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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Drawing Nearer To God

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,282 views

    A new year's message to get us looking at God first.

    New Year Message January 2, 2022 This is really a great Sunday! When we think about the new year, there’s always the hope that the new year will be better than the prior year. If 2021 wasn’t the best year, then there’s the hope, maybe an expectation that 2022 will be better. And if 2021 was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008
     | 6,086 views

    It is good for us to draw near to God.

    Drawing Near to God Text: Psalm 73:23-28 Rich and famous not normally Christians I. Reasons for Drawing Near to God a. Blessings resulting from a relationship with Him i. He is continually with me ii. He holds my right hand iii. He guides me iv. He will receive me into glory v. He is my only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Draw Near To God Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 9,557 views

    We are called to draw near to God

    Hebrews 10:19-39 Confidence: Drawing Near to God Turn with me this morning to the book of Hebrews, the 10th chapter. We’ve been looking at this book in the end of the NT, written to Hebrews, Jews, or “Israelis” in our modern terminology. They are the descendants of Abraham, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bo Lane avatar

    Closeness With The Father - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bo Lane on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,343 views

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

    Our Key verse for this series is: - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” - God desires for us to be close to Him, to share intimacy with Him Intimacy is a strange word. When you think of the word intimacy, what do you think? - Most people immediately associate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gullick avatar

    God's Desire To Be Close And Intimate With Us Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,258 views

    A sermon that considers God’s desire to be intimate with us and how to respond

    The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God The intimacy of God. The Apostles Creed. - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.”This morning I want to highlight the fact that God is knowable. - This morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Up Close God

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,000 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

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Up Close God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,722 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

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Close Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,140 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

  • John Kilough avatar

    The City Of The Living God

    Contributed by John Kilough on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    Building on our desire to cry out for the presence of the living God by drawing close to Him.

    The City of the Living God Heb 12:18-29 18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20 because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Close Encounters With God

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 8, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,533 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

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Close Relationship With God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 30, 2012
     | 5,101 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Whoever has seen a 100 year old man, please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believer III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of close relationship with God IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 communing with God—and then he was th

    I. EXORDIUM: Whoever has seen a 100 year old man, please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believer III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of close relationship with God IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 communing with God—and then he was there no more, because God had taken him. V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Living Close To God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,569 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

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    "Living Close To God"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 9,018 views

    "LIVING CLOSE TO GOD"

    Psalm 91 "LIVING CLOSE TO GOD" I. Living Close To God Guarantees God's Safety - A. The Description of Living Close to God - 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Close Relationship With God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
     | 3,366 views

    To show that GOD enjoys our fellowship with Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you in close relationship with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD enjoys our fellowship with Him. IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 (Amplified Bible) And Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God; and he was not, for God took him [home with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Close Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,934 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