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  • Darren Sirmans avatar

    Give Me Some Space

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 27, 2011
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     | 3,257 views

    As the power of God draws the heaven and the earth farther and farther apart, our main focus will be the love of Jesus to keep us closer together.

    Read Luke 13:1-5 Because of his love, the love of Jesus; he will forgive us of anything, for the reason that love is just what God says it is. God is Love. And we should focus only on his love, since this reveals who God is. He will forgive us of anything, but speaking a word against the spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Closer To Jesus

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 1, 2023
     | 1,067 views

    Jesus heals Jairus' daughter and a woman with blood flow issues; showing how to get close to Jesus

    Get Closer to Jesus Mark 5:21-43 Good morning. Have you ever looked at someone else’s walk with Christ and wondered why they seem to have a closer relationship with Jesus, than you do? Early in my walk with Christ, I tried to improve my relationship with Him with human performance; i.e., most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Depth And Stability In Christ

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,720 views

    . What is at stake is our walk in faith and draw closer to God.

    DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST Colossians 2:1-7 by Cesar Delgado Bulawan, Sorsogon October 22, 2005 INTRODUCTION We lives in a dangerous times- now. It is predicted in the bible. 1. War and conflict in every side – Matt. 24:6 2. Encounter among leaders of nations – Luke14:31 3. Man becomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Prayer - Part 3

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 21, 2022
     | 1,228 views

    Using the Lord's prayer to move closer to God.

    The Lord’s Prayer - 3 January 23, 2022 Matthew 6:9-13 Last week, I read you a statement from the book, Absolute Surrender. Written by Andrew Murray in 1897. He wrote - - - “God gives Christians the Holy Spirit with this intention: every day should be lived in the power of the Spirit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Closer Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 9, 2017
     | 7,519 views

    An examination of Paul's sermon on Mars Hill that teaches us 7 important truths about the one, true God.

    God Is Closer than You Think Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 9, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 17 starting at verse 16. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Have you ever noticed on a side mirror of your car the little writing on it that says, “Objects may be closer than they appear”? That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Adaline avatar

    Three Steps To Draw Closer To Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,442 views

    There are lots of things we can do to draw close in our relationship with Jesus. Here are three simple things: Love more, ask more, be more.

    The other day, I was in a hurry to get to a meeting regarding the church and our association. Did you know we are loosely connected with other churches in the Blue Water Association, headed up by Ted Stevens? Did you also know or do you know that each church that holds to a basic belief in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Closer Look At Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    We always need to be advancing and growing in our faith, but we cannot do anything without faith. Today all things have to make sense and it is not easy to trust God, but faith can move mountains.

    “A Closer Look: Faith” Introduction: We live in a world in which it is hard to have faith. People expect everything to make sense logically and faith very rarely fits into people’s equations. We as the church are supposed to be based and founded on faith. Faith is what keeps us going and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Of You In My Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,500 views

    James gives us clear instruction on how to live closer to God.

    More of You in my life James 4:7-10 Introduction George Mueller was a man of faith and miracles in the 19th century preaching, teaching, and praying through the work God gave him. He was asked onece what was the secret of his service, George Mueller said: “There was a day when I died, utterly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Church Is Not An English Garden"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,745 views

    A sermon about coming closer to God through accepting our messiness.

    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “The Church is Not an English Garden” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have never seen an English Garden, but I am told they are so beautiful. The flowers are carefully arranged in rows, fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Closer Look At Jesus

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010
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     | 4,121 views

    The writer of Hebrews wants to describe to us the picture that he took and he wants to highlight for us the things that we now can see clearer since God came up a little closer to us, therefore tonight we will take a closer look at Jesus.

    A Closer Look at Jesus Hebrews 8:10-12 Introduction (Thanks Dr. Dave Hartson) I am not a good picture taker. I usually take pictures too far away from the object that I am shooting and so when I print the pictures you can not tell a whole lot about what I took a picture of. In the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Closer Than You Think

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,596 views

    God loves us and His eyes are on the righteous. The prayers of the righteous are answered. How to become righteous

    “God is Closer Than You Think” February 4, 2007 “For The Eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him." 2 Chronicles 16:9 NKJV "The Eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Just A Closer Walk (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,670 views

    Mankind has got a appointment, and very few have gotten away without keeping it!!

    Genesis 5:21-24-Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah. After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    All Things In Common

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2008
     | 4,150 views

    The pressures of persecution brought the early Church closer together and closer to God. If we allow the pressures of our life to be redeemed by God then they will draw us closer as well!

    All Things In Common, Acts 2:38-47 Introduction It happened at the noonday luncheon of the local Rotary. The dishes had been cleared away, and the meeting had been called to order. After the reception of new members and the introduction of visitors, the chairman asked who of those present ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Let's Keep Reading The Bible

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Jan 27, 2012
     | 4,091 views

    This short sermon encourages Christians to keep reading the Bible and draw closer to God.

    Let’s Keep Reading the Bible by Mark T. Tonkery A book recently was released that utilized an interdenominational panel to determine the 25 books every Christian should read. Many books you would expect to be on the list were there: The Confessions of Augustine, The Imitation of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coming Closer To The End Of Myself

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 317 ratings
     | 14,685 views

    A personal story of great heartache and pain - overcome by the Love of Jesus -

    Updated Sept 2022 - Throughout the past 55+ years I have walked with the Savior, one lesson continues to prove itself day by day - the more I learn about Jesus, I discover how little I really know and how much more I NEED to know! It never ceases to amaze me that every time I think I have reached ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational