Sermons on Closeness:

The Call To Be The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful.

THE CALL TO BE THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 16:1-24 INTRODUCTION: Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful. Because Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Integrity

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 22, 2021

Integrity is when we live the same way in the "Light" as we do in the "Dark."

Living With Integrity 2021 Summer Series / Grace; Hope; Salvation; Integrity / 2 Corinthians 6:1–13   • Christian actors struggle to find work in Hollywood. • Patricia Heaton - 2x Emmy award winner, co-star on Everybody Loves Raymond. • Says that observant Christians in Hollywood are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3, James 1:8, James 4:8, Matthew 6:24, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Walking! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 10, 2021

How can we get closer to Jesus? By sitting next to Him, and by listening to His voice, and by walking with Him. Listen!

This weekend is the Superbowl of Golf . . "The Masters" with the best of the best competing, and Justin Rose has the lowest of his career in the first round with 7 Birdies! My wife was amazed at all of the walking they did and so I got my calculator going, over 4 miles a round and more ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasures In Heaven: The Transformed Heart Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024

We delve into the timeless words of our Lord Jesus Christ recorded in Matthew 6:19-21, where He teaches us about the true treasures that shape our hearts and lives. Let us open our hearts to receive this transformative truth.

Treasures in Heaven: The Transformed Heart Matthew 6:19-21 Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless words of our Lord Jesus Christ recorded in Matthew 6:19-21, where He teaches us about the true treasures that shape our hearts and lives. Let us open our hearts to receive this transformative ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Comforts For Troubled Hearts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2023

Not only has Jesus given the Holy Spirit, but He also promises His own return.

MORE COMFORTS FOR TROUBLED HEARTS. John 14:15-21. *Notice how closely our love and our obedience are bound together (John 14:15; cf. John 14:21; 1 John 2:3-5). #4. He has given us the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17). Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will send another Comforter that He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Alliance Of The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

Boaz talks with his relatives.

Boaz knew where to find his relative, at the city entryway. This was the focal point of movement. Nobody could enter or leave the city without going through the city gate. Dealers set up their brief shops close to the entryway, which additionally filled in as a "city hall." Here city ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Strike Of The Sword Of The Lord Turns Sinful Sheep Into Silver Saints

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 5, 2001

how God uses the sword for good purposes

July 8, 2001 Zechariah 13:7-9 7 “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. 8 In the whole land,” declares the LORD, “two-thirds ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Incredible Hope

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 11, 2004

The Easter message of resurrection hope from John 20

INCREDIBLE HOPE John 20:1-18 INTRO.- Easter Sunday. What’s it all about? What does it mean to people? Well, that depends on who you are talking to. Mary Louise Duggard, age 8, of Seat Pleasant, MD, said of Easter, "You get eggs, and you remember God." Not bad! Jamila Young-Hogan, age ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Ever Happened To Hell?

Contributed by Steve Klink on Aug 1, 2004

Heaven or Hell? (Yes Hell is real) The choice is ours.

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO HELL? Text: I Thess. 5:9 “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I have been wanting to speak on this topic for many years. In fact, waaay back in the beginning of my ministry I created a sermon on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Drinking With The Cup Of Faith Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 16, 2004

If we are going to find soul satisfaction by drinking from the Living Fountain, we must use the cup of faith.

FINDING SOUL SATISFACTION BY DRINKING FROM THE CUP OF FAITH Ps 54:1-13 I. WE ALL ARE SEEKING SOUL SATISFACTION. A. Everyone is 1. No matter what country they live in 2. No matter what their economic condition 3. No matter what their educational level B. None of these things matter 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Betrayal, Bravery, And Bravado Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

In the arrest or Jesus we see the worst and the best man can muster - and how its not enough without the strength of our Lord.

Bravado: "a pretense of courage." It comes from an Old Spanish word "to swagger." Webster’s defines bravery as: "quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear." Betrayal: "To deliver into the hands of an enemy in violation of a trust or allegiance" Today we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Gift Ready To Be Recieved Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

I’d like to suggest tonight that the all-time best gift that has ever been given is Jesus Christ. And, once you open this gift, you will never want to return it, and you will never be the same!

A Gift Ready to Be Received A little girl is sitting on her grandpa’s lap rattling off her long Christmas list. The grandfather recognized that this was “a teachable moment,” and so he said, “Honey, it’s more blessed to give than it is to receive.” To which the granddaughter replied, “I know ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A New Commandment

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 18, 2002

A sermon on the command of Jesus to love one another.

TOPIC: ?A New Commandment? TEXT: John 13:34-35 Here?s the scene, from the 13th chapter of the Gospel of John: Jesus and his disciples are in the Upper Room. It?s the Last Supper. Judas has already left to do his evil deed of betrayal. Jesus and the other eleven disciples are still at the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Methodist

Has The Devil Taken You Captive?

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 4, 2001

Learn how the devil wants to Confuse, Control, Consume, Condemn and Convince you.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAS SATAN TAKEN YOU CAPTIVE? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Oct 5, 2002

The story of this Canaanite woman and her faith gives us three insights into the benefits of worship.

THE BENEFITS OF TRUE WORSHIP Matt. 15:21-28 (verse 25) Worship is important to God. Therefore it also should be important to us as well. One of life’s greatest questions is “What is my main purpose in life?” Why am I here? Solomon, considered to be one of the wisest men of his time, wrote the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God