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  • Greg Burcham avatar

    Closer

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 4, 2016
     | 9,515 views

    This sermon deals with some of the reasons we fail to draw close to God and the virtues of being close to God.

    How close is close enough? Closer Zeno’s paradox. Imagine I had high school boys and girls lined up at opposite ends of the gym and had them half the distance between them every 10 seconds, how long would it be before they are touching? Well, if I always half the distance, they will never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lowe avatar

    To Stay Or Not To Stay, That Is The Question

    Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    Our hope and confidence

    To Stay or not to Stay, That is the Question Philippians 1:21-24 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Staying The Course

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    Paul gives a revealing picture of the hardships of his ministry. Nine trials are listed here, and most can be found in the book of Acts. What stands out to me is how Paul writes with knowledge of how some perceive him because of the trails

    Staying the Course II Corinthians 6:3-10 NKJ 3 We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. 4 But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, 5 in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    When We Are Close To God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    How do we know when and if it is God that is speaking to us?

    WHEN WE ARE CLOSE TO GOD Acts 9:10-18 INTRO: Just how aware are we of God speaking to us? Just how obedient are we when we know He is telling us to do a certain thing, or go a certain place? What is the result of our obedience? our disobedience? How do we know when and if it is God that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamey Stewart avatar

    Stay In God’s Word

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Sep 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,037 views

    The reasons why we should remain in God’s Word.

    Stay In God’s Word John 8:31-47 1. You Will Learn The Truth (32a) - 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you remain in My Word, then you are truly my disciples. 32a You shall know the truth…(John 8:31-32a) - Those who are disciples of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Miller avatar

    When God Closes The Door

    Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010
     | 6,007 views

    A story of someone that wanted to do something for God, but God told him no. Instead of letting his human nature take over and throwing a temper tantrum, or becoming jealous or callous, he did everything he could to enable the person that God had called t

    When God Closes the Door, Don’t Build a Wall in Front of It 1Chronicles 22:1-11 First, I just want to say it’s good to be back behind this pulpit. I really missed not being able to share with you a month ago, when my turn came around. It would’ve been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Staying Connected

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 8, 2020
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     | 12,598 views

    In order to hear from the Father we must stay connected to Jesus.

    STAYING CONNECTED Text: John 15:1-8 Introduction 1. Today we begin a year of rest and reflection. A. Resting from outreach. B. Reflecting on our ministry. 2. We will be seeking God for... A. A New Vision: What does the Lord want our church to look like B. A New Focus: Who does the Lord want us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Drawing Close To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 1, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,268 views

    Two part sermon on Mark 5:35-39 that deals with drawing close to Jesus and dealing with the storms of life that come with a life of discipleship.

    Scripture: Mark 4:35-39 Proposition - Sermon 1 of 2 Steps to drawing close to Jesus - obedience, separation and invitation. INTRO: Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! In the COTN hymnal, Sing to the Lord, there is a selection of songs dedicated to sharing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Trust God And Close The Book

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,573 views

    There is a time to just trust God’s plan and close the book and go on withyour life.

    TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson on CLOSE THE BOOK. It has some wisdom, but we need balance, some doors should never be closed. They should remain open, others needed to be locked and to go on --- I can’t tell you when to open a door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,099 views

    An encounter with a loving God can change Your life

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Iwant To Be Close To God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,053 views

    God can be close to us thanks to some miraculous things that happened!

    INTRODUCTION • THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS VIDEO (Sermonvideo.com) • SLIDE #1 • How many of you have watched any of the Christmas movies or specials yet? I love watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “A Christmas Story”, “Frosty The Snowman”, “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer”, “How The Grinch stole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Bridges avatar

    When God Closes The Door

    Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 8,953 views

    Based on God Calling Noah to Build the Ark

    When God Closes the Door Genesis 7:1-16 In Genesis Chapter Six, God saw the Wickedness of mankind and it Grieved God in His Heart. He said that he would destroy mankind off the face of the earth. But, there was one family and one person who found Grace in the eyes of God. It was Noah and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Blessings Of Being Close To God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,996 views

    When you draw close to God... 1. You will be in the ultimate place (vs. 1-2). 2. You will have His ultimate protection (vs. 3-10). 3. You will see His unfolding prophecy (vs. 9-16).

    The Blessings of Being Close to God Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 8, 2012 *James 4:8 makes a great promise to us when it says: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” -And when we do draw close to God, He will bless us in amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Trust God And Close The Book

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2016
     | 4,664 views

    often times in life and ministry there is nothing you can do, it is out of our hands... THEN WE MUST TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK.

    THERE IS A TIME FOR US TO CLOSE THE BOOK AND TRUST GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We need to learn THE APPLAUSE OF MEN IS SO SHALLOW AND SO VAIN. Applause is vanity? It fades so quickly. We call Jesus' 7th entry into Jerusalem the TRIPUMPAL ENTRY. They were applauding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,290 views

    Gods mercy and grace are wondeful

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal