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  • Scott Sharpes avatar

    Close To The Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don't Have To Be.

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 1, 2004
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    During those last days of Christ, there are many who were close to the cross, yet chose to be far from Christ. Asks the questions, "How close am I?" Powerful closing illustration: True Story

    Title: Close to the Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don’t Have to Be! 03/2004 West Side Text: Matthew 27:29-56 and Luke 23:26-29 A.M. Service Purpose: Asks the question: How Close Am I? ******************************************************* Introduction: A. Open with personal comments about Mel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Close To Being Saved Are My Loved Ones?

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
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    Every true Christian has concern for the salvation of loved ones. For some, it is hard even to imagine them being saved. So we raise the question: how close are your loved ones to salvation?

    HOW CLOSE TO BEING SAVED ARE MY LOVED ONES? SCRIPTURE: Romans 10:8-11 [8] But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006
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    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
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     | 7,294 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
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    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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     | 695 views

    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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    In The Hour Of Trial: Open Door

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 1, 2009
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     | 4,952 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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    Growing Together Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 21, 2012
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     | 9,817 views

    Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain! Marriage is an excellent proving ground for drawing lcloser to God and living out the reality of the Gospel message. As we seek God we also grow closer together! This message challenges every

    Growing Together - Hosea 10:12 - June 10, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #6 The early years of Paul and Grace’s marriage were, what we would consider to be, fairly typical. When they got married there was so much excitement and enthusiasm that they couldn’t imagine it ever ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015
     | 3,532 views

    We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

    The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bearing The Image Of God

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Oct 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,363 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

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    The Gospel Finds A New Audience Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
     | 4,505 views

    Philip is interrupted by an angel and goes to the desert. An Ethiopian is converted and carries to Gospel home.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 009 TITLE: The Gospel Finds a New Audience TEXT: Acts 8:26-40 INTRO: Jesus had commanded the Disciples to take the Gospel to the world. (Act 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing Near To God

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 14, 2017
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     | 12,423 views

    Exploring how Moses drew near to God when everyone else ran away

    Drawing Near To God CCCAG August 27th, 2017 Scripture- Exodus 20-18-21 Children and Santa Clause Which of us men here have had the experience of going Christmas shopping at a mall with your family? As a father of young girls, I found out very early that the only reason I am there is to deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Loving God

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jan 14, 2017
     | 9,862 views

    If you ask the average person if he loves God, his answer will probably be “yes.” However, many people who sincerely believe they love the Lord are mistaken. Sadly many people who say they love God don't even really "know" Him.

    Introduction: If you ask the average person if he loves God, his answer will probably be “yes.” However, many people who sincerely believe they love the Lord are mistaken. Sadly, they may not even know Him. Words alone are no proof of love. In fact, we use the word love rather loosely, ascribing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Misspoken

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 19, 2013
     | 2,749 views

    RECEIVE GOD'S WORD WITH UNDERSTANDING AND OBEY HIM.

    MISSPOKEN INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF JOB MAY BE THE EARLIEST BOOK IN THE BIBLE, DATING AROUND 2,000 B.C. JOB ASSERTS HIS INTEGRITY IN CHAPTER 31. HE ASKED GOD TO WEIGH HIM WITH ACCURATE SCALES. GOD ACCOMMODATES HIS REQUEST AND FINDS NEED FOR IMPROVEMENT. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JOB IS A ...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
     | 33,372 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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