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Close Proximity | Bishop T.D. Jakes
What if what you’ve been chasing isn’t the promise, but the presence?
In this awakening word from Exodus 33:18-23, Bishop T.D. Jakes walks us through the sacred conversation between Moses and God. It’s not just about miracles, laws, or leadership — it’s about proximity. Moses pleads, “Show me Your glory,” not for blessings, but for closeness. He doesn’t want the promised land without the Lord. And neither should we.
You have survived what should have consumed you. Bishop Jakes says that is your sign. The bush is still burning, and you’re still standing. Why? Because God has had His hand on you all along, even before you recognized it.
This message calls us out of covenant with religious routine and idols and into real intimacy. Into the cleft of the Rock — Jesus — where God promises, “There is a place beside me.” There is a covering. A glory that will not just carry you but transform you.
Watch the full sermon and revisit until your soul cries out: SHOW ME YOUR GLORY!
Because without God, we have nothing at all.
Message: “Close Proximity”
Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23 (KJV)
Speaker: Bishop T.D. Jakes
Date: July 20, 2025
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113. The Cost of Being First - Sarah Jakes Roberts
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111. Move With the Flow - Sarah Jakes Roberts
01:16:57||Season 1, Ep. 111What if you stopped waiting for everything to make sense before acting on what God has dropped in your spirit? In “Move With the Flow,” Sarah Jakes Roberts discusses the woman Jesus met at the well and reminds us that God often speaks to our spirit before our minds can fully comprehend what He’s revealing. You might be carrying something you don’t have the language to explain, and you might not have all the answers yet, but you can move. Message: “Move With the Flow” Scripture: John 4:27-34 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Sept. 20, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace. 🙏 🕊 Accept His salvation today ➝ https://tphd.org/salvation -------------------------------------------------------------- 💙 Be Part of Something Bigger Your generosity fuels real change! Together, we can transform lives and expand God’s kingdom. 💖 Give today: 💻 Online: https://tphd.org/give 📱 Text: TDJM + your amount to 28950 (e.g., TDJM 50 to give $50). Every seed you sow is an investment in a brighter future! -------------------------------------------------------------- 🌱 Join Our Family Become a part of our growing Potter’s House community. Experience connection, growth, and purpose as we walk together in faith. 🤝 Join today: https://tphd.org/member -------------------------------------------------------------- 🙏 We’re Here to Pray With You Whatever you’re facing, you’re never alone. Let us stand with you in prayer. 📞 Call 1-800-247-4672 for personal prayer and support anytime, anywhere. -------------------------------------------------------------- 🚨 Need Someone to Talk To? Help Is Available 24/7. You are not alone. If you're struggling, support is always within reach. 📞 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 📱 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741 🚨 National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or Text LOVEIS to 22-522 -------------------------------------------------------------- 🏡 Find Your Community and Grow With Us The Potter’s House is more than a church — it’s a place where you can belong, grow, and connect. Explore faith, attend events, and discover a supportive community ready to walk with you on your journey. 🔥 Join us and stay connected! Find your people by joining a Community Group at TPHD.org/Groups
110. Walk It Out Wednesday: Your Identity - Q&A Panel
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