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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 8: Victory Belongs To The Lord! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 26, 2023
     | 1,137 views

    Here God shows us... 1. The hateful plot against the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. The heavenly plan of God (vs. 1-2). 3. The hopeless pain of a life without God (vs. 3-5). 4. The hopeful proof of God's Word (vs. 6-10).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 8: Victory Belongs to the Lord! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 26, 2023) MESSAGE: *Here in God's Word we are very close to the cross of Jesus Christ. Lord willing, next time we will see the Lord's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 17, 2024
     | 496 views

    In uncertainty and chaotic times, it is so comforting to be reminded that God is in control. No matter what this present world may think or do; we draw strength knowing that the LORD really is involved in our lives.

    “God Is In Control” Acts 5:16-25 In uncertainty and chaotic times, it is so comforting to be reminded that God is in control. No matter what this present world may think or do; we draw strength knowing that the LORD really is involved in our lives. Illustration: Jim Elliot, along with four of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Magnetic Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 27, 2004
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     | 5,897 views

    The love that Christ has for every person has the power to draw them into a deeper relationship with Him

    Magnetic Love Selected Passages February 15, 2004 Introduction When I was little I can remember standing in front of the church I grew up in and singing Jesus Loves Me during the VBS program. We had worked all week at learning that song and now we were sharing it with everyone at the program. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Come Boldly To The Throne Of Grace...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2022
     | 3,462 views

    We are called to draw nearer to God... When one door closes another will open... just wait. Let us look at how Jesus invites us TO COME UNTO HIM.

    COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. WE ARE A PRODUCT OF OUR DAILY CHOICES. WILL WE COME CLOSE TO GOD… I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Marvelous Relationship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
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     | 2,855 views

    Jesus tells how close the Father is with His children through parables.

    A MARVELOUS RELATIONSHIP John 10:1-18 INTRO: The Indian theologian D. T. Niles once noticed a young Indian shepherd boy keeping a huge flock of sheep. He stopped and asked, “How many sheep do you have?” “I don’t know,” answered the boy, “I can’t count.” Niles asked him, “How do you know if some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Acts To Save Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 7, 2009
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     | 4,730 views

    God sent an earthquake to draw out a jailor and saved his entire family. Worship God in the midst of difficulties. Your focus determines your reality.

    Amazing, God sent an earthquake to save a family. • Yes, the foundations of the prison were shaken. Yes, the prison doors were all opened. Yes, the chains were all broken. • But that was not the purpose of the earthquake. No one got away. Paul shouted, “We are all here!” Even after their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cm3 - Warning Not To Tamper With The Book, And Closing Prayers Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2019
     | 3,152 views

    These are the last words of the New Testament—the apostle John did not know that he was closing the canon of Scripture. If he had known, he could not have closed it more appropriately.

    Tom Lowe 3/12/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Topic # C.M.: CONCLUDING MATERIAL (22:6-21) Lesson: C.M.3: Warning Not to Tamper With the Book, and Closing Prayers (22:18-21) Scripture (Rev. 22:18-21; KJV) 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,952 views

    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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    Tuesday - Opening Closed Minds And Penetrating Callused Hearts Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,197 views

    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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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,486 views

    Enoch had such a close relationship with God that grew so intimate that he was taken to heaven without experiencing death. His epitaph is that Enoch “walked with God”.

    Walking with God Genesis 5:18-24 Two men in the Bible stand out as unique; unique because out of the entire scope of man’s existence, these two men alone never died. – Elijah and Enoch! We are told that Enoch had such a close relationship with God that grew so intimate that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Door

    Contributed by James Hayden on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,851 views

    A door has two functions, it opens and it closes

    THE DOOR John 10:9 9) I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. What is a door? When we think of a door, we usually think of the opening in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Good For Me

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    It is good for me to draw near to the Lord. A message about drawing nearer to God.

    It is Good for me to Draw Near to God Psalm 73:21-28 Intro: In these first few verses we see a person who is under conviction of some kind. -Have you ever felt this way before God? -Grieved – sour – just out of sorts -Pricked in the heart – heart felt like a knife had gone through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dating God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 19, 2013
     | 2,623 views

    Dating God requires you to be ‘all’ for Him! Opening up our activities, computer, inbox, facebook, mobile, cupboards, to the entire, close scrutiny of God will require self denial and total surrender!

    Dating God! Hebrews 10:22”let us draw near [TO GOD] with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Boy! The title is so powerful that I am a bit shaky as to how to begin! I can never write this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 8 - Why Press God? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,305 views

    We have lots of questions...one is why try to get close to God?

    18The angel of GOD said, “What’s this? You ask for my name? You wouldn’t understand—it’s sheer wonder.” Judges 13:18 (TMSG) Decades ago Oswald Chambers wrote about spiritual perseverance, defining it as… not to hang on and do nothing, but to work ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2023
     | 1,148 views

    When ungodly men judged God... 1. There was treachery (vs. 57, 59-61). 2. The charge was blasphemy (vs. 62-65). 3. The penalty was God's plan (vs. 66). 4. The cruelty was vicious (vs. 67-68). 5. The Lord's victory was sure to come (vs. 64).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:57-68 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are getting ever closer to the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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