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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Walking With God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,781 views

    Enoch had such a close relationship with God that grew so intimate that he was taken to heaven without experiencing death. His epitaph is that Enoch “walked with God”.

    Walking with God Genesis 5:18-24 Two men in the Bible stand out as unique; unique because out of the entire scope of man’s existence, these two men alone never died. – Elijah and Enoch! We are told that Enoch had such a close relationship with God that grew so intimate that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jan 20, 2014
     | 7,210 views

    No other word for GRACE but amazing

    THE GRACE OF GOD 1 Peter 1:7/10 “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, you love; in whom though now ye see him ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    In The Beginning God Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 27, 2014
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     | 6,865 views

    Chapter One of the sermon series ' The Story.'

    In The Beginning GOD!!! The Story – Chapter One Video: from CCVonline Maple Grove…welcome to chapter one of The Story! AND – let me tell you, you could not have picked a better time to be in this room, to be @ His church that meets at 3210 Proffit Rd. BECAUSE - today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Merciful

    Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 17, 2014
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     | 4,885 views

    God is merciful. He works with His repentant and obedient servants to bring others into the worship of God.

    JONAH 3 (about 755-760) BC Repentance-What is repentance? Many people have a different definition than the Bible definition. Illus: Man felt guilt for cheating on his taxes. He sent a check into the IRS and said “I cheated on my taxes so I am sending this in, if it makes me feel better, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guided By God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2014
     | 8,820 views

    Follow what God has clearly revealed. Trust God to guide you. Pray and let God show you.

    Gen 24:1-27 Guided by God ES 16 Feb 14 1534 This is our experience, if you honour the Lord and seek Him with all your heart. Gen 24 records the story of how God guided Abraham’s servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. [Read Gen 24:1-9] God will surely guide us to where He wants us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Adapted By God

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Dec 22, 2008
     | 3,383 views

    Jesus Christ paid the price for our adoption into the family of God.

    In 1985 John and Martha Laughlin were informed that they were unable to have children, and yet they so longed for little ones that they began saving money to adopt a child. Over time they had decided on a child from Russia, had been over once to visit and choose the child, a 3-month old baby boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Promised...

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Dec 23, 2008
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     | 9,241 views

    An evangelistic Christmas message about the promises God makes and keeps.

    Note: During the service various OT & NT passages have been read, telling the Christmas story. Intro A couple had been married for 45 years. They’d raised 11 children. They now had 22 grandchildren. And they were asked the secret for staying together all that time - 45 years. The wife replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,521 views

    Sermon for Good Friday

    JESUS THE LAMB OF GOD Show the significance of Jesus’ death, tying together the old and new testaments Why were shepherds on a hillside outside Bethlehem the first people to be told the good news of Jesus’ birth? What is the significance? Maybe it was in keeping with the manner of Jesus’ birth - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,517 views

    Ask any Christian if they believe that God is good and they would certainly say, well of course. But believing that He is good is not the only requirement in pleasing Him. The Word says, we must also believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently

    Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Rewarder - "one who pays wages" (misthos, "wages," apo, "back," didomi, "to give"), is used by metonymy in Heb. 11:6, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Relationship With God

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,120 views

    Relationship not religion is a catchy slogan but what does it truly mean to have a vibrant relationship with God?

    Phil.3:7-8 - “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish that I may gain Christ.” What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For God's Glory

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    How to glorify God?

    Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus that their brother Lazarus was sick. And He did not go immediately to him but waited. In Jesus mind it was clear that Lazarus sickness was to demonstrate the glory of God and that His Son Jesus may be glorified. While Jesus’ disciples are perplexed to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is God Faithful? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,812 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    Table Talk What are some reasons the question “Is God faithful” is a valid question? Why might even Paul himself have questioned this? News flash: Paul was human like the rest of us, and that’s one of the things that I think we need to be constantly reminded of. We ought at this point to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Dependence On God

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 31,600 views

    I actually forgot my notes for this message (audio) and God literally taught me a ton about dependence - fitting it was on the very night I was speaking on dependence.

    DEPENDENCE ON GOD “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Dependence starts with surrender. Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). You will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God's Goodness"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,978 views

    Message on the promises of Psalm 84:11

    “God’s Goodness” January 18, 2009 “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Psalm 84:11 If you know me at all, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Is God Unjust? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,550 views

    In this sermon we notice that God has mercy on some, and that is not inconsistent with his justice.

    Scripture Many people see almost no relationship at all between Romans 9-11 and the previous chapter, Romans 8. They say that the Apostle Paul had several purposes for writing to the Romans. First, he wanted to send them a general tract on how we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed