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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Close But No Cigar

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2015
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    Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Just coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. But nothing would be worse than getting close to the kingdom of God but not getting there.

    CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR Mark 12:28-34 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. Perhaps no one knows that better than the 2007 Patriots. Here they were undefeated at 18-0, playing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 17, 2020
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    Someone said, "The purpose of prayer is to draw us close to the heart of God so that our will, our deepest desires, will be those of God & not our own."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; Luke 22:42-44 ILL. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer & Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call To Draw Near

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,086 views

    The finished work of Jesus gives us confident access to God.

    A CALL TO DRAW NEAR. Hebrews 10:11-25. Broadly speaking, this passage represents the end of the argument for the pre-eminence of Jesus’ priesthood, and the beginning of some practical applications. In expounding the sympathetic priesthood of Jesus (Hebrews 4:14-16), the writer has already ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,563 views

    We will each have a time in our lives where life seems to be closing in. We can turn to Stephen and draw stength and wisdom from how he coped when life closed in around him.

    One day a man falls off a cliff, but manages to grab hold of a tree limb on the way down. The man calls out, “Is there anyone up there?” A voice answers back, “I am here. It is I, the Lord. Do you believe in me?” “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I can’t hold on much longer.” “That’s all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on May 23, 2008
     | 7,929 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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    Close Encounter Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,092 views

    The day of the Lord is indeed near. For us, every day is his.

    Have you ever fantasized about living in some other time in history? What is it about that period that appeals to you? People have often tended to look back at earlier, simpler days with a sort of nostalgia, longing for a time when the mail held nothing worse than unsolicited requests for money or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Closed Doors

    Contributed by William Young on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,839 views

    Do You Know Which Side of the Door Your Stand? A sermon designed to help us understand we can shut the Lord out, or He can shut us in!

    CLOSED DOORS Matt 24:32-33 Introduction: 1. The Disciples had asked of the Lord;“When shall these things be”? 2. “NOW learn of a parable of the fig tree” 3. Note the word “WHEN”: He was beginning to discuss the end of time and His return. 4. We see in the first part of his statement that it could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Anatomy Of A Storm PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
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     | 739 views

    Explores God's power and justice in life's storms, emphasizing that these trials serve to refine us and draw us closer to Him.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather together, even if it is in spirit and not in person, as we open God's word and seek His wisdom. Each time we come before the Lord, we come with open hearts and minds, ready to receive His divine instruction. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Drawing Near To God During Lent

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 15, 2021
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    During Lent we look at our hearts and ask God to cleanse and refresh us in our walk with Him. As we do so, God speaks to us and draws us near to Him. What was on Jesus' mind as he drew near to the cross?

    March 14, 2021 Sermon - John 10:27-39 We are drawing nearer each week to the cross. We’ve been on this Lenten journey together since Ash Wednesday, and many of us have been connecting each day through our Daily Lenten Devotional videos. If you’ve joined us for those daily reflections you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Close, But No Salvation

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
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     | 3,775 views

    Judas shows us just how close a person can get to Jesus and not be a Christian.

    Close, but no Salvation April 8, 2009 Community Holy Week Service First Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Judas shows us just how close a person can get to Jesus and not be a Christian. Focus Passage: Matt 26:14-16, 21-25, 47-50 Introduction: I. Judas shows us just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing Greetings Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,048 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN PRECIOUS BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THOSE WHO LABOR WITH US IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN PRECIOUS BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THOSE WHO LABOR WITH US IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY INTRODUCTION: cf. heavy emphasis on personal greetings and close fellowship – more so than any other epistle except Romans commends those who have been especially loyal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Submissive Spirit Will Draw Others To God

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    Scripture shows how the quiet submissive attitude can be used to lead others to Christ.

    Introduction: This morning we are going to look at Peter’s comments concerning submissiveness. Several months we looked at Ephesians 5 and the phrase said “Wives submit to your own husband.” I told you then that the word “submit” was not there in the Greek. Well it is present in Peter’s writing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Distant Draw Near

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 17, 2014
     | 4,477 views

    Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.

    THE DISTANT DRAW NEAR Matthew 15:21-28 Supporting Scripture: • Old Testament #1: Genesis 45:1-15 • Old testament #2: Isaiah 56:1-8 • Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 1 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, "Have everyone leave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Draw Near To God (Ii)

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,097 views

    Sermon uses the layout of the Tabernacle to draw instruction on how to draw near to God.

    How to Draw Near to God (II) James 4:8 4-19-09 Intro A couple of weeks ago we talked about drawing near to God. James 4:8 tells us to do that: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you....” I’m glad that verse is a promise as well as a command. God promises to draw near to us if we will draw ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God Is A God Of The Mountains And The Valleys

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,432 views

    The Christian life is filled with MOUNTAIN TOP EXPERIENCES and VALLEY EXPERIENCES.

    We all enjoy the MOUNTAIN TOP experiences. In God’s Word we find the writers used many superlatives to describe the blessings God bestows upon us. We are told that a good writer never uses too many superlatives for fear of overstating their case. They are to be reserved for special occasions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist