Sermons on Approaching:

Looking To 2011

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 23, 2010

As we approach the New Year, are there things that you are willing to change? You cannot do the same things, the same way, and expect things to change.

Looking to 2011 Matthew 14:22-14:32 Wow! Where did this Christmas go? Most people are done opening presents and most will get back to normal routine. Unless… you are like the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Exploring The Possibilites

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2009

Why do you pray if you don’t expect God to hear and answer? Faith is the key to approaching God in a way that pleases Him.

March 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:6 Subject: Faith Title: Exploring the Possibilities We were over at church praying on Friday morning at our normal prayer time, Alice, Frances, Melanie and I were there, and even though it was our normal prayer time it was far from being a normal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Famine In The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009

In beginning an interim pulpit ministry, God directed my attention to Abram/Abraham as a paradigm of faith. Some will object to the almost typological approach to these texts.

Famine in the Promised Land Text: Genesis 12:1-20 Today, may or may not be the beginning of a journey together. But whether God allows me to stay with you over a long period of time or whether today is merely a temporary lesson for an eternal purpose, God has placed this message on my heart. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: *other

Eye Witness News 4 - Bethlehem (Advent 4, 2009) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week four focusing on the little town of Bethlehem.

Luke 2:1-7 NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where I'm Coming From

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 15, 2007

A message I preached to let my new church know what my: approach, attitude and aim would be as I share the word with them.

“Where I’m Coming From” 1When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Church Not Theatre

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008

The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"An Interview With An Invalid” John 5:1-17 Series

Contributed by Paris Lee Smith, Sr. Mdiv on Jan 5, 2013

"This is a fresh approach to this remarkable encounter between a brother trying to get in a place where Jesus is telling him to quickly get away from!"

In the Gospel of John, there is perhaps one of the most interesting miracles to have ever taken place in the holy writ. In chapter five of his Gospel is the main miracle of the man who had been sitting at the Pool of Bethesda for thirty-eight long years. Allow our creative imagination the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Missionary Mandate Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2014

The Holy Father teaches us about reforming our approach to the missionary mandate, so that we may appeal to a new generation in their own language.

Thursday of 27th Week in Course 2014 The Joy of the Gospel St. Paul may have been at his hottest when he wrote the letter to the church in Galatia. Let’s position this church. Galatia was an area of Asia Minor, roughly in the upper center of Turkey today, where some illegal alien Gauls had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Undignified Dancing

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 10, 2015

David dances before the Lord, he is will to make himself small for the Lord's gain...what an approach in celebrating this way he is undignified and the Lord is dignified.

Sermon: Undignified Dancing. 2 Samuel 6:6-23 When they came to the threshing floor of Nakon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled. 7 The LORD’s anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him down,and he died there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:6-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Jealousy Of The Leaders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2017

But not everyone was happy with the success of the Church. The religious establishment that had opposed the ministry of Jesus, and then crucified Him, took the same hostile approach toward the Apostles.

November 21, 2013 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #II: The Church in Jerusalem, Acts 2.1-8.3 Subtopic D: Struggle from Within and Without (Acts 5.1-6.7) Subtopic 2: The Sanhedrin and the Apostles (5:12-42) Lesson II.D.2.b: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Perilous Times Shall Come Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025

The Bible warns us that as we approach the last days, perilous times will come. These are times of great moral decay, spiritual deception, and increasing wickedness.

PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:1 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." – Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:17-19, Ephesians 5:15-16 INTRODUCTION The Bible warns us that as we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Model Prayer: Seeking God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023

The Lord's Prayer is not just a set of words to be recited but a blueprint for approaching God in prayer and seeking His kingdom above all else.

"The Model Prayer: Seeking God's Kingdom" Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound words of Jesus found in Matthew 6:9-13, where He teaches us how to pray. The Lord's Prayer is not just a set of words to be recited but a blueprint for approaching God in prayer and seeking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clean Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The importance of seeking a clean heart and a right spirit from God, as it allows us to approach Him, serve Him, and live a life that pleases Him.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to talk about something that we all need and desire in our lives: a clean and pure heart. Our focus will be on Psalm 51:10, which says, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." As Christians, we all know that our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Topics: Purification

Build As You Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores how Nehemiah's process of building, discerning, and progressing can inspire us to approach our own life challenges as adventures with God.

Good morning, family. I hope this day finds you well and eager to dive into the Word of God. We gather today because we share a love for our Lord, a desire to know Him more intimately, and a hope to be transformed by His truth. We gather in the spirit of unity, ready to hear and receive what God ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:14, Nehemiah 4:17-18

Topics: Building Walls, Keep And Remove

Personal Communion With God - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

How to draw near to God in times of trouble - and in times of joy.

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Charles Vaughan once said: “If I wished to humble anyone I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self confessions.” ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13