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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Our Eternal Destiny!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 29, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,995 views

    Today is "All Saints Day", we know how Filipinos loved this day as we love those who have gone before us. But God’s message today is for us who are still living but someday will surely be with them.

    OUR ETERNAL DESTINY! Hebrew 9:27 “Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.” For Filipinos ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Burn Brightly

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,110 views

    As you come near to God, you need illumination from His Spirit because natural illumination (opinions of God) cannot help you.

    "BURN BRIGHTLY" Exod 25:31-32 And thou shalt make a candlestick [of] pure gold: [of] beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Coming To God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 19, 2024
     | 917 views

    If you want to get near to a holy God, approach Him through sacrifice with friends in the power of His Spirit.

    In his book The Porn Problem, Vaughan Roberts talks about Bobby Moore. He was captain of the English soccer team that won the World Cup in 1966. After Queen Elizabeth handed him the trophy, an interviewer asked him to describe how he felt. He talked about how terrified he was as he approached Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Living In Light Of Eternity: Replacing Bitterness With God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 6, 2016
     | 7,584 views

    The most important thing in life is to be near to God; if you have everything else but fail here, you have lost all. But if you have that, you have God’s companionship and blessing in this life and for all eternity.

    Living in Light of Eternity: Replacing Bitterness with God’s Presence (Psalm 73) 1. A boy wanted to sell a puppy, but his “for sale” sign did little good. The puppy looked unkempt. A salesman urged him to clean up the dog, brush his hair, put a nice collar on him, etc. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Three Commands For Every Christian

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,981 views

    Let us draw near to God; let us hold fast the profession of our faith; let us consider one another.

    Hebrews 10:1-18 (background Scripture) “ONCE FOR ALL” “If God were not willing to forgiven sin, heaven would be empty” (German proverb). Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THESE THREE COMMANDS: 1. “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Living A Life Before Jesus 04/2014 Sermon

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 14, 2014
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    How did the people draw near to God before Jesus?.....How did the Old testament men and women wash away their sins?....

    Living a life before Jesus. 04/2014 sermon **Song Victory In Jesus*** How did we know about Jesus?...We heard an old old story…we heard about His healing We hear about things in the world that can fulfill our life and most disappoint us… ……We think being a millionaire can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "The Lord Is Near" - A Message To Comfort Or Disturb?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014
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    This message examines Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:5 - the Lord is near” (NRSV) to discern in what manner he intended to raise awareness about the return of Christ.

    Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5) When you read Paul’s words in Philippians 4:5 that ‘The Lord is near’ (NRSV), what is your reaction? Are you reassured that your Savior is in your proximity? Are you unsettle about the timing of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signals Of God's Unfailing Love

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 13, 2016
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     | 8,717 views

    The unfailing love of God is as near as we are willing for it to be ... He draws near when we draw near to Him.

    Signals of God’s Unfailing Love Psalm 32 Introduction This morning we talked about the sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus. While Simon judged her (and Jesus), the Lord forgave her and sent her home in peace. She is not alone in Scripture as the recipient of the unfailing love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dust And Ashes Attitude

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    How God wants us to remember who we are and where we’re headed so we can find strength in him

    February 25, 2004 Job 30:16-19 16 “And now my life ebbs away; days of suffering grip me. 17 Night pierces my bones; my gnawing pains never rest. 18 In his great power God becomes like clothing to me; he binds me like the neck of my garment. 19 He throws me into the mud, and I am reduced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Draw Near 1 Lessons From Mt. Horab Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,840 views

    At Mt. Horeb God spoke to the Israelites; we learn that God’s central desire is personal connection to His People.

    Drawing Near #1 Lessons from Mt. Horeb (Some ideas from Drawing Near, John Bevere) Exodus 19-20, 33, Deuteronomy 5 SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 19:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Last summer … when I was on Sabbatical … I read a book called Drawing Near by John Bevere. The main thing I got from that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    #4. Serving My Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,325 views

    Building Kingdom Families is all about drawing near to God’s House, holding fast the faith, and making plans to impact each other for good.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor June 6, 2004 We have been looking at the seven pillars of building a kingdom family – ways we can help our families draw closer ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    It Is Over! Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,079 views

    God is looking forward to your arrival to be with Him. Eternity is your destiny and heaven is your home. Since you are going home, let me tell three things you need to know about going home.

    In was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” When He had said this, He breathed His last. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Change Within Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    When we look to the outside appearance of things our senses, and our emotions can mislead us. We need to look to what changes God is making in us, in preparing us for a new body and a new life with Him

    For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com The Change Within 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 Pastor Tom Fuller What sense is most important to you? I’ve heard it said that people who lose one of their five senses tend to develop one or more of the other ones to compensate: blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • John Williams III avatar

    Drawing Near The Throne Of Grace (2003)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 23, 2021
     | 2,726 views

    God's Word is living and active because it reveals who we really are to God in our hearts.

    DRAWING NEAR THE THRONE OF GRACE Text: Hebrews 4:12-16 "To better understand the human body, in 1994, researchers made available a new computer tool called "The Visible Man." The Visible Man consists of almost two thousand computer images. "To produce images, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    The Omen - Is The Antichrist Coming To A Theatre Near You? Series

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    The Antichrist might be found at a theatre near you, but also in anything else that is not uplifting Christ in your life or edifying to others around you.

    INTRODUCTION A. On June 6, 2006 (6/6/06) “The Omen” Was Released In Theatres B. Synopsis “This WeekThe prophecy is clear, the signs unmistakable: Armageddon is upon us. On 6 / 6 / 06, ’The Omen’ is revealed...and our darkest fears are realized. ’The Omen,’ a contemporary thriller based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God