Sermons on Always Near:

The Right Time To Do Right Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 18, 2002

Social action -- sticking up for your weaker brother/neighbor is always right in God’s eyes.

November 17, 2002 1About this time some of the men and their wives raised a cry of protest against their fellow Jews. 2They were saying, ¡§We have such large families. We need more money just so we can buy the food we need to survive.¡¨ 3Others said, ¡§We have mortgaged our fields, vineyards, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Taking God At His Word

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 2, 2023

There is only one thing we can believe without hesitation - God's Word. This message is about how the testimony of my brother at his burial reminded everyone of this truth.

In John 17:16, Jesus says of His disciples "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” It reminded me of a song we sang years ago in church. ¶ This world is not my home. I'm just passing through. My treasures are laid up, somewhere beyond the blue. The angels beckon ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16, Revelation 3:5, Psalm 138:2, Genesis 12:1, Hebrews 11:8-10, John 17:14, John 14:6, 1 John 1:5, Isaiah 8:11-12, Acts 5:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Come To Seek And Save The Lost Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 9, 2014

The account of Jesus calling Matthew to be a disciple and His encounter with Zacchaeus are so similar even though one occurs at the beginning of Jesus' ministry and the other near the end. the consistency of Jesus' ministry was amazingly focused-salvation

Review of what we’ve covered so far this Lenten season: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God (foundation of the church) Jesus came to bring abundant life Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets Jesus came to bring a sword Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Closing Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

SOUND DOCTRINE IS PROFITABLE BECAUSE IT ALWAYS LINKS GENUINE FAITH TO GOOD DEEDS

BIG IDEA: SOUND DOCTRINE IS PROFITABLE BECAUSE IT ALWAYS LINKS GENUINE FAITH TO GOOD DEEDS I. (:8) PROMOTE SOUND DOCTRINE WHICH IS PROFITABLE A. Attitude: Promote Sound Doctrine with Confidence "This is a trustworthy statement and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently" Kent : ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Phone

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 26, 2001

No call waiting. always availible 24 hours a day. Never a busy signal.

FINDING GOD’S PHONE NUMBER (Prayer•JER 33:3) INTRODUCTION A. A Preacher’s Prayer: “Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff, and nudge me when I’ve said enough.” B. A little girl’s Prayer: The little girl was being punished by making her eat by herself in the corner of the room, the family ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Made Me Do It??

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 3, 2001

Correct Theology teaches us that God is for us always regardless of life situations.

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT?? JAMES 1 :2-18 JULY 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A Priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the doorbell is just out of his reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

When You Need Him The Most

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus knows your needs and is always there when you need Him the most.

When You Need Him The Most Life is filled with many challenges and hardships. Let’s think about some of the more common things that fit into this category A. Illness B. Financial C. Family Pressures D. Relational Issues Ok, someone tell me, when these trials come, what are the natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, The Great Giver! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 20, 2001

God will always give you more than you are able to give to Him!

INTRODUCTION  The world’s stingiest man went Christmas shopping, but everything he saw was too expensive except a $50 vase that was on sale for $2 because the handle had been broken off. He bought it and had the salesman ship it by mail so that his friend would think he had paid $50 for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touched By The Master

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

There will always be a difference in any person who has been touched by Jesus Christ.

TOUCHED BY THE MASTER Matt. 8:1-3 INTRO. No one has been touched by the hand of Jesus and ever been the same again! (ill.) - A little girl on the bus approached a grouchy, dirty, old woman. "Are you a gwanma? I got a gwanma. I wuv gwanmas." There was a change made in the old woman at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray When Under Attack

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 15, 2006

As long as a person is alive, he will always face attacks, especially if the person is a Christian.

Christians are the prime targets of the devil, the common enemy of mankind. Now more than ever, he unleashes his rage and destruction against people because he knows that his time is short. Christians especially experience strange attacks, both physical and spiritual, day and night. In such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19, Isaiah 59:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Son Will Arise

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006

Regardless how dark and dismal the day, God has always had a people.

The Son will arise Malachi 3:16-4:6 07/09/06 This is the last of our study in the book of Malachi. I pray that you have learned something that down the road will be a blessing to you. Malachi was the last of the Old Testament prophets and therefore he had the last word in the Old Testament. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#2 -- Providence Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

We are called to look beyond this world to the Lord--he is always our help.

All Problems Solved? Last week we looked at our first song for the road, the first of the Psalms of Ascent – and it was one that got us going on the road of faith by reminding us of the need to repent. It wasn’t the happiest psalm. But it was an important one. It set things in perspective. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Unloved? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 31, 2007

No matter how we may feel at times, God loves us always.

Confessions of a Pastor, Part 3 “Unloved?” “Unloved” video opener The two greatest needs of mankind: to love and be loved. Personal experience with feeling like God doesn’t love me or can’t love me. (Emily reminding me Jesus loves me.) “We know it so well, we’ve embraced it heart and soul, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Look Backward, But Go Forward

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 8, 2007

When we question what way to go, God always commands "Forward".

Virgil Hurley 3902 Vista Campana North, Unit 1 Oceanside, CA 92057 760-433-6436 Email: uglydogpro@earthlink.net LOOK BACKWARD, BUT GO FORWARD Exodus 14:10-15 A recent San Diego Union story featured theoretical physicists debating the existence and meaning of reverse causation—a theory that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

End Times Survival Manual Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The Parable of the Ten Virgins provides a warning about always being ready and waiting.

The End Times Survival Manual Matthew 25:1-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Authors Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht have turned a rather dull how-to-book into virtual gold mine. Their original book The Worst Case Scenario ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ