Sermons on close to god:

A Place Of Favor With God (Exodus 33:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2023

After the golden calf, the future between God and Israel is murky, and unsettled. Into that, enter Moses, a man who has God's favor, and who God knows by name, and who has a close relationship with God.

Today, I want to read through three separate, but related, episodes in Exodus. Each of these three, by themselves, would make a great devotional, or sermon. There's something in each of them that is worth stopping, and just thinking about. But when we combine them, like I think we are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, Luke 2:52

Sermon # 28 - God's Redemptive Plan Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 21, 2023

The Israelites deliverance from bondage was an unfolding of God’s redemptive plan which culminated with the coming of Jesus Christ. Read on to understand how this redemptive act of Christ can set us free from all of our bondages.

We have been meditating in the last couple of messages on this passage from Psalms 77:11-12, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past. I will think about all that you have done; I will meditate on all your mighty acts.” (GNB) We have been deliberating ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-12, Exodus 6:5, Exodus 6:6-8, Galatians 4:3-6, Exodus 12:12, Exodus 8:22-23, Proverbs 13:24, Exodus 20:3, Exodus 12:3, Exodus 12:6-8, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Hebrews 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When God Shuts One Door He Opens Another

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2024

God guides the steps of His people, but He needs our participation. We must recognize the doors when God opens them, and not become discouraged when some close. He works for our good!

WHEN GOD SHUTS ONE DOOR HE OPENS ANOTHER Acts 16:6-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Celebrating Mothers 1. We all know what today is! It’s the Special day to Celebrate all our Mothers! That’s why Mother’s Day is the 3rd most celebrated holiday, just after Christmas and Easter. 2. If we’re not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Purpose Of Storms Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 2, 2019

Ever wonder why God allows hard times and situations? Find out how God uses the storm to keep us close to HIM.

Storms of Life Series The Purpose of Storms CCCAG June 2nd, 2019 Today we are going to explore the foundational truth behind why God allows different types of Storms to come into our lives. Scripture- 1 Cor 3: 10-15 Intro: Yellowstone In 2002 my family and I traveled to Walla Walla WA to see my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mercy Of God Locks Up Death And Hades Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 8, 2025

Jesus bears the keys that have locked up “Death and Hades” so that we no longer can fear dying, so that when we close our eyes for the last time here, we can look forward to seeing Our Lord in that New Life.

Sunday of Divine Mercy 2025 When the Church gets really excited about one of God’s wonderful works, She commits Liturgy over and over. So last Sunday was our celebration of Christ’s Pasch, His rising from the dead, and for the entire week we have been celebrating that same Mass every day. This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Psalm 118:2-4, Psalm 118:13-15, Psalm 118:22-24, Revelation 1:9-13, Revelation 1:17-19, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Dependence On God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009

I actually forgot my notes for this message (audio) and God literally taught me a ton about dependence - fitting it was on the very night I was speaking on dependence.

DEPENDENCE ON GOD “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Dependence starts with surrender. Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). You will not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirsting For God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 14, 2016

If you seek God, He will find you!

THIRSTING FOR GOD PSLAMS 63 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Please rate this sermon! In the first few pages of the Biblical narrative we learn that sin separates humanity from God. Even though humanity was created in the image of God, after the Fall, humankind was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ghost -- Who Is He?

Contributed by Michael Brown on Oct 20, 2024

I wrote this message to share at the assisted living home a few days before Halloween. Because it was so close to Halloween I wrote the message about the one REAL Ghost, the Holy Ghost!

Holy Ghost – Who is He? When Halloween comes people gather together to tell spooky stories to scare the young ones. Parents tell the kids stories about ghosts & goblins. The ghost is also a good last-minute Halloween costume. Mom takes a white bedsheet & cuts or draws holes in it for the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Christmas Plan

Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Dec 9, 2023

Thanksgiving has come and gone. And we are in the Season of Advent. Advent is what we call the Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

God’s Christmas Plan 10 Dec.23 Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV) “I Been Thinking” Thanksgiving has come and gone. And we are in the Season of Advent. Advent is what we call the Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. And it is also the season of waiting and expectation for Christmas celebrating the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 22 – It Is Tragic When A Nation Finally Reaps The Sin It Has Sown – Sin Has Consequences Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024

Numbed by the wickedness around, we can become ignorant of the hurting and suffering people in our world. Jerusalem was grossly corrupt and injustice thrived. The world must learn from this but it is not going so. Injustice and violence are everywhere. Wrath is coming.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 22 – IT IS TRAGIC WHEN A NATION FINALLY REAPS THE SIN IT HAS SOWN – SIN HAS CONSEQUENCES PART 22 - Jeremiah 6:6-12 CHAPTER 6 [A]. A CALL TO THE INVADERS, BUT A PLEA FOR JUDAH TO REPENT OF ITS WICKEDNESS {{Jeremiah 6:6 Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Cut down her ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:6-8, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:13, Isaiah 1:4-6, Luke 13:2-5, Jeremiah 6:9-12, 2 Chronicles 36:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pushing The Boundaries Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 23, 2018

Expanding the Kingdom of God during this Church Age is a mandate that is still incumbent upon all churches. If the doors to continued expansion are closing, it may be because we are disobedient, or it may presage the closing of this present age.

“To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Distance From Jesus

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 15, 2003

WHERE ARE YOU AT IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS? WHY ARE SOME REALLY CLOSE, SOME NOT SO CLOSE AND OTHERS SEEM SO FAR AWAY FROM CHRIST? WELL, WE CAN ALL BE CLOSER IF WE "WANT" TO BE CLOSE TO JESUS.

TITLE: OUR DISTANCE FROM JESUS 1/27/02 TEXT: MATTHEW 26:36 – 43, 47 - 50 INTRO: ONE OF MY FAVORITE PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE IS HERE IN CHAPTER 26 OF THE BOOK OF MATTHEW. I HAVE OFTEN READ THIS PASSAGE AND WONDERED ABOUT ALL THAT TOOK PLACE ON THAT NIGHT. IT IS A SPECIAL PASSAGE TO ME ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

God And Me!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 4, 2015

Let me tell you, the harvest that you get from spending time with Him is incredibly enormous; I may not get what I need now but I get the energy to endure sufferings, patience to wait, wisdom to talk and grace to walk.

God and me! John 15:4 "Abide in Me, and I in you……” Ah, here we go, my incredible pursuit for God takes over everything else! Prep begins! It’s after school hours - most of you know that I work at our Abide School (School for the needy and under privileged kids) – ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Team God

Contributed by Je Layugan on Jan 6, 2021

Elijah (meaning “My God is Yahweh”) challenges the 450 prophets of baal (and other prophets) in a “my God, your gods face-off". Like Elijah, teaming up with God when facing battles in life will be a win-win situation.

STORY PRELUDE Elijah confronts King Ahab and challenges baal. He sets the basic rule of the face-off, that is to use woods and a bull to be consumed by their gods as they call them. Though he seems alone, Elijah is on the offense. In his turn to call his God, he prepares the Lord’s altar using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Israel In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 23, 2015

Here are several mini-messages dealing with end-time Israel. What a fascinating time in which we live. How close are we?

The final 490. Israel, take note Daniel the Jewish prophet predicted in the 600’s before Christ that his people were to have a period of 490 years in which to wrap up their history. An astounding statement. Daniel’s people, Daniel’s holy city, the Jews whose capital forever is ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God