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  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    Too Close To Quit

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 28,071 views

    This message is to encourage the believer to continue into thier destiny regardless of the circumstances.

    TOO CLOSE TO QUIT PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 Everyone has been called to walk in destiny… God has promised all of His children precious gifts who obey His instructions… Although these gifts are available, they don’t just fall into our lap… In fact the enemy’s goal is to derail and distract us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Behind Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,167 views

    The letter to the sexually immoral church at Thyatira.

    Turn with me to Revelation 2. REVELATION 2:18-29 Twenty years after King James I of England received the first Bibles he commissioned to be translated into English, his successor Charles I commissioned 1000 more copies to be printed. Needless to say, he was not pleased with the result. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Close For Comfort

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007
     | 4,127 views

    Jesus confronts our prejudices and comfort levels by exposing how we treat those who are disadvantaged. Our actions speak louder than our professions of faith and faithfulness.

    Throughout my ministry, people have come to me with situations that need resolution in the third person. These people have said to me, “Pastor, I sure wish my friend could have been here today to hear that sermon. He really needed that one.” Often it’s a wife, or a husband. “I wish my husband had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Close Relationship With God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 30, 2012
     | 4,950 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Whoever has seen a 100 year old man, please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believer III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of close relationship with God IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 communing with God—and then he was th

    I. EXORDIUM: Whoever has seen a 100 year old man, please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believer III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of close relationship with God IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 communing with God—and then he was there no more, because God had taken him. V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Up Close And Personal Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 18, 2012
     | 3,949 views

    Jesus has the will and the power to transform a person's life and make all things new

    FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 5, 2012 Mark 1:29-39 “Momentum” INTRODUCTION Some people think that the Kingdom of God will come when Jesus returns—when he comes as King of kings and Lord of lords. These people are waiting for the kingdom. Other people believe that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Close Enough For Comfort Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
     | 2,841 views

    A sermon about the necessity of Christ’s humanity for our salvation.

    I. HIS HUMANITY IS NECCESARY FOR PRACTICAL REASONS. A. HE BECAME YOUR SUBSTITUTE. B. ONLY HIS OFFERING COULD BE SUFFICIENT FOR ALL OUR SINS. (1 COR. 1:22-24) C. ONLY BY HIS POWER COULD HE SECURE YOUR PLACE IN HEAVEN. II. HIS HUMANITY IS NECCESARY FOR PERSONAL REASONS. A. HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving Close Ears

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 18, 2009
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     | 4,643 views

    Deacon ordination service: deacons, like Stephen, must forgive and heal those who have chosen to close their ears to the truth.

    When my son Bryan was small, sometimes he would go into a kind of daydream. He would sit there and seem to stare off into space, and if you spoke to him, he just wouldn’t hear. He would get so far into himself that we would have to wave our hands in front of his face and shout to get his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Close Relationship With God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
     | 3,251 views

    To show that GOD enjoys our fellowship with Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you in close relationship with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD enjoys our fellowship with Him. IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 (Amplified Bible) And Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God; and he was not, for God took him [home with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Close To God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,365 views

    This Psalm brings together belief and be behaviour in an unbreakable partnership. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Question Asked (vs 1) • Who may dwell in your sanctuary? (1a) • Who may live on your holy hill? (1b) (B). The Question Answered (vs 2-5) • Right Conduct (vs 2a) • Right speaking (vs 2b-3) • Right relationships with others (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Doors: Open Or Closed

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 24, 2017
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     | 80,590 views

    The majority of the body of Christ believes that God opens doors (a "yes" answer to prayer) and closes doors (a "no" answer to prayer) in their lives. Does scripture support such a belief?

    The message today is one that I believe is going to challenge traditional thinking in the Body of Christ. How many of you have heard the following statements and, perhaps, even said them? ? When God opens a door no one can close it. ? When God closes a door no one can open it. ? When one door ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Living Close To God"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 8,800 views

    "LIVING CLOSE TO GOD"

    Psalm 91 "LIVING CLOSE TO GOD" I. Living Close To God Guarantees God's Safety - A. The Description of Living Close to God - 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Close Of The Church Age

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 8, 2015
     | 4,002 views

    Three things that will take place at the close.

    CLOSE OF THE CHURCH AGE THREE THINGS WILL HAPPEN. 2nd Thes.2-- 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Close To The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015
     | 3,890 views

    'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

    Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Almost Is Not Close Enough

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 5,653 views

    Almost in is still out

    Almost is not close enough (Mark 10:17-23) Story It started out with a low rumbling; then there was the sound of the violent explosion. It seemed like the whole world was rocking and reeling under the blow of Mother Nature. The sky was filled with smoke as dark as a midnight; the ashes from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Drawing Close To God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,212 views

    God's desire is for us to desire Him.

    Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist