Sermons on Always Near:

Revive Us Again! Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 11, 2011

The passage is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, God had always provided a plan to bring them back to Himself. And with this thought in mind, his heart cries out to God, “Wilt

REVIVALS OF THE BIBLE SERIES: PSALMS 85: (1-7) REVIVE US AGAIN! [Numbers 16] The passage that we have just read is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is thinking back upon the spiritual history of Israel. He is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Degrees Of Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 11, 2011

The Bible shows us that there are degrees of faith. In this outline we list the Bible degrees of faith and the how we can increase our faith and in closing how that Jesus always had quick results in His Faith. The disciples said in Luke 17:5 (KJV) And the

DEGREES OF FAITH! The Bible shows us that there are degrees of faith. In this outline we list the Bible degrees of faith and the how we can increase our faith and in closing how that Jesus always had quick results in His Faith. The disciples said in Luke 17:5 (KJV) And the apostles said unto the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:4-6

A Man Determined

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 16, 2010

When I think about those words the first thing that comes to mind is the scripture in 1st Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not

“A man determined” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Nehemiah 6:15-16 “So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days. And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Apostolic

Sacrifice Required Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 11, 2012

It is always good to be reminded of what the Lord has called us to do. What is our mission and how does Hickory Creek accomplish this mission? How are we doing at it and what can each of us as individuals do to be part of the body of Christ called to ac

On a Mission from God - Sacrifice Required Mark 12:41-44; 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Series intro Slide “We’re on a mission from God” Blues Brothers If you grew up when I did, you remember those words from the movie, “The Blues Brothers.” John Belushi’s character, Jake Blues, was in a church service with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timothy Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 6, 2023

Who would Apostle Paul chose to send to Philippi to handle disunity issues that were tearing the church apart other than Timothy his beloved, spiritual son who always put Christ first by putting the interests of others above that of his own!

A Living Example: Timothy Philippians 2:19-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 After having described in a hymn the ultimate example of what it meant to be a humble, obedient servant who looks out for the interests of others; Paul now gave two examples of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 28, 2022

Level Set: False teachers are not new, and they have always existed. The legitimacy of God’s Word (the Bible) is where we find our foundation and wisdom, and it is within its pages that we see the dangers of following those who are not grounded in the Word of God.

The Dangers of False Teachers 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 3 2 Peter 2:1-22 Introduction - Purpose: Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- As a disciple maker his desire is to see others grow in knowledge of Christ -- Promise he stands on: the Gospel we/they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Way.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 14, 2022

I Pastored an African-American lady in Cartersville, she was a sweet saint, her name, Ruby B. I would tell her something interesting about God, or maybe the Church, and Ruby would always respond, “It do, it do, it really do.”

The Faith Way. James 2:14-19NKJV The book of James is one of the earliest books of the NT. James points out that true faith believes while serving others. (Real faith do). I Pastored an African-American lady in Cartersville, she was a sweet saint, her name, Ruby B. I would tell her ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Less Is More

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

Prosperity gospel is a very popular Christian movement today. It states that God will always bless you with good health and material wealth if you ask Him. That's FALSE!! Good health is NOT guaranteed and material wealth will NEVER get you into heaven.

One of the largest and more popular movements in the last 30+ years in the Christian Church is a form of theology called prosperity gospel. Let’s define what it is first. According to the website, Wikipedia; prosperity theology is a religious belief among some Protestant Christians that financial ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, Matthew 19:21, Proverbs 28:20, Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:10, Numbers 18:26, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking The Red Pill To Escape Satan's Matrix: Coming To The End Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

Are you ready for the truth? Growing up in this world there was always a splinter in my mind. I was taught a particular way of life. I didn’t see anything beyond it. Life was a happy accident. Get rich. Have a family. Pay your taxes

“The Matrix is a system, Neo. That system is our enemy. But when you're inside, you look around, what do you see? Businessmen, teachers, lawyers, carpenters. The very minds of the people we are trying to save. But until we do, these people are still a part of that system and that makes them our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Salvation Army

Two Gates Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2022

There have always been two systems of religion in the world. One is God's system of divine accomplishment, and the other is man's system of human achievement. One is the religion of God's grace; the other is of men's works.

Sermon on the Mount (Two Gates) Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) There have always been two systems of religion in the world. One is God's system of divine accomplishment, and the other is man's system of human achievement. One is the religion of God's grace; the other is of men's works. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation For Favor Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 24, 2021

Often events and circumstances in life take us by surprise. At times life is going according to plan, and then without warning, difficulty arrives. Thankfully, God is omniscient, knowing all things. He is never taken by surprise and always works according to His divine will.

The Foundation for Favor Esther 2: 19-23 As we take a moment to consider our lives, we discover they are made up of varied series of events. Often one event serves to prepare us for a future event. At times, several events tend to blend together and create a major event. Viewing life from this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Old Dogs And New Tricks Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Shallowness always leads to folly, but depth, when it is directed by wisdom, will lead to a life pleasing to God and appealing to man. Very seldom is a truly wise man proud. He is humbled because he knows so well how little he really knows.

Proverbs by their very nature are often paradoxical, and they often seem to contradict one another. They only do so, however, if we take them as absolutes which are true in every case. If we take them as stating a truth of a segment of reality, and not all of reality, we will see there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6

The Pandemic Crisis Could Be Our New Appointment To Rise Up

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020

Even so, the plans of the Lord always carry with her the potential to move us to a new level of experience. According to His purpose, God can allow changes when it is ordained to take us to Mount Pisgah so we can see the Promised Land.

Moreover, as humans, we are accustomed to believing that unplanned changes caused by a crisis are not our friends because they tend to threaten and upset the balance of our nature and livelihood. However, what looks like unplanned changes to us maybe God’s plan according to His purpose. But can God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reach For God's Perfect Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2021

God calls us to the highest standards. 1. Always be believable (vs. 33-37). 2. Go beyond what is expected of us (vs. 38-42). 3. Make sure you belong to the Father's family (vs. 43-48).

Reach for God's Perfect Righteousness The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:33-48 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 23, 2013 (Revised January 22, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 5:33. Tonight, we will continue to study the Lord's Sermon on the Mount. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Baptist

Samson The Super Fool Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

The story of Samson and Delilah have always been fascinating to many, and that is why it is a popular theme for Hollywood to develop. You can't ask for a more appealing theme, for it has love, sex, violence, and all of it revolving around the exciting story of probing for a secret.

Charles Steinmetz was a puny little man less than five feet tall and a hunchback. He was not very impressive to look at, but he was a giant in intellect. When he came to the United States from Germany in 1889 he was considered a genius in the field of electricity. General Electric wanted him to ...read more