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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Close Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,259 views

    Real worship happens only when God in His grace reveals Himself to us. Then we respond with gratitude by recognizing His presence, reverencing Him, remembering what He has done, and reserving ourselves completely for him.

    Three-year-old, Mark, accidentally spilled his fruit punch on the floor one day. He decided to clean up the mess himself and dashed to the back porch to get the mop. Suddenly, realizing it was dark outside, he became apprehensive about reaching out the door for the mop. His mother reminded him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jon Sullivan avatar

    The Potential Of Close Proximity Series

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Nov 17, 2009
     | 4,536 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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    The Up Close God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,782 views

    God is close to each one of us, but not as close as He wants to be. The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing.

    The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Too Close To Quit

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 28,610 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
     | 16,540 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

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Up Close God

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,081 views

    The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing to be more than religious...

    The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Close Enough For Comfort Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
     | 2,970 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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Forgiving Close Ears

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,842 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

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    Living Close To God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,711 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

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Close Encounters With God

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 8, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,659 views

    A face to face meeting with God is not only once-in-a- lifetime experience, but is to be part of our daily life. Key parts of a meeting with God include welcome, worship, pouring out your heart, and listening to Gd.

    In the 70’s and early 80’s there was an obsession with UFO’s and making connections with alien life forms. One of the key films that was at the heart of this craze was Close Encounters of a 3rd Kind. There is a desperate search in mankind to find life outside of earth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Almost Is Not Close Enough

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 5,882 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

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Doors: Open Or Closed

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 24, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 82,818 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

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Drawing Close To God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,907 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

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Close Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,050 views

    When God in His grace reveals Himself to you, respond with gratitude.

    For many people, their experience of worship is like that of Mr. Bean. Take a look (Show Video: Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). Mr. Bean settles into his pew with a smile on his face, anticipating the sermon—but the rest of the congregation blankly stares ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Closing The Gates To Heaven

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016
     | 5,234 views

    One of Christ's most scathing sermons.

    CLOSING THE GATES TO HEAVEN Text: Matthew 23:13 INTRODUCTION: This chapter contains the most scathing sermon Christ ever gave. Eight times he calls them hypocrites. By their lives they were shutting up the Gates of Heaven against men. They closed the gate to heaven . . . I. BY LIP SERVICE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist