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  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    Draw Me Near, Lord! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
     | 13,710 views

    Sermon 5 in a series of 7 on Living the Christian Life - out of James

    Living the Christian Life Draw Me Near Lord! James 4:1-17 When everything is going bad in life, there is only one place to turn for guidance. One place to turn for help, help that will last for an eternity. It is not a temporary fix to a permanent problem. However, it is a permanent fix, to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From This Day Forward

    Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Dec 9, 2021
     | 2,795 views

    An evangelical Advent/Christmas message that challenges us to draw near to God during this season.

    From This Day Forward! Isaiah 35:1-10 Christmas is absolutely the best time in all the year! And it’s been the top of the charts now for over 2000 years. Forget about the commercial frenzy – that’s not really Christmas, even though we get caught up in the whole scene anyway. CHRISTMAS IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Near To The Kingdom But Lost

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 490 views

    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

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    We Are Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,793 views

    1st in series on meaning of Pentecost. It was a pilgrim holiday, to draw near to God. Acts 2 shows us God drawing near to us.

    Acts 2:1-13 – We Are Not Alone On June 18, 1815, twelve miles south of Brussels and two miles from the Belgian village of Waterloo, the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was soundly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. At the time of this victory, though, things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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
     | 5,830 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
     | 6,075 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
     | 4,009 views

    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

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    God Came Near - No One Noticed

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    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

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    No Need To Fear, When God Is Near Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,300 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
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    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
     | 7,215 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

  • 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
     | 19,010 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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    Consider One Another

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 25, 2015
     | 5,014 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

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Where True Worship Sends Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,661 views

    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

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    What True Worship Says Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2011
     | 4,838 views

    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