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  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    "Living Close To God"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 8,295 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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    Closer

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 4, 2016
     | 9,658 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

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    Up Close And Personal Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 18, 2012
     | 3,710 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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    Behind Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,687 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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    Unashamed Before Him PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 345 views

    Encourage believers to live confidently and unashamedly in Jesus, continuing in obedience to God's Word, so that they may stand unashamed before Him at His coming.

    Good evening, brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today to dive into the Scriptures and listen to what God has to say through His Word. In the wise words of A.W. Tozer, "To be right with God has often meant to be in trouble with men." As we settle into our seats, let's turn our ...read more

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    Behind Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,358 views

    This is about the disciples locking the doors because of fear; Jesus showed up, and they were afraid anyway. This deals with fear in our lives and overcoming it.

    John 20:19-20 – Behind Closed Doors Today we are continuing in our series on Jesus’ resurrection called He is Risen indeed. What did the resurrection mean to the original band of followers, and what does the resurrection mean for us nearly 2000 years later? The truth is, the resurrection has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making God More Real In Your Life

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,127 views

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    Making God More Real in Your Life John 14:7-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MoreReal.html Jesus is having a Q&A session with His disciples. They have left their jobs, boat investments, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and all their life plans in order to follow the Lord. It has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Close For Comfort

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007
     | 3,812 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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    The Potential Of Close Proximity Series

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Nov 17, 2009
     | 3,913 views

    In order to give our faith away we must get close to those who need to hear the message of hope and forgiveness found in Jesus.

    Becoming A Contqgious Christian The Potential Of Close Proximity I) Biblical Examples Zacheus Luke 19:1-10 (NIV) 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crucify Him! Crucify Him!

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,466 views

    A sermon that looks at the three groups of people who were against Jesus at His trial.

    Introduction: Probably most of the adults here have at one time or another been called up for jury duty, and many here have probably served on a jury once or several times. I found it quite interesting yet very sobering the one time so far that I served on a jury. When you listen to testimony you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Voice In A Close Call

    Contributed by John White on Jul 12, 2019
     | 5,692 views

    God speaks in a special and personal way in close calls today. Life is filled with close calls and narrow escapes'

    The Voice In A Close Call Acts 16:10-34 We were entering the highway at an entrance notorious as a black spot for fatal accidents. The speeding traffic was bumper to bumper. There was no opening for merger or entry. Although we stopped well back, a car entering an adjacent exit too early, missed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing Close To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 1, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,392 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

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    Doors: Open Or Closed

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 77,975 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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    Get Closer To Jesus

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 1, 2023
     | 1,241 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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    The Fruit Of Following Him Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,950 views

    The people closest to Christ were His disciples. They were His followers. As they followed Him, they experienced an intimate relationship. These men had access to the private life of Jesus. They could see things that many people did not see. Others o

    Ice Breaker: Have you let someone down, or has someone let you down? Key verse: 1Corinthians 11:1. INTRODUCTION: The people closest to Christ were His disciples. They were His followers. As they followed Him, they experienced an intimate relationship. These men had access to the private ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic