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  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Just Because You Are In Line With God's Ultumate Plan

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 4, 2018
     | 3,760 views

    Beloved, just stay in the Jesus zone, follow Jesus always and be in line with His plan for you

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE IN LINE WITH GOD'S ULTUMATE PLAN Acts 23:12-24 King James Version (KJV) 12 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus In And Out Of The Boat Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018
     | 14,786 views

    Two stories from the life of Jesus that illustrate to us the importance of starting and staying in a relationship with Him

    JESUS IN AND OUT OF THE BOAT There once was a young man named Jimmy who had heard a family rumor that his father, his grandfather and even his great-grandfather, all "walked on water" on their 21st birthday. When the day of his 21st birthday came, he believed that if they could do it, so could he. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Ultimate Prize: Running The Divine Race SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,124 views

    Stay focused and keep your faith strong. Remember, God is there to run the last mile with you.

    Let us pray - Lord, as I embark on preaching your Gospel, I commit myself to do it to the best of my ability. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak through me that I may speak for you. Save me from fear and pride, ...read more

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    Clever Striking PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 790 views

    Emphasize the importance of staying in tune with God, obeying His quick revelations, and trusting in His deliverance.

    Good morning, beloved! Today, we’re diving into a lesson straight from the pages of 1 Samuel, a lesson about obeying those quick revelations from God, about His deliverance, and how staying in sync with Him can guide our steps. You see, in our walk with God, it’s pivotal to remain in tune, to hear ...read more

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    Where You Were Called

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 26, 2021
     | 1,265 views

    Be sure God has not called you to stay where you are before you run off to be used of Him.

    Is it not odd that people who believe in the omnipresence of God seek somewhere they feel closer to Him. He not the God of the oceans, the mountains or the fields. He is the God of the universe so wherever you are He is there. If you are not hearing from Him it is not a location problem. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Loves Me-Story Through Song

    Contributed by Jonwesley Barnhill on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    Written for closing night of VBS as a full yet simple representation of the Gospel, aimed at 7 to 10 year olds.

    I. Introduction A. I want to talk to you today about something very special. 1. Think of the greatest gift you were ever given. a. (Allow for a few children to offer suggestions.) 2. I want to tell you today about a gift that is even better than any of those. II. Jesus Loves Me (first verse) A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abiding In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,255 views

    Explore and understand the profound truth of abiding in Christ, emphasizing the necessity, benefits, and challenges of maintaining a close, constant communion with Him.

    Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to immerse ourselves in the profound truth found in the Gospel of John, Chapter 15, verses 1 through 11. It's all about the necessity, the benefits, and yes, the challenges of abiding in Christ. J.C. Ryle once said, "To abide in ...read more

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    Seeing Blindness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 15, 2010
     | 5,265 views

    Part 8 in series, Love Never Dies, this message looks closely at spiritual sight and spiritual blindness.

    Seeing Blindness Love Never Dies, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 23, 2010 Today we’re in chapter 7 of the Gospel of John, as we continue our break-neck cruise through that book, one chapter (or at least a few verses from one chapter) each week. Raise your hand if 7 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fellowship And The Fullness Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,865 views

    “God desires to have a close, personal relationship with you, where you and God stand together on common ground.”

    1 John 1:4-7 (NKJV) "Fellowship and the Fullness of Joy" January 7, 2024 The Fellowship - The Father - The Forgiveness of Sin The Fellowship. We like that word, “Fellowship.” In the Baptist Church it is often associated with food. We even name our cafeteria, our Fellowship Hall. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2023
     | 2,964 views

    If you want Jesus to fill your hungry soul, come to Him, trust in Him, and stay with Him.

    It’s not clear what Joby Pool was planning for this year’s Easter feast, but if his snack plans were any indication, it would’ve been an epic celebration. That’s because police arrested Joby Pool for stealing a trailer containing 200,000 Cadbury Crème Eggs earlier this year (2023). As you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Enoch-God Pleaser

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 22,769 views

    Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven

    Enoch – God Pleaser! Thesis: Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven. Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Radical Cleansing

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,699 views

    Contemporary Holiness sermon with object lesson and communion medidation at the close. Part of series on Acts. Updated 12/05

    Radical Cleansing Acts 15:8,9 Pastor Bob Hunter (Others sermons on Acts available at www.sermoncentral.com) Today I want to bring to a conclusion our summer series on Acts. Last summer we journeyed through the book of Acts from Chs. 1-8. This summer we covered Chs. 8-16, I gave you chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Enoch’s Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,865 views

    Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven.

    Enoch’s Story! Thesis: Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven. Series: BC Justice League Introduction to series: Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming The Enemy At Your Eden

    Contributed by Arnold N. J. Gajramsingh Jr on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,470 views

    The enemy cheated Adam and Eve out of Paradise, find out how you can stay in your Eden.

    Overcoming the Enemy at Eden (Genesis 3) In this portion of scripture, we learn that God, in his infinite mercy and wisdom after providing every single desire of man, placed him in Paradise. However, after an undisclosed period of time was cast out and for the first time in his life was found ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Judas Lost His Soul

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 15,477 views

    Judas shows us just how close a person can get to Jesus and yet not believe.

    How Judas Lost His Soul Matt 26:14-16 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that time he sought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist