Sermons on Closeness Of God:

Desire For Other Things Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 13, 2007

Standing in the storms requires a commitment and desire for a close relationship, mant have a desire for other things

Standing In the Storm #5 Desire for "Other things" The girl knelt in the confessional and said, "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned." "What is it, child?" "Father, I have committed the sin of vanity. Twice a day I gaze at myself in the mirror and tell myself how beautiful I am." The priest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:7-19, Mark 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

I encourage you to examine your spiritual vision. Are your eyes open to God's vision for your life? Are you following Him down the road of discipleship? May we all open our eyes to see the wonderful truths God has prepared for us.

"Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes" Today, we delve into a thought-provoking topic: "Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes." It's a simple yet profound truth - if we want to see God's vision for our lives, we must open our eyes, both ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:19, Psalm 119:18, Mark 10:46-52, Mark 10:47, Mark 10:49, Mark 10:51-52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making A Dice Decide

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 29, 2023

Flipping a coin and making a dice decide for you is not the way of a Christian, or opening the Bible and keeping your finger on a verse with closed eyes is the way of the spiritually blind.

Making a dice decide “He revealeth the deep and secret things, he knoweth what is in the darkness, and light dwelleth with him” Daniel. 2:22 Flipping a coin and making a dice decide for you is not the way of a Christian, or opening the Bible and keeping your finger on a verse with closed eyes is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 91 - A Conditional Promise? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2009

No conflicts or predicaments should crush us, as long as we can draw close to God. We have no idea how long the onslaught of trouble might last or how deep the troubled waters may get, but they will pass and we will have ultimate deliverance.

Psalm 91:1-16 Everyone has favourite verses or chapters of the Bible. Words of promise, words of encouragement, others speak to us about God’s love and mercy towards us. Life is filled with problems, some small and some great and Psalm 91 has been and continues to be a source of strength, hope, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 93:1, John 15:4, Psalm 32:7, Proverbs 18:10, Proverbs 29:25, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 26:3-4, Psalm 32:10-11, John 15:7, Isaiah 53:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heart Seekers

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2010

God has opened the way to having a close, personal and intimate relationship with Him. Are we seeking after that type of relationship?

LONG AGO, EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST RECORDED WORDS OF GENESIS 1:1 SAID, "IN THE BEGINNING," GOD LOVED US AND CHOSE US IN CHRIST JESUS TO BE HOLY AND WITHOUT FAULT IN HIS EYES. HIS UNCHANGING PLAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO ADOPT US INTO HIS OWN FAMILY BY BRINGING US TO HIMSELF THROUGH JESUS CHRIST IN ORDER TO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Joy Of Serving God

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 9, 2006

Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power,

The JOY of serving God Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power, the person, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Piece Of God's Presence Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001

God left some of himself in the very words of John’s gospel. Looking closely we see Him there, loving us, calling us, filling us, and blessing us.

Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reason #4: We're Co-Heirs With Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 11, 2002

We see God, not as a harsh master, but as a loving father, who offers us a close, personal relationship and a secure inheritance.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #4: We’re sealed as co-heirs with Christ, 8:15-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’re part of the family! Paul points out that, although once were in bondage to sin, we’ve been purchased from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26, Romans 8:15-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Gospel Finds A New Audience Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

Philip is interrupted by an angel and goes to the desert. An Ethiopian is converted and carries to Gospel home.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 009 TITLE: The Gospel Finds a New Audience TEXT: Acts 8:26-40 INTRO: Jesus had commanded the Disciples to take the Gospel to the world. (Act 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Our Father

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Aug 9, 2021

Everybody likes to be kind of understood. We may not understand all, but we can start somewhere.

Understanding our FATHER 1 John 1:5 Of course, it is impossible to understand The MOST HIGH. One word usually describes HIM in modern times, good. Those who know HIM more intimately will tell you that HE is Excellent and that that is an understatement. HE is WONDERFUL beyond description. One way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

In The Hour Of Trial: Open Door

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 1, 2009

The doors of the church: some are locked, but panic hardware always lets us out for mission; some are heavily locked, but it is Christ who is our security; and some are never locked, for we are to be open to embrace those who need us.

Have you ever seen a place with as many doors as this church building has! A hardware salesman would be in heaven, right here! Doors, doors, everywhere doors. There are doors leading to the outside. Eight of them, I think. There are doors inside, leading into the rooms. Some doors take you into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejected God

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

[Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-26, John 8:46-59

Denomination: Lutheran

Discerning The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 25, 2010

In order to hear the voice of God we must have the right: 1) Closeness (1 Samuel 3:1-6), 2) Confirmation (1 Samuel 3:7-9), 3) Center of attention (1 Samuel 3:10-15), and finally: 4) Compliance (1 Samuel 3:16-20)

On Thursday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke at the United Nations in New York returning to his usual cursing Israel, and threatening it with extinction. Indeed, his hatred is obsessional, and dominates his view of the entire world. He even went so far as to blame America for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Other

Seek First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 17, 2005

The remedy for worry, fear, purposelessness, frustration and lack of provision and the recipe for a fulfilled, fruitful and God-pleasing life. (As close to a formula as I ever get!)

"Seek first the Kingdom of God" Mt 6:28-34 WBC 19/6/05am You know I’m not strongly ’formulaic’ - life isn’t that simple - formulas can let you down But I have a formula for you this morning. I have a guaranteed recipe… remedy for: - worry (here), provision (here), life, church!, purposelessness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Why Missions Work Is Fishy

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed