Sermons on Closer To God:

The Fear Of God

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 11, 2022

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” as the Book of Proverbs stresses repeatedly. May we seek to live as God-fearing people who humble our hearts in reverence of His glory and live in faithfulness to His will.

The year was 1845. A man named Carl Steinman was fascinated by volcanoes, and going against the advice of his guide, he ventured to the edge of a dormant volcano while visiting Mount Hecla in Iceland. Although it had last erupted over fifty years earlier, the guide noticed there had been ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

The Triune God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the profound mystery of the Holy Trinity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - and its significance in our lives.

Good morning, family. As we gather together today, let's dive deep into a profound and beautiful mystery that sits at the very heart of our faith - the Holy Trinity. Yes, we're going to be talking about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Now, don't be alarmed if your mind boggles a bit. C.S. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Topics: Trinity

Who Is God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

God is our Protector, Provider, and Strength, promising to not let us be tempted beyond our capacity and always providing a way out for us to endure.

Good morning, family. Today we're going to explore a powerful verse that really speaks to the very nature of God, His love for us, and the promise He makes to always be there, even in our darkest hours. I'm talking about 1 Corinthians 10:13, which says, "No temptation has overtaken you except what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Topics: God

The Word Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the liberating power of God's truth, encouraging believers to embrace Christ's teachings as the key to spiritual freedom and transformation. Key

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we unite in spirit and in truth to seek the face of our Father. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come with hearts open and ready to receive the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Topics: Truth, Freedom

Fingerprints Of God

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

To God you are everything. His fingerprints are all over you. He created you. He formed you. He took the time to make who you are. Every single piece of you. Not just a couple here and there. He made all of you.

Text: Psalm 19 Each of us has a fingerprint. If you look at the end of your fingers you can see these outlines and shapes that make up our fingerprint. Those fingerprints reveal who we are because no two fingerprints are alike. My fingerprint is completely different from everyone in this room ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Measure Of Your Watchfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on May 27, 2024

Today, I want you to see from God’s word how the Lord will measure your life by your watchfulness to watch and pray. I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest without acknowledgement for the glory of God.

GOD’S MEASURE OF YOUR WATCHFULNESS Please open your Bible to Luke 21 and Mark 13 as we continue our sermon series, with today’s message “God’s Measure of Our Watchfulness.” In this series, I have shown you the many ways how the Lord will measure our lives. One of the special things the Lord will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36, Mark 13:35-37, 2 Timothy 4:8, Revelation 3:10, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 John 2:28, Matthew 24:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Seen Before Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

2 Kings 4: 42 - 44 - eighth sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 10 June 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: Introduction The incident occurs when the land of Israel was still in the period of famine that had started when we looked at where ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Were Shaped For Serving God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 10, 2002

The fourth purpose of our lives is to serve God.

(Note: The title, and some of the ideas for this message came from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same name.) This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". We began by establishing that God made us for a reason, every one of us. No one here this morning was a mistake ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Prophetic

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPHETIC The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord. He who speaks in a tongue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Spiritual Battle: Part One Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. THIS SERIES TAKES A CLOSE LOOK AT WHAT PUTTING ON THE AROMOR OF GOD MEANS.

OUR SPIRITUAL BATTLE: PART ONE EPHESIANS 6:10-20 AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. I CAN REMEMBER, AS A YOUNGSTER, SINGING SOME GREAT HYMNS OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The New And Living Way

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2009

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, MUST BE OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY IN LIFE.

IN THE BOOK, THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED BY M. SCOTT PECK, THERE IS A WONDERFUL DEFINITION OF LOVE. PECK DEFINED LOVE IN THIS BOOK AS "THE WILL TO EXTEND ONESELF FOR THE PURPOSE OF NURTURING ONE’S OWN AND ANOTHER’S SPIRITUAL GROWTH." IF THERE HAS BEEN ANYONE IN HUMAN HISTORY WHO HAS DONE JUST THAT, IT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

89. The Love Of The Father Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

It is the love of the Father that has initiated this whole process of creating a holy people within whom He can come and dwell

89. IN GOD'S IMAGE - THE LOVE OF THE FATHER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Ephesians 1:5, Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 17:20-26, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Corinthians 5:19, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Luke 19:10, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:38-39, John 10:38, 2 Corinthians 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Where God Directs, God Will Provide Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 8, 2007

If God is directing you to follow Him in an area where you feel uncertain, God will provide the means to be obedient.

Introduction: I. In last Sunday’s message we looked at the fact that Jesus did not, in all situations, help every person he came into contact with. II. My points in that message, A. First - Sometimes we have to look past the multitude, and focus on the individual, or a smaller ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

How To Speak God's Love Language!

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Jan 27, 2006

Learning how to give God all your heart, soul, mind and strength, not only speaks God’s love language of lifestyle worship, but also makes it easier to love people.

An author by the name of Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a book called the five love languages. After 30 years of counseling married couples, he came to the conclusion that each person has their own love language. The five love languages are words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, receiving ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tested By God Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 6, 2018

The test was soon after the Israelite's deliverance; The test was difficult but had a solution; The test was for their benefit.

TITLE: TESTED BY GOD TEXT: EXODUS 15:22-27 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage tell me about honoring God?” - Last week, we saw the children of Israel singing a song of celebration after God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist