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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    When God Comes Near Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,066 views

    People reach out in crisis. Those who reach out to God find that He comes near. God’s nearness has its effects upon the saved & the sinner alike.

    ISAIAH 33: 13-17 A FUTURE FOR THE FAITHFUL God here promises to come near and deliver His people from the destruction of their enemies. This great deliverance is not enacted from afar but by Him coming near in authority and power and making Himself known. This presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought Near By The Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,619 views

    Christ blood brings us near to God because through it receive His life!

    “Brought Near By The Blood” Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction John Wesley rode across Hounslow Heath late one night, singing a favorite hymn, he was startled by a fierce voice shouting, “Halt,” while a firm hand seized the horse’s bridle. Then the man demanded, “Your money or your life.” Wesley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Day Is Surely Drawing Near Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 12,615 views

    on the signs and coming of Christ

    September 13, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - 2 Judges chapter 5 relays a story of a Sisera’s mother - who was waiting for her heathen son to return from war with Israel. It says, “Through the window peered Sisera’s mother; behind the lattice she cried out, ‘Why is his chariot so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Word Is Very Near

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,181 views

    PENTECOST 8(C) - God’s Word is very near because the Word of God is planted into faithful hearts to grow into faithful living.

    GOD’S WORD IS VERY NEAR DEUTERONOMY 30:9—14 AUGUST 3, 2003 DEUTERONOMY 30:9-14 9Then the LORD your God will make you most prosperous in all the work of your hands and in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your land. The LORD will again delight in you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Signs Of The Lord's Near Coming

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    A message related to the Second Coming of Christ

    SIGNS OF THE LORD’S NEAR COMING Luke 21:31 INTRO: We hear preachers telling us that we are living in the last days, and that Jesus could come at any time, and we wonder if they know what they are talking about, and where they get their ideas. The following are some of the prophetic signs of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought Near By The Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,594 views

    The blood of Christ is reconciling blood.

    The Berlin Wall once stood in the city of Berlin, Germany as a symbol of the Cold War—the struggle between Communism and the West. On June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan stood near that wall and made a dramatic plea to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Gesturing to the guarded wall of concrete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Let Us Draw Near"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004
    based on 285 ratings
     | 25,773 views

    Some honest questions we should ask ourselves as we approach the Lord’s Supper.

    “Let Us Draw Near” Hebrews 10:19-26 HEB 10:19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Have No Fear, The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,118 views

    what will happen at the second coming of Christ and hwo to respond

    October 13, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - 5 The little boy just received a great big ice cream cone from his mom. His eyes were wide open with excitement. On a hot day like it was, this was going to be a special treat! Quickly he took one bite, then another - life couldn’t get much ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Day God Came Near

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    (1) In prayer, we are engaging an active God who respond. (2) In prayer, do not limit the way God respond to you; and (3) in prayer, God converse with you as His friend.

    [I’ve take most thoughts in this sermon from John White’s book People in Prayer.] Last week we look at one of God’s promise when a person prays: • Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” • God gives us a promise, that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Far Sighted Or Near Sighted?

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,360 views

    Does devotion to God free us from the responsibility to think deeply? How far ahead should we think?

    1. Many of you wear glasses; if you need longer arms to read, that usually means you are "far sighted..."; to drive, near-sighted; both. Porcupine backed into cactus...."Pardon me, honey!" 2. Others wear contacts for the same reason--I could never stomach fishing around in my eye.... 3. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Draw Near - Part One

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
     | 4,677 views

    The Longing Of God’s Heart Is For All Of Us To Draw Near To Him With A Fully Surrendered Heart.

    Open: Start by singing "I Surrender All." All to Jesus I surrender; all to him I freely give; I will ever love and trust him, in his presence daily live. I surrender all, I surrender all, all to thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. All to Jesus I surrender; humbly at his feet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Draw Near - Part Two

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
     | 3,424 views

    A sign of genuine faith in Christ is seen in the heart of the person who has a genuine longing to be in close proximity to their Heavenly Father

    OPEN: - We are dealing with the issue of disconnectedness in our relationship with the Lord. And how we can draw near. This is a passage of Scripture that follows a warning James gives to his readers on the issue of pride. Every spring there is an international competition called the "Wacky ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Have No Fear, God Is Near

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,247 views

    This sermon examines the fear that we encounter in life, and how we can overcome it, knowing that God is with us

    INTRODUCTION * Fear: the natural feeling of alarm caused by the expectation of imminent danger, pain or disaster * Fear is common and widespread: over 500 documented phobias (and some are pretty funny) - cacophobia: the fear of ugliness - dentophobia: the fear of dentists - gynophobia: the fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Signs Of The Lord's Near Coming

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,384 views

    A message on the Return of Christ.

    SIGNS OF THE LORD’S NEAR COMING Luke 21:31 INTRO: We hear preachers telling us that we are living in the last days, and that Jesus could come at any time, and we wonder if they know what they are talking about, and where they get their ideas. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Repent The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,307 views

    The church and many Christians in it are weak because of unconfessed, unforgiven sins.

    Repent The Kingdom of Heaven is near Advent3 Matthew 3__1-12 Sun, Dec 16, 2007 Third Sunday in Advent Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is near. In the Gospels there were 3 major sects of Jews described. The scribes and Pharisees are the best known. The Pharisees were in league with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican