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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Distant Relations

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 4, 2023
     | 858 views

    The Samaritan woman recognizes Jesus as the Messiah.

    Good evening. My name is Adah, and I live in a place called Samaria, in Palestine, north of Jerusalem and south of Galilee. We Samaritans have lived there for over a thousand years, ever since our ancestor Jacob settled here and built the well our village gets its water from. Jacob was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To The Distant Country And Back

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,278 views

    The Prodigal went to "a distant country". "The Distant Country" is not a foriegn state, but rather a sinful state of mind....that leads to ruin. But there is a way back.

    “There was a man who had two sons. the younger one said to his father, ‘father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger Son got together all he had, set off for a distant country....” The “distant Country”. The young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Distant Drew Near

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 6,595 views

    The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to dam up the mighty Mississippi with a twig; reach the top of the magnificent Mt Everest with a step stool, or stop the laun

    TEXT: Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." INTRO: The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Distant Draw Near

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 17, 2014
     | 4,355 views

    Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.

    THE DISTANT DRAW NEAR Matthew 15:21-28 Supporting Scripture: • Old Testament #1: Genesis 45:1-15 • Old testament #2: Isaiah 56:1-8 • Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 1 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, "Have everyone leave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Distant Disciple - Nicodemus

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016
     | 5,380 views

    Though it is difficult for us to relinquish control of our lives to this one who lived long ago (Jesus), it was even more difficult to do so when He walked on this earth. That was especially true for a prominent ruler of the Jews by the name of Nicodemus.

    Introduction • Read John 3:12-16; 7:45-53; 19:38-42 • To you, I hope, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, your Savior and your Lord. It is so wonderful that we live on this side of the cross and resurrection. Though it is difficult to relinquish control of our lives to this one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Dove On Distant Oaks Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 7, 2022
     | 3,512 views

    Fleeing for his life because the king was determined to kill him, David fled from one dangerous situation only to enter into another dangerous situation. Where does a child of God go when danger is all around?

    For the choir director: according to “A Silent Dove Far Away.” A Miktam of David. When the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be gracious to me, God, for a man is trampling me; he fights and oppresses me all day long. My adversaries trample me all day, for many arrogantly fight against me. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Seems Distant Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,017 views

    What do you do when God feels distant? It happens to all Christians.

    What about When God Seems Distant? Purpose Driven Life #14 Montreal/Cornwall November 15, 2003 When God is near and you can almost feel his presence, it’s easy to worship Him. If this happens here, you can have tremendous feelings of exhilaration and can go home tremendously buoyed up. If it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Distant Country, Better Country

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    Funeral message for Michael Keys, age 36, whose parents requested a message from the parable of the Prodigal Son

    In my study there hangs a reproduction of a sixteenth century map. My son gave it to me several years ago. He knows that I have always liked maps. I like to look at maps, study maps, even sketch maps myself. There is something fulfilling about seeing how things are laid out, how streets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Seems Distant

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,813 views

    When God seems to be miles away He’s doing His best work!

    When God Seems Distant Text: Job 23:8-10 “Look, I go forward, but He is not there, And backward, but I cannot perceive Him; 9 When He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him; When He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him. 10 But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Misunderstood God: The Distant God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,428 views

    God’s protection, trust and hope are based upon His unfailing love not on your unfailing works.

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE DISTANT GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:7 Big Idea: God’s protection, trust and hope are based upon His unfailing love not on your unfailing works. Supporting Scripture: Romans 8:28-39; John 13:31-35, 14:23-24; 15:9-10 INTRO “Truck Speak” In a humorous 2011 Chevrolet ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Desperately Distant From God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2012
     | 4,029 views

    God invites us to Him, yet so many stay away.

    Desperately Distant from God February 1, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God invites us to Him, yet so many stay away. Focus Passage: Exodus 20:18-21 Introduction: One time many years ago, the king of Hungary found himself depressed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Though We Are Distant, We Are United!

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Apr 27, 2020
     | 2,234 views

    We are the body of Christ! There is no distance between us. There is no time that holds us. We stand united, & no matter what. We will be triumphant through Christ!

    Sermon - though distant, we are united - I once again deliver a message to a small camera. - I can imagine your faces as I’m preaching. Just as I remember our members that have finished the race & are already in glory awaiting us. - With that, There’s a yearning that wells up within ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Is Doing When He Seems Distant Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,139 views

    Where is God when He seems distant?

    - The Jews here had returned from Babylon to Jerusalem. They were surrounded by strong enemies and their attempts to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem had just gotten restarted. - Here we have eight night visions designed to encourage God’s people. As I noted last week, the theme of Zechariah can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Management-101—4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    Part 4 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

    Temptation Management-101—IV—Luke 4:1-13 A Texan wanted to go ice fishingRead up on Ice Fishing/Bought all the equipment/ Set out for the nearest frozen lake. Began to drill a hole in the ice. Suddenly ---from the sky--- a voice boomed, "THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE! DO NOT DRILL INTO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does Jesus Seem So Distant? Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,467 views

    Sometimes finding God can be so difficult, and He seems so far away, but in reality, He’s around us all the time. There are some things however that can seem confusing at times

    Opener Activity: Clap This game is a variation of the old faithful "Hot/Cold" game. One person is chosen to be "it" and asked to leave the room so they can’t hear or see what is going on in the room. Take about 1 minute and pick an action as a group for "it" to do when he/she returns. (A Jumping ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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