that we can do in our lives and that is to have a closer relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Amen

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    Christ – the eternal “Amen” – the personification of all truth. By closing your prayers with “In Jesus’ name, Amen”, can Jesus attest to the father that everything you pray is truthful…or that at the very least, you earnestly mean everything you pray?

    I. INTRODUCTION The word “Amen” is the typical closer for our prayers. But many people aren’t sure what it means and fewer, still, consider it a name for Christ II. NAME FOR CHRIST A. Discussion Question: List some of the most common names for Christ? (Good Shepherd, Vine, Door, The Way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Close Encounters Of The God Kind (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    In order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, friendship, marriage, and devotion to God.

    Premise: Relationships are the most important things in life. They connect people in ways allow us to express God’s love through taking our mind off of ourselves. However, in order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When One Door Closes, Another Opens: God's Plan SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,168 views

    Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God's appointments, so don't let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

    In life, we often encounter doors of opportunity that open and close before us. But are these doors being opened and closed by God? While the exact phrase "When God shuts one door, He opens another" is not found in the Bible, it aligns with the truth that we will explore in this sermon. We will ...read more

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    How Judas Lost His Soul

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 14,788 views

    Judas shows us just how close a person can get to Jesus and yet not believe.

    How Judas Lost His Soul Matt 26:14-16 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that time he sought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Happy

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
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    Happiness is not something that just happens accidentally. God's word makes it plain that the only source is in Christ Jesus the Lord. It would not seem so strange if only the lost were void of happiness, but numbers of those who call themselves Christians are found in the sad company.

    HOW TO BE HAPPY Psalms 146:5 INTRODUCTION: Happiness is not something that just happens accidentally. God's word makes it plain that the only source is in Christ Jesus the Lord. It would not seem so strange if only the lost were void of happiness, but numbers of those who call themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Will This Be?

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 23, 2013
     | 2,385 views

    The good news of ‘Christmas’ is that God does not abandon us because of our puny faith or dubious attitude, He so lovingly pauses to give us the instructions and teachings so that we understand His Heart and His ways!

    How will this be? Luke 1:34”And Mary said to the angel, "How will this be, since I am a virgin?" The good news of ‘Christmas’ is that God does not abandon us because of our puny faith or dubious attitude, He so lovingly pauses to give us the instructions and teachings so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Real With God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 16, 2003
     | 3,556 views

    Jesus showed how to get real, in prayer, with God: He admitted His true feelings; He told God what He really wanted; and He enlisted His imperfect friends as companions for the journey.

    “Yes, God is Real” Don’t you like singing that song? You sing that with relish! So do I! “Yes, God is real, real in my soul.” We believe that. That’s our faith. Or is it? Do we truly believe that God is real? If we believe it, why do we play games with God? Why do we hide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Close To Temptation, Too Far From Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 24, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    Sexual Temptation can lead us to places that cause many problems and stresses. How can we overcome the sexual temptations we face in society?

    Too close to temptation, too far from Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-11; 5:1-23 Intro Slide Good evening/morning We are finishing up a short series today called stressed out and stretched thin. The last couple of weeks we have talked about the stresses caused in our schedules and with our finances. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expect Great Things From God And Attempt Great Things For God - Isa 54:1-4

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 56,837 views

    Expect Great Things from God and Attempt Great Things for God - Isa 54:1-4

    Expect Great Things for God and Attempt Great Things for God - Isa 54:1-4 Illustration: Just before his first London crusade, Billy Graham was asked by a newspaper reporter, "Are you an optimist or a pessimist?" Billy said without hesitation, "I’m an optimist! I know God and I have read the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Succeed As A Christian

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
     | 39,024 views

    Everyone should have a desire to succeed in life. But the focus of the child of God should'nt seek success according to the world’s standard but by God’s standard. God’s word tells us how to succeed as a Christian.

    How to Succeed as a Christian 1 Chronicles 28:9-10 Know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Receive An Answer From God Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,580 views

    How can I get an answer from God for my prayer?

    INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week called, “A mothers unanswered prayer for self-improvement.” The article is about a woman named Jean Olsen who wanted to be a better mum. Jean took her 9 year old daughter Kirsten out for a mother-daughter lunch and while they were eating, she asked her ...read more

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