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  • Brian Williams avatar

    The God Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 7, 2024
     | 1,055 views

    Our infinite, all knowing God created the precise conditions that are necessary to sustain life on the earth.

    This month, we are beginning a new series in the book of Genesis called “Dust to Life.” I believe Genesis is one of the most important books to study because it contains God’s revelation to the world of how life began, what life was meant to be, what the world has become because of sin and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hell: The Literal View Vs. Non-Literal Views

    Contributed by Donn Heinrich on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,776 views

    This sermon is based on a study of several books by authors who hold to a variety of views on the doctrine of Hell. Please note that the format of this website does not enable me to include footnotes where they were originally placed in the sermon. Howe

    In contemporary Christianity, many questions have arisen as to the reality of hell. While the Bible teaches a literal view of an eternal hell, there has been a widespread embrace of anything but a literal view. There has been much speculation about what the Bible actually teaches about nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reading The Bible Literally

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 7, 2020
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    Paul's instruction that the Corinthians were to "greet one another with a holy kiss" provides a nice open door for discussing whether we are to take the Bible literally. This message looks at four considerations that we need to keep in mind to read the Bible correctly.

    - I have four questions for you as we begin. Let me hear an “Amen” if you agree with what I say: a. The Bible is the Word of God. b. We believe in the Bible. c. The Bible is literally true. d. When I came into church, I greeted everyone with a holy kiss. - Where were all the cries of “Amen” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Approachable Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    Some people are turned off from church but the Church Jesus instituted is attractive and approachable.

    THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 5-Approachable Hebrews 12:14-29 Sunday, March 18, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Read Scripture • Comment on history of Hebrews 12 (from Exodus 19) • Highlight the heart of God in being approachable o Adam & Eve in the garden & God was broken hearted when ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Right Approach For The Approaching Storm Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009
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     | 6,217 views

    How to prepare for the storms that are on the horizon.

    SAILING THROUGH THE STORMS Part 1 The Right Approach for the Approaching Storm March 15, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction During the recent snow storm we had where the snow melted and then would refreeze overnight a man was relating how he used his seven-year-old son’s baseball bat to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Approach To Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 201 ratings
     | 21,732 views

    We all know that worship is important, both to us and to God. This psalm is believed to have been written after the ark was carried to Jerusalem. The question is asked "who can approach the Lord?" This psalm lists three conditions that we need to remem

    THE APPROACH TO WORSHIP Psalms 24 Some time ago, for our Wednesday night Bible studies, we covered a course on the church. Some of you were here and perhaps you remember that I passed out a sheet of paper with a list of various missions/functions of the church, including such things as evangelism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Approaching Prayer

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 18, 2009
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     | 6,624 views

    We need to consider the right attitudes God is looking for that are essential to Him responding to and guiding us.

    Approaching Prayer Prairie Baptist Church – 9/20/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 5 Key verse: Psalms 5:1 - Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. Premise: We need to consider the right attitudes God is looking for that are essential to Him responding to and guiding us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Approaching Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 4, 2015
     | 3,590 views

    Introlduction to this concept using the parable of the talents and other scriptures

    Approaching Stewardship Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 31st, 2014 What is Stewardship Which Honors God? Let’s define some terms and frame an understanding now. Steward: one who manages property belonging to another Stewardship: the office (the function) of performing management “Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Approaching God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Conversations With God".

    Family Worship May 16, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#5] APPROACHING GOD Habakkuk 3:1-3 Introduction: Who do you think you are? You think that you can just go to God because you want to? Do you think God owes you something? He created you! He died for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Approachableness Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2013
     | 6,505 views

    Our Lord Jesus is said to be the Mediator between God and man, which implies that he should be approachable. He must be available to both the parties. If Jesus is the perfect mediator, he must be able to come to God, and then he must approach man.

    June 3, 2006 The Approachableness of Jesus PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Hebrews 4:14-16 and 5.1-14 (GNB) 14 Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God—Jesus, the Son of God. 15 Our High ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Direct Approach

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 3, 2020
     | 2,647 views

    Sometimes Jesus speaks in "riddles" and sometimes he takes the direct approach and speaks plainly.

    1. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow told the story of a love triangle that involved three friends from the Mayflower called, “The Courtship of Miles Standish.” Their names were John Alden; Miles Standish and Priscilla Mullins. Both men were in love with Priscilla but Miles convinced John to go on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Bold Approach.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,164 views

    Praying as those who are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.

    A BOLD APPROACH. Psalm 26:1-8. We do not know what specific trouble that David was facing in PSALM 26, but it has all the hallmarks of a man pleading his case before God based on his INTEGRITY. Unfortunately, this is sometimes translated as blamelessness, which all sounds very arrogant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bold Approach.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,258 views

    Access to God through our great High Priest.

    THE BOLD APPROACH. Hebrews 4:12-16. So far in the epistle to the Hebrews, the author has made extensive use of the Scriptures. After his latest warning against falling into unbelief (Hebrews 4:11), he reminds the Hebrew Christians that “the word of God” is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12a). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Approaching God

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    When we approach God we do so with a grateful heart.

    “Approaching God” Psalm 65:1-4 A. APPROACHING God. (vv. 1-4) Psalm 21:13; 115:1; 56:12; 116:17; Jeremiah 30:21; 1 Timothy 6:16 1. A SILENT People. (v. 1) lit. to be dumb Psalm 18:3; 22:3; 48:1; 100:4 2. A SEEKING People. (v. 2) 1 Kings 18:29; 2 Chronicles 33:13; Psalm 66:19; 145:18-19; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Approaching Halftime Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,813 views

    This message focuses on finding fulfillment as you approach mid-life. It could be re-worked and be used to encourage Christ-centered "goal-setting."

    Approaching Half Time Dr. Marty Baker / July 29, 2001 www.stevenscreek.net One of the marks of success in a football team is the ability to change their game plan as needed at half time. In the locker room, the coaches look at what went wrong, what went right, and then adjust their game plan so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God