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  • Phillip Smith avatar

    God Or Gods

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 25, 2024
     | 1,088 views

    How many believe there is only one God? Is it possible there are more than one god? Let us investigate.

    How many believe there is only one God? Is it possible there are more than one god? Let us investigate. Dictionary.com defines god (lowercase ‘g’) as: Noun 1. one of several deities, especially a male deity, presiding over some portion of worldly affairs. 2. an image of a deity; an idol. 3. any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Aliens!" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,924 views

    Alienated from the life of God, strangers to the covenants and the promises, we needed help! (#20 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    “Aliens”. I wonder how many different pictures pop into people’s heads these days when they hear that word. If I was pressured to guess, I suppose I’d say that the larger majority, at least in the American culture, would say that when they hear the word they think of beings from other ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    10 Things Satan Attacks First When God Is About To Lift You Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Nov 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 306 views

    When God is about to lift you, Satan cannot stop the blessing—but he will fiercely attack 10 key areas of your life. Discover these 10 battle zones, with Scriptures and prophetic insights, so you can discern warfare as a sign that your elevation is near.

    10 THINGS SATAN ATTACKS FIRST WHEN GOD IS ABOUT TO LIFT YOU When a divine elevation is near, the realm of darkness becomes unusually restless. Satan cannot stop God from blessing you, so he attempts to disconnect you from the conditions that birth the blessing. These are the first areas he ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Ways To Deal With The Future

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,662 views

    In this text James is making the point to the readers that knowing the future is not near as important as being prepared for the future.

    Ways to Deal with the Future James 4:13-17 Introduction Mankind has always demonstrated an almost unquenchable desire to know the future. Psychics in this country rake in millions of dollars annually because people want to know what the future holds. Probably every major newspaper in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 2, 2022
     | 2,917 views

    Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decisions.

    DECISIONS, DECISIONS INTRODUCTION: Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decisions. Surely, there must be someone here who needs help making a decision. How many are good decision makers? On what basis do you make your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Step To Move Forward

    Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 76,979 views

    Learn from Peter’s experience as he walks on the water and strive to get near to Jesus.

    Baccalaureate Sermon March 28, 2009 CLAA GREETINGS Good morning everyone. You all look good in your gowns. I could still remember the time when I also sat in that place where you are seated right now. Seven years ago, I also wore the same gown you are wearing right now. Well, that wasn’t long ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Standing And Waiting For What?

    Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011
     | 2,737 views

    A message for believers that points out the near return of Jesus and the impact that truth should have on us.

    Standing and waiting Or Where am I standing and what am I waiting for? Undoubtedly being a Christian in this decade brings challenges and dynamics that were never dreamt of 50 years ago. This is true in society and within the church. In reality there is no resting place where we can be shielded ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Dunn avatar

    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 18, 2025
     | 242 views

    Prophetic signs in religion, politics, nature, society, and mission show that Christ’s return is near.

    Introduction – Bad News and Good News This morning I have bad news and I have good news. We’ll spend a little time with the bad news, but most of our time with the good news. Is that all right? The quality of life for the future is a cause for concern. With the multiplied problems facing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    Showing how the Good Shepherd can draw near in a time of grief, bringing comfort and salvation.

    SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 10:9 – 18 (SELECTED VERSES) 9. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014
     | 2,777 views

    There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

    “What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Gaslighting God

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 9, 2024
     | 1,662 views

    This chapter can be a case of Gaslighting and false repentance by the people in an attempt to change the reality of their situation by minimizing their responsibility and blaming God. Some say it is a “Straw man” set up by the Prophet to be demolished by God’s answer in the next chapter.

    Well, it feels good to be back in this particular pulpit after 25 years! I want to thank Pastor Caleb for the opportunity. Please turn to Isaiah 64. Hear now the word of the Lord. May God be blessed with the reading of His word. Please join in prayer. Before I get to looking at the chapter, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up!

    Contributed by Eric Bates on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,831 views

    Current events indicate that Jesus’ coming is near. This sermon emphasizes the importance of watching for His return.

    Text in () indicates power point slide... Prayer (Car covered in snow) What better time to get away; Blizzards in the Midwest and Texas; Torrential rain and flooding in California. So, when the travel agent suggested a sunny beach resort far from the hustle and bustle of life, nothing could seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Preaching The Good News Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 1, 2022
     | 2,948 views

    Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Jesus message is as urgent, life changing now as the day he preached it.

    There is a story from the days of Elisha. It was a time of famine. God caused the enemies of Israel to flee in confusion and fear. They left all their riches and food behind. Four men with leprosy happened on the camp found the riches and ate the food. Suddenly they realized they were doing wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closer

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 4, 2016
     | 10,957 views

    This sermon deals with some of the reasons we fail to draw close to God and the virtues of being close to God.

    How close is close enough? Closer Zeno’s paradox. Imagine I had high school boys and girls lined up at opposite ends of the gym and had them half the distance between them every 10 seconds, how long would it be before they are touching? Well, if I always half the distance, they will never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2012
     | 8,448 views

    Understanding and putting on the first piece of armor that God supplies so we can live the life that God intended for believers.

    Belt of Truth Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:20 Introduction- Last week we begun a new series, “Putting on the armor of God” We saw some people see demons behind every tree and there are some who have no idea that we are in a spiritual battle for our souls. The two main points in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene