Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Fragrance Of His Aroma Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 3, 2019
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    A message about how God can take our loneliness and emptiness and fill it with His living water.

    Title: Smelling Like Jesus Series: The Fragrance of His Aroma Introduction If you would open your Bibles to John 4. I want to take you to one of my favorite passages in the Bible. Now you hear that a lot. To me this is the most intriguing passages in the Bible. In John 3 we are introduced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Praise And Worship As It Pertains To Leadership

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 14, 2020
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    A worship leader must be a person of proven character, whose personal life and integrity is above reproach. As a humble servant of God, his/her actions will always call attention to God and never seek to bring glory to themself.

    Praise and Worship As It Pertains To Leadership We must follow God's ordained plan and pattern for spiritual leadership in the church if we expect God's anointing to come upon the praise and worship service. PASTOR AND OTHER MINISTERING ELDERS The pastor and the elders of the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Coulda Hada Pear: Rules, Rules, Rules Series

    Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on May 4, 2020
     | 2,976 views

    Rules, Guidelines, Boundaries… they all help convey limitations… something of a “you can go to this point (here) , but not that far (there)” premise. When God plunked Man into the Garden, there is only one rule…

    Common thought today; ° Rules are meant to be broken ° Boundaries are meant to be challenged ° Guidelines are merely suggestions, recommendations, and preferred expectations Almost no one likes rules. Almost no one wants to be ‘governed’, controlled, directed, and worse… ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Word: Let It Flow!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 22, 2020
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    As the rain and snow come from heaven and cause GROWTH, so does the Word of God.

    7.26.20 Isaiah 55:10–13 10 Just as the rain and the snow come down from the sky and do not return there unless they first water the earth, make it give birth, and cause it to sprout, so that it gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 in the same way my word that goes out from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shine Thomas avatar

    First In Everything! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023
     | 903 views

    We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge.

    INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great example. Many in our culture see Jesus as one among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moving With Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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     | 922 views

    Explores our authority as followers of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of discerning divine directions, dedicating our gifts, and dreaming with God.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather to seek wisdom, find solace, and nurture our faith. We are united here, not by the walls of this sanctuary, but by the boundless love of our Lord Jesus Christ. And in this unity, we find our strength and our purpose. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    True North

    Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2025
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    This was written in support of our VBS that begins this week. It's all about Jesus being our True North.

    As you walked in the church this morning you were probably caught by surprise at all of the preparations are being made for the Vacation Bible School that begins this Wednesday and lasts through next Saturday. This week will be a very busy and exciting week with a lot of visitors, both children ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Encouraging One Another

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
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    WE are commanded in God’s Word to encourage not discourage one another!

    Encouraging One Another Judges 20:22 "And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves (NIV one another), and set their battle again in array in the place where they put themselves in array the first day." To encourage ? to hearten; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; spur on; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why John 3:16

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
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    Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of LOVE THE LOVE OF GOD

    Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of LOVE THE LOVE OF God God’s great love and sacrifice for mankind Evangelism is the call of the church of Jesus Christ/ A tool to use for this is the scripture of John 3:16 (read john 3:16) 1. God (thee h’os)2316 spoken of the only and true God - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David In The Dessert

    Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    What to do when we feel there is no hope.

    DAVID IN THE DESSERT Psalm 63 School is about to start again. During the summer months those who have finished High School have been trying to find a summer job that will allow them to save some money “for College”. Now the dates are getting closer and school is just around the corners. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Looking For A Cause

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,995 views

    I’ve been amazed at how many Christians are running from church to church and from meeting to meeting looking for prophetic words from the Lord. They run around like “prophetic word addicts,” seeking out the prophets of God as if they are Holy Ghost vendi

    By: Donna J. Kazenske I’ve been amazed at how many Christians are running from church to church and from meeting to meeting looking for prophetic words from the Lord. I’ve seen those who are not content to have just one word per week; they must have more and more and more! They run around like ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of Presence

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,349 views

    A message encouraging fathers to spend time with their children.

    THE POWER OF PRESENCE AIM To teach men that their presence is important to the spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their children (especially boys) and encourage them to become more involved with them. INTRODUCTION Children today are in trouble. In his book Bringing Up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Lucas avatar

    When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 8, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 29,194 views

    This sermon brings to light that no matter how terrible life may seem, God can break in and make a difference.

    When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In Jonathan Lucas Text: Acts 16:16-30 Introduction: On April 20th, 1999, Cassie Bernall was a typical 17 year-old teenager, having a typical day. But with a single word she said that Tuesday, Cassie Bernall’s life and courage stirred the hearts of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,913 views

    A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian’s bookshelf!

    SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: SIMPLICITY MATTHEW 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION If you had to describe to someone what a “simple” life was, what might you say? Would you say that they had a garden where all their food came from and they need not go to a grocery store? Perhaps they had no need of a car and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ