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  • William Young avatar

    Closed Doors

    Contributed by William Young on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,344 views

    To bring all to an understanding of the importance of an open heart towards Christ

    CLOSED DOORS Thesis: to bring all to an understanding of the importance of an open heart towards Christ Matt 24:32-33 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Young avatar

    Closed Doors

    Contributed by William Young on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,954 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

  • Tim White avatar

    Close Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 8,073 views

    Knowledge is good, effort is commendable, and lifestyle is important. However, you can get all that right and miss Jesus.

    "If our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost" (II Cor. 4:3). Mark 12:28-34 Is close always good enough? Not when you think about it. • If 99.9 percent were good enough ... • The IRS would lose 2 million documents this year. • 22,000 checks will be deducted from the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Closing Of The Age.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,945 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 original “abomination of desolation” (Mark 13:14) prophesied in Daniel 11:31, was an idol set up in the Temple precincts in 168 B.C. (Daniel 12:11). However, Jesus here hints that there are other levels of fulfilment to this prophecy (Mark 13:14). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Too Close For Comfort

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007
     | 4,201 views

    Jesus confronts our prejudices and comfort levels by exposing how we treat those who are disadvantaged. Our actions speak louder than our professions of faith and faithfulness.

    Throughout my ministry, people have come to me with situations that need resolution in the third person. These people have said to me, “Pastor, I sure wish my friend could have been here today to hear that sermon. He really needed that one.” Often it’s a wife, or a husband. “I wish my husband had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    How Prepared Are We, Really?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020
     | 5,238 views

    In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

    How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide avatar

    Turning Your Failure To Success Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,733 views

    Failure doesn't mean you will not succeed, it only means you have to work harder. Many that gave up didn't know how close they were to success. If they realise how close they were to success they won't giving up.

    Luke 5:1-11KJV “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    When We Are Close To God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    How do we know when and if it is God that is speaking to us?

    WHEN WE ARE CLOSE TO GOD Acts 9:10-18 INTRO: Just how aware are we of God speaking to us? Just how obedient are we when we know He is telling us to do a certain thing, or go a certain place? What is the result of our obedience? our disobedience? How do we know when and if it is God that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Burcham avatar

    Closer

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 4, 2016
     | 10,703 views

    This sermon deals with some of the reasons we fail to draw close to God and the virtues of being close to God.

    How close is close enough? Closer Zeno’s paradox. Imagine I had high school boys and girls lined up at opposite ends of the gym and had them half the distance between them every 10 seconds, how long would it be before they are touching? Well, if I always half the distance, they will never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Sharpes avatar

    Close To The Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don't Have To Be.

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,659 views

    During those last days of Christ, there are many who were close to the cross, yet chose to be far from Christ. Asks the questions, "How close am I?" Powerful closing illustration: True Story

    Title: Close to the Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don’t Have to Be! 03/2004 West Side Text: Matthew 27:29-56 and Luke 23:26-29 A.M. Service Purpose: Asks the question: How Close Am I? ******************************************************* Introduction: A. Open with personal comments about Mel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Up Close God

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,898 views

    The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing to be more than religious...

    The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Up Close God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,674 views

    God is close to each one of us, but not as close as He wants to be. The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing.

    The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Pay Close Attention To "It"

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    How Peter encourages us to listen to the Word of the Prophets very carefully - referring to the Transfiguration.

    February 10, 2002 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Hamby avatar

    For Yours Is The Kingdom, The Power, And The Glory, Forever Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 3, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 39,725 views

    The closing section of praise in the Lord’s Prayer.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 9 “For Yours is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, Forever” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray. Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 19,743 views

    God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

    How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational