Sermons on Close Relationship:

The Death Of Nadab And Abihu PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

Explores God's heart and desires for His people, emphasizing holiness, reverence, truthfulness, and love for others.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for the Lord and our desire to understand His word more deeply. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound exploration of the book of Leviticus, chapter 19. A chapter that may seem daunting, filled ...read more

Topics: Strange Fire

Parting Ways

Contributed by Kent Simmons on Jun 9, 2002

An unfortunate glimpse into the lives of men who have come to an impasse in a quarrel over a meaningless and fruitless disagreement.

Sermon Notes “Parting Ways,” Acts 15:36-41 NIV Kent Simmons AC 15:36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." [37] Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Closer Look At Jesus

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

The writer of Hebrews wants to describe to us the picture that he took and he wants to highlight for us the things that we now can see clearer since God came up a little closer to us, therefore tonight we will take a closer look at Jesus.

A Closer Look at Jesus Hebrews 8:10-12 Introduction (Thanks Dr. Dave Hartson) I am not a good picture taker. I usually take pictures too far away from the object that I am shooting and so when I print the pictures you can not tell a whole lot about what I took a picture of. In the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Mistletoe Message

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2005

Reconciliation is a choice we need to make if we’re serious about the message of Christmas.

“A Mistletoe Message” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Christmas Eve devotional During our “Hanging of the Greens” one of our deacons was wondering whether to place a large ribbon over the doorway leading upstairs. The concern was whether it might get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Unwarpping God's Intimacy Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 9, 2004

God desires our intimacy with him. Steps for building intimacy with God are praise, prayer and enjoying God by spending time in his word

“Four Christmas Gifts Worth Unwrapping” Unwrapping God’s Intimacy Psalm 34:1-8 December 12, 2004 Intro: Last week we began looking at gifts worth unwrapping. We started with God’s love and how it is unconditional, limitless, and available. Today we are going to look at another aspect of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Discover God In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006

When the bottom falls out of our world, God is closer to us than we think.

Psalm 23:1-6 “Discover God in Perilous Times” INTRODUCTION Our year of discovery continues as we discover God in the perilous times of life. Like times of trials and struggles, perilous times are periods in our lives when we have difficulty perceiving God’s presence, power, or love. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Superficial Reconciliation Vs Genuine Restoration Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

2 Samuel 14 reminds us that peace is not the absence of tension, but the presence of truth and reconciliation.

SUPERFICIAL RECONCILIATION VS GENUINE RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 14:1-33 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:23-24, Luke 15:17-24, Proverbs 28:13, Isaiah 1:18, Colossians 3:13 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 14 reveals a situation where appearance was prioritised over heart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Believe He Lives?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 3, 2004

This is a sermon that deals with what should happen when we really believe that our Lord is risin.

“Do you believe that He Lives?” 4/3/04 John 20:1-18 Recently I received a DVD of the Jesus movie free in the mail. Now as I read the outside of the case I was excited to watch the DVD and when I got home I went to do so. But to my surprise when I opened the case the only thing to be found ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Building The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

how the church must become a community of faith to reach the world for Jesus Christ

Intro: bowling, concerts, even movies, overall attendance is in steady decline. Up in attendance coffee houses, bars, hiking, biking and Rving. Evidently, closeness, community, personal interaction is becoming more important in our society. Church attendance, down. What is the key to survival, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Buildind A Christian Home" Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004

Part one of the series; "Building a spiritual home"

Building A Spiritual Home Rev. Jose Gomez Sr. Psalm 127:1A “ Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it”. Introduction This text that we are using today can refer to an institution such as the Church or to the family or home. Today’s context is going to be the home (the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings And Benefits Of Problems (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 4, 2013

There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 4) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have learned that problems are a part of life. Because of the curse of sin on this earth, problems are woven into the fabric of everyday life. 2. There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Oneness In Christ

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 27, 2014

Unityin the body of Christ is of utmost importance, without oneness in Spirit the church of Jesus Christ is nor effective in the earth....

Sermon by Paddick Van Zyl (MTh) 27 Nov 2014 Title: Oneness Theme: Unity Intro: I want you to picture a scene today: see in your minds eye a large parade ground where thousands of soldiers are preparing for war. The sergeant major shouts a whole lot of commands in succession to the troops. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Walk Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 1, 2025

This sermon on Hebrews 11:5 explores Enoch's life, showing how his consistent, daily walk of faith earned him the testimony that he pleased God, which led to the ultimate reward of bypassing death and entering God's presence.

Introduction If you could choose how your life would end, what would you pick? Most of us would probably hope for a long life and a peaceful passing, surrounded by loved ones. But the Bible tells us about a man who received a far more spectacular exit. His name was Enoch, and his departure from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Forever Family

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 4, 2014

We are often misunderstood in this life. Often as believers seeking to serve God, we are misunderstood. Sometimes we are even opposed by well-intentioned people. Now, when those people are member of our family, it makes it increasingly difficult.

God’s Forever Family Mark 3:31-35 31 Then His mother and His brothers arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called Him. 32 A crowd was sitting around Him, and they said to Him, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside looking for You.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When The End Comes, Will I Make It In?

Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014

when the roll is called up yonder,will i be there? Will you please let me in Lord

Let me tell you, Our hearts are desperately wicked, who can know it, who can tame it. We seem to chace after every distraction. the lust of the eyes and lust of the flesh and the pride of life drives us. this is what we live for. I want to be good. but I am not, am i fooling myself . I want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational