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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Getting Close To God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 24, 2024
     | 2,189 views

    When you couldn’t reach up to God, He reached down to you, and He invites you to meet Him in the darkness, away from any idol, at the foot of the cross.

    Leighton Ford, the husband of Billy Graham’s youngest sister, Jean, tells the story of a Russian cosmonaut. He came back from space and said, “Some people say God lives out there. I looked around, and I didn't see any God out there.” Billy Graham's wife, Ruth, said he looked in the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Comes Near

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,517 views

    What happens to us when God comes near.

    God Comes Near Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church Dec. 11, 2005 *Christmas is a time when God came near... -And God comes near today. *Joe McKeever told the story of a little girl named Rachel -Like many preschoolers, Rachel had a problem waking up in the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Near To God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    Pentecost 19(B) - Come near to God with humble repentance, trusting in divine justice, and with complete confidence.

    COME NEAR TO GOD… James 4:7-17 - September 25, 2005 - Pentecost 19 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In our daily Christian living you and I would probably come to the same conclusion. There are times when you and I are not as near to God as we ought to be. This morning James ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Awesomeness And Nearness Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,122 views

    The holy God reveals Himself first to Zion, and to the ends of the earth.

    THE AWESOMENESS AND NEARNESS OF GOD. Psalm 99:1-9. The kingship of the LORD is awesome: it makes the people (or peoples) to “tremble” at His presence (Psalm 99:1). He is totally ‘other’ - dwelling between the cherubim, enthroned in heaven. He created all things, and even the earth “shakes” at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Comes Near

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2012
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     | 4,700 views

    God comes near! 1. To reveal the divine dimension to us (vs. 26-28). 2. With answers for our anxieties (vs. 29-30). 3. To teach us the truth about Jesus (vs. 31-37). 4. Seeking servants with faith to follow the Lord (vs. 38).

    God Comes Near Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 9, 2012 *Christmas is a time when God came near. And God comes near today. *Joe McKeever told the story of a little girl named Rachel. Like many preschoolers, Rachel had a problem waking up in the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Always Near Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,394 views

    If you have ever felt like you are alone in this world, if you ever struggle to sense God’s presence, my prayer is that you will be encouraged by God’s Word.

    Supernatural Stream of God’s Presence If i am honest, even as a Pentecostal Minister, who loves and serves Jesus with my whole heart, sometimes I can question whether or not God is near. It’s usually struggles or chaos that seem to hide His presence in my life. But just because i ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Near Us Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,378 views

    God has good cause to be angry with us, but, because of his grace, he is not.

    Dr. Richard Cutter was my Greek professor at Baylor. One day, during class, he was lecturing along, and I was having a hard time keeping up. I glanced over at the notes of the student sitting next to me, hoping to get from him something that I had missed. That’s okay, isn’t it? I mean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Come Near To God Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 2, 2020
     | 3,077 views

    The lion feasts on the good things we neglect. Neglect our marriage and the lion will feast on it. Neglect our children and the lion will feast on them. Neglect our finances and the lion will feast on it.

    James 4 – Walk This Way Come Near to God July 12, 2020 James 4:7-10 NIV Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kingdom Of God Is Near Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022
     | 2,119 views

    In this sermon I introduce and expand on the concept of the Kingdom of God and how it explains the "Why" of discipleship and spiritual formation.

    If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at two verses. It is out of the gospel of Mark 1:14-15. We have been going through this series on the theme of discipleship. If you were here last week, you know that we have defined discipleship as ordinary people learning to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Coming To God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 19, 2024
     | 1,301 views

    If you want to get near to a holy God, approach Him through sacrifice with friends in the power of His Spirit.

    In his book The Porn Problem, Vaughan Roberts talks about Bobby Moore. He was captain of the English soccer team that won the World Cup in 1966. After Queen Elizabeth handed him the trophy, an interviewer asked him to describe how he felt. He talked about how terrified he was as he approached Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Drawing A Line In The Sand

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 3,158 views

    Are you willing to stand on the word of God?

    Intro: - When you stand on the word of God and do what is right in His eyes you are drawing a line the sand. - I. Be Strong in the Lord v.10 - Isa 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Right Response To God's Word

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 27, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 115 views

    When God’s word comes to us we must be willing to obey and align our lives accordingly. Any kind of rebellion or deception will hinder God’s blessings. Let us learn to draw near to God with faith and stand firm on His word till the very end.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 9:1-2, “All the kings west of the Jordan River heard about these things. They were the kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. They lived in the hill country and in the plains. They also lived along the seacoast of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Draw The Line PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,038 views

    To encourage believers to stand firm in their convictions, resist temptation, and trust in God's Word.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a powerful message drawn straight from the first chapter of the book of Daniel. Our topic? Knowing where to draw the line on temptation, staying true to your convictions, and placing unwavering trust in God's Word. As one poet, Oliver Wendell ...read more

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  • David Richardson avatar

    Drawing The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on May 23, 2008
     | 8,370 views

    Through faith in Jesus Christ, your standing before God is amended to reflect Christ’s righteousness. Your standing and not your state has been changed. Your state will change as you are filled with the Spirit of God to glorify Him.

    Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: Drawing the Line Scripture: Romans 3:21-22a 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Kingdom Is Near

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 6, 2013
     | 4,571 views

    God's Kingdom is already here and is soon to come! Our priority is living sanctified (holy) in preparation for the coming Kingdom of God.

    WHEN IT COMES TO LONG AND EXHAUSTIVE WORK DAY, AN EXTENDED VACATION OR EVEN WEEKEND GET-AWAY, WE ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO THE END WHEN WE CAN FINALLY GO BACK TO THE COMFORT OF OUR OWN HOME. ANTICIPATION. DESPITE THE EXCITEMENT OF TIME AWAY, BREATH-TAKING ADVENTURES, AND THE JOYS OF SEEING FAMILY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist