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  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    Nearer, My God, To Thee Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,946 views

    When we are most in need of a "Close Encounter with the Divine," is when we should look for God to build a ladder to us, that we might experience His grace and guidance.

    Texts: Genesis 28:10-22 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Last week, we watched Esau trade in his birthright for a simple bowl of red stew. Overcome by hunger, he gave into his selfish, deceitful younger brother Jacob and traded the double portion of his father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Nearer And Dearer To Jesus!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 10, 2014
     | 2,797 views

    Friend, getting near to Him means getting close to His Word! You cannot ignore the Bible and say that you love Jesus! Do you hear me?

    Nearer and dearer! Genesis 21:22”At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do.” The nearer and dearer you get to God, the lesser would you fear your enemies! Hallelujah! Abraham shed his previous fear and spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Similarities Of God And His Word

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    God is so much similar to His word – the Bible. The two are so closely connected that it is impossible to separate the attributes of God’s word (Bible) from God Himself.

    Intro: The Gospel of John begins by calling “the Word of God” as God (Read John 1:1). This opens up an interesting study between “the Word” (Jesus) and “the word” (Bible). In our study we are going to see that God is so much similar to His word – the Bible. The two are so closely connected that it ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Encouragement In Times Of Persecution

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,445 views

    As we come close to the returning of Jesus Christ the persecution will become more intense and even in those days we can find encouragement in the Truth of God’s word.

    Encouragement in Times of Persecution 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction How many of you think that Jesus is coming back to earth this week? The Christians in Thessalonica thought he was coming back during their time. They were grateful to God for Paul’s first letter, but it did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Of Examen & Prayer Walking

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 16, 2022
     | 1,435 views

    God wants to hear from us and He wants us to listen closely to Him. Try some of these methods and see what a difference it makes in your prayer life.

    So far on Wednesday nights we have looked in detail at preparing ourselves to pray. We have looked at Breath Prayer, Contemplative prayer, Disciplined or Centering Prayer. Tonight, I want to take just a few moments and talk about the Prayer of Examen and then just a little bit about Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternally Married

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 5, 2019
     | 1,634 views

    When the idea of marriage is brought down to, oh she’s stuck with me now. That idea robs the marriage of the intimacy, the closeness you’re supposed to have.

    Sermon - eternally married? - There is a statement used to describe marriage that I really don’t like. - This isn’t a message describing divorce, but one of a marriage that is like the marriage between the church & Christ. - The notion is why don’t you let yourself go, you’ve already ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Solas And Catholic Teaching Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2017
     | 5,427 views

    "we all know that few folks will change a closely-held opinion by arguing. No, let’s do it by service, by showing our faith in acts of unselfish love."

    Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2017 Reformation or Revolution? Today’s Gospel is treasured by all Christians, and, in a perfect world, would be treasured by all humans. Our Lord challenges us to love our neighbor as ourselves. We find this law, which we can consider the core teaching of both the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Time Is Near

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 2, 2024
     | 1,546 views

    The end time is near. It is as close as your last breath. The day you die is the end of time for you. Jesus is coming back soon. It is sooner than people think.

    TEXT: Revelation 3:3 "Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." TIME IS RUNNING OUT The last book of the Holy Bible is a book of mysteries to many people as it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Invitation To Draw Near To God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 495 views

    God has never stopped reaching out to His people. From the Garden of Eden to the Cross of Calvary, the heart of God has always longed for closeness with His creation.

    THE INVITATION TO DRAW NEAR TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:6, Hebrews 10:22, Psalm 145:18, Jeremiah 29:13, Exodus 33:14 INTRODUCTION: God has never stopped reaching out to His people. From the Garden of Eden to the Cross of Calvary, the heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ending The Year Under An Open Heaven Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025
     | 266 views

    This sermon emphasises how living in obedience, faith, and thanksgiving positions believers to experience God’s open heavens, ensuring blessings, favour, and divine intervention as the year closes.

    ENDING THE YEAR UNDER AN OPEN HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:10-12 Key Verse: “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Way

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,953 views

    Helps close the distance between the Passover and Communion. Communion reminds us that God provided a new Exodus in Jesus - a way to get us out of Egypt and to get Egypt out of us!

    A New Way Matthew 26:26-28 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Burdine avatar

    How To Be A Successful Christian

    Contributed by Greg Burdine on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,686 views

    We can be a successful Christian by following Paul’s example

    We all want to be successful. Here are some hints on a successful marriage. Don’t do these: 1. My wife and I have the secret to making our marriage last: Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant for some good food and relaxation. She goes on Tuesdays, I go Fridays. 2. I asked my wife where she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes Jesus Isn't Warm And Cuddly

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2007
     | 1,869 views

    The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective.

    Title: Sometimes Jesus Isn’t Warm and Cuddly Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective. Introduction The current issue of Newsweek Magazine (September 10, 2007) featured Fred Thompson on the front cover along side the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Happiness Through Being An Example Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 16, 2020
     | 4,066 views

    Live the kind of life that will make others want to follow Jesus.

    Happiness Through Being an Example Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Happiness; Joy; Obedience and Disobedience / Philippians 2:12–18 Live the kind of life that will make others want to follow Jesus. INTRODUCTION • One of the things we search for in life is happiness. There are so many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church Story Series

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 25, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    The story of the church following the Day of Pentecost told from the perspective of Cornelius.

    A Church Story Many years ago there lived a young Italian man, who had been born into a noble and distinguished family. Upon reaching adulthood he entered the military, whether through enlistment or conscription is unclear, nonetheless, as a military man he did very well and eventually ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist