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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    God Is Always Near Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,463 views

    If you have ever felt like you are alone in this world, if you ever struggle to sense God’s presence, my prayer is that you will be encouraged by God’s Word.

    Supernatural Stream of God’s Presence If i am honest, even as a Pentecostal Minister, who loves and serves Jesus with my whole heart, sometimes I can question whether or not God is near. It’s usually struggles or chaos that seem to hide His presence in my life. But just because i ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking Responsibility And Being Accountable PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 191 views

    God sees and cares about our daily choices, offering grace and accountability, inviting us to live honestly and confidently in His love.

    If you’ve ever stood at the kitchen sink late at night, staring through the window while the day slowly settles, you know that tug inside—the whisper that asks, How did I do today? Did I choose well? Did I honor God with what I said, with how I acted, with what I allowed into my thoughts? Every ...read more

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    Achans Sin Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 17,392 views

    Steps in Achans sin

    Study 9 Achan’s Sin Introduction Last week we began to look at this 7th chapter of the book of Joshua, the chapter that records Israel’s one and only defeat in their campaign, under the leadership of Joshua, to conquer and take possession of the land of Canaan. We saw that the root cause of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Draw Near - Part Two

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
     | 3,704 views

    A sign of genuine faith in Christ is seen in the heart of the person who has a genuine longing to be in close proximity to their Heavenly Father

    OPEN: - We are dealing with the issue of disconnectedness in our relationship with the Lord. And how we can draw near. This is a passage of Scripture that follows a warning James gives to his readers on the issue of pride. Every spring there is an international competition called the "Wacky ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Holy Spirit Knows The Best Ways To Work With Each Leadership Style

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,311 views

    Dwight D. Eisenhower used to demonstrate the art of leadership in a simple but forceful way. He would place a single piece of string on a table and say, "Pull it, and it follows wherever you want it to go. But push it, and it goes nowhere."

    The Holy Spirit Knows the Best Ways to Work With Each Leadership Style "When He the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . , not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you. --1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Balances Crosses And Comforts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,919 views

    To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties

    Unit 9 – Family Lesson 25 – A Family for Jacob – Gen. 29:1-30 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties. 2. Explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thriving Right Now With Power From Your Eternal Dream Home Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,708 views

    We can see and experience God’s power in our life right now.

    Building Your Eternal Dream Home Series Thriving Right Now With Power From Your Eternal Dream Home Jan. 20, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Be A Pentecostal

    Contributed by George Rennau on Feb 16, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    Every Christian deserves to have the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

    Title: What Does it mean to be a Pentecostal To discuss this question we must talk about the Holy Spirit. Text: ACTS 2:1-4 The most remarkable aspect of this era that we live in is The pouring out of the Holy Spirit Many times people in the church relegate the experience of the baptism in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Vine

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,308 views

    This sermon brings new understanding of the last teachings of Jesus to his disciples.

    THE VINE John 15 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seeking, Knowing And Serving

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    David’s final words to Solomon are, in fact, a primer in spiritual formation for the believer.

    An ancient Chassidic parable tells the story of Yechiel, the young grandson of a Chassidic rabbi, who once played hide-and-seek with a friend. When it was his turn to hide, he found a great hiding place where he waited, somewhat impatiently, for his friend to find him. He waited and waited; it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Crazy Love

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,108 views

    Passion is a God-thing that tends to prompt God’s people to get things done.

    Crazy Love Text: Isaiah 62:1-2a - "I will not keep silent because of Zion, and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem until her righteousness shines like a bright light, and her salvation like a flaming torch. Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory." Introduction: I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are What You Eat

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,405 views

    Our eating style reflects and affects who and what we are. It identifies our approach to life. Today I’m not talking about Pizza or Shepherd pie but would like to teach about our Spiritual food and the choices we make.

    Our eating style reflects and affects who and what we are. It identifies our approach to life. If we examine various societies and cultures, we see that each has its traditional foods and food ceremonies. "I am Italian. I often eat spaghetti, lasagna, or pizza," or "I am a real American. I eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Envy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,411 views

    Envy is destructive, & if it is unchecked, it becomes invasive & can even become a dominate emotion. Let's look at this powerful force, this hostile emotion, this destructive enemy through some selected verses in Proverbs

    PROVERBS 23: 17-18 ENVY [Genesis 37:1-11; 30:1- ] Envy is universal or possible in any person. Each of us has experienced the desire to have the achievements, excellences, or possessions of another person that we feel are missing in our life. It is destructive, and if it is unchecked, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    John Series Part 18 The Subject Of Sin John 4: 15-18 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
     | 1,412 views

    Jesus promised the living water of spiritual rebirth. However, something had to be discussed before spiritual rebirth could be given: the subject of sin.

    The Subject of Sin, John 4:15–18 (4:15–18) Introduction: Jesus promised the living water of spiritual rebirth. However, something had to be discussed before spiritual rebirth could be given: the subject of sin. 1. There was the request for living water (v.15). 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exiting This World In Fashion

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,338 views

    Let’s think about how Paul was going to leave this world and how this applies to our exiting this world. 1- He wanted to exit while serving the Lord 2- He wanted to exit while preaching strongly 3- He wanted to exit while compelled by God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was an elderly man at home, upstairs, dying in bed. He smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies baking. He wanted one last cookie before he died. He stumbled down the stairs and crawled into the kitchen where his wife was busy baking cookies. With his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ