Sermons on Closeness With God:

Touching The Heart Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 9, 2021

This Mother’s Day, Pastor Dennis will be looking at how we go about touching the heart of God and the three H’s of prayer that God hears.

Touching the Heart of God Luke 18:9-14 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnsKqgXUXKLZ13J7FrnC6uQ The other day as I was looking at the topic of prayer, this came across my desk. “A faithful Christian mother will seek to carry her children in at least three places: in her womb, in her heart, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, James 5:16

Denomination: Foursquare

God Hates Racism

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Nov 22, 2021

God hates sin. Racism is sin, and a Christian must hate what God hates, therefore a Christian cannot be a racist.

GOD HATES RACISM TEXT: GALATIANS 3:27-29 INTRODUCTION: A racist is someone who believes that a person’s race is the fundamental determinant of human traits and abilities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of one particular race over another. In his letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering The Throne Of God

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 9, 2022

No matter what your circumstances in life is, their is an encounter with God that you can have, that will change everything. Ezekiel was such a man, living in captivity, disillusioned with his people, then he saw The Throne of God, everything changed. This sermon is a seed sermon so a need to dig!

God is Still On His Throne 2 Kings 24:8-16 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Nehushta the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem. He did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father had done. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28, 2 Kings 24:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sensing God - Touch Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 15, 2018

This message is part of a series on understanding God through our senses. The focus is the transforming touch of Jesus who is willing to identify with us in our sinfulness. The touch of Jesus we can use to bring transformation to the world.

How many of you remember the first time that you held hands with a significant other person in your life. Maybe it was your first girlfriend - the girl at school who was going out with Jeff all week, but dumped him on Friday morning. By lunch time on Friday you’re sitting her and your hands touch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Thank God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 6, 2023

The apostle Paul went through a lot of troubles, but he always found reasons to thank God. When writing to the church in Thessalonica he says that there were many things about them for which he continued to be thankful.

Alba 11-5-2023 REASONS TO THANK GOD I Thessalonians 2:13-16 H.A. Ironside, who was the minister at Moody Church in Chicago last century, told of an experience he had in a crowded restaurant. Just as Ironside was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he could join him. Ironside ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin That Wants God

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025

Cain sought God’s favor without surrender, but Christ’s blood still speaks—calling every heart from self-made worship to obedient, Spirit-filled revival.

The Conflict at the Altar Every human being builds an altar. Some offer obedience; some offer opinion. Every life lifts something before God—work, worship, wealth, reputation—and waits for fire to fall. That is where the story of Cain and Abel begins: two brothers, two altars, two hearts, one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:24, Genesis 4:6-7, Romans 12:1, 1 John 1:7, Psalm 51:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

An Open Ear

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

When, through our Baptism, we declared ourselves closely bound to Jesus Christ, we promised we would carefully listen to that same Jesus as we traveled on our life journey. Now, listening doesn’t just mean that we hear the words that someone else is speak

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 9 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A January 20, 2002 Readings: * Is. 49:3, 5-6 * 1 Cor.1:1-3 * Jn. 1:29-34 An Open Ear The Follower’s Task As we move out of the Christmas season, we are asked to reflect on what it means to be a follower of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Catholic

Come Up On The Mountain

Contributed by James May on Jul 24, 2011

We must climb higher in God to catch a true vision of what, and who, God really is. Without that proper vision we stand in danger of perishing,

Come Up On the Mountain Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Pastor James May Why do people love to go up on the mountains? For most of us it is the experience of feeling on top of the world. It is as though you can look down on the world far below and for just a moment, catch a glimpse of how God must ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Picture Of God At Home

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

This message deals with the fact that God the Father disciplines those who are true children of God.

A Picture of God at Home Hebrews 12:5-13 Introduction: Today we will be studying the beautiful picture that God has given us of Himself, our earthly Father. Dads, you should be very aware of the fact that you are the first picture of God that your children will see. This Father’s Day we will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling In God's Will.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 1, 2003

Understanding why it is important not to live an ambiguous lifestyle, but to truly remain in God’s perfect will.

For the last couple of weeks Collier has been sick with the flu. His temperature would range between 102-103. One particular day his temperature went above 105 three different times. Each time we would place him in the bathtub with cool water. Each time our hearts would shatter because of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Give To God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

The principles of giving.

MAL.3:6-12 "WHY GIVE TO GOD" A) This is a subject that is very touchy! * But Jesus talked about this subject a lot! * In fact, Jesus talked about money 16 out of 38 parables, 1 out of 10 verses in the gospels! B) The Bible devotes 500 verses on prayer, less than 500 verses on faith, * But over ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Final Words Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Aug 22, 2002

What does Malachi have to say to our generation?

Prophecy To Our Age God’s Final Words Introduction: Malachi 4 The prophecy of Malachi, hence; ends with a curse. After this prophetic message from God, there is no direct message to the people for over four hundred years. With the close of the Old Testament what is found within the text of this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God's Solution To Division

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002

In the midst of problems at the Corinthian church, Paul gives a solution to the churches problems.

I. Introduction A. Churches around the world split all the time. It doesn’t seem like a normal year in the faith unless we are having a knock down fight over non-essential issues. B. I am not here today preaching to one individual. 1. I would never preach from the pulpit and humiliate any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises To The Man Of God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 15, 2003

The man God will bless, the prosperity He promises, and the blessing of a faithful wife and good children.

Promises to the Man of God Psalm 128 INTRO.: Father’s Day is observed on the 3rd Sunday in June. The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equipping God's People

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 3, 2004

Educating the Body of Christ to the power of the Holy Spirit and the whole armor of God as well as understanding that life isn’t perfect after we accept Christ.

Equipping God’s People 1. Beyond Salvation – Isn’t Life Perfect Now? 1 Peter 3:17 – Suffering for what is right “17. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.” Hebrews 10:32 – Persecution of new converts “32. But call to remembrance the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Bible Church