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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    The Need For Church Revival: Remember

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 4,254 views

    The remedy for a dying church is not to give up and close their doors...

    Thom S. Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. He writes on his website, thomrainer.com, “There are certain metrics and issues physicians check when we go to the doctor. They want to check our blood pressure and temperature. They do blood tests to see if there are any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017
     | 8,774 views

    To have real joy I must stay connected to Jesus.

    I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but how many of you feel like this this morning. [Show “Keep Calm. It’s only Christmas” meme] The truth is that in spite of the words of the famous Andy Williams song that tells us that Christmas is the “the most wonderful time of the year”, the reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance: Breaking Free From Past Failures Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    Repentance is key to the adjustments we make daily to stay on course.

    IS THERE A H.E.R.O. IN THE HOUSE? SERIES Repentance: Breaking Free From Past Failures 3 OF 4 Exodus 20.5-6 February 15, 2009 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The last few weeks we have seen our share of airplanes in the news. 1 First it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opportunity Knocks In Chaos…exodus 32: 25-28

    Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,087 views

    Blessing from God will come to you if you stay faithful

    We begin with two men and at this time in their lives they are pastoring a people known as the Israelites. Moses is the leader of the flock and Aaron, his associate Pastor; and his older brother. Moses has just been in intersession with God for Israel and he can’t figure out why God is upset with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing On Purpose

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 14,158 views

    Anytime we get close to Jesus the devil will throw a fit

    April 22, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough Growing On Purpose Mark 9:2-29 Illustration: We often fail to consider the gradual, cumulative effect of sin in our lives. In Saint Louis in 1984, an unemployed cleaning woman noticed a few bees buzzing around the attic of her home. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Did Not Quit Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2016
     | 9,434 views

    Christian service requires stamina to stay the course despite opposition.

    “You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed, all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #4 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,307 views

    A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #4 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Transformed By Truth: "every Person Is As Close To God As They Want To Be" James 4:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 752 views

    From James 4:8 a sermon to challenge the listener to reflect on their relationship with God.

    Transformed by Truth: "Every Person is as Close to God as They Want to Be" James 4:8 Introduction Today, we explore a profound truth: "Every person is as close to God as they want to be." This statement challenges us to reflect on our personal relationship with God. Our main ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encouragement

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,978 views

    Sources of encouragement, ways to stay encouraged... becoming encouraging people.

    Introduction “The God who gives... encouragement”. It was amazing to see the power of encouragement at the youth Camp in Seaford the other day. Firstly to see the leaders constantly encouraging the young people. These young people are growing up loved by our youth leaders. And then on our day out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So How's Your Love Life?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,905 views

    So “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE, YOUR INTIMACY WITH JESUS?” If you’re not "Close & Intimate" with Jesus, you’ll not be "Close & Intimate" with God!

    “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” 9/27/09 am Service LWC INTRODUCTION: If I were to ask you this morning if you love your Husband, you would say yes! If I were to ask you if you love your wife, you would say yes! At the very least I hope you would! “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” You’ve most likely heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Terms Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,722 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 2 - The Terms Review – I want to spend just a moment in review so you will remember what we discussed last Sunday since it is the foundation of where we are going this morning. I remind you of the Passion Process – our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Time Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,047 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 3 - The Time Review – You are going to get sick of this, but I want to make sure that you not only know it by memory but you know it by heart. Our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We illustrate this by Hands Up, Hands Open, Hands Out. We will do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Together Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,445 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 4 - Together Review – Do a test. What is the process? And so to fulfill that process we must begin by having a close encounter. We started this whole thing off by declaring that we want to be a 2 Chronicles 5 church where the glory of the Lord fills this place and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Sims, Jr. avatar

    The Struggling Christian Series

    Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,759 views

    How today’s Christian must stay focused.

    Overcoming the Struggle: “The Struggling Christian” Romans 7:14-25 Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Keyword: CONFLICT Conflict – “ a struggle, or fight” Christians struggle on a Daily basis with their own inner conflicts. We allow every little thing, not of God, to disturb our spirit. As well as our mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We've Got A Connection Here Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,782 views

    We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God.

    WE GOT A CONNECTION HERE Mark 1:32-39 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Personal relationship with God: Jesus stayed spiritually connected and directed. Pr: We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Commitments TS: We will find in Mark 1:32-39 three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist