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  • ROBERT TALLENT avatar

    Close Don't Count

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,537 views

    To Draw nigh to Christ is our Choice

    Close Don’t Count James 4:8. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Open Doors Close Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2013
     | 6,491 views

    Start of the 2nd missionary journey - Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A New Partner (15:40-41): (2). A New Helper (16:1-5): (3). A New Vision (16:6-10) (4). A New Convert (16:11-15) SERMON BODY: Ill: • One day when C.S. Lewis was in the tool shed in his garden. • And he noticed a sunbeam shining across the shed. • And it ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Open Tomb, Closed Case Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 26, 2025
     | 442 views

    In our cynical world today, it's hard to trust anyone. All the institutions have been shown to be engaged in fraud, lying, and deception. But we can trust the Word of God and the God who gave us that Word.

    Open Tomb, Closed Case Text: John 20:1-29 So we just celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And like I said last Sunday, it’s the most amazing event in all of human history. So even though we’re going to be back in John’s Gospel this morning, we’re right at the point ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Closeness With The Father - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bo Lane on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 42 ratings
     | 7,741 views

    This series urges believers to live a life of intimacy and relationship as God intended from the beginning.

    Our key verse for this series is: - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” - God desires for us to be close to Him, to share intimacy with Him Last week we talked about intimacy. - Intimacy isn’t just about sex. - A close friendship has intimacy, belonging to someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Nolan avatar

    Has Hell Closed Down

    Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    Has hell closed down?

    Has hell closed down ? A gallop poll in 1995 found that only 24% of British people believe in hell as an objective reality whereas around 50% believe in heaven. Is the whole notion of hell bad for Christianity- an embarrassing religious fossil from the middle ages or even as some have argued - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Greene avatar

    Close Encounters Of The Jesus Kind

    Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    A sermon challenging each member of the congregation to answer Jesus’ question... "But what about you? Who do you say I am?"

    A Close Encounter of the Jesus Kind Matthew 16: 13-16 —William Willimon, “Who do you say that I am?” August 22, 1999, Duke Chapel Web Site, chapel.duke.edu. A student came to me and asked me to explain to her the difference between Christianity and Judaism. She is in love with a student who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Harold Wanton avatar

    Let's Stay Connected

    Contributed by Harold Wanton on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 32,123 views

    We must remain connected to Jesus Christ in order to bear the fruit of righteousness

    LETS STAY CONNECTED! Jesus is in his last days, and he’s giving his disciples instructions on how they can stay connected with him, even after he’s absent from the flesh. He’s about to depart and take on his eternal glory, and return to be with his Father for a period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Stay With It Until The End

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    Jesus' call to us, in the face of wars and rumours of war, is to stay with it until the end - to continue on as servants.

    This part of Luke’s gospel is a type of writing - a genre - called apocalyptic. Apocalyptic literature is found throughout the Bible - the most sustained example being the book we call ‘Revelation’. This type of writing focuses on the coming of God’s kingdom, or rule, in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Stay In Like Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 30, 2013
     | 5,228 views

    Barnabas was known as an encourager and this is why God changed his name. Barnabas lives up to his mission from the Lord in the book of Acts and challenges us to follow in his path.

    Stay In like – Barnabas Illustration: The Story of Margaret: The Story of Margaret: From Messy Spirituality (pages 45-56) Cast: Actor Margaret: Ashley Actor teacher Ms. Garner (Vivian) Actor Jesus: David Actors: 5 students from youth group? The Story of Margaret: Scene In the background ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter Is Here To Stay! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,687 views

    The significance and permanency of Easter.

    Easter is Here to Stay! Dr. Lewis Gregory THE WORD IS: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John 11:25 THE POINT IS: Easter Sunday is a vivid reminder of the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Herb Pulse avatar

    Staying Within The Borders

    Contributed by Herb Pulse on Jun 24, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    Samson is an example that we all need to stay within our borders "spiritually" or face the consequences.

    I often find a great reflection of our times as it relates to the book of Judges. In those days, there was no king in Israel, everyone did what was right in his eyes. (Judges 21:25) Today we see our society wanting no part in exercising itself in obedience to God or Gods mandates. Our own eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Importance Of Staying On Course Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,245 views

    A sermon that looks at the importance of the Christian not repeating Israels mistakes revealed in Jeremiah chapter 2 - Uses some resources from Sermon central.

    JThe importance of staying on course The lessons of Israel for today. Psalm 119:1-8 MSG 0Save 1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. 2 You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. 3 That's right - you don't go ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Return To And Stay At Antioch Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,033 views

    Paul’s journey had been one of missionary enterprise; it was the journey of a pioneer, the going into new territory with the Gospel. He created division wherever he went, dividing cities and men into two camps, believers and blasphemers, men full of...

    December 1, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Return to and Stay at Antioch (Acts 14:20b-28) Scripture (Acts 14:20b-28; KJV) 20b and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. 21 And when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Mind Stayed On Him Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 7, 2016
     | 7,042 views

    Our Heavenly Father has called us to pour out our lives in service to Jesus. To tell the amazing story of His great love for us. Do not remain an enemy to the Love of God that is Jesus Christ. It is only your sin that separates you from Him

    A mind stayed on Him Philippians 3:8-18 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Stay Connected To Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 40,632 views

    Stay Connected to Jesus 1) That you may live; 2) That you may love

    How connected are you? How reliant on your laptop, tablet, or smart phone? Take a look at this video clip (view “Connect” by The Veracity Project). As the clip highlighted, we’re quite connected – perhaps even over connected in this digital age. It used to be that when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran