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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 2, 2012
     | 4,884 views

    After focussing on the word "REPENT", to now focus on the remainder of the launch pad of Jesus’ ministry (Matt 4:17) ...FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS NEAR.

    CLARION CALL FOR REPENTANCE – SERIES-PART III THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS NEAR My dear Church would recall that in the previous sermons, I had expounded the ‘very first word’ –Repent- of the clarion call of Jesus as he launched His ...read more

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    Come Near To God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 27, 2013
     | 3,800 views

    Friend, how do we react when we are disciplined by God?

    Come near to God! Deepika! James 4:8”Come near to God and He will come near to you…” She is just a doll! Fair, pretty with a smile that could steal anyone’s heart; her name is Deepika, four year old daughter of a couple who pick up garbage from residential quarters. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Call To Draw Near

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,275 views

    The finished work of Jesus gives us confident access to God.

    A CALL TO DRAW NEAR. Hebrews 10:11-25. Broadly speaking, this passage represents the end of the argument for the pre-eminence of Jesus’ priesthood, and the beginning of some practical applications. In expounding the sympathetic priesthood of Jesus (Hebrews 4:14-16), the writer has already ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Distant Draw Near

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 17, 2014
     | 4,650 views

    Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.

    THE DISTANT DRAW NEAR Matthew 15:21-28 Supporting Scripture: • Old Testament #1: Genesis 45:1-15 • Old testament #2: Isaiah 56:1-8 • Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 1 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, "Have everyone leave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Came Near

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 2, 2014
     | 7,497 views

    God instructs Moses to build the tabernacle. God wants to be with His people. God wants to connect with His people. God provides all that is required for His will to be done.

    We come to church every Sunday and that makes us feel (sometimes) that we are the ones coming to God. • But the truth is, it’s the other way around. God is the One coming for us. • He came to us and He came for us in Jesus Christ. And He is the One who wants to be with us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Drawing Near To God Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,258 views

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls.

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls and our Christian character. Bookstore shelves are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    Drawing Near To God

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 14, 2017
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     | 13,236 views

    Exploring how Moses drew near to God when everyone else ran away

    Drawing Near To God CCCAG August 27th, 2017 Scripture- Exodus 20-18-21 Children and Santa Clause Which of us men here have had the experience of going Christmas shopping at a mall with your family? As a father of young girls, I found out very early that the only reason I am there is to deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Come Near To God Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 2, 2020
     | 2,996 views

    The lion feasts on the good things we neglect. Neglect our marriage and the lion will feast on it. Neglect our children and the lion will feast on them. Neglect our finances and the lion will feast on it.

    James 4 – Walk This Way Come Near to God July 12, 2020 James 4:7-10 NIV Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kingdom Of God Is Near Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022
     | 1,960 views

    In this sermon I introduce and expand on the concept of the Kingdom of God and how it explains the "Why" of discipleship and spiritual formation.

    If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at two verses. It is out of the gospel of Mark 1:14-15. We have been going through this series on the theme of discipleship. If you were here last week, you know that we have defined discipleship as ordinary people learning to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Drawing God Near Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 497 views

    A sermon about intercessory prayer

    Drawing God Near Book of Daniel Series CCCAG 3-30-25 Text: Daniel 9:3-19 (NIV) Introduction When I was a very new Christian, my senior pastor had a few of us younger guys he’d spend time with—either mentoring us directly in a small group or kicking our butts on the church’s racquetball courts. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Near To The Kingdom But Lost

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 484 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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    Draw Near - Part Three

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,821 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

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    What A Difference A Day Makes!

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 3,934 views

    Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next day it will be that; are we prepared for the final change?

    What a difference a day makes! Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next it will be that; are we prepared for the final change? We know what some of those changes will be: Going to school-Graduation, Single-Married, Husband/Wife-Father/Mother, No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Eulogy Mcham

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,312 views

    This is a eulogy for a dedicated Christian woman who died in a nursing home.

    Lucille Mcham Lucille Mcham, a daughter, a mother, an aunt, a sister, a cousin, a friend, a wife and a child of God. Today we celebrate the homegoing of one who decided to let Jesus Christ make a difference in her life. It’s something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    True Care Givers

    Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    The sermon looks at giving care and love to the dying.

    John 12:1-8 I know that the area, we are returning to this evening comes just before the death and resurrection of Jesus. It may seem that our timing is not exactly right but that is what happens when you preach through a whole book of the Bible. Things don’t line up exactly with the events on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed