Sermons on Closeness With God:

Procuring God’s Peace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018

This sermon is part of our spiritual first aid series and it looks at how we go about procuring God's peace for our lives. We look at having peace with God and the peace of God, and how we have peace through God's word and forgiveness.

Spiritual First Aid Procuring God’s Peace Before I begin, let me say that God considers peace so important that not only did He give it as a title to His Son, Jesus, calling Him the Prince of Peace, but He also made it part of two life changing teachings. The Apostle Paul lists out peace as one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16, John 16:33, John 14:27, Romans 5:1, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 119:165, Isaiah 48:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

God’s Word! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 1, 2013

What can keep you and me from being successful or victorious in this life, is when we don’t believe God’s Word!!

Joshua 1:7-8-Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The God Of New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 28, 2012

Our intimacy with God – His highest priority for our lives – determines the impact of our lives because this is how we receive the strength, wisdom, & patience we need to endure & succeed. It’s only through our fellowship with God that we can truly affect

A Life-Plan for the New Year and Face it without Fear God is the God of new beginnings “You crown the year with your goodness, and richness overflows wherever you are.” (Psalm 65:11 GOD'S Word) What a joy to seek an eternal and spiritual perspective as we begin a new year. David wrote ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Purpose In Government Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2012

Contrary to popular Christian belief, God intends for us to be involved in the process of government and to exert Christian influence there. He created governments for the good of man. When Christian neglect their stewardship responsibilities they remove

1. Cartoon: Two men on a park bench; one lets out a loud SIGH; the second man stands and says, “Well, if you are gonna’ talk politics, I’m outta’ here!” 2. Three Great Institutions of God: a. Family b. Church c. Government 3. Mixed reviews on how we look at government a. Support (blindly? – Acts ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting In God’s Provision Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 9, 2012

This is an important sermon, where we will learn the correlation between God’s provision, and his requirement for us to follow his instructions.

Sole Provider The incentive to trust in God’s provision today, may be more necessary than it has been in a very long time. We are living in difficult days, but if those days cause us to turn more to God, then such difficulties may not be a bad thing, depending of course on the severity of those ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Render To God The Things That Are God's

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

Jesus says, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's" (Matt 22:21). Most sermons on this verse deal with the first part of this verse, but what does the second part mean? What does it mean to render to God?

MAIN TEXT: Matt 22:15-22 (parallels in Mark 12:13–17 and Luke 20:20–26) The Jews were desperately seeking to discredit Jesus, because within the context, He was speaking parables against them. They would stop at nothing to do so. Within the context of this verse, various groups ask Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Roadmap To Prosperity

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 3, 2020

Do you want God’s best in your life? If you are tolerating any type of physical ailment, anything less than financial abundance, or a struggling relationship, the answer is a resounding yes! In this outline are a few steps to lead you to what God desires for us.

“GOD’S ROADMAP TO PROSPERITY” Do you want God’s best in your life? If you are tolerating any type of physical ailment, anything less than financial abundance, or a struggling relationship, the answer is a resounding yes! Take time today to renew your mind to what God has to say about your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:16-18, John 10:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Secrets To God’s Blessings

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

Many people needlessly spend too much effort worrying, working and wrestling with things without the blessings of God. Haggai’s message to the people taught them how to get their priorities straight. He gave them

Secrets to God’s Blessings Scripture: Haggai 1:1-3:23, Psalm 68 Many people needlessly spend too much effort worrying, working and wrestling with things without the blessings of God. Haggai’s message to the people taught them how to get their priorities straight. He gave them a word from God that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay In God’s Word

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Sep 30, 2020

The reasons why we should remain in God’s Word.

Stay In God’s Word John 8:31-47 1. You Will Learn The Truth (32a) - 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you remain in My Word, then you are truly my disciples. 32a You shall know the truth…(John 8:31-32a) - Those who are disciples of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Soaking In God’s Presence.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 6, 2020

To soak means, to make or allow something to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid. To be saturated. “The early disciples of Jesus Christ needed to be thoroughly saturated by the Holy Spirit.’

Soaking In God’s Presence. John 14:12-14NKJV To soak means, to make or allow something to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid. To be saturated. “The early disciples of Jesus Christ needed to be thoroughly saturated by the Holy Spirit.’ ‘We too need be stay wet through immersion of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-14, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Glory On Display

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 12, 2021

Both the powerful and the powerless were wrong in their expectation, yet God had a plan and Jesus knew His agenda. In this text, Jesus sets the record straight. His only desire what that God might be glorified.

Now in the Gospel of St. John, the signs are over, the parables are finish and Jesus begins speaking in plain language. The shouts of the Triumph entry are quiet, and a banquet has been prepared. The setting of the text is a beautiful banquet prepared in Jesus’ honor. We are back in Bethany, just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding God’s Wisdom Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #7. God reveals Himself by revelation, inspiration, and illumination.

I. Introduction A. As you may recall, one of the main issues with the church in Corinth was an issue of unity -They were not sure who their allegiance was to. -Paul, Apollos, Cephas, or Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:12) -They were not even sure if they should follow the teachings of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Moving Forward In God’s Will

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 30, 2020

Our Theme: For 2021

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; 24 though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. My brother and sister: This morning, I have come on assignment with a reminder for all of us. It is a simple reminder with colossal implications for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plans For You

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2021

It’s a happy thought that God is constantly thinking about you! God was thinking about you before the first mountain was formed.You’re the apple of God’s eye, His own dear children. He says, “The very hairs of your heads are all numbered.”

GOD’S PLANS FOR YOU Jer. 29:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT FORGIVING, GOING FISHING 1. A boy went to the grocery store with his mom. He’d already gotten in trouble for touching things, and she said, “Don’t touch anything on the shelves!” 2. When his Mom wasn’t looking, he bumped a large ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Spirit Is Wounded

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 8, 2021

Man can turn the Spirt of God away and loose their life to Satan.

God’s Spirit is wounded Isaiah 63: 8For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. 9In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:10

Denomination: Baptist