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  • Carl Greene avatar

    Heaven's Open Door

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,265 views

    In the middle of nowhere, Jacob encounters God and realizes God’s presence encompasses more that what just his eyes see.

    Last week, we looked at a central figure of the OT, Abram, later named Abraham. We talked about some of the similarities between the unknowns of Abrahams life, such as the lack of any information about his childhood, and that of Jesus and how little is know of his childhood. We discovered that as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Stand At The Door

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 16, 2013
     | 7,387 views

    Jesus stands at the door of our heart allowing Him to be a part of every aspect of our lives.

    I stand at the door Revelation 3:20-3:22 Introduction- Last week we looked at letting the Holy Spirit work in our lives. Sometimes I feel I need to preach the same message twice in a row so we get it. Paul said that he “resolved to know nothing while he was with them except Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Knocking On Heaven's Door"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 26, 2018
     | 9,711 views

    There’s nothing that reveals more about a believer than his/her prayer life. How we approach God of what we’re willing to ask for shows how we view God. It is very similar to how a child will make a request of their father.

    PRAYER THAT OPENS DOORS "Knocking on Heaven’s Door" Matthew 7:7-11 Let me start with a question this morning. What is the single biggest prayer request you have ever made? What is the biggest answer you have ever asked God for? • Perhaps it was for healing for yourself or for another family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Close Encounter Of The Best Kind

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    One personal encounter with the Living God is better than all the revival stories ever told.

    Back in the seventies there was a movie that maybe you remember. It was a big hit because at the time there were reports from all around the world concerning UFO sightings. It was a phenomenon that continues today though we don’t hear as much about it. The movie was “Close Encounters of the Third ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    An encounter with a loving God can change Your life

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pay Close Attention To "It"

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,071 views

    How Peter encourages us to listen to the Word of the Prophets very carefully - referring to the Transfiguration.

    February 10, 2002 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Nolan avatar

    Has Hell Closed Down

    Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    Has hell closed down?

    Has hell closed down ? A gallop poll in 1995 found that only 24% of British people believe in hell as an objective reality whereas around 50% believe in heaven. Is the whole notion of hell bad for Christianity- an embarrassing religious fossil from the middle ages or even as some have argued - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Lane avatar

    Closeness With The Father - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Bo Lane on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,506 views

    This series urges believers to live a life of intimacy and relationship as God intended from the beginning.

    For the last few weeks, we’ve been doing a series called “Closeness with the Father.” - We’ve been learning the importance of having a close, intimate relationship with God. - Our key verse for the series is James 4:8 which says, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” Do you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just How Close Are We? Series

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    This message refers to when Christ raptures His Church.

    “Just How Close Are We?” Whether you are a Christian or not one question seems to be on every ones mind lately is, “Are we close to the Tribulation, or as some refer to as the end of the world?” I mean just look around at what has taken place in the last year. Fuel prices have caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    When We Are Close To God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    How do we know when and if it is God that is speaking to us?

    WHEN WE ARE CLOSE TO GOD Acts 9:10-18 INTRO: Just how aware are we of God speaking to us? Just how obedient are we when we know He is telling us to do a certain thing, or go a certain place? What is the result of our obedience? our disobedience? How do we know when and if it is God that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Close Don't Count

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,492 views

    To Draw nigh to Christ is our Choice

    Close Don’t Count James 4:8. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,288 views

    Luke, chapter 2 contains the three kinds of encounters associated with alien visitation: sighting, communication, and making it public. Spinning off from the film, "Close Encounter of the Third Kind", this is an examination of the birth announcement and

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND Luke 2:8-20 ONE OF THE GREAT EVENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY took place on July 20th, 1969, at exactly 4:17 P.M., EDT, when the Lunar Module “Eagle” landed on the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 mission was the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Iwant To Be Close To God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,434 views

    God can be close to us thanks to some miraculous things that happened!

    INTRODUCTION • THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS VIDEO (Sermonvideo.com) • SLIDE #1 • How many of you have watched any of the Christmas movies or specials yet? I love watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “A Christmas Story”, “Frosty The Snowman”, “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer”, “How The Grinch stole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Standing Fast And Following Close

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 13, 2010
     | 4,776 views

    With a constant barrage of attacks and pressure comes a danger of compromise and to surrender to the enemy which can be avoided by staying close (following) to the Savior.

    STANDING FAST AND FOLLOWING CLOSE Rev. 7:13-17 Sermon Objective: With a constant barrage of attacks and pressure comes a danger of compromise and to surrender to the enemy which can be avoided by staying close (following) to the Savior. Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8; 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • steve kinnard avatar

    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,694 views

    Gods mercy and grace are wondeful

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal