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  • Jason Cole avatar

    A Closer Look At Encouragment Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 17,203 views

    It is so easy to get discouraged, but the words that we say have such an impact on people. The church today needs encouragment, but how can we give and receive encouragment

    “A Closer Look: Encouragement” Introduction: William Arthur Ward said, “Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you.” Our words are one of the most powerful weapons that we have. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Closer Look At Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,191 views

    We always need to be advancing and growing in our faith, but we cannot do anything without faith. Today all things have to make sense and it is not easy to trust God, but faith can move mountains.

    “A Closer Look: Faith” Introduction: We live in a world in which it is hard to have faith. People expect everything to make sense logically and faith very rarely fits into people’s equations. We as the church are supposed to be based and founded on faith. Faith is what keeps us going and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Closer Look At Giving Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    There are many misconceptions about a Christian’s responsiblity to give to the Lord. In this message we will examine what the Bible says regarding giving to the Lord.

    A Closer Look at: Giving Introduction: I like the old story about the guy who came to church with his family. As they were driving home afterwards he was complaining about everything. He said, “The music was too loud. The sermon was too long. The announcements were unclear. The building was hot. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Closer Look At Integrity Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    We live in a world which lack integrity. In this world it is so important for the church to display integrity, but what is integrity? and ho can I display it in my own life?

    “A Closer Look: Integrity” Introduction: We live in a world which lacks character and integrity and in a world like this the church does not stand out as a group of people who have integrity. As you look across the world you can see that it is integrity starved. From the White House to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Flying Closer To The Flame Series

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,115 views

    The first in a 3-part series on embracing the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    Acquire The Fire #1 – Flying Closer To The Flame 9.3.03 Over the next few weeks, we’re going to look at the central character of the Book of Acts.. the Holy Spirit. And I want to say a word up front about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Getting Closer Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,446 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at some events that must take place before the tribulation occurs.

    Sunday Evening April 7, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The End [#2] WE ARE GETTING CLOSER Isaiah 35 Introduction: 1. A couple of weeks ago, in the first sermon of this series, we looked at signs of Jesus’ coming. This evening, I want us to identify some events that must take place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Closer Walk With God

    Contributed by Wade Bridges on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 22,899 views

    How we can get Closer to God

    A Closer Walk with God Genesis 5:21-24 Have you ever hungered for that Closer Walk with God? If you are saved today, you have had that hunger in your hearts. A True Christian will always want to get Closer and Closer to our Heavenly Father. Just as you have the desire to be closer to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Day Closer

    Contributed by James May on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,224 views

    Each day that passes brings us one day closer to the coming of the Lord. Are we ready, watching and waiting, or will we be left behind?

    ONE DAY CLOSER As we awoke this morning and began to prepare to come to the House of God I wonder how many of us had the thought to run through our minds that this might be the day that Jesus comes to take his Bride away? How many of us contemplated that before this day will end, we could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Closer Than A Brother

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    In this text, Paul lists some good friends, which could be categorized in this way. 1- Staying friends 2- Praying friends 3- Straying friends

    INTRO.- Do you know what is closer than a brother? A good friend. A faithful friend is closer than a brother. Prov. 18:24 “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Do you have a friend who sticks closer than a brother? Or did you ever? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Closer Look At Jesus

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,585 views

    The writer of Hebrews wants to describe to us the picture that he took and he wants to highlight for us the things that we now can see clearer since God came up a little closer to us, therefore tonight we will take a closer look at Jesus.

    A Closer Look at Jesus Hebrews 8:10-12 Introduction (Thanks Dr. Dave Hartson) I am not a good picture taker. I usually take pictures too far away from the object that I am shooting and so when I print the pictures you can not tell a whole lot about what I took a picture of. In the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing Closer To God

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,006 views

    5 ways to draw closer to God. 1 Submit yourself. 2 Resist the devil. 3 Wash your hands. 4 Sorrow for sin. 5 Realize your worthlessness

    20100418.Sermon.Drawing Closer to God By William Akehurst, BA HSWC James 4 From LAB notes 1-3 Quarrels among believers are always harmful. James tells us that these quarrels result from evil desires within us – we want more possessions, more money, higher status, more recognition. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Closer To God

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 2, 2013
     | 6,981 views

    This is rule number one. If we do this, all others will fall into place.

    This week and next week we will summarize what God’s word teaches us about growing closer to God and closer to one another through our recent study in Genesis 1-22. But to start us off, let’s go first to the New Testament look at the first part of Hebrews chapter 11 where we see all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Closer To God

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,412 views

    How we can get closer to God and become attached to the True Vine through Prayer, Study, and Worship

    Do you want to bear fruit in the coming year? You should if you’re a Christian. Bearing good fruit is all about staying attached to the true vine, hopefully today we can get some insight on how to stay attached to Jesus and begin some new growth in our physical as well as our spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Closer At Judas Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,183 views

    This is the 43rd sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look closer at Judas, and at why he betrayed the Lord, and at the warning this gives to us as well.

    Looking Closer at Judas (John Part 42) Text: John 13:18-30 We’re back in John’s Gospel this morning. Last week we took the opportunity to honor all the moms out there on Mother’s Day, and next Sunday we’ll try to honor those we’ve lost while serving our nation on Memorial Day… but today, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Get Closer To Jesus

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 1, 2023
     | 2,309 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