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    Close Side Doors

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 16, 2014
     | 3,420 views

    Massive leakage through the side door leaves you a weak person. Close the side door please!

    Side doors! Ephesians 5:15 “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise..” Nestled in the midst of open fields, situated in the outskirts of the city, the simple, elegant, white colored duplex building was certainly gorgeous compared to the multi-hued houses all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Staying Close To The Vine Series

    Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    Number 3 in a series to make the Gospel message simple enough for a child to understand.

    STAYING CLOSE TO THE VINE This is the 3rd sermon in the series “Winning this Generation for Christ” I have tried to make the message simple, so that none be lost due to lack of understanding. Scripture reference: John 14: John 15:1-8 In his book “The Star Thrower” the author tells the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Closing The Gates To Heaven

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016
     | 5,290 views

    One of Christ's most scathing sermons.

    CLOSING THE GATES TO HEAVEN Text: Matthew 23:13 INTRODUCTION: This chapter contains the most scathing sermon Christ ever gave. Eight times he calls them hypocrites. By their lives they were shutting up the Gates of Heaven against men. They closed the gate to heaven . . . I. BY LIP SERVICE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Close To Quit

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 28,703 views

    This message is to encourage the believer to continue into thier destiny regardless of the circumstances.

    TOO CLOSE TO QUIT PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 Everyone has been called to walk in destiny… God has promised all of His children precious gifts who obey His instructions… Although these gifts are available, they don’t just fall into our lap… In fact the enemy’s goal is to derail and distract us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Close Do You Want To Get?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,467 views

    God is inviting you to get as close as you dare to get.

    December 2, 2007 Evening Service Text: Exodus 33:7-23 Subject: The Presence of God Title: How Close Do You Want to Get? I have known a lot of different people. When I worked in a factory as a young man I think I knew every one of the 200+ people that worked there. When I worked in construction ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Close Enough For Comfort Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
     | 2,996 views

    A sermon about the necessity of Christ’s humanity for our salvation.

    I. HIS HUMANITY IS NECCESARY FOR PRACTICAL REASONS. A. HE BECAME YOUR SUBSTITUTE. B. ONLY HIS OFFERING COULD BE SUFFICIENT FOR ALL OUR SINS. (1 COR. 1:22-24) C. ONLY BY HIS POWER COULD HE SECURE YOUR PLACE IN HEAVEN. II. HIS HUMANITY IS NECCESARY FOR PERSONAL REASONS. A. HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Closing Of The Age. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,139 views

    We do not know the day and the hour when Jesus will return, so we also need to keep awake and be watchful.

    THE CLOSING OF THE AGE. Mark 13:24-37. The “last days” began at Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:17), and the fall of Jerusalem was part of the process which culminates in the vivid cosmic happenings outlined in MARK 13:24-25. Such an occurrence had been envisaged by Isaiah 13:10, in the context of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Bird In The Hand

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
     | 5,274 views

    Based on the old parable "A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush" teaches thankfullness for all God has done for us.

    Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Hand Of Grace

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,880 views

    It isn’t a story about work and wages. It isn’t a story about justice or fairness. It is a story about life in the church when new saints are included with those who have been in faith for a life time. They, too, receive the vast blessings of God’s grace, forgiveness, and eternal life.

    Jesus, when speaking about the wealthy owner, said to the disciples, “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or, are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:1-16 Friends in Christ, Let’s begin here: The pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Draw Nigh Unto God Series

    Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 3, 2014
     | 16,085 views

    Draw nigh also means “take up God with you.”Take up his case,take up his burden.draw nigh means take God in to confidence,take him as your only provider.It also means “bringing “God in to your case.

    DRAW NIGH UNTO GOD. “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”(James.4:8). Today people are so busy living out their lives, that they don’t find time to have intimacy with Gd. This is the world that is driving man to every corner, keeping him busy. Man works day and night. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going Deep And Getting Close Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,913 views

    4th of 4 on Friendship with God. How to get deep and close to God. The secret is not as hard as you may think.

    Going Deep and Getting Close 1 Thess 5:16-18 16 Always be joyful. 17 Pray continually, 18 and give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus. Paul writes to Christians in Thessalonica and encourages them to "pray without ceasing". This kind of prayer is less about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wicked Men Instruments To Serve God’s Own Purpose

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 10, 2026
     | 120 views

    This morning let us recognize a spiritual tactic of God using wicked men as instruments to serve His purpose.

    Apostle John has written one of the Gospels recorded in the New Testament. His account of the life of Jesus of Nazzreth differs from the other accounts due to the main theme of which John tries to speak to the reader. When we compare the four accounts of the life of Jesus we find each told their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In His Hands Is A Good Place To Be PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,392 views

    This sermon explores the importance of entrusting our lives to God, navigating life's hardships with faith, and surrendering to His divine guidance and love.

    Welcome, friends and family of faith, to this sacred space where we gather in fellowship to seek solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance in the presence of our Lord. Today, we find ourselves drawn together once again by the divine tapestry of God's word, a living testament of His love, His ...read more

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  • Grant Adams avatar

    In The Hands Of The Potter

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 3, 2021
     | 2,677 views

    Jeremiah saw these things when he went to the potter's house. Clay; symbol of the human life. Wheel; symbol of human history. Potter; represents God.

    1. Here is a bible truth illustrated. A truth that every Christian needs to learn. 2. John 10:27-29; Romans 8:28, 35-39 3. There comes a time in the life of every person, family, and church, when you need to know where you are. 4. There will come a time when you must have a word from the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Draw Closer To God.

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,402 views

    renewing your mind

    How easy it is for the devil to get our minds and thoughts off track, thinking about things we should not. This is why our minds need to be saturated and fortified by the Word of God. If what you are thinking about is what is right, you cannot be thinking about what is wrong. Our mind is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ