Sermons on Brought Near:

Seeing The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 18, 2025

When we begin to feel anxious or overwhelmed, misjudged or offended, occupied with our needs and self-gratification, take a few steps back and take time to look at the big picture

How many enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles? Normally, we turn all of the pieces face-up; set aside those that have a straight edge (the outside frame) and start assembling those first. Then we begin to assemble the rest of the pieces, looking for pieces that more obviously fit in a section, and work on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength To Stand-10 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 25, 2017

10 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how do God's people find strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-X—Ephesians 6:10-20 Paul urged the Ephesian church to find their strength in the Lord by effectively arming themselves. The church must acquire God’s strength to stand victorious. Where & How can the church find strength to stand victorious? 12 distinctions of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 12, 2022

Most people associate the day of the Lord with a period or a special day that will occur when God's will and purpose for His world and humanity will be fulfilled.

The Day of the Lord The Day of the Lord refers to a series of events when the world ends. It would comprise both disaster and salvation. What is the day of the Lord? ANSWER The phrase "day of the Lord" usually identifies events that take place at the end of history (Isaiah 7:18-25) and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:5

Denomination: Baptist

Provision

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 4, 2010

The widiws giving is a link for every believer to discover and grow there by. God's provision is coded within every believer as he or she follows His plan for their lives.

Provision Text: I Kings 17:1-7 NLT  1 Now Elijah, who was from Tishbe in Gilead, told King Ahab, “As surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives—the God I serve—there will be no dew or rain during the next few years until I give the word!” 2 Then the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would The Devil Say About Your Life???

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003

What would the enemy say about you?

Today I want to start you off with a question. If I really want to know what kind of person you are, who should I ask? Let me suggest to you that I would want to talk to your enemies. Let’s go to our scripture: God gave Paul the power to work great miracles. People even took handkerchiefs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who’s Who Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 21, 2010

A study of chapter 44 verses 1 through 31

Ezekiel 44: 1 – 31 Who’s who? 1 Then He brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary which faces toward the east, but it was shut. 2 And the LORD said to me, “This gate shall be shut; it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter by it, because the LORD God of Israel has entered by it; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 44:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Prince Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 24, 2010

A ttudy of chapter 44 verses 1 through 31

Ezekiel 44: 1 – 31 The Prince 1 Then He brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary which faces toward the east, but it was shut. 2 And the LORD said to me, “This gate shall be shut; it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter by it, because the LORD God of Israel has entered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 44:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Kingdom Come! Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

In this text we see Jesus begin to proclaim God’s good news. He tells us what this good news is, and what we are invited to do about it. Then we see what we can expect from this good news, as well as what not to focus on. It all begins with some bad news,

Kingdom Come! Mark 1:14-39 INTRO: What’s the best news you have ever heard/could ever hear? Today, God has some really good news for you! PREV: Today we will see Jesus begin to proclaim God’s good news. He’ll tell us what this good news is, and we will see what we are invited to do about this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 29r. The Practice Of Endurance (James 5:7-11) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

The Need for Patience. Given the oppressions mentioned in vv. 3-6, James encourages Christians to be patient until the coming of the Lord, and he cites the farmer, the prophets, and Job.

Text: James 5:7-11 (NIV) 7Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9Don’t grumble ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus is manna for the wilderness.

Intro One month in the wilderness and the Israelites are hungry, without food. That wasn’t in the travel brochure when Moses freed us from the Egyptians. Now our feet are tired and our legs weary. Sand and stones irritate in our sandals. Snakes and scorpions infest the ground we walk. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Some Hurts Are Better Left Alone

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 15, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 33: 1 – 20

Genesis 33: 1 – 20 Some hurts are better left alone 33 Now Jacob lifted his eyes and looked, and there, Esau was coming, and with him were four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. 2 And he put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Greatest Blessing For Our Family

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 30, 2018

Our children need to realize they have great potential and value. We must love our children for who they are and that is exactly the way God shows his love for us.

I suppose every parent here today can relate to the question, at some point, what does the future hold for my child? In fact most parents worry about it more than our children do. It’s kind of like the story of the father that came home one day and found out his child had been watching TV all day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:24-34, Mark 10:13-16, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 24, 2003

Sermon in series Spiritual Warfare

Understanding Your Enemy - Sermon 1 Series: The Challenger and the Challenge Ephesians 6:10-12 1. The Devil a. The devil is (John 8:44) a murder from the beginning. There is no truth in him - father of all lies. b. He does not have horns and carry a fork, but probably is in a gray suit and is very ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Coast Is Clear"

Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 8, 2006

The wonderful benefit of serving a God who is for us!

"THE COAST IS CLEAR!" Psalm 3:1 O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. THERE IS MUCH FRAY! The people of God often feel the pressures of life, the enemy and even the war within our own soul. There’s no doubt about the increase of struggles for the child of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob-He Lost More Than He Gained Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 3, 2022

Rebekah, mother of Esau and Jacob, wanted Jacob to have the paternal blessing which Isaac was going to bestow on Esau. She developed a plan for Jacob to get it--and they went through with it. Results? Bad!

Introduction: Jacob had already purchased Esau’s birthright (some might say, swindled Esau out of it) some years before this event took place. Now, with his mother Rebekah’s help, he was about to swindle his father, Isaac, out of Esau’s blessing. Jacob got the blessing, but he lost more than ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-41, Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Baptist