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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Near To The Kingdom But Lost

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
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    In this sermon, we will examine the dangers of being close to salvation but not fully embracing it and how to ensure we enter the kingdom of God.

    NEAR TO THE KINGDOM BUT LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-12 Supporting Texts: Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 13:24-27, John 3:3-5, Acts 26:27-28 INTRODUCTION There is a great tragedy in being close to salvation but still missing it. Many people attend church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 19 - Fear God But Draw Near With Holy Boldness! How Does That Work? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    What I love is that we are not told to stand back from God. We are not told not to go too close. Unlike the people of Israel, we are told to be like Moses and to draw near to God.

    Exodus 19 - Holy Boldness! I can’t say I have ever felt afraid of God, but I have felt the awe of His presence, and I have been overcome by a sense of His majesty. I remember standing out on a mound of earth out on a property and looking up at the stars. Away from the city, the stars seem so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    7 Reasons To Bless God As We Face Death Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,921 views

    DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Remember that this is a Messianic Psalm -- Acts 2:25-28; Acts 13:34-35; True of David in his own experience, but ultimately speaking of the Resurrection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What I Need To Do To Keep In Step With God

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
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    There is only one step between us and God.

    WHAT I NEED TO DO TO KEEP IN STEP WITH GOD Eccl. 3:1-2 There is a time to be born, and a time to die. We have no choice over either of these they are a gift from God. When we consider all in the essentials of life it always takes us to our beginning and our decease. We want to consider our Step of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    What True Worship Says Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2011
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    If we are to draw near to God in worship, we must do so in full assurance of faith.

    Our church has adopted the following statement concerning our priorities, or core values: The HEART of FBC is to . . . Help others through ministry, our greatest privilege; Encourage one another through fellowship, our greatest pleasure; Adore Christ through worship, our greatest passion; Reach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Where True Worship Sends Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2011
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    How are we to go forth into the world if we have truly drawn near to God in worship?

    As we have looked to verse 22 to learn about the priority of worship, we have made note that true worshipers “draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith.” One who truly worships God gathers with God’s people believing that God meets with, speaks to, and works among His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    God Came Near - No One Noticed

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 17, 2006
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    Jesus is the one sent by God, who is the only way to God. All previous institutions, customs and feasts lose meaning in the presence of Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name March 19, 2006 Text – John 2:14-21 Lent III – Redeemer “God Came Near – No One Noticed” When we open the pages in the Gospel of John, the first miracle that John records, finds Jesus changing water into wine. After a few days Jesus and his extended entourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    No Need To Fear, When God Is Near Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    Sermon 3 in a series of 5 based on the 23rd Psalm

    No Need to Fear, For He is With Me Psalms 23:4 November 5, 2006 AM Over the past two weeks, I have seen tremendous things happen within our church family. First, I have seen a renewed vision in the mindset of our congregation – the vision is to reach out to our community, no matter what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Is Near, At The Door

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005
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    3rd End Time/Saints Triumphant(B) - Judgment Day is near and at the door as we see the signs of the times changing like the seasons and as we also hold fast to God’ unchanging word.

    THE END IS NEAR, AT THE DOOR Mark 13:24-31 - November 13, 2005 – 3rd Sun. of End Time / Saints Triumphant Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: We hear about good news and bad news. Today, we are going to learn about imminent terror and imminent joy, bad news, good news. Consider this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Distant Drew Near

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to dam up the mighty Mississippi with a twig; reach the top of the magnificent Mt Everest with a step stool, or stop the laun

    TEXT: Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." INTRO: The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Why Christ Blood Is So Precious

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 3, 2019
     | 1,963 views

    This is the blood of life for our Lord Jesus

    WHY CHRIST BLOOD IS SO PRECIOUS Mark 14: 24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Matthew 26: 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 1. Freedom from guilt. Ephesians 1: 7 In whom we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    How To Approach God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
     | 259 views

    Approaching God is not merely a ritual but a privilege and a relationship. Whether with humility, confidence, prayer, worship, or repentance, each of these approaches allows us to draw near to God in a way that honors Him and opens the door for His grace.

    HOW TO APPROACH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, Psalm 95:6, James 4:8, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Consider One Another

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 25, 2015
     | 4,926 views

    Consider One Another – Hebrews chapter 10 verses 19-25 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). What do we have? (vs 19-21): • We have a bold confidence. (vs 19-20). • We have a great priest (vs 21). (2) What must we do? (vs 22-25a) • We should draw near (vs 22-23). • We should speak out (vs 23). • We should stir up (vs 24-25). SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Stephen Shows Us The Right Way To Live And Die Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 5, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,631 views

    1. We need Stephen's courage (vs. 51-53). 2. We need Stephen's commitment (vs. 54-59). 3. We need Stephen's consciousness (vs. 55-56). 4. We need Stephen's character (vs. 59-60).

    Stephen Shows Us the Right Way to Live and Die Acts 7:51-60 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 27, 2013 *Over the past few weeks we have been looking at a great Christian hero. His name was Stephen, and the Bible tells us that he was one of the first deacons. What a life Stephen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Draw Near - Part Three

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,679 views

    Draw Near – Whatever It Takes

    OPEN: Today I wanted to focus one more time on the topic of drawing near to God. In James we were told: "Come near to God and he will come near to you." This morning we are going to be looking at a woman who has a desperate faith. She was determined to get to Jesus not matter what it took. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible