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  • Grant MacDonald avatar

    Stay Close To The One With The Key

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jun 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,639 views

    How can a church be really successful?

    I am always thankful for Bill, but a couple of days ago, I was particularly thankful! Some of you might have noticed this recycling bin next to me. If you didn't notice it, you need to work on your powers of observation. (And no, this isn't my subtle way of tipping you off to the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing Close Up Work Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011
     | 2,715 views

    I. No Soul Is So Lost But The Lord Can Find It II. No Situation Is So Small But The Lord Can Use It. III. No Strength Is So Feeble But The Lord Can Increase It. IV. No Start Is So Small But The Lord Can Magnify It

    - You need another lens to do close-up work - Macro lens on water + Without water, you can’t have life! - Water covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface - Mayo Clinic Guideline 8x8 (8 oz x 8 glasses) - An American taking a five-minute shower uses more water than a typical person in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Huddled Behind Closed Doors

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 14, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,553 views

    Today, many are huddled behind closed doors, fearing the dreadful disease - Coronavirus.

    Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 John 20:19-31 Huddled Behind Closed Doors As I read today’s gospel message, it was abundantly clear to me that today masses of people are huddled behind closed doors due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Some are in a self-imposed lockdown. Some are in a lockdown ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trust God And Close The Book

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2016
     | 5,210 views

    often times in life and ministry there is nothing you can do, it is out of our hands... THEN WE MUST TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK.

    THERE IS A TIME FOR US TO CLOSE THE BOOK AND TRUST GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We need to learn THE APPLAUSE OF MEN IS SO SHALLOW AND SO VAIN. Applause is vanity? It fades so quickly. We call Jesus' 7th entry into Jerusalem the TRIPUMPAL ENTRY. They were applauding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Open House, Closed Minds

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 2, 2018
     | 5,195 views

    Life is about attitudes! You are a product of your menial everyday choices. The Pharisee invited Jesus to his house, but never gave him the proper care. Yet, they judged the lady that did what she could...

    AN OPEN HOUSE WITH A CLOSED MIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE WAS AN INVITATION FROM A PHARISEE, HE WAS A VIP (VERY IMPORTANT PERSON), SEARCH YOUR HEART AND YOUR ATTITUDES… BAD ATTITUDES ARE CHOICES… WHY ALL THIS WASTE? Luke 7:37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,844 views

    Gods mercy and grace are wondeful

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Closing The Year Without Regret Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 27, 2025
     | 251 views

    A timely call to intentional reflection, repentance, and wise action so believers can end the year fulfilled, aligned, and pleasing to God.

    CLOSING THE YEAR WITHOUT REGRET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:15-17 Key Verse: “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16) Supporting Texts: Psalm 90:12; Philippians 3:13-14; Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Thankful For The Close Of Year Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 28, 2025
     | 237 views

    A call to recognise God’s faithfulness at the close of the year and to respond with genuine gratitude that positions us for greater blessings.

    BEING THANKFUL FOR THE CLOSE OF YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Key Verse: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” (Psalm 103:2) Supporting Texts: Psalm 107:1; Lamentations 3:22-23; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Luke 17:15-19; Deuteronomy 8:10 INTRODUCTION As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I’m Too Close

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 7, 2026
     | 2,506 views

    You are at the point of no return, you are to close to turn around.

    I’m Too Close 2nd Kings 7:1-9 I’M TOO CLOSE There comes a moment in every believer’s life, when God begins to move in such a powerful way, that the enemy will try and whisper, You might as well give up now. And the reason the battle intensifies, is because you’re too close to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of Heaven (Come Close) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 656 views

    God loves us and wants to be close to us. Despite our sins and shortcomings, He invites us to come to Him for healing and restoration.

    Ever played that game where you think you see your friend from across the mall, so you start waving like a maniac, only to realize it's a total stranger? Yeah, we've all been there. It's funny how things can look different from a distance, right? Well, sometimes, we treat Jesus the same way. We ...read more

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    Following Hard After God Series

    Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    The intense desire we are to have in following God and our desire to know Him

    Knowing God Following Hard After God Introduction: Matt 13:44-46 44 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And These Signs Will Follow A Believer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024
     | 1,230 views

    Jesus gave the church their marching orders and showed us how we can achieve it.

    And these signs will follow Mark 16:15-20 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us in worship. Please turn to Mark 16:15-20 It is the passage of the “Great Commission” and it goes along side the message we looked at last week. Last week looked at not being ashamed of the gospel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Follow The Instructions

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 13, 2013
     | 11,115 views

    Follow the instructions of Jesus by praying "The Lord's Prayer" with shameless audacity!

    Instructions. We have all, at some point in time, wrestled with following the instructions. It may be for a home improvement project, piecing together a pressboard bookshelf, or reading down the side of a box learning how to prepare that particular side-dish for supper. Instructions are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
     | 5,568 views

    A look at the real life results of a decision to follow Jesus.

    When I was in elementary school, we didn’t have Upward basketball. The only league we had was the Westerville Parks and Rec. And for me the Westerville parks and rec league presented a problem. The problem was that I wasn’t allowed to play until the 4th grade. For those of you who don’t know, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Oct 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,275 views

    Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do you say I am?".

    I am beginning this morning by reading our scripture as I want to you have the full passage on your mind as we continue our lesson. I encourage you to open your Bible to Mark, chapter 8, verses 27-38 and follow along as I read. 27 Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church