Sermons on Closeness With God:

The Search For Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 7, 2022

As Christians we all want to get close to Jesus but few are able to develop a close, personal relationship with Him due to focusing on their own needs first instead of the kingdom of God.

The Search for Jesus! John 6:22-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Not all Searching for Jesus is Holy The Bible states we are to “seek the Lord while He may be found” for when we “come near to Him, He will come near to us” (Isaiah 55:6; James 4:8). He who has ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2014

Enoch had such a close relationship with God that grew so intimate that he was taken to heaven without experiencing death. His epitaph is that Enoch “walked with God”.

Walking with God Genesis 5:18-24 Two men in the Bible stand out as unique; unique because out of the entire scope of man’s existence, these two men alone never died. – Elijah and Enoch! We are told that Enoch had such a close relationship with God that grew so intimate that he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Worship God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 1, 2024

Looking at Psalm 100 can prepare you spiritually for this new level of closeness in your walk with God and it can prepare our fellowship to grow in worship. Prepare to be challenged by Psalm 100.

If a runner gets a new personal best in his mile time, then his old and slower time is not good enough anymore. That is the case in almost any area. When you improve to a new level, then the old level is just not going to be satisfying. You and to move in the direction of improvement. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-3, Psalm 100:1-5, John 4:23-24, Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

Baptism in the Holy Spirit and why it allows us to have a close relationship to God.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) “For John truly Baptized with water: but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” I have to admit that several years ago I was ignorant of the fact, concerning the Biblical aspects of being Baptized in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mile Marker 0

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus tells us that if we love God and neighbor, then we are close to the kingdom.

Title: Mile Marker 0 Scripture: Mark 12: 28-34 Theme: If you love God and neighbor, then you are close to the kingdom. 28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

Paths Of Righteousness Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

Finding God's choice of right paths

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The shepherd’s main task is leadership. 2. What type of leader was Jesus? a. Not dictatorial. He let Judas betray, and Peter deny. b. Not democratic. He never took a vote. c. Not Laissez Faire. He doesn’t let sheep do what they want to do. B. WHY MUST THE SHEPHERD LEAD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17, Matthew 11:28, John 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Makes A Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 27, 2025

No matter the situation, our God is still in the business of making a way. Don’t be discouraged by the closed doors,

THE GOD WHO MAKES A WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 (KJV) Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Surprise Behind The Door Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

God specializes in surprises on the other side of a closed door.

Have you ever been surprised by what’s behind the door? I told you last week that my older brother used to wait behind closed doors just to scare the heeby jeebies out of me. That was always a surprise. In fact, last week I did this thing where all throughout my sermon I opened and closed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Friendship Above All

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2022

We want and need a close relationship with God above all else.

1. A Prayer Tent In 2021 David Jeremiah told about a creative mother in Chicago who noticed her son was anxious during the pandemic. She came up with a biblical solution. Together they made a homemade pup tent called a "prayer tent." The two of them set it up in the corner of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Intervention In Toxic Marriages Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 17, 2024

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.- Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.- Psalm 34:18 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I want to address a sensitive yet crucial issue is domestic abuse and mistreatment in marriages. God's design for marriage is a beautiful, loving partnership between two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

No Regrets I

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Two fundamental truths that I want to establish before I preach on revival in our month of prayer and fasting: first that revival is “fresh life based on a renewal to closeness to God,” and second, revival presupposes a church with a tainted or languishing intimacy with God.

Background to passage: Paul is talking about a letter that he wrote to confront the church about a sin in the church. In brief, there are two kinds of sorrow/grief in view; godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow. “The difference between godly grief and worldly grief is that the first issues in repentance ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2025

The beauty of God’s presence is an invitation to experience His love, peace, and transformation. As we seek His presence through prayer, worship, and the Word, we open ourselves to the profound beauty that comes from a close relationship with Him.

THE BEAUTY OF GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 27:4 “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple.” Supporting Texts: Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Exodus 33:14-15, Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 63:9, Matthew 18:20, John 14:23, 1 Chronicles 16:27, Psalm 84:10-11, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life God's Way

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ is the source of all life, you must stay close to Him in order to experience “the abundant life”.

I. The Nature of God obligates you to submit to Him. A. God is present (omnipresent). B. God is active (immanent). Genesis 1; Eph 4:6 II. The Nature of man obligates you to reflect the glory of God. A. Man surmises He is an accident. B. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Furnace

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

When the pressures of life close in upon us, Where can we draw stregth?

Our text for today allows us to see God working in the lives of his people bringing salvation to them in the midst of the "heat" and pressures of life. And while we would all agree that this is the purpose of our faith and could draw a pretty good lesson from this fact for our lives, I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Say Goodbye

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 11, 2023

I am glad that when the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesian church, he apparently had enough room to say all that he wanted to say and what he wished for the church.

Alba 9-10-2023 HOW TO SAY GOODBYE Ephesians 6:23-24 People don't write letters as much as they used to do. We do more texting now on our phones. It is really kind of sad since a lot of good conversation between people will be lost in the netherworld, if there is such a place. Every letter ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ