Sermons on Always Near:

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

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

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

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

Where Was God?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 20, 2007

WHERE WAS GOD? THIS IS A QUESTION ALWAYS ASKED BY THE LOST WORLD WHEN TRADGEDY OCCURS.

CBC WHERE WAS GOD? (RE: VA.TECH SHOOTING) 4/22/07 PSALM 2: 1-5 INTRODUCTION: NO DOUBT THE TITLE OF THIS SERMON HAS BEEN ASKED MANY TIMES THIS WEEK BY THE LOST UNBELIEVING WORLD. WHY IS IT THAT WHEN A TRAGEDY STRIKES PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK: “WHERE WAS GOD”? THIS SAME CROWD NEVER SEEMS TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-5

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

Itruths: Iknow

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Sep 10, 2007

Our responsibility is always to make sure that we are basing our lives on the truth.

iTRUTHS: iKnow Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, part 1 Fact versus fallacy. This is something that we deal with every single day. We try to determine what is real, what is genuine in our lives…and what is not. And, in our world today, these types of distinctions are not always as easy as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Wrong Choices

Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002

Making choices without giving consideration to the will of God always has dire consequences

Life is a series of choices Genesis 13: 5 - 13 · The choices you make today will determine where you will find yourself tomorrow. · But most of the choices we are faced with in life are incidental. · But the thought of this message is for the more serious decisions we face in life. Choices ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-13, Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

THe signs of the times are always before us. Do we see the writing on the wall?

THE WRITING ON THE WALL Daniel 5:1-7 Most recognize this passage from the Book of Daniel; almost any Sunday school student has heard this story. Most of us can tell the story that is narrated for us in this passage. It is about a foolhardy people who did not see the signs, and as a result ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"love That Changes Everything” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 7, 2025

A message about the Love of Christ that is always there for us and helps us be patient in change.

Stand with and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Directives

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 20, 2005

Repentance on man’s part always brings action on God’s part.

God’s directives Jonah 2:10-3:2 12/21/05 Immediately after Jonah repented of his disobedience, there were some directives that brought about his deliverance from the belly of the fish. Repentance on man’s part always brings action on God’s part. Man could solve many of his problems if only he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Reasons For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 26, 2004

This message points out four things you should always be thankful for as a believer.

Four Reasons for Thanksgiving Acts 4:7-12 I. I Am Thankful for the God-Man Jesus “…by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth…” A. I am Thankful for the Virgin Birth B. I am Thankful God Put on Flesh and Blood C. I am Thankful Jesus Walked Where I Walked II. I am Thankful for the Work of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times Desperate Men

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 20, 2009

Sermon encourageing people to go after God and to know that Jesus is always there for us.

Mark 2:1-12 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. 3 And they come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Filled With The Power Of The Spirit

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2009

Being spirit-filled is not a one-time thing, but an ongoing, always needed process.

WHEN IT COMES TO DESCRIBING WHAT THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN DO IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN, I BELIEVE JESUS GAVE US THE ANSWER IN LUKE 7:22-23. IT CAME WHEN JESUS TOLD THE DISCIPLES OF JOHN THE BAPTIST TO GIVE A REPORT ABOUT WHAT THEY HAD SEEN AND HEARD WHICH WAS, "THE BLIND SEE, THE LAME ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Free Methodist