Sermons on Closeness With God:

How Big Is God

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jul 13, 2013

Understand the undescribable ways God has moved in our lives. Seeing what caused us to miss the mark which lead to our promised blessing. Know that "God is a man that he should lie."

How Big Is God (Gen 18:1-9, 10-14) "Is any thing too hard for the Lord... (PRAY) I want you to focus on the title, "How Big Is God". Here is Abraham in the plains of Mamre (grove of Oak Trees) in his tent and receives three visitors, one being our Lord God. Immediately he humbles himself and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

God, My Refuge Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2017

God provides a place of refuge near to his heart in Jesus.

1. God made an interesting provision of “the City of Refuge” in Deuteronomy 4; Numbers 35 which was played out in Joshua 20 • Murder was a violation of the Commands of God (Exodus 20, et al) and resulted in capital punishment • What about the accidental death by an individual? • Avenger of blood ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Who Cares

Contributed by Preeyapon Ekasittikul on Jun 7, 2019

God cares for our desperation He will change the situation for us when we pour out our soul to Him

God who cares 1 Samuel 1:1-28 1 The Problem 1:1-8 The story began with a small family of Elkanah, he was a descendant of Zuph whose family line in 1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 66 shows he was a Levite who lived in a Levitical city in the boundaries of Ephraim. He had two wives: Hannah and Peninnah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Sermon On The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 8, 2021

The Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven as it is also referred to is defined in Christianity by Encyclopedia Britannica as: “The spiritual realm over which God reigns as king, or the fulfilment on Earth of God’s will.

Carl Frederick Buechner an American writer, novelist, poet, autobiographer, essayist, preacher and theologian once remarked: “If we only had eyes to see and ears to hear and wits to understand, we would know that the Kingdom of God in the sense of holiness, goodness, beauty is as close as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15, Luke 17:21, Matthew 4:17

Friendship With God Or The World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2023

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#3] FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD OR THE WORLD? 1 Samuel 19:1-5 Introduction: The older I get, the more that I realize what an impact our friends have on our lives. Our friends can either be a bump in the road to us or a blessing to us. While we should be friendly to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 19, 2019

The significance of the Baptism of Jesus and its relevance to our baptism

Weekend Message/Devotion January 20, 2019 John 1:29-41 Behold the Lamb of God In today’s gospel reading, we find a whole lot to digest. If we are serious about understanding this reading, we will be drawn to a number of readings through the Old and the New Testaments. I hope you will follow ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-41, Genesis 22:7, Revelation 5:11-12, Matthew 3:14-15, John 1:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conditional Forgiveness Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2018

The point is this–God will forgive any sin, any offense. Nothing will make Him so angry as not to forgive. Unless. Unless we come to that confession, to that communion, with an unforgiving heart.

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Extraordinary Form “So also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you do not forgive–every one of you–forgive your brother from the heart.” From the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. There are very few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Catholic

God Or Social Media?

Contributed by Demarquis Johnson on May 21, 2024

All of the Instagram reels, someone is an influencer giving expert advice. God is the Expert influencer we need.

God Is an Expert on Man! Your influencer Demarquis Lamar Johnson “I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27). Introduction One day while flipping through the tv stations. I realized on nearly every channel, there is a talk show or someone being ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: *other

Overcoming The Odds With God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025

No matter the difficulty, God is greater than the opposition. What the world calls impossible becomes possible when God is involved.

OVERCOMING THE ODDS WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:31 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 6:16, Judges 6:12-16, Psalm 18:29, Isaiah 43:2, Philippians 4:13 INTRODUCTION: Life is often filled with challenges that seem insurmountable. Whether it is a personal battle, financial struggle, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, 2 Kings 6:16, Judges 6:12-16, Psalm 18:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unconditional Grace Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2001

God’s grace is dependent on what Christ did for us, and not on what we do. It is given without respect to merit, worh, or accomplishment.

This morning, we begin a three-week series of messages on the topic of "grace". Over these next three Sundays, we will be focusing our attention on this one single doctrine, because a correct understanding of God’s grace is at the center of our faith. It is absolutely foundational. A clear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge Here? A Christian Response To The Tsunami Series

Contributed by Darryl Mcauley on Jan 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the theological difficulties associated with the Tsunami of Dec 26, 2004

Mes#: 445-090105 File #: job01-01 Text: Selected passages from Job Title: Who’s In Charge Here? Introduction: · Christmas 2004 will be forever remembered as the Christmas with the most tragic natural disaster in human history. · People around the world have been witness to this most tragic ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#49 What Is Caesar’s And What Is God’s Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 10, 2021

In Mark 12:13-17 Jesus asked for a coin and with that coin illustrated the roles of government and God in our lives.

#49 What is Caesar’s and What is God’s Series Mark Chuck Sligh August 8, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 12:13-17 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Got This—when A Pastor Is Leaving

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2023

This sermon celebrates a transition when a pastor leaves a congregation and both having faith for their future as a leader and as a congregation.

God’s Got This—When A Pastor Is Leaving Rev. Toby Gillespie-Mobley Joshua 1:1-9 1 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking place. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Deliverane: The Prize Of Persistence

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Dec 29, 2008

This was a prophetic message the Lord gave me as we prepared to close out 2008 (the outline was created after I preached the message). It examines how Hezekiah responded to the words of the prophet and how God was moved by his repsonse.

A DIVINE DELIVERANCE (The Prize of Persistence) ISAIAH 38:1-6 As we prepare to close out 2008, we need to understand that when you have relationship with the Lord, you’re able to go directly to Him concerning whatever “death” sentence life has afforded you. Your relationship can cause God to move ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are You Downcast?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Many Christians stumble, not because they never believed, but because they stayed too close to the place where they first got in. God calls us not only to begin the journey of faith but to grow in joy, perseverance, and victory through Christ.

Introduction: Too Close to Where We Got In A mother tucked her little boy in bed. She kissed him goodnight, pulled up the covers, and went downstairs. Not long after, she heard a loud thump and then crying. She hurried upstairs and found him on the floor. “What happened?” she asked. Through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist