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The Nearness Of God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

God sometimes passes so near that you can feel His presence. You can know that He is there. Let me share 4 areas where I think we can sense the nearness of God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. In Exodus 33:15-23 we have a conversation between Moses & the Lord God Himself. Listen as I read from that passage. Exodus 33:15-19 says, "Then Moses said to Him, 'If your Presence does not go with us, do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon views the church as a Fellowship, a Family, a Body, and a Flock.

What Is The Church? “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the son of man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Men, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

In the comparision of Adam and Christ, we see JESUS as our redeemer, overcoming in his death the destruction brought by Adam’s sin.

Sermon Notes January 13, 2008 Two Men, Two Destinies Romans 5:12-14 “Was it fair for God to condemn the whole world just for one man’s disobedience?” The SCOFFER objects that if there was such a God, he would not be worthy of worship. The SCEPTIC wonders how such conferred guilt can be fair The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War And Witness And/For God's Glory Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness and/For God's Glory

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness and/For God's Glory 1 Peter 2:9-12 David Taylor We finished our first mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land.” Today we start our second mini series, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” 2.11-4.11. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unexpected Jesus

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013

Do our expectations of who Jesus should be keep us from seeing who he really is?

Maybe it’s just me, but there’s something about this story that has always bothered me. How on earth could Mary Magdeline, who has been one of Jesus’s closest friends, look right at him and doesn’t recognize him? Isn’t that like…the president of the George ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Three Men Who Went To Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2014

A sermon about the spiritual condition of those who attend church.

"Three Men Who Went to Church" 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Paul spoke of three different men in his letter to the church at Corinth; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

God Shows Up

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 28, 2013

Disasters show up, Nature shows up, human sprit shows up , and God shows when we needed the most.

IN the text today we note that God shows up no matter what the circumstance may be. After the tornado that struck Oklahoma we understand the horrific-ness a storm like this can produce. The storm ruins, harms, wounds and kills life. Let is consider some of the following: 1. Disasters will Show Up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Stigma Of Being Holy Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Nov 26, 2012

There are so many thoughts of half truths pertaining to our own orthodoxies that many get a false sense of what makes us a peculiar group of people to the rest of the world.

“The Stigma of Being Holy” I Peter 1:16 Over the past few weeks we have interacted with the subject of Stigmas. We’ve talked about the Stigma of what it meant to be Christian. Last week Pastor Chad spoke about the Stigma of a Missionary. So to conclude this Stigma series I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

Shew Me Now Thy Way

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Sep 26, 2010

Moses asked God to reveal Himself. God is constantly revealing Himself to us every day.

SHEW ME NOW THY WAY Text: Exodus 33:12, 13 Introduction: Moses is getting ready to go up Mount Sinai to receive the 10 commandments for the second time. Moses asks God to reveal Himself unto him so that he might know God and find grace in His sight. God is constantly revealing Himself to us. I. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Have The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

this was a devotional message for a Men’s Breakfast at Castle Hills Christian Church Dec. ’09 It deals with how Christians are equipped with the mind of Christ if Christ lives within them in the form of the Holy Spirit

We have the mind of Christ: Devotion for Men’s Breakfast: Dec. 5th , 2009 Some of you may be aware that I have just succumbed to a sickness shared by several of you here today. I just purchased my first Apple I-phone. I supposedly did it for the purpose of gaining internet access, texting, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Unto Jesus And Seeing What God Is Like!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 9, 2009

Many times Christians wonder what type of body they will have in heaven. More important many are truly unsure of the character of God. In this sermon outline we list a few characteristics of God. I believe that the more we can see in the character of God,

Looking Unto Jesus and seeing what God is like! (Heb 12:2 KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Many times Christians wonder what type ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-10

The Messiah's Promise Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2011

As we understand the promise of eternal life we put ourselves in a position to receive it.

The Messiah's Promise of Eternal Life Text: Matt. 22:23-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon offers this warning: "If you haven’t looked at Christ on the cross, you’ll have to look at Him on the throne—with great trembling. The sacrificial death of Christ will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Methodist

Man Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 4th instillation in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

MAN (BFM pt.4) Text: Genesis 1:27 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well so far we’ve looked at the first two points of the BFM, The Scriptures and God, today we’re going to be looking at article #3 – Man. The doctrine (or teaching) of man is called anthropology, and there is a whole secular field ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Painfully Dumb

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010

Many people find their lives marked and guided by the dumb things they do

Painfully Dumb Selected Passages June 20, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Everyone has the right to be dumb but some people abuse the priviledge Growing up we used to watch John Wayne theater – Double feature of super manly movies about men doing super manly things. The four hour section ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Mirrors

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2010

Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who and what we are.

20100627 Title: Mirrors Text: Galatians 5:13-25 Thesis: Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who we are. Introduction Every morning I roll out of bed and pitter-patter into the bathroom where I look into the mirror over the lavatory and I say to myself, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational