Sermons on Closer To God:

The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 16, 2024

In Classical Christian Art, the Gospel of John is depicted with the symbol of an Eagle. Why? Because his theology is lofty. He flies closer to the Son. We are going to look at a handful of those “lofty thoughts” that will lift you out of the mundane to new heights.

INTRODUCTION - Today, we focus the message on a thought that sets Jesus above all others: the Word BECAME FLESH! - The word INCARNATION means the embodiment of God the Son in human flesh as Jesus Christ. - Throughout time, humans have looked for ways to see God or connect with Him. - Throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pastor Anniversary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon encourages appreciation and esteem for pastors, God's chosen servants, who guide us through spiritual trials with divine wisdom and love.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's truly a joy to gather together in this sacred space, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our desire to grow ever closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new understanding, standing at the threshold of a deeper appreciation for those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Topics: Called By God

You Can't Mean That, God? Overview Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

When Habakkuk asked God to eradicate evil he got an answer he never expected. His reflections on that answer help us to consider how to respond to evil, how to understand why God allows evil to cause great suffering and draws us closer to our Lord.

Introduction One of the great literary achievements of the 20th Century has become one of the great cinematic achievements of the 21st Century. The first instalment of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is quite simply a phenomenal film that has brought to life a phenomenal book. And that is a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You See What I See PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

The sermon's main point is to encourage believers to shift their focus from their own human perception to God's divine perspective, emphasizing the importance of empathy, understanding, and living out the teachings of 2 Corinthians 4:18.

Good morning, family! Isn't it a joy to gather together in God's house, where we can learn, grow, and encourage one another? Now, we've all heard the saying, "Perception is reality," right? But let me ask you, whose perception are we talking about? Our own or God's? Today, we're going to dive deep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Matthew 7:3-5

Topics: God's Perspective, Seeing As God Sees

Living Together Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 26, 2006

It is not good for man to be alone! We need one another in order to grow and become more like Jesus. The more we work together and live together, the closer we will become to being like God and the more we will be able to do for Him.

Over the next four weeks, we are going to be spending our time going through our mission statement: Living to grow, serve, worship and share. Each week we are going to look at a different piece of it and the have a small lesson about worship as we sing and participate in the experiential stations ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With God? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD (Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”) INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find yourselves asking the question: WHAT’S WRONG WITH GOD? Certainly the Christians of the first century who were suffering persecution must have been tempted to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commitment To God The Father Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Our commitment and priority must first be to God. Some materials are taken from sermoncentral.com and higherpraise.com

Theme: COMMITTED TO THE FATHER Text: 1 Corinthians 8: 6 Introduction A. In our message last Sunday the closest disciple of Jesus, John the Beloved, told us what it means to be a committed follower of the Lord. It is to be committed to the claims of Jesus about Himself, committed to live as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose For Fasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, family. Today, we’re talking about a practice that is as old as our faith itself, yet often misunderstood or overlooked - fasting. Now, don't start squirming in your seats just yet! I promise, by the end of this sermon, you'll see fasting in a whole new light. We're going to explore ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3, Nehemiah 1:4

Topics: Fasting

God's Longings For Your Life #3: Renewal Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015

How to be renewed: 1. Move closer to our Master (vs. 18-22). 2. Hold on to your hope (vs. 23). 3. Be strongly committed to God's Church (vs. 24-25).

God's Longings for Your Life #3: Renewal Hebrews 10:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 14, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Over the past two Sundays, we looked at some of God's greatest desires for our lives. And we began with God's rescue: God wants to rescue all of us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:18-25, Mark 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Praying the Lord’s Prayer confronts the intersection of our praying and the Lord’s will.

Prayer and the Will of God Matthew 6:10; Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The second petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Thy Kingdom, Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven) solves three big problems that many of us face ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disappointment With God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 4, 2008

Disappointments will come and we have the choice to let them bury us or buoy us.

Christmas is a season not only of joy, but, if we’re honest, also of disappointment. Sometimes we’re disappointed with gifts. When Laura’s brother, Grayson, was in Middle School he received one such gift. To appreciate this you have to get the image in your mind of the entire family gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

The grace of God is an often misunderstood subject in churches today. Are we saved by grace or works? How does God's grace save the believer?

Defining God's Grace What are we talking about when we talk about the grace of God? Grace is a word that has much used, much misused, and much abused word in Christian Theology. People talk more and more nowadays about God’s grace and completely miss the justice of God, and in so doing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living God's Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Embrace the joy, face the challenges, and receive the rewards of living life according to God's will, as guided by the teachings in the book of James.

Hello, my brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, I am excited to share with you a message from the book of James. This message is all about the joy, challenges, and rewards of living life God's way. As we journey through this life, we will face trials and temptations, but let us remember the words ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Topics: Walking, Jesus

I Am Making Use Of God's Gps If I Am Walking Upward Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 21, 2019

Around here, I really don’t use my GPS a lot. It is hard to get lost going from Magnolia to McComb or Magnolia to Hammond. But when Anne and I went to Nashville about a month ago, we didn’t turn off our GPS.

INTRODUCTION: Around here, I really don’t use my GPS a lot. It is hard to get lost going from Magnolia to McComb or Magnolia to Hammond. But when Anne and I went to Nashville about a month ago, we didn’t turn off our GPS. We needed it to go from one place to another because that town is one of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Led By The Spirit Of God Or The Spirit Of The World? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2023

Brothers and sisters, if you are in Christ today, if you are born a second time, a new being, with the Sacred Spirit within you, and it’s really real, then you are closer to me than my own flesh and blood family. We are family by the Spirit of God.

As believers in Jesus we are his representative body on the Earth. We are the body of Christ. This means Jesus does his work through us, as we are led by Him. That’s something I think we need to emphasize more and more, being led by God’s Spirit practically on a daily basis. Are you led by the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-35, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Salvation Army