Sermons on Closer To God:

Exercise Faith - Experience God’s Power

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 29, 2010

Have you ever wanted to experience God’s power in your life? I am not talking about magical powers, but the power to accomplish things that without God would be impossible for you. Often we have the opportunity to experience that power during the times

Exercising Faith, Experiencing God’s Power Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:1-50 We are never too young to experience God’s Power To Experience God’s Power… …We must exercise faith with humility …We must exercise faith with courage …We must exercise faith with the gifts we already have …We must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1: The Greatest Of These Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2016

Without love the outward signs of spiritual maturity will only impress humanity, not God!

LOVE IS INDISPENSABLE 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Even though all Scripture is God-breathed and therefore useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16); some Scriptures such as the “Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In God's Will Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2013

Thesis: To know God’s will for your life comes from you knowing God personally, having an encounter with God like Jacob, Moses and Nehemiah did and then taking step one.

Series: Rest in Our Scripture for this series - Isa. 40:29-31: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope (rest) in the Lord will renew their strength. They soar on wings like eagles; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To God Be The Glory! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014

God is bigger than any person’s ability to even imagine God, and if you think you have condensed God down to some little thought in your mind and you’ve got him figured out where he’s convenient to you and for you, you’ve committed idolatry.

INTRODUCTION Well, if you’re interested in some Christmas songs for those who are psychologically challenged, I came across a funny list the other day. For people who suffer from paranoia, here’s their Christmas song: “Santa Claus is Coming to Get Me.” For those who suffer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

What David Had That Saul Did Not

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013

Being a man after God's own heart does not mean totally sinless but one who is trying. Keeping your eyes on the goal is the key.

INTRODUCTION 1. David spent much of his early life alone a. His best friends were sheep and his enemies wild animals b. He seems to have been alone much of his early life 2. His training as king seems to have been done in secret 3. It was even a secret ceremony when he was anointed king 4. Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Law Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2018

The Jew trusted his law to be all that he needed and the best education he could get. Thus he boasted in the God who gave that law. There is no doubt that many Jews felt they were immune from God’s judgment.

(8) HIS LAW CANNOT MAKE HIM RIGHTEOUS Romans 2:17-24 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law. Israelites who remained in Palestine, or who returned to it after the Babylonian captivity, were designated as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Hears The Prayer Of The Righteous! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

The righteous man is the one who listen to God, who fear God and who do not practices his own righteousness but he lives according to the Scriptures and Gods ways .

The righteous man is the one who listen to God, who fear God and who do not practices his own righteousness but he lives according to the Scriptures and Gods ways .He makes a great relationship with God as his top priority. Gods word says that eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-16, 1 Peter 3:12

God’s Answer For A Thirsty World John

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 20, 2019

Are we telling people about salvation through Jesus Christ? Or let me rephrase, are we getting out in highways and hedges and sharing the gospel with the lost world?

Sermon. God’s Answer for a Thirsty World John 4:5-26 Introduction: Jesus travel from Judea on his way to Galilee. Jesus is compelled to go through Samaria. We find Jesus being wearied with his journey, sat by the well at Sychar. John gives us important items about the humanity of Jesus. He tells us ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Methodist

Gods Of Success Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010

A sermon in a series about the sins we set up as idols in our lives.

…Homerun Derby, an annual competition. A player by the name of Josh Hamilton, who used to play for the Cincinnati Reds…but they traded him away (as they often do with their best players) to the Texas Rangers (Laughter)…and so Josh Hamilton steps up to the plate, but the path to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Sheep Hear My Voice

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 21, 2010

There are two Greek words translated as "word" in the Scriptures. The Greek words are "Logos" and "Rhema". Faith Comes by hearing and hearing by the word "Rhema" of God. Updated January 2020.

I am convinced ... that we are too easily distracted ... in the rush ... of this modern ... in which we live. There are so many choices ... There are so many distractions ... all ... demanding ... our time ... and ... our attention. Sadly, ... it seems ... that we only hear ... what we want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Romans 10:9, Matthew 14:29, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:7, Romans 10:17, John 10:22, John 10:22-30, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 6:6, 2 Timothy 3:16, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Believers' Resources Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 28, 2015

Paul encourages the Corinthians believers and reminds them of God's gifts and grace that He bestowed on them.

The name Jesus Christ is mentioned ten times in the first ten verses of 1 Corinthians. I think Paul did this because he wanted the minds of the Corinthian believers to be immediately centered upon Jesus Christ. He knew that the answer to the Corinthian problems didn’t lay in his ability ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

5 Smooth Stones

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2022

To show 5 things David did to overcome the giant. 5 teachings of the faith that are important.

Title: 5 Smooth Stones Theme: To show 5 things David did to overcome the giant. 5 teachings of the faith that are important. Text: 1 Samuel 17 1Sa 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered their armies together to battle, and were gathered together at Sochoh, which belongs to Judah; they encamped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

Like Jesus, the road we are called to follow is sometimes dry and sometimes dangerous. But God ministers to us and renews us to continue on.

Walkin’ with Jesus: Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters Scripture Text: Mark 1.9-15 BODY Today, we’re not following Jesus up another mountain. To-be-honest with-ya, …I wish we were! Climbing a mountain is a test of strength and will and determination. Climbing a mountain is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Nazarene

A Great Bible Secret (It’s All About God, Not About Us!) 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way. When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose

Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout Hallelujah! Listen, I am all for OPTIMISM. Illus: Dr. W.T. Watson used to tell this story at Trinity College. There was a preacher who, no matter what bad thing you said had happened to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Part 30: The Blessings Of Being Close To God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2012

When we draw close to God... 1. He will move us to the ultimate place (vs. 1-2). 2. He will give us His ultimate protection (vs. 3-10). 3. He will show us His unfolding prophecy (vs. 9-16).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 30: The Blessings of Being Close to God Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - August 27,2017) (Revised August 18, 2025) BACKGROUND: *James 4:8 makes a great promise to us when it says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist