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The Accessibility of God's Word

Connecting to God is easier than you may think

Taylor Cole

Sep 19, 2016

Lamar University

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Recently, my church has been stressing the importance of staying connected to God. I can't tell you how many times in the past year we've used John 15:5 as the basis for a message or even a series. I'm definitely not complaining. I'm thankful to be surrounded by people who constantly remind me to connect to the vine, to abide in Him. I'm fascinated by the many different ways that different people connect to God. For me, recently, I've found myself connecting a lot by listening to sermons. I'm in a place right now where I just crave wisdom and want so badly to learn more about the truth of God's word from those who know it best. The cool thing is that I've been surrounded by people who also love listening to sermons! We get to share our favorites with each other and spend nights gathered around the TV at someone's house with our journals out, soaking in the word of God. One of my favorite things to do is to pull one up on my Youtube app and play it in my car on my way to work, school, or while I'm out running errands.

I've included five of my favorite sermons below for you to listen to. There are somany more out there, so the next time you have a little bit of free time, check out one or these or do a Youtube search for something more specific to you!

1. Brave the Waves (Anxious for Nothing) by Steven Furtick

This one is pretty relatable. We all struggle with worry or anxiety, right?

2. Kim Smith at Awakening

This is a great message, but what stands out to me the most is her testimony. It's an incredible picture of God's love for us.

3. The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler

The Explicit Gospel is an incredible book written by Matt Chandler. We went through this book with our college ministry a few years ago and it presented a new way to look at the Gospel.

4. My Girl by Dawnchere Wilkerson

One of my favorite messages ever! And just admit it, she's the cutest ever.

5. God of Unlimitations by Christine Caine

Okay, okay I definitely saved the best for last. I can't say enough good things about Christine Caine. She is the most incredible woman of God I've ever known (known? well, I wish). Picking just one of her messages was the hardest thing about writing this article! I encourage you all to look her up on YouTube!

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The Accessibility of God's Word

Connecting to God is easier than you may think

1. Brave the Waves (Anxious for Nothing) by Steven Furtick

2. Kim Smith at Awakening

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4. My Girl by Dawnchere Wilkerson

5. God of Unlimitations by Christine Caine

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Attend the first class

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