Sermons on Closer Together:

Remaining Faithful - Exhortation In These Last Days

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2021

The past year's restrictions for gathering has lifted, Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together...but gather together to encourage, exhort and urge one another to remain Faithful in THE FAITH of CHRIST: and so much the more, as we see the Day approaching.

2021.07.11 Remaining Faithful – EXHORTATION IN THE LAST DAYS William Akehurst, HSWC Key Passage: Hebrews 10:23-25. “Exhorting one another as we see the Day approaching.” BE FAITHFUL TO GOD’S WORD. Proverbs 3:1-4 (KJV) 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Proverbs 3:1-4, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 6:10, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:3-4, Jude 1:17-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Mountains Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

which mountain are you hanging around? One full of misconceptions about God that keep you far away, or one that draws you irresistibly closer by the very nature of its goodness?

A Tale Of Two Mountains: Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:18-24 Mar 11, 2007 (3rd week of Lent) Intro: Do you ever feel afraid to come to God? Maybe it is because we are afraid of punishment – we are aware of some place that we have messed up, something we’ve done that was wrong, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus: Searching For Jesus

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

As we dig into this scripture, I want us to examine the two main characters. First, we’ll take a closer look at Zacchaeus, and then we’ll notice the star of the show: Jesus.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION As we dig into this scripture, I want us to examine the two main characters. First, we’ll take a closer look at Zacchaeus, and then we’ll notice the star of the show: Jesus. I. ZACH: THE PROFILE OF A NORMAL GUY Zach represents every person who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Conduct That Pleases God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 15, 2013

This portion of Scripture strongly encourages Christians to live lives of unceasing prayer, praise, and practical sanctification. God pleasing, Bible based conduct draws us closer to God and to each other.

CONDUCT THAT PLEASES GOD TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (KJV), “1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith And Doubt In Between

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 29, 2014

During our life, from baptism and going home to the Lord, we live "in between" faith and doubt. But not all doubt is bad, and it can be used to draw us closer to God.

What is our motto? “A believing church in a doubting world.” St. Thomas the Disciple is a church that believes in the Lord Jesus Christ. What does that—believing in Jesus Christ—mean? Isn’t that the real question? Lots of churches, real and so-called, profess some ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Leaving Too

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 2, 2015

Things get hard in life, things get tough, and it really is your choice, everyday, are you going to walk away from Him, or are you going to walk closer beside Him?

John 6:66-69-From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward To Eternity

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2018

The Day of the Lord is coming! While we do not know the day or hour, the signs of the times are showing that we are getting closer to the return of our Savior. Will you be found doing the Lord's will?

Looking Forward to Eternity 2 Peter 3:1-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Christians, are you looking forward to spending an eternity with Jesus? Even in the absence of the signs of severe famines and wars (Matthew 24:7) here in North America, has not seeing a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Living Without Self Confidence

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 6, 2019

Self-confidence is a good thing, but what balance should we have in our abilities and the things God has called us to do. This is a closer look at the lives of two heroes of the faith.

Living Without Self Confidence. Having self-confidence is a good thing. No one likes to be around someone who is not confident. In fact, people will say you must believe in yourself, if you don’t you will never achieve anything. But I believe that there is a fine line between having ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, Exodus 3:11, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:10-13, Judges 6:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Proverbs 19:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 14, 2024

While doors can symbolize opportunities, protection, mystery, and invitations to form new friendships, a door that represents God's will for our lives signifies drawing closer to Him in faith.

I am the Door John 10:1-10, 9:13-34 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Doors are powerful symbols that represent a myriad of meanings to different people. To the adventurous, courageous, inquisitive, bold, and daring, a door signifies an entrance into a new realm brimming ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, John 9:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

WE have the most powerful book in the whole world, the only catch is that we have to read it.

Hebrew 4:12-13 The Power of the Word Introduction What is I were to tell you that there was this new product that could entertain you, increase your life, answer your questions, comfort you, build you up, and make you a better person. I’m sure that you would all be rushing to Wal-Mart to buy it. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Focal Point Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Jesus is not only the beginning and the end, he is also the center, around which everything holds together and without which everything falls apart.

John never expected what happened that long-ago Sunday morning. There he was, worshiping as usual on Sunday morning, when all of a sudden a clear, loud voice - a voice as impossible to ignore as a trumpet call, lifted him to his feet and spun him around. And there before him was a vision, a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kinds Of Faith

Contributed by Beverly Holstein on Dec 17, 2016

Oh ye of little faith... this is a phrase Jesus says many times. Take a closer look at what is in little faith. Decide to have a crazy faith today... little faith aint gonna cut it!

Romans 12:3 - For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. I always thought that faith was just faith... I never realized ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With God's Family Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 31, 2009

Becoming as devoted to each other as we are to Jesus is what it takes to walk successfully with other Christ-followers. Let’s explore that together.

BIG IDEA: Walking with God’s family involves handling disclosure correctly, exercising discernment and becoming as devoted to each other as we are to Jesus Christ. 1. We Must Handle Disclosure Correctly. What does it mean to disclose something? To disclose something means to reveal it, to make ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

Too Close Makes Us Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 1, 2011

is the fourth message in a series that will be a journey of discovery to gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit's power, presence and role....This message looks at how we often experience discomfort with getting closer to the Holy Spirit.

The majority of Christians are extremely curious in regard to the Holy Spirit. We have heard accounts of people supposedly getting the Spirit. The vast majority of us over the years have received some vague teaching in regard to Him. However, if we were really honest we would have to admit that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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