Manningham Christian Centre

ARISE: DRAW NEAR TO GOD - Ps Matt Wyatt

Are you feeling distant from God? Overwhelmed by life's pressures and distractions? In this powerful message, we explore what it truly means to draw near to God and how He promises to draw near to you. 🔑 KEY SCRIPTURE: James 4:8 - "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." In this sermon, we tackle: ✅ What keeps us from intimate fellowship with God ✅ The battle of voices competing for our attention ✅ Why the "voice of self" is often the loudest ✅ How Satan uses our weaknesses to keep us distant from God ✅ The power of fasting and prayer to tune into God's voice ✅ Practical steps to make Jesus the central voice in your life 📖 SCRIPTURES COVERED: • James 4:8 - Drawing near to God • John 10:27 - Hearing the Shepherd's voice • Romans 7:15 - The struggle Paul faced • Genesis 3:8-10 - Hiding from God in the Garden • 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Becoming a new creation • Psalm 103:2-5 - The benefits of God • And many more! 💡 HIGHLIGHTS: • The hilarious "Cookie Thief" illustration about our sin nature • Understanding why we naturally hide from God • How to turn down the volume of "self" and tune in to God Whether you're a long-time believer or just beginning your faith journey, this message will challenge and inspire you to pursue a deeper relationship with God. He's waiting for you. He's not far off. He's inviting you to come close. #DrawNearToGod #Sermon #ChristianMessage #Fasting #Prayer #SpiritualGrowth #Faith #Jesus #HolySpirit #BibleTeaching #ChurchOnline #ChristianLiving #GodsVoice

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