Sermons on Closeness:

Simon Peter: Rock N Troll Haul Of Famer

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008

A very punny, scholarly-inclined exploration into the contextual implications of Simon’s new name: Peter.

“Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’ As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake—for they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Call When Trouble Comes Series

Contributed by Rich Wyatt on Sep 27, 2007

Psalm 81:7 "You called in trouble and I rescued you; I answered you in the hiding place of thunder..."

Call When Trouble Comes Psalm 81:7 “You called in trouble and I rescued you; I answered you in the hiding place of thunder...” Intro: “I will call upon the Lord Who is worthy to be praised – so shall I be saved from my enemies.” I. You Called In Trouble A. Ex 17:6,7 1. Psalm is referring to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:7

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Live In Unity

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 4, 2012

Loving God and loving others requires that we love ourselves.

Psalm 133 1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! The greatest commandment that we have been given is to love God, love our neighbor and love ourselves. This commandment consists of three parts and no part can be fulfilled without fulfilling the other two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cry

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 24, 2012

why we should cry out to God

Intro: Jeanie Mayo’s cry—a man had slipped into the girls dorm and was at her door one night during the holidays—so very few people were on campus—she screamed out in terror—the man took off—God spoke to her that night, that if she would cry out to Him throughout ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Room For Error

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jun 26, 2011

Jesus says that we will be as angels in heaven

Read Mark 12: 18-27 The Sadducees approached a fairly close resemblance to the word of God, but they could not come nearer to him. They could not get close enough to the truth to believe it, and be saved. Their approximation hindered them, because they were blind to the fact that Jesus is God; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Successful Christian Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Nov 26, 2011

Matthew 7:24 says 'Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock'. In this series we will go through those teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and see how to be that wise bu

Success! This is what success looks like! Here we have some pictures of some of the most successful people on the planet taken just at the point of achievement. Look at them, tell me, what do you see? How would you describe these people? Happy Ecstatic Elated Over the moon On cloud 9 Success! No ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

God Spared Not The Angels

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 7, 2012

This sermon is about the inexplicable love of God that surpasses all understanding.

Introduction: I would like to share with you today the marvel of salvation. It is good that we visit the ancient occurrences of scriptures. God dealings with sinners in the past provide great knowledge of what we should expect from the Divine hand. God’s dealings with the first sinners (angels) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Delay Is Not His Denial!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 23, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out the need for waiting on the promises of God. Too many Christians today want 'Fast Food' answers. We are not willing to wait on the Lord God's timetable. It is not always what we want but His timetable is the best for us

GOD'S DELAY IS NOT HIS DENIAL! In this sermon outline we point out the need for waiting on the promises of God. Too many Christians today want 'Fast Food' answers. We are not willing to wait on the Lord God's timetable. It is not always what we want but His timetable is the best for us because He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-22

Why Do Some Reject God?

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 3, 2011

Examining the question of why some choose to reject God.

Why Do Some Reject God? God did HIS part; He gave His only begotten Son. John 3:16 Jesus did His part; He died on Calvary’s cross. John 19:30 Jesus said, It is finished: and he died. With a gift of this magnitude and a sacrifice this supreme, how or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Studies In Ephesians: Why Gifts? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

This is study in Ephesians about the importance of the spiritual gifts.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Why gifts? Theme: To show the importance of the gifts in the church. Text: Eph 4:7-17 7 But unto every one of us is given grace God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Membership Without Relationship

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 25, 2009

This sermon warns of the need to be serious about our salvation and our relationship with the Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ.

Intro. One of the great bible tragedies is the life and death of Judas Iscariot. It is a strange enigma, how one could be so close to Jesus and yet so far from the Savior. It was a certain fact, that Jesus chose Judas but there is no biblical proof that Judas chose Jesus. There are many today who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits For Giving To The Poor

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Nov 23, 2013

In everyday living, we too have many opportunities to infuse our relationship with others with harmony. In Psalm 41 the Bible offer us seven benefits the Lord promise He will do for considering the poor.

Benefits For Giving To The Poor Proverbs 28:27; Psalm 41:1-3; Matthew 25:34-40 Elder Clarence Weaver Introduction What a great example of living in love and harmony Jesus gave to the world with His simple request for a drink of water from a Samaritan woman at the well in Samaria. Jews and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Word And Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 18, 2012

The divine word reveals the tragic possibility that human freedom can withdraw from the covenant dialogue with God

August 20, 2012 St. Bernard Verbum Domini My habit of preaching on Mondays brings me every two years squarely in the path of two of my least favorite readings from the Word of God. This is the day we hear them. In the first place, Ezekiel, who was a prophet-mime, is told by God that he had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Father's Day 2012

Contributed by Tyler Hopkins on Aug 31, 2012

A Father's Day sermon where I focus on Noah and how he honored God as a father.

Now I am not a father so I can't speak from personal experience about father-type things. I have worked in children's ministries for a few years, so I like to think that counts for something. The best example for fathers is, of course, found in scripture. I'm going a little unorthodox with what ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

What Jesus Taught Us About Death

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013

Jesus Confessed, Confronted, and Conquered Death!

Introduction: There are many ideas about death that are stated by various people. One study of interest involved the interviewing of several hundreds of terminally ill patients in a hospital. The interviews were conducted for the purpose of attempting to discover their attitudes toward death. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Friends