Sermons on Being Close To God:

Distancing Ourselves From God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2016

God wants us to be close to Him, not emotionally or spiritually distant from Him.

Distancing Ourselves from God (Psalm 50) 1. Memorial Day is a day to remember our war dead. Over 1.1 million military personnel have died as a result of war in the history of our nation. 2. To give you a sense of proportion, almost 500,000 died in the Civil War, over 400,000 in World War II. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Up To God Standards Of Holiness

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 22, 2020

As a believer in CHRIST JESUS, having been sealed by HIS SPIRIT within us, we know our future. So, we should live our lives with expectation, as ready to meet and greet HIM, ready and together as one BODY. But we must see the difference, know the difference of what it is to “be holy”.

2020.05.24.SERMON.LIVING UP TO GOD’S STANDARD OF HOLINESS PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Thessalonians 5:24 1 Peter 1:15-16 Thursday, 5/21/20 was Ascension Day. Acts 1:6-12 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Critical

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. A month ago I received a final copy of the audited financial statements for the Regional Synod of Canada. We had met with the auditors before and we had agreed on certain changes to their first draft. I called the auditors to thank them for the work they had done. After I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Lost

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Being Mocked

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 20: 1 – 18

Jeremiah 20: 1 – 18 Being Mocked 1 Now Pashhur the son of Immer, the priest who was also chief governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things. 2 Then Pashhur struck Jeremiah the prophet and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Knowing God Beyond The Surface Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

Knowing God goes beyond acknowledging His existence or understanding Him superficially. It’s a lifelong journey of seeking, experiencing, and growing in an intimate relationship with Him.

KNOWING GOD BEYOND THE SURFACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:10 “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24 John 17:3 Hosea 6:3 Psalm 103:7 Daniel 11:32 James ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Jeremiah 9:23-24, John 17:3, Psalm 103:7, Daniel 11:32, James 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Thankful

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 21, 2017

Being Thankful and grateful are principals found in a growing and active Christian

Being Thankful Selective verses Introduction- This morning we will look at being thankful. Thankfulness is usually associated with getting something and showing your appreciation for it. But the principal that God wants us to understand is that thankfulness is a lifestyle. Not only ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Transfigured

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 12, 2001

Have I allowed Jesus to "transfigure" my life?

MANY OF US HAVE HAD THEM, THOSE TIMES WHEN WE FELT LIKE WE WERE ON TOP OF THE WORLD, REALLY HAPPY, CONFIDENT THAT WE KNEW ALL THE ANSWERS, COULD SOLVE ANY PROBLEM THAT CAME UP. PROBABLY DURING THESE TIMES WE ALSO FELT REALLY CLOSE TO GOD, REALLY IN TUNE WITH GOD’S PLAN FOR US. IN THOSE MOMENTS WE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Free Methodist

Being With Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 4, 2005

A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

Baptism of Jesus First Sunday after the epiphany Matthew 3:13-17 "Being with Us"   "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Disciple

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What discipleship really means.

When I was in college I thought that an area of ministry that I would enjoy doing, and that perhaps God was leading me to, was to be a chaplain in the armed forces. I spent time talking with a pastor who had been a chaplain. I read some material about being a chaplain. Eventually, I actually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Holiness

"Be Real"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2013

A sermon about authenticity.

Luke 18:9-14 "Be Real" So, who are you, really? I'm not talking about the person who appears to have everything perfectly under control, or the persona who has been created, layer-by-layer, through the painful, embarrassing or shameful experiences of life... ...the protective shield we build ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Stewards Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 11, 2019

In fellowship together we have a responsibility to be good stewards of our resources so that we can support each other. Jesus helps us fulfil this responsibility by enabling us to have the grace to be generous givers.

Message 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Being Stewards Let’s start by reaffirming the close connection between being in fellowship together and being good stewards of our resources when we are in fellowship. In the very early days of the early church 44 All the believers were together and had everything in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Being Ready Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 30, 2009

Prepare for a delay, but be ready today.

Being Ready Matthew 25:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill 8/30/09 When I provide premarital counseling for couples I always tell them that it’s much easier to plan a wedding than it is to have a good marriage. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of officiating at many weddings and at most of them something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being Thankful

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 8, 2022

Thankfulness is a lifestyle. it is being determined and intentional.

Being Thankful Selective verses Introduction- Welcome to those listening with us online. We are glad that you have chosen to join us. May the Lord be allowed to speak to us in our few minutes together. We have begun this month to look at being grateful and being thankful for the things that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Being A Servant

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

What are the characteristics of being a servant.

September 23, 2012 Matthew 25:14-30 For the past 4-5 weeks, we’ve been talking about what it means to be a servant, to be what Christians like to say ~ to be a good steward with what God has given us. So, what does that mean to be a good steward? Some definitions are ~ 1) a person who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist