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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Standing On The Edge Of Disaster Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    how the Lord uses a near disaster to bring the Israelites to a stronger faith

    August 3, 2003 Exodus 14 The wind whipped through his hair, piercing through the woolen fibers of his coat as if they didn’t even exist. It was an almost unbearably cold night, the kind that makes even the most burly of men shiver to the core. Alan was not a burly man. As a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not Far From The Kingdom

    Contributed by Windell Gann on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,321 views

    Accepting the basic truth of God's word brings one "Near the Kingdom."

    “Not Far From the Kingdom” Mark 12:28-34 (Matthew 22:34-40) Invitation song: “Almost Persuaded” I Introduction: 1. Scripture Reading (NASV; NKJV; NCV ) a) This scribe had witnessed a clash between Jesus and the Sadducees and had decided that Jesus was a wise teacher. He wanted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Intimacy With God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,034 views

    What does it mean to come near to God and experiencing a relationship with Him?

    Intimacy with God. WORSHIP series. Text- Mark 12:28-34 (NLT) Oct.14, 2001 28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the discussion. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It Had To Happen…

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 14,365 views

    The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection

    It Had To Happen… April 12, 2003 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi It Had To Happen… Something just had to happen. The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection How long can we let this go on they cried? Even when the devil thinks he has won by putting Jesus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Preparing Ourselves: By Praying For Those Around Us Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    How do we pray for those who live near us?

    Do you remember last summer’s amazing rescue of the nine miners trapped in the Quecreek mine in Pennsylvania? I remember staying up into the early morning hours and watching as they were hauled out of the darkness to safety one-by-one. But the rescue was anything but easy. A drill bit broke in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Almost Midnight

    Contributed by Torri Evans on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 63 ratings
     | 14,108 views

    The time is near. The sun is about to set. It’s almost Midnight

    DANIEL 1:1-8 It’s almost Midnight. In the year 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, conquered the Southern Kingdom, Judah and with the conquest took into captivity a group of bright young future leaders of Judah. Among these captives were four young men, Hananiah, Mishael, Azariah and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For The End

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2013
     | 6,984 views

    If you believe the end is near, then what are you doing about it?

    September 1, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 44:1-8 Subject: Revival Title: Preparing for the End You can’t go anywhere today where Christians are gathered without hearing someone talk about the imminent return of Christ. I can say without any doubt that the majority of us here today ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Honour His Presence Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 27, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,436 views

    Come clean with reverence for God. Draw near with holy fear of God.

    We are going to read about the Ark of God in 2 Sam 6. It has been a long time since we read about it in 1 Sam 7. • It was after the period of Judges, before Israel demanded for a King. • 1 Sam 7:1 “So the men of Kiriath Jearim came and took up the ark of the LORD. [from the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let The Approved Stand Out

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 19, 2023
     | 986 views

    The light should be near blinding casting a shadow over all the others.

    1 Corinthians 11:19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. Many people get discouraged because there are so many different sects and cults. In reality, this is a fulfilled prophecy and should encourage faith, not hinder or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Keeping Your Vows Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,798 views

    Be on guard when you worship God by drawing near to revere Him.

    Keeping Your Vows Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill August 24-25, 2024 Many years ago, Beth and I attended a large church in another community. On that particular day, as a way to celebrate the start of summer, a number of members came running on to the platform holding beach balls which they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Go-Between Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,009 views

    Jesus is our much needed intercessor to bring us near to the Father

    Introduction: My family often enjoyed visits to the boyhood home of George Washington Carver, just 15 minutes outside of Joplin in Diamond, MO. There’s a beautiful national memorial park there, and Carrie and I had gone there one late afternoon for a visit. As it turned out, there was a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You're Not A Stranger Anymore

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,994 views

    Paul, in writing to the Ephesians talks about being “near and far.” Notice that Jesus has brought us all into relationship with one another through faith. What are the steps to being “brought near”?

    You’re Not A Stranger Anymore © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. --EPH 2:13 NASB Do you ever remember being the “new kid in town”? Going to a new school for the first time is a traumatic experience. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Close To Sinners, Far From Sin Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    25th in series on Joshua. This is about avoiding evil, but still being near unbelievers. Somehow Jesus was holy, even though He was near unholy people. It must be possible for us too.

    Joshua 23:1-16 – Close to Sinners, Far From Sin There’s an old story about a man who tried to save the city of Sodom from destruction by warning the citizens. But the people ignored him. One day someone asked, “Why bother everyone? You can’t change them.” “Maybe I can’t,” the man replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Your Ticket To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,795 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This is an evangelistic message on salvation.

    Sunday Morning August 11, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#2] SLIDE 1 YOUR TICKET TO HEAVEN John 3:1-18 Introduction: 1. There has been much discussion in our country about how to make it to Heaven. Many teach that we must be good. Others teach that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    It Is Good For Me

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,449 views

    It is good for me to draw near to the Lord. A message about drawing nearer to God.

    It is Good for me to Draw Near to God Psalm 73:21-28 Intro: In these first few verses we see a person who is under conviction of some kind. -Have you ever felt this way before God? -Grieved – sour – just out of sorts -Pricked in the heart – heart felt like a knife had gone through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist