Sermons on Close To God:

Grounded By God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 16, 2025

Exploring the prophecies of Daniel 9

Grounded by God Book of Daniel Series April 16, 2025 Scripture: Daniel Chapter 9 (Part 1) Introduction: It’s nice when the opening introduction to a sermon is something that we call can relate to- the subject of being grounded. How many parents here have grounded their children? How many people ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:3-5, Leviticus 26:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expecting God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2022

Many people have expectations of what God can do for them. But that's not how it works. We were saved to do things for Him. Why?

I’ve been told that when people come to God –– they have certain expectations. They have certain opinions of what they think God should DO for them. They visualize a God who is going to do what they want done. ILLUS: A woman named Donna had a conversation with her 4 year old niece. The little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Seems Distant Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

What do you do when God feels distant? It happens to all Christians.

What about When God Seems Distant? Purpose Driven Life #14 Montreal/Cornwall November 15, 2003 When God is near and you can almost feel his presence, it’s easy to worship Him. If this happens here, you can have tremendous feelings of exhilaration and can go home tremendously buoyed up. If it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In Control!!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 21, 2004

God is in control!

1 Corinthians 2:9-16 but just as it is written, "THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM." For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16, Matthew 24:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Favor Of God

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 13, 2002

This sermons shows 5 items you can use as a gauge to see if the favor of God rests upon your life.

The Favor of God Text: 1 Samuel 2:26 "And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men." Summary: This message will present 5 items that you can use as a gauge to see if the favor of God rests upon your life. They are: 5 Areas the favor of God is revealed: 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:26, Deuteronomy 28:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questioning God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: It is o.

Thesis: It is o.k. to question God, just don't get stuck there. Intro.: 1. Illust. There's an old story about a Jewish tailor named Lev Ashram who goes to a synagogue to pray. On his way out he meets a rabbi. "Well, what have you been doing in the synagogue, Lev Ashram?" the rabbi asks. "I was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

God's Masterpiece

Contributed by Elliot Ross on Jun 5, 2001

We are the masterpieces of God and we get our worth from him.

The Touch of the Masters Hand. Have you ever felt worthless or cheap in the eyes of the world? Have you ever felt that you were not really what you could be or what you should be? I know that at times I have.. Read a little story the other day that I think illustrates all of our lives in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus God?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 1, 2006

Many are asking this question, trying to find an answer. Some say yes, some say no, and some are not sure. So then how can we find out who this Great Messiah is, God or Christ?

John 1:15-17 Is Jesus God? Many are asking this question, trying to find an answer. Some say yes, some say no, and some are not sure. So then how can we find out who this Great Messiah is, God or Christ? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 2 in a series on Lamentations. Highlights the consequences of rebelling against God.

The Righteousness of God Lamentations 1:12-22 I. Introductions A. Measuring By the Right Standard 1. An Eight-Foot Son a) A young boy proudly proclaimed to his mother that he was 8 feet tall. b) “Are you sure?” asked his mother. c) “Yes I am sure. I measured three times.” 2. Prove It a) “Well ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greatness With God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 21, 2007

four steps in the life of Abraham that caused him to walk in spiritual greatness

Intro: my final yearbook average in bowling has been 223 for the last 3 years. Very often people will ask me to help them raise their average. Over the years I have learned one thing, most people want to be great, but very few will pay the price for greatness. When I started bowling back in 1978, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Heart For God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 28, 2007

To complete God’s best means having a heart for Him.

A HEART FOR GOD Joshua 8:28-35 *Emerson said, "A man is what he thinks about all day long." *The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius put it this way, "A man’s life is what his thoughts make of it." * William James said, "The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

In God's Hands

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 25, 2013

God assures Jeremiah and all of his people that “God knows the plans he has for us.”

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 “In God’s Hands” INTRODUCTION While serving a congregation in Appleton, Wisconsin, Faye and I decided to dine out one Sunday evening. We went to a popular Italian restaurant, Vittorio’s, which is owned by a Latino family—go figure. Most of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Acceptable To God

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 21, 2017

We must conform to God and not the world. We are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This is how we can be acceptable to Him.

ACCEPTABLE TO GOD The obvious question after hearing the title of this sermon is what must we do to be acceptable to God? If we look at Romans 12:2, Paul has given us some insight into what we might do to be acceptable to Him. Our talk this morning will be on five points contained within our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Matthew 6:10, Galatians 5:19-24, Philippians 2:5, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Then God Said

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Did you read something new in Gods Word this past week? Something familiar with new eyes? Did the Holy Spirit convict you to open your bible and allow God’s Word to speak to you?

Today our key passage is found in Romans 4:17. The purpose of the message today is to remind us that God is not shackled by circumstances or natural barriers. Quick back story as you get to Romans 4:17 • Apparently, Paul had finished his work in the east, and planned to visit Rome on his way to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Praising God

Contributed by Samantha Chambers on May 22, 2020

This psalm also reminds us that is about all of us, not just one of us as it says “we” go through life together. I want to invite anyone that is with us, that is in your space with you to participate in praise and help me by finishing this sentence. Ready? Here we go.

Today’s Scripture is Psalm 66:1-4 and throughout this psalm is the word praise. What does praise mean to you? We are called to give God praise every day and in all times. I want us to praise God together, will you join me to give praise to God? So when we give praise, we are excited. We high five ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-4, Exodus 14:26-31, Exodus 12:31