Sermons on Closer Together:

The Light Of Love Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. This message series reflects on the candles of the Advent wreath. The message concerns the candle of love

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Love John 3:14 – 21 Light is life, and we come seeking life and light in this Advent season. We light candles to remind us of the light of Jesus Christ, and last week we lit the candle of hope as a symbol of Christ who is our hope. This week, we come to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

All Of Us Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 12, 2015

If we’re going to build God’s Kingdom in these desperate times, we must all work humbly together.

In a classic episode from The Andy Griffith Show in the 1960’s, Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized Gomer, the local mechanic. The two deputies are walking down the street one evening when they notice that someone ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer, Politics, Isaiah And Hezekiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2020

God took those pottery shards and put together, in the end, a beautiful mosaic, our Gospel tells us, of Joseph, Mary and Jesus.

December 17 of the 3rd Week in Advent 2020 Today’s Gospel makes no sense unless we know something about the history of God’s relationship with the chosen people, Israel. Genealogies in Scripture always mean more than we modern Americans understand. They always point in some way to the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Genesis 49:8-10

Denomination: Catholic

Do You Get It? - Genesis 43:15-45:5 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

When you study God's word, you're just amazed at how many things go together.

Neil and I were talking at the men's barbecue yesterday about how God puts His word together so much. When you study God's word, you're just amazed at how many things go together. I think it is fascinating to see that, especially when you see that the whole scripture is focused on Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transforming Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023

We are not who we once were and are not yet whom God is creating us to be. We are together as a church - being transformed or renewed.

The Second Best Day of My Life ? December 31, 1994 After 5 years of on and off dating, nearly 2 years of engagement Danielle and I got married. We assembled at her home church with close to 300 guests, 10 attendants, a few musicians, many family members, a Bible teacher, and a pastor We got dressed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-22, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 17, 2025

People typically associate Thanksgiving with a holiday in the USA. Thanksgiving is a time when families come together to count their blessings and give thanks to God.

GIVE THANKS - Thanksgiving is a time when families come together to count their blessings and give thanks to God. Although it is good to have a holiday, thanksgiving should always be in season! Why? Giving thanks is God’s will and it’s good for you! Thankfulness can help to release God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Live In God’s Eternal Plan - Ephesians 1:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

God’s plan is never random, never accidental. Everything works together according to His will—and the centre of that plan is Christ.

Go! And Live in God’s Eternal Plan - Ephesians 1:11 Ephesians 1:11 (NLT) – “It is in Christ that we have been chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.” Introduction: The God Who Has a Plan Good morning, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28-30, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:32, 1 Peter 1:2, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Right At The Door

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

God’s delay is mercy. Return to Jesus, repent together, walk by faith. Step into grace. Cross the river. Hope ahead, always.

(From Bitter to Better While We Wait) There’s a tiny spacecraft drifting through darkness right now. You can’t see it with your eyes. No telescope can frame it. Pioneer 10 left Earth when gasoline was 36 cents a gallon, and bell-bottoms were still a thing. It flew past Jupiter, past Pluto, out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9, Exodus 14:13-14, Numbers 13:30, Joel 2:13-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Powerful Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon emphasizes honest confession, community prayer, and faithful living as the pathway to experiencing God’s healing power and transformative presence together.

Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. I don’t know what kind of week you’ve had—messy or marvelous, hurried or hopeful—but I do know this: God meets us where we are and loves us too much to leave us there. He meets us in living rooms and hospital rooms, in traffic and in tears, in quiet corners and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Topics: Prayer, Effectiveness, Importance

Rooted And Established In Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 24, 2024

God's love is beyond our understanding, but we can experience it personally and together as a church. It's important to be rooted and established in God's love.

Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something super cool - love. But not just any love, we're talking about God's love. It's like the ultimate superpower. You know how in superhero movies, the hero always has this crazy power that's way beyond what normal people can do? That's kind of like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 John 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Topics: Divine Affection, Spiritual Compassion, Unconditional Love, God's Grace

Seven "I Am's" Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010

There is a big difference in being a mere fan of Jesus and a disciple of Jesus. A disciple enjoys a closer walk and relationship with his Lord and Master. On the other hand, a fan has an impersonal relationship and is often unknown by the person he follow

Intro: As you read the Gospel records, you will easily see the multitudes who followed Jesus. But are these real followers who personally knew Jesus? You see there is a big difference in being a mere fan of Jesus and a disciple of Jesus. A disciple enjoys a closer walk and relationship with his ...read more

Scripture: John 18:4-9

Denomination: *other

The First Command In Hebrews

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

Have you neglected this great salvation Jesus offers? If so, may this first commandment found in "The Letter To The Hebrews" move you to repent, and cause you to give “pay closer attention to” the gospel of Christ!

The First Command in Hebrews 05/30/04 AM Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction In chapter one of Hebrews there are no commands for the church. We are not told to do anything. Hebrews 1:1, this is the point of chapter one: something new and better and miraculous happened in the coming of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Anti-Growth Attributes To Avoid

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 17, 2011

Peter urges us as believers (especially new ones) to be nourished and grow closer to Jesus, and he highlights five anti-growth attributes that will keep us from doing so! Avoid the evil, cling to what is good!

Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Opening Prayer Paul wrote about the 'fruit' of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Easter Story

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jul 18, 2014

The original ending of Mark's Gospel a first glance seems to inspire little hope; but a closer look reveals how the Risen Lord meets us in the ordinary circumstances of life and invites us to finish the story of His resurrection.

The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian 12 Steps

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2014

Recently I had a witnessing opportunity with an alcoholic who wanted nothing to do with Jesus but was devoted to the "god as we understand him" promoted in the 12 step program. This is a closer look at those steps and how they compare to Scripture.

Recount the interaction between the alcoholic and me at the dinner we were catering with Barb in Collins Center. He was drunk He did not want to hear about Jesus He kept referring to "god as I understand him" 12 Steps of AA (written in the past tense for some reason) 1) "We admitted we were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene