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  • Ralph Coleman avatar

    Why Some Got Close - But They Didn't Get In

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,518 views

    Those that think they areon their way to heaven, but are not.

    WHY SOME GOT CLOSE - BUT THEY DIDN’T GET IN Numbers 14:26-30 Many times in life - people have set goals that they would like to achieve – but for some un-forseen reason - be it comes through you - or some other source - these goals become a distant dream. We have our eyes on the prize – but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Close To Temptation, Too Far From Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 24, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,823 views

    Sexual Temptation can lead us to places that cause many problems and stresses. How can we overcome the sexual temptations we face in society?

    Too close to temptation, too far from Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-11; 5:1-23 Intro Slide Good evening/morning We are finishing up a short series today called stressed out and stretched thin. The last couple of weeks we have talked about the stresses caused in our schedules and with our finances. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tuesday - Opening Closed Minds And Penetrating Callused Hearts Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,718 views

    On Tuesday of the final week of Jesus' earthly life, He spent the day teaching His disciples, the crowds and the religious leaders. His teaching was designed to confront some and comfort others. The choice is always ours.

    A. Did you hear about the guy going around different towns and jabbing people with knitting needles? 1. The police believe he was trying to make a point and was following some sort of pattern. B. The word “needle” can be used as a noun or a verb. 1. As a noun, a needle might be: a small slender ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Visionary View: Are Your Eyes Closed To The Truth Of God? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023
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    Today, let us embark on a journey together, seeking to open our eyes to the profound truths that God has laid out for us in His Word. God desires us to have open eyes, open ears, and open hearts to receive His truth.

    Visionary View: Are Your Eyes Closed to the Truth of God? Today, let us embark on a journey together, seeking to open our eyes to the profound truths that God has laid out for us in His Word. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a word of prayer. Heavenly Father, we come before you with open hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Should We Close 2024 Praising God?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 27, 2024
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    How do you view the year 2024? Whatever happened this year, let's have right perspective so that we can praise God and give Him thanks.

    We will soon leave the year of 2024. Some people see 2024 as a difficult or even bad year because they experienced so many problems this year, whether in finance, relationships, or health. They may even lose something precious or someone they loved this year. So, they are disappointed with God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (4)

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    A recap and impactful closing to the series

    Isaiah 43:18 Everything Jesus ever talked about was new Covenant, Heaven, Earth, Creation, Mind, Song, Day, When he says he’s bringing rivers to the wilderness- it means 1. THERE”S NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING LOST 2. GOD CAN GET YOU OUT 3. MAYBE NOT HOW YOU”RE EXPECTING Last week we learned, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    That I May Know Him

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    Gaining a close relationship to the Lord

    “THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” TEXT: Philippians 3:10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:12 “… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” There is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 5, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,254 views

    close look at Cornelius the centurion

    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost Acts 10 Cornelius was the most revered deacon of his church, and chairman of most of his church’s committees. Each Sunday he was found in his church, and each weekday he lived a life worthy of much respect. He was of noblest generosity. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Big Is Your God

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,759 views

    Having a close relationship with God

    How Big is God to You? This morning I want to speak to you in a continuation of the series we just completed. A message that will help you as you put to practice the steps we have talked about the past 5 weeks about making Godly decisions and seeing 2010 become the best year of your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    At The End Now What ?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
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    Watch and Pray we are close.

    AT THE END NOW WHAT ? We are thinking, primarily , of the second coming of Christ the end of this dispensation . Many fail to understand why we should preach, or study the second coming; saying that has nothing to do with Salvation. Every living person must have and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amnesty - Week 4 Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jun 14, 2014
     | 3,364 views

    Forgiving those close to us

    Amnesty - Part 4, Pastor Rob Ketterling SARAH: On June 9th of 1997, it was a Monday, between four and five o'clock in the afternoon. Got off early that day, and I used to love going down to the bluffs over the Mississippi River. Decided to sunbathe laying on a towel. And you know when you've ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alan Bella avatar

    The Great Commission Not The Great Option

    Contributed by Alan Bella on May 15, 2011
     | 4,612 views

    A close look at the great commission

    THE GREAT COMMISSION, NOT THE GREAT OPTION MATTHEW 28:16-20 I. INTRODUCTION: INTRODUCE SERIES ON MISSIONS. II. TALK ABOUT OUR MISSIONS OFFERINGS: PRAISE THEM FOR MAKING BOTH GOALS. III. JERRY RANKIN FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS BOARD STATEMENT: “ IF YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning And End Of Ephesians.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 5, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 646 views

    Opening greeting and closing benediction.

    THE BEGINNING AND END OF EPHESIANS. Ephesians 1:1-2, Ephesians 6:21-24. In my studies around the book of Ephesians, I have occasionally come across the attitude that this book could not have been written by Paul, because it is too impersonal. Yet, if we take the time to read the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Hour Of Trial: Open Door

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,285 views

    The doors of the church: some are locked, but panic hardware always lets us out for mission; some are heavily locked, but it is Christ who is our security; and some are never locked, for we are to be open to embrace those who need us.

    Have you ever seen a place with as many doors as this church building has! A hardware salesman would be in heaven, right here! Doors, doors, everywhere doors. There are doors leading to the outside. Eight of them, I think. There are doors inside, leading into the rooms. Some doors take you into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bearing The Image Of God

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Oct 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,660 views

    Sermon taking a comparison of Moses' desire to see God face to face and Jesus speaking of giving to God what belongs to God

    18th Pentecost 11 Exodus 33:12-23 and Matthew 22: 15-22 Bearing the image of God. I want to take a different route this morning and do a comparison of the Old Testament with the New. In Exodus 33: 12-33 Moses speaks to God about a desire to see Him face to face. Up to this point Moses had spoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican