Sermons on Closer To God:

Is Failure Really Not An Option?

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 31, 2013

In our failures, Jesus draws us closer to Him and is always there when we need Him.

Is Failure Really Not An option? Matthew 26:31-35 Intro: Failure is not an option. I’m sure you have heard the phrase. That phrase is linked to NASA and their space program. It originated when the makers of a documentary interviewed NASA officials about the problems that arose out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuit For The Mind Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

A closer look at growing in Christ by first taking control over what goes on in your head.

Pursuit for the Mind! Toy aisle with Grant- Wal-Mart Transformers Humans want to be more, to be a part of something bigger Christians are designed to transform, to become more This is called Spiritual Transformation and it starts in the mind 2 Disciplines of the Mind: 1. Meditation How many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Or Fear Not

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jul 26, 2022

Birth Pains In the beginning mild but as time comes closer to delivery, pains increase in strength and frequency.

Fear or Fear Not RCF 07/24/2022 Isaiah 43:1-3 Intro: Birth Pains In the beginning mild but as time comes closer to delivery, pains increase in strength and frequency. As a believer in Christ, we can see birth pains taking place. We can see the intensity and the frequency increasing. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-16, Isaiah 43:1-3, Exodus 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 32:39, Isaiah 43:22-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Winds And Sea Obey Jesus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2014

The storms of life will either draw you closer to the Lord or further away. How about you?

Even the winds and the sea obey Him! Mathew 8:26, 27 “But He said to them, “why are you fearful, O you of little faith? Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, even the winds and the sea obey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

To The Naked Church That Made Me Sick Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 20, 2006

Jesus points out our flaws so that we may come closer to Him by repenting.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 7 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Naked Church That Made Me Sick Rev. 3:14-22 Nov. 19, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A The Huddinge ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Excuses Fall Short Series

Contributed by Tony Dicostanzo on Jan 22, 2003

How can we open the window to the future that God desires for us, a future filled with fulfilled promises instead of fallen dreams? We do that by throwing away our excuses. What can some of those excuses be?

Permission is granted to reproduce the following Sermon Outline for corporate worship distribution. The manuscript, which follows the outline, contains the text needed to complete the handout. For further sermon resources or help, contact Pastor Tony S. DiCostanzo at adicostanzo@pastors.com. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just The Beginning

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2021

We are one day closer today to the return of Christ Jesus than we were yesterday.

Just The Beginning – Mark 13: 1 - 8 Intro: I read a story recently about a young lady who had been invited on a blind date to an exclusive restaurant where there would be live music and dancing. She went to her beautician to have her hair done, did her makeup, put ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 10, 2019

We can be assured of God's provision and of His love because He promised with a five-fold negative that He would never leave us nor forsake us. Four different people in Scripture received this promise from God, so we can see God's faithfulness to them.

“I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU!” Heb. 13:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Steve Bauer was touring Ireland's countryside with a group of travel writers. They passed an immaculate cemetery with hundreds of beautiful headstones set in a field of emerald green grass. 2. Everyone reached ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace Is An Inside Job PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

Explores how our dependence on God deepens during times of distress, emphasizing the essential nature of this reliance in all seasons of life.

Gather round, dear friends, and lend your ears to the words that we are about to share today. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has seen it fit to bring us together, to share in His word, to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6, Exodus 33:21, Isaiah 26:3

Topics: Dependence, God

The True Meaning Of A Lenten Sacrifice

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 9, 2019

Most people attempt to give something up for Lent. But is what we give up for Lent beneficial to us or to God?

This past Wednesday, the collective whole of the Christendom observed Ash Wednesday. A day in the church year when we are reminded of our mortality, but more importantly, reminded of our reliance on God, both for life in this world and for life in the next. This day is the mark of the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Bless Thee O Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to establish a lifestyle of praising God in all circumstances, both good and bad, as a daily habit.

Good morning, Church family. Today we're going to be diving into a topic that is close to the heart of every believer. That is, praising God in all circumstances, whether they are good or bad. This is not an occasional act, but it's about establishing a lifestyle of praise. Our key scripture today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3

Topics: Praising God, Lifestyle

How God Works In Our Lives

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005

Looking at when David first comes on the Biblical scene; we see God Works in our lives by Giving Us Spiritual Gifts, Natural Abilities and in our circumstances.

HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES March 10, 2005 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 16:13-23 David is one of the heroes of the OT, wrote many Psalms A great King, one who dropped Goliath in his tracks Great military man, wise leader, won many battles Before all of that though David was the youngest of 8 sons A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God Better Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 21, 2016

Many people still believe in God but the the number is declining. In this message, we will learn three things from the Book of Judges that will help us get to know Him better.

SCRIPTURE READING: Judges 3: 3 These are the nations the Lord left to test all those Israelites who had not experienced any of the wars in Canaan 2 (he did this only to teach warfare to the descendants of the Israelites who had not had previous battle experience):3 the five rulers of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Thank God That's Not Me Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

We can’t go around saying, “Thank God that’s not me” because in truth it is us. Just like us, the people who are out there, people who perhaps make us uncomfortable are sinners who need to know the grace of God through Jesus Christ in their lives. The o

A Preacher dies and is standing in line, waiting outside the Pearly Gates. He is standing there patiently, wearing his best suit and tie, dressed like he is ready to preach his Sunday morning sermon. In line just ahead of him is a guy wearing sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and blue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

When God's Church Prays

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 30, 2011

This message from Matthew 18:18-20 reveals Jesus teaching on the power of the church in prayer to bind and loose on earth what God wishes to bind or loose in heaven, the power of agreement in prayer, and Christ's promise to be present in the prayers of tw

When God’s Church Prays Matthew 18:18-20 CHCC – November 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to see what Jesus had to say about the prayer ministry of the church. There are NOT a lot of verses to look at because Jesus only talked about the church 2 times. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ