Sermons on approaching god:

Cain & Abel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 18, 2012

Genesis 4:1-16 gives a picture of faith and how it is only by genuine faith through an approved sacrifice, that we can approach God. The rejection of this means rejection by God Himself.

Canada made international news recently for the Shafia murder trial. What should have been a refuge for the healthy development of family, became an environment for intimidation that eventually lead to murder. A misplaced understanding of honor, resulted in the murder of siblings. Tooba Mohammad ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Genesis 4:3-8

Denomination: Other

Paul's Multiple Approaches To Leadership In The New Testament

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

Paul’s Multiple Approaches to Leadership in the New Testament

Paul’s Multiple Approaches to Leadership in the New Testament Thematic Interests- Romans Group Interests - Ephesians Individual Interests- Philippians Relational Interests- I Thess, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus 1. Thematic Interests & Reserved - Attention to Major Themes such as justification by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comparing And Contrasting Four Approaches To Charitable Giving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Comparing and Contrasting Four Approaches to Charitable Giving

Matthew 6:20 - Jesus said, "Where your treasure is there will your heart be also." Illustration: Out of every $10 held by Christians in the world $8 are in the hands of North Americans, according to Neal Pirolo, author of Serving as Senders. The Lord has allowed North American Christians to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Common Approach To The Bible That Yields Terrible Results

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2013

At look at what happens when we come to the Bible with a preconceived agenda.

[Drama: Having a big cardboard jigsaw puzzle, with a piece missing. The piece that fits is “sacrifice.” But what you want to fit is “comfort.” So they tear away at “comfort” a little to make the piece “fit” into the puzzle.] A COMMON APPROACH TO ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-64

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Problems In Your Life Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

You make good decisions on good information. You make bad decisions on bad information.

A. ATTITUDES TOWARDS PROBLEMS “As you have received Christ Jesus as your Lord, continue to faith-walk in Him.” Colossians 2:6, ELT 1. The “Towns Frustration” with problems. Why Me? Why Now? Why This? 2. Wrong attitudes about problems: a. You are unsaved. b. You are unspiritual. c. God has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Boldness To Approach Based In What We Believe.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2022

The Christian faith, what we believe, can be broken down into several Biblical propositions. This is the basis of all the great Creeds, Catechisms, and Confessions of Faith of the historic church. When we believe right, then we can pray with holy boldness.

BOLDNESS TO APPROACH BASED IN WHAT WE BELIEVE. Hebrews 4:14-16. 1. “Let us hold fast our profession” (Hebrews 4:14). Our “profession” is our confession of faith, our belief, in Jesus. It is based in several facts, some of which are evident in these verses. Jesus is “our great high ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Peace: A Biblical Approach To Battling Anxiety And Depression SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Globally, more than 322 million people suffer from depression, and 264 million suffer from anxiety disorders. Let us discover how to overcome them based on the word of God

Depression and anxiety are prevalent issues affecting millions of people worldwide. According to global statistics, over 322 million individuals suffer from depression, while 264 million struggle with anxiety disorders. These conditions can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:5

Topics: Anxiety, Depression

By His Stripes-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 14, 2019

3 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-III—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: A ‘savant’ is “a person affected with a developmental disorder(such as autism or intellectual disability) who exhibits exceptional skill or brilliance in some limited field (such as mathematics or music).” *Kim ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God's Promise

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 21, 2011

A thematic approach to the birth of Christ in Matthew 2:1-12

Matthew 2:1-12 Responding to God’s Promise Introduction – Promises1 The kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, which they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Confident Access To God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022

The finished work of Jesus allows us to make a bold approach.

CONFIDENT ACCESS TO GOD. Hebrews 10:16-25. It is interesting to note here that the Holy Spirit is witnessing to US through the Scriptures (Hebrews 10:15). He has re-introduced the new covenant of Jeremiah 31:31-34 in Hebrews 10:16; and He is now telling us that it is OUR sins and iniquities He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Find A Wife: A Christian Approach To Goal-Setting.

Contributed by Jack Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

In Genesis 24, we read the story of the servant's search for a wife for Isaac. There are historical incidentals here that don't apply to us today. But there are timeless principles that apply to discerning and achieving our goals, under the hand of God.

The full video message can be found, starting at about the 210-minute mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOzKvRnUXto&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0EmZatkbKgmzJQfsooE5rApGT4suxEUAGusPAy1oBnuKeP54fcOTeiFho Not everything we read the Bible characters do are rules for Christians in modern ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Drawing Near To God With Reverence And Awe Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 15, 2011

At Mt. Sinai, Moses and the Israelites learned that God must be approached with proper respect and appropriate preparation. The same is the case with our relationship with God.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the male school teacher who had back surgery over the summer and began the school year wearing a solid plastic cast around the upper part of his body. 1. It fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. 2. On the first day of school, he found himself ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

…and Forgive Us Our Debts… Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 2, 2014

So just what is Jesus speaking about when He says, "...and forgive us our debts (transgressions)..." If properly prayed this statement changes how we approach God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 02, 2014 Date Preached: June 04, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: …and Forgive US Our Debts…(Sermon 9) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Been Delilvered

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 11, 2021

In our text today from Romans chapter seven, there is a reference to marriage. But the purpose of the reference is to point to a spiritual truth about our freedom from the requirements of the Law as a means to approach God..

Alba 10-10-2021 WE HAVE BEEN DELIVERED Romans 7:1-6 K. Edward Skidmore was a student at Ozark Bible College (now Ozark Christian College) back in the early 1970s. He told how when he was working as a janitor at O.B.C. there were two or three times he had the opportunity to clean the floors in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In Christ

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jun 30, 2004

Our hope in Christ should give us confidence to Speak Boldly About Christ, Face Despair, Approach God’s Throne and much, much more. Our hope should not be in this world, but in Christ.

Some illustrations for this sermon where found on Sermon Central. Sermon by Mark Engler Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, MO “Hope In Christ” Introduction: Talk about trip to Africa and about another ministers concern on what about to teach. My first thought, we are going to teach about ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ