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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    02 Near To The Heart Of God Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 30, 2014
     | 5,228 views

    How do we deal with stress? Stress! - Impedes our joy - Invades our peace - Intensifies our difficulties

    1 Sa 30 Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee (1899-1944) was serving as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Dr. McAfee was stunned to hear the shocking news that his two beloved nieces had just died within 24 hours of each other from diphtheria. Turning to God and the Scriptures, McAfee soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Patient Because The Lord Is Near Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,451 views

    The imminency of Christ’s return should motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith.

    The dictionary defines Imminent as “Coming or likely to happen very soon.” http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/imminent James teaches us that the imminency of Christ’s return should motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith. “Be patient, therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven Has Come Near Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 2,457 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

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    The End Is Near (Or Is It?)

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,211 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

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    It Is Good To Be Here (Near The Lord)

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2023
     | 2,333 views

    Whenever we are near the Lord, we see the glory of Jesus. We hear the Father's voice.

    IT IS GOOD TO BE HERE (NEAR THE LORD) (Outline) February 19, 2023 – Transfiguration – MARK 9:2-10 INTRO: At certain times in our lives we have experienced the feeling of being safe and sound. Maybe we were surrounded by family. Or friends. Or the love of Jesus. In each case and place we knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    So Near -- So Far

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025
     | 89 views

    Older brothers get lost at home—close to God yet far from His heart—but the Father invites them inside to enjoy His joy.

    INTRODUCTION – MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Today our nation pauses to remember those who gave their lives for freedom. For many, Memorial Day is a date on the calendar; for me, it is a name. My older brother Bob, now laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, reminds me that freedom always carries a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    It Is Over! Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,342 views

    God is looking forward to your arrival to be with Him. Eternity is your destiny and heaven is your home. Since you are going home, let me tell three things you need to know about going home.

    In was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” When He had said this, He breathed His last. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Gets Better

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,075 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

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    Transformation

    Contributed by Steve Klink on May 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    A Short Funeral Meditation

    “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Webster’s defines metamorphoses (as in transformation) as a change of physical form or substance. I remember when I first observed the process of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    7 Reasons To Bless God As We Face Death Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Remember that this is a Messianic Psalm -- Acts 2:25-28; Acts 13:34-35; True of David in his own experience, but ultimately speaking of the Resurrection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joe Adaline avatar

    Three Steps To Draw Closer To Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,382 views

    There are lots of things we can do to draw close in our relationship with Jesus. Here are three simple things: Love more, ask more, be more.

    The other day, I was in a hurry to get to a meeting regarding the church and our association. Did you know we are loosely connected with other churches in the Blue Water Association, headed up by Ted Stevens? Did you also know or do you know that each church that holds to a basic belief in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #5understanding Time Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    We need a greater understanding of TIME and how it is a limited resource.

    This is #5 in series UNDERSTANDING TIME. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have been doing a series on UNDERSTANDING. This has to do with understanding time. I START THIS SERMON BY FLIPPING PENNIES RANDOMLY ALL OVER THE PLACE. AFTER FLIPPING ABOUT 100 AWAY, I ASKED WHAT IF A PENNY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Respond To The Risen Savior Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2020
     | 6,155 views

    How should we respond to the Risen Savior? 1. Recognize who Jesus is (vs. 4-7). 2. Rush to get closer to Jesus (vs. 7-8). 3. Receive from Jesus (vs. 9-14). [1] Food. [2] Fellowship. [3] Forgiveness.

    Respond to the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 21:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 31, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 21, we will take another look at one of the Lord's appearances after He rose again from the dead. In this Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Death In The Eye

    Contributed by Billy Short on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    We will all face death. How do we prepare for it.

    ƒ²ƒâƒßƒßƒÛƒØƒÙƒÜƒÜƒnƒ²ƒÑƒàƒäƒÙƒãƒäƒnƒ³ƒØƒåƒâƒÓƒØ ¡§Looking Death in the Eye¡¨ Hebrew 9:27 Billy T. Short, Pastor ¡V October 9, 2005 Christopher Short was 2 months old when it happened to him. Kevin Lott was 7 years old, riding a bike with his sister in the yard when it happened to him. Mike Black, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Licking The Lips

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,950 views

    Now I believe that there are four bona-fide instances of lip-licking instances found in the Scriptures.

    LICKING THE LIPS The Bible has much to say about the lips. Proverbs 10:19 “In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.” The more a man talks, the more mistakes he will make Wisdom is manifest in what we don’t say, rather than in what we say.. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist