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Growing Closer To God Through Experiences Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

based on 12 ratings

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Part 2. Using Henry Blackaby’s "Experiencing God." We come to know God in a deeper way through experience as we step out in faith and follow his will.

What if the quality of your life is directly related to the quality of your relationship with God? Your satisfaction with life, your happiness, the quality of your relationships with other people, the ability to live a “good life,” a righteous or God honoring life, as well as intangible things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

“getting Closer To God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2014

based on 1 rating

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How do we get closer to God?

In this series, we will be looking at seven key areas of life and how God can make a difference in each one. Today we’ll consider how we might grow in spiritual health and get closer to God. Now, one might not think we need a reason to understand why getting closer to God is crucial to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Closer To The Cross - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,247 views

“To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” It will be revealed to us, as we move closer to the Cross...

Moving Closer to the Cross - Part 1 Isaiah 53:1-12 Sermon by: Rick Crandall - March 25, 2007 *Today we begin a new series: Moving Closer to the Cross. It will take us to Easter, when we will have a Sunrise Service, breakfast and two worship celebrations led by our Choirs. *I hope you are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Closer Than You Think Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 9, 2017

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An examination of Paul's sermon on Mars Hill that teaches us 7 important truths about the one, true God.

God Is Closer than You Think Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 9, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 17 starting at verse 16. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Have you ever noticed on a side mirror of your car the little writing on it that says, “Objects may be closer than they appear”? That’s ...read more

Scripture: Amos 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Get Closer To God- What To Avoid Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2023

based on 2 ratings

| 1,442 views

This is the 160th sermon in the series Action". This is the 6th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#160] GET CLOSER TO GOD- WHAT TO AVOID Colossians 2:16-23 Introduction: After telling the Colossians about their freedom from sin, Paul warns them to not go back. They had been bound by traditions and sin; but now they were set free in Christ. Paul shows us what to avoid so ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Closer Than You Think

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 2, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 10,353 views

God loves us and His eyes are on the righteous. The prayers of the righteous are answered. How to become righteous

“God is Closer Than You Think” February 4, 2007 “For The Eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him." 2 Chronicles 16:9 NKJV "The Eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Holiness

Three Steps To Draw Closer To Jesus

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Jul 15, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 19,111 views

There are lots of things we can do to draw close in our relationship with Jesus. Here are three simple things: Love more, ask more, be more.

The other day, I was in a hurry to get to a meeting regarding the church and our association. Did you know we are loosely connected with other churches in the Blue Water Association, headed up by Ted Stevens? Did you also know or do you know that each church that holds to a basic belief in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour Is Closer Than We Think

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 1, 2024

based on 2 ratings

| 1,659 views

We all can agree that we are closer today for the return of Jesus than ever. Knowing this, the Apostle Paul gives us advice on what we need to be doing knowing that our time is limited. Join us in our study and find out how this applies to each of our lives.

The Hour is Closer Than We Think Ephesians 5:15-18 Watch live at 6 p.m. on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-XSWLPmEz0 Every year it’s the same. Magazines and tabloids publish their year in review with pictures and stories recalling the people and events that made news over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18, Matthew 6:34, Psalm 39:4, Romans 12:2, Romans 13:11-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

New Year Challenge - A Closer Walk

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 28, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 7,633 views

This sermon is based on Paul’s statement in Phil 3:10-11 "All I want is to know Christ". Do we view our christian walk in these terms?

New Year Challenge – A closer Walk Bumping into Ross-anne at Supermarket  At the supermarket this past week, I was at the meat counter when this girl came up and threw her arms around me  Fortunately I knew her  She belongs to a Christian group, “Cornerstone” who operates an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian Church

It's Closer Than You Think

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 30, 2003

based on 15 ratings

| 7,000 views

I endeavor to explain the "7000 year" plan for human history. Starting with eternity before creation, ending with eternity after the millennium. Focusing on the importance of spiritual readiness.

August 31, 2003 Title: It’s Closer Than You Think! Text: Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand-- Joel 2:1 (NIV) Introduction 1. This morning, I would plan an ambitious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36, Joel 2:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Looking Back, Looking Ahead Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

| 2,187 views

Allow the truth of the WORD not the attraction of the WORLD to determine your life’s pursuit.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead Acts 20:17-25 We arrive at Acts 20 in our ongoing series through the book of Acts this morning. My goal has been complete this series by Christmas. We have 10 Sundays, including today, until Christmas - and we have 9 chapters remaining in the book of Acts. We're ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back Or Looking Forward

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024

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This is a New Year message concerning looking forward to what God has in store for us in the New Year.

It is said that Hudson Taylor, a missionary to China years ago, used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH. The first word, EBENEZER, means ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and the second JEHOVAH JIREH, ‘The Lord will see to it or provide.’ One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:28-33, Genesis 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back To Look Ahead

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Jan 1, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 9,594 views

learning and appreciating from past experiences

Looking back to look ahead New Years Eve December 31 2006 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Life-Line for Jesus community Church We may think of the year 2006 as a journey that we all embarked upon at the beginning of the year. As we set out, none of us actually knew for sure that we would complete ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward, Looking Back

Contributed by Dale Sanger on Aug 28, 2005

based on 45 ratings

| 21,175 views

Consequences and benefits of looking back and planning the future

LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK Introduction: We spend years looking and wondering. Looking at our past and hoping, longing for those ‘good old days’. Looking to our future and hoping for a good tomorrow. Often times though we get caught looking at the past and forget to look at the things that are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Look Back Or Not To Look Back

Contributed by Clifton Cooley on Dec 25, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 18,770 views

At years end everyone looks back. When Chrsitians should and when they should not look back.

To Look Back Or Not To Look Back, That is the Question. Gen 19:17; And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. 1 Chron 16:11-12; Seek the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:17

Denomination: Baptist

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