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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Near The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 6, 2014
     | 6,180 views

    Who was near the cross? 1. A Changed Life 2. A Corrected Life 3. A Committed Life 4. A Reasoning Life 5. A Responsible Life

    - Fanny Crosby 1820-1915 - Wrote 8,000 hymns under 200 pseudonyms - At 6 weeks she went completely blind by a maltreatment of her eyes - By 10 she had 1st four OT books & 1st four NT memorized - She became a teacher at the New York City institution for the Blind - She played various instruments; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is Near

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,701 views

    The Lord Is Near. Be joyful. Be peaceful.

    As I was talking to my five-year old nephew this past week I wondered out loud how many more days it was until Christmas. Without hesitation Sheldon said: “Fourteen.” Hmm, you don’t suppose he’s excited for Christmas do you? This is the interesting thing about Christmas, as it draws closer it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,097 views

    The last of the X-files sermons, looks at the rapture.

    Mark 13:36-37 Where did they go? One minute they were there and the next minute there they were, gone. It happened all over the world, billions of people just disappeared. From every country and every social group. Politicians, movie stars, televisions personalities, authors, journalist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    God Is Near Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    Is there a contradiction between God being near and nobody being able to come to Christ without the Father’s calling?

    God is Near Festival2001 Many of us can actually hear, deep within our hearts and minds, ministers’ voices declaring Christ’s words: “Nobody can come to me unless the spirit of the Father draws him.” As we hear these words, we feel a wall or a roadblock to even considering the subject of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Draw Near Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,871 views

    Ephesians Series #5 So many people toil their lives in search of the worlds prosperity which draws them away from Christ, when the prosperity that we were designed to enjoy only comes from close proximity to Christ. Do you have the Peace of Christ?

    A Walk that is Worthy Part 5 Draw Near Text Eph 2:11-13 Note: Christmas Sunday Intro: This morning I would like to share few moments on a message entitled “Draw Near” It is the 5th in a series entitled “A Walk that is Worthy” in the book of Ephesians. How many enjoy a good laugh from time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Martin Scarce avatar

    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 1,284 ratings
     | 162,260 views

    What was it like to stand near the cross of Jesus? We examine four people who stood near the cross and try to understand what it would have meant for them.

    “Near The Cross” Introduction: John 19:23-30 When Jesus was crucified I wonder how near the cross we would have stood? We sing that grand old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain”, but how near the cross would we have been if we were there to witness Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The End Is Near

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 260 ratings
     | 5,560 views

    The end is near. What should we do?

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was once an earthquake, which terrified residents. One couple sent their little boy to stay with an uncle in another town, explaining the reason for the nephew’s sudden visit. A day later the parents got an e-mail, which read, “AM RETURNING YOUR BOY. SEND THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Near The Waters

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 13, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,607 views

    A look at the long journey we take as Christians once we find Jesus as our Savior...the great battles and the great victories we experience.

    “Near the Waters” Exodus 15:22-27 EX 15:22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. 23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,895 views

    Like paratroopers who have been dropped behind enemy lines, Christians have a job to do in sometimes-unfriendly territory.

    The End is Near (I Peter 4:7-11) 1. AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who’s lacking intelligence. Police in Oakland, California spent two hours attempting to subdue a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Cox avatar

    The End Is Near!!!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 22, 2006
     | 3,361 views

    It has become "old hat" for some believers nowdays. They will believe it when they see it (gonna be too late then!)...

    Mat 24:3As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" 4Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 5For many will come in my name, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    The End Is Near

    Contributed by James May on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,186 views

    Every sign, both in the heavens and the earth, point to the soon return of Christ.

    THE END IS NEAR By Pastor Jim May I want to speak to you this morning concerning a message that God has given in His Word for all who are called by His name. God has a Word for you and I and it’s a word of encouragement and strength for those who will hear what He has to say. God wants you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Near Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    Nearly never made any one a Christian

    Near Is Not Enough Mark 12:28-34 When our children were little we would travel from Washington to Brunswick usually about twice a year. We would no sooner get on the road than I would hear a voice from the back seat, “Are we there yet?” My answer would be, “It’s not far.” Anyone who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 20,813 views

    Near The Cross........a message dealing with those who stood near the cross, and how their lives were touched by the Lord.

    Near The Cross John 19:23-30 Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain Free to all, a healing stream Flows from Calvary’s mountain. Refrain In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. Near the cross, a trembling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Nearness Of God!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 298 ratings
     | 57,283 views

    God sometimes passes so near that you can feel His presence. You can know that He is there. Let me share 4 areas where I think we can sense the nearness of God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. In Exodus 33:15-23 we have a conversation between Moses & the Lord God Himself. Listen as I read from that passage. Exodus 33:15-19 says, "Then Moses said to Him, 'If your Presence does not go with us, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The End Is Near

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,698 views

    A sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-11 on service (Most ideas taken from fellow Sermon Central Contributors, Thanks!)

    Sermon for 8/19/2007 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction: B. Vs. 7 says that the end is near. William Miller came to Christ in the mid-19th century. It was a time when, much the same as today, there was a keen interest in the prophecies of the Bible, especially concerning the return of Christ. Right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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