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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    How Close Do You Want To Get?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,396 views

    God is inviting you to get as close as you dare to get.

    December 2, 2007 Evening Service Text: Exodus 33:7-23 Subject: The Presence of God Title: How Close Do You Want to Get? I have known a lot of different people. When I worked in a factory as a young man I think I knew every one of the 200+ people that worked there. When I worked in construction ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jordan Wirkkala avatar

    Being A Servant Who Hears

    Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,011 views

    How Samuel heard the voice of God

    Intro: -Since Pastor Craig is out of town, I would like to take this opportunity to give him a bad time. -We were working at a mental institution on top of the roof, putting on Christmas lights. I think that he thought that I was too close to the edge and that I would fall and he yelled out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Justification Through The Gospel By The Triune God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    1) A believer’s experience of the Lord Jesus Christ, 2) of the Holy Spirit, and 3) of God the Father are incontrovertible evidence of having been graciously made acceptable to God through personal faith in the perfect, complete work of Christ.

    If you are a fan of classic TV, you will remember the show Bewitched. It was an American situation comedy originally broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show stared Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York (1964–1969), Dick Sargent (1969–1972), Agnes Moorehead and David White. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Works All Things For Good Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 9,411 views

    CALL TO SEE GOD'S HAND BRINGING GOOD OUT OF EVERY LIFE SITUATION

    Romans 8:18-28 – God Works All Things 18. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20. For the creature ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Church In The Last Days

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 22,527 views

    This study looks at the clear signs given by Jesus and the apostles that point to the falling away from the faith and the condition of the church nearing the end-times.

    The Church in the Last Days The clearest sign given to the Christian that we are in the last days is the falling away from true faith. The scripture gives a lot of attention to this one sign that will precede the rise of the anti-Christ. Look at 2 Thessalonians 2: 3 Let no one deceive you by any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Two Roads, Two Teachings Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 27, 2013
     | 6,031 views

    Near the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explains the essential of being able to judge and discern false teachings and the road that will lead to eternal destruction.

    Two Roads, Two Teachings Matthew 7:13-23 In our last study we looked at Jesus’ famous words from Matthew 7: 7: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    Experiencing Personal Revival

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,963 views

    The paradoxical point of view from a pitiful, prideful, pacified, parched, polluted, pew pushing christian sitting today in a pew near you.

    We’re going to be looking at a few different points on how to experience personal revival in ones heart. We’ve heard a lot about revival and how we wish we could have it, but maybe God’s trying to tell us something – how about we are not ready for it yet. Why? A few reasons – maybe some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr Solomon Idi Mohammed avatar

    Is The War Between Israel And Iran An Indicator Of The End Of Our Age? Series

    Contributed by Dr Solomon Idi Mohammed on Jun 21, 2025
     | 571 views

    Naturally, people ask, “Is this the sign that the end of our age is near?” The Bible has all the answers needed. Following me please.

    02 - EXPOSITORY SERMONS ON END TIMES EVENTS Title: Is the War Between Israel and Iran an Indicator of the End of Our Age? Part One: Understanding Israel in Prophecy Text: Genesis 12:1–3; Ezekiel 37:21–22; Matthew 24:32–34; Romans 11:25–26 Introduction Beloved Church, many headlines today ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Words For An Elijah Generation Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,681 views

    The truths that stood true in Malachi’s day as the curtain dropped on the OT still stand true as we near the end of this age.

    Words For An Elijah Generation Malachi Series (12 of 12) August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A The Bible is always relevant, even when it teaches about history. 1 Malachi 3:6 (NASB) 6 "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    The Protestant Reformation Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,493 views

    Today, we come to a portion of this series which is obviously very near and dear to my heart as a teacher of Reformed Theology: The Protestant Reformation.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 9: The Battle Cries of the Reformation Today, we come to a portion of this series which is obviously very near and dear to my heart as a teacher of Reformed Theology: The Protestant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Worry? Be Happy?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    Near the anniversary of 9/11, this sermon from Philippians 4 explains how and why Paul says we are to rejoice in the Lord always.

    Fourteenth Sunday in Trinity Philippians 4:4-13 “Don’t Worry? Be Happy?” This past week, our nation passed through the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. Jim and I were in Colorado Springs for meetings, staying with the Stanleys. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    From Excluded To Included Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 25, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,038 views

    Instead of thinking in terms of in or out, we should think in terms of near or far from Jesus. This mindset fosters unity, humility, and compassion.

    Hey guys, Today, we're diving into a letter from a dude named Paul to a church in Ephesus. This church was a wild mix of people - some used to worship a Greek goddess named Artemis, others were Jews, and some were just regular folks. But they all had one thing in common - they loved each other big ...read more

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    Give Ye Them To Eat

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,246 views

    There are so many near us who are dying spiritually, physically, emotionally, and we have the bread of life. But we must give it to them

    GIVE YE THEM TO EAT Setting: Tired, Looking for rest, Followed by the crowd) Jesus comes out and begins to teach. Its late, They haven’t eaten, they haven’t had any private time with Jesus, They’re tired. When you’re tired and hungry and emotionally drained it’s easy to be a little cranky, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Palm Sunday - At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 587 ratings
     | 50,529 views

    Four women loved Jesus so much that they were willing to risk their own lives to be near Him as He hung there upon the cross.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:40-42 A. As you know, today is celebrated throughout the Christian world as "Palm Sunday" in remembrance of that day nearly 2,000 years ago when Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Individual Apostasy

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 8,703 views

    Is it "impossible" for someone to come again to the Lord for salvation if they were to backslide? This study will answer some questions.

    Scripture Reference: Hebrews 6:4-8 ?For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, [5] and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, [6] and then have fallen away, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other