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  • Brian Bill avatar

    How To Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 5, 2019
     | 11,839 views

    To be wise in God’s eyes, let’s revere and draw near in the new year.

    How to Be a Wise Guy Proverbs 1:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 5-6, 2019 The weekend between Christmas and the New Year is often difficult for churches to navigate. One church I know cancels services the last weekend of the year and instead encourages its members to have “Church in My Jammies” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought Near By The Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    Christ blood brings us near to God because through it receive His life!

    “Brought Near By The Blood” Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction John Wesley rode across Hounslow Heath late one night, singing a favorite hymn, he was startled by a fierce voice shouting, “Halt,” while a firm hand seized the horse’s bridle. Then the man demanded, “Your money or your life.” Wesley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Day Of The Lord Is Near Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel)

    Joel Pt1 The Day of the Lord is Near (adapted from Joel Rosenberg- Epicenter Conf, Mike Bickle- Joel Series, other resources as noted) Introduction to Joel Just finished a study of a NT book- Philippians. We want to start a study of an OT book- Joel. First, look at how Joel fits into the Bible- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Salvation Is Near You

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,935 views

    Salvation is Near You. It’s in His Word. It’s in your words.

    Have you seen my glasses? I just had them here somewhere. What? They’re on my head? Oh, thanks. Have you ever frantically searched for something that was right by you all the time - like your glasses perched on your head, a pencil behind your ear, or a wallet in your coat pocket? Such a panicky ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Word Is Very Near

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    "Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach...No the word is very near you: it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it."

    Theme: The word is very near Text: Deut. 30:10-14; Col. 1:15-20; Lk. 10:25-37 Read Deut. 30:11, 14 “Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach… No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” This century has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    There is time for action but no time to waste

    1st Peter 4:7-11 “The Kingdom of Heaven is Near” “There is time for action but no time to waste.” Intro: I don’t know the number of times I have been on my couch screaming at the TV during the last seconds of a NASCAR race, or a football game. It seems funny that I believe Jeff Gordon will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repent For The End Is Near

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,099 views

    Jesus told us no man knows the day or hour of his return - so why do we insist on speculating when the end will come? Jesus� emphasis to us is readiness.

    REPENT, FOR THE END IS NEAR! (or is it?) TCF Sermon October 18, 2009 What do all these people have in common? Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Adolph Hitler, Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict 16, Bill Gates, Prince Charles, John F. Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Far Sighted Or Near Sighted?

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    Does devotion to God free us from the responsibility to think deeply? How far ahead should we think?

    1. Many of you wear glasses; if you need longer arms to read, that usually means you are "far sighted..."; to drive, near-sighted; both. Porcupine backed into cactus...."Pardon me, honey!" 2. Others wear contacts for the same reason--I could never stomach fishing around in my eye.... 3. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Submit To God, For He Lifts Up The Lowly

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,026 views

    As we submit to God and come near to him through his Word and Sacraments, he lifts us up in victory over the devil and washes us clean. Parts: A. The devil will flee. B. Your heart will be clean.

    Text: James 4:7-10 Theme: Submit to God, For He Lifts Up the Lowly A. The devil will flee B. Your hearts will be clean Season: Lent 4c Date: March 14, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Submit-to-God,-For-He-Lifts-Up-the-Lowly-James4_7-10.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Friend, Comforter, Helper, Counselor Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,872 views

    God draws near to those who love him and seek his help.

    Scripture Introduction The Apostle John uses the full name, “Holy Spirit” only three times in his book. In chapter one, he quotes another John (the Baptist) as saying that Jesus “baptizes with the Holy Spirit.” And at the end of this book, after the resurrection, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Gets Better

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    God gives us a new beginning.

    IT GETS BETTER! I Corinthians 15:35-49 S: Death and resurrection C: New bodies come at death Pr: GOD GIVES US A NEW BEGINNING. ?: How? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in I Corinthians 15:35-49 three contrasts that show how God gives us a new beginning. Type: Propositional The ____ contrast is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Belong To The Day

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013
     | 2,838 views

    To show that we are self-controlled, wearing the armor of light and assurance of our salvation for the Day draws near.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you belong to the day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are self-controlled, wearing the armor of light and assurance of our salvation for the Day draws near. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 (Amplified Bible) But we belong to the day; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The End Is Near (Or Is It?)

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,228 views

    there is only one thing that is eternal - God's love

    (Luke 14:26) The Gospel we heard today is one of the numerous ‘apocalyptic’ verses foretelling the destruction and end of the world. Not a pleasant thing to have to preach about. . . . and not something that the average Episcopal Church lists among its favorite readings. We start out hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • James May avatar

    Purified Or Petrified

    Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,372 views

    As we draw near to the beginning of a New Year let us examine our hearts. Purify your heart or else it may become petrified.

    Purified or Petrified By Pastor Jim May (I was given a large piece of petrified wood on a recent visit to New Mexico. I used this petrified wood as my sermon basis.) We are in the very last days of 2007. In just a few days the New Year will ring in at midnight with all of the blessings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heaven Has Come Near Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 2,490 views

    When the Son of God is born as man, we’ve already seen His plan.

    A couple weeks ago, NASA landed their 8th Mars lander, InSight, on the surface of Mars and started a photoshoot. They kind of look like selfies on Mars to me. They were thrilled at a successful landing - the first of its kind in a few years. It cost a lot of money, and NASA hopes to learn a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ