Sermons on Distant From God:

Separating Sheep From Goats: Living In The Kingdom Of God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 29, 2023

The Parable of the Sheep and Goats is about the judgment of nations based on how they treat the marginalized and vulnerable. It highlights the difference between the Kingdom of God and the empires of the world.

Hey guys, have you ever played the game "Would You Rather?" You know, where you have to choose between two options, like would you rather have super strength or super speed? Well, today we're going to talk about a different kind of "Would You Rather" game that Jesus talked about in the Bible. It's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Judgment, Parables, Sheep And Goats, Kingdom Of God

Two Hits From Victory

Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 8, 2003

Never think you have done enough for God.

Two Hits From Victory Text: 2 Kings 13:16-19 Introduction: • The poet penned the words “the saddest words of tongue or pen are the words what might have been.” • There are people that live their lives in regret because they never attempted the impossible. • Don’t spend your life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Hits From Victory

Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 8, 2003

Never think you have done enough for God.

Two Hits From Victory Text: 2 Kings 13:16-19 Introduction: • The poet penned the words “the saddest words of tongue or pen are the words what might have been.” • There are people that live their lives in regret because they never attempted the impossible. • Don’t spend your life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deliverance From The Raging Fire

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

God delivers those believers that stand tall in diversity.

I. Introduction A. A story in Daniel without Daniel? 1. This is very interesting 2. If this were a fictional book, like some scholars would say. Daniel would definitely be in the middle of this one. 3. MacLaren says, “Where was Daniel in this hour of danger? His absence is not accounted for, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 8, 2007

Through the empty tomb we know the power of God.”

Luke 24:1-12 “Lessons from an empty tomb” “Through the empty tomb we know the power of God.” Sunday Morning Sermon – Easter Sunday 04.08.07 Intro: Intro – Video Free from Sermonspice.com “Easter Drawing” (Title and Text) The resurrection… the empty tomb… a risen savior…Jesus exalted to the highest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God's Forgiveness.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “God’s forgiveness.” Psalm 130

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “God’s forgiveness.” Psalm 130 This is an individual lament for sin and an expression of confidence that God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking The Yoke Of Debt

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 8, 2021

Many people one way or the other found themselves in debt today and they need a way out, the one that can liberate us and take us out of that debt is God

The aim of this lesson is to let you know that it is not the will of God for you to be in debt, many people one way or the other found themselves in debt today and they need a way out, the one that can liberate us and take us out of that debt is God, he wants His children to enjoy this prosperity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excuses

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 3, 2014

God doesn’t want us to obey Him just because we’re afraid of punishment. He longs for loving obedience that comes from our hearts.

Opening illustration: A Colorado Springs woman sits in her car in front of an elementary school every weekday afternoon and points a hair dryer out her window at passing vehicles. Many drivers mistake the hand-held dryer for a radar gun and slow down. Mission accomplished! The speed limit is posted ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sturdy Faith?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 2018

We put too much faith in our ability to ‘get up enough faith’ (whatever that may mean), rather than placing our trust in the Lord. Do you see the difference? One focuses on US, the other on HIM.

A STURDY FAITH? Psalm 125. Sometimes we speak of a person’s great faith, or their unwavering trust in the Lord, as if this was not attainable by any and each and all of us. ‘Oh,’ we say, ‘he has such faith’. Or, ‘she trusts so entirely upon the LORD’. But Jesus, whilst He gently rebukes His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Psalm 13 And 14 And 15 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 26, 2017

Someone who walks, lives, prays, and devotes themselves to God … will NEVER be shaken because their refuge is in Him! We have to turn to God for everything we need, even in the worst times of our life.

A Study of Psalm 13 and 14 and 15 Psalm 13, 14, 15 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Forsaking God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 15, 2009

Exposition of fourth and fifth cries from the cross, second of three in Easter Series 09

Text: John 19:28, Matthew 27:46, Title: God Forsaking God, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: “Now again we approach the cross and hear the cry of Jesus. Here all the forces of the universe converge: Man did his work by killing the Son of God and revealing the evil of his heart; ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

And Now A Few Words From Our Nation's Founders

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017

The men who wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence and who framed our nation's Constitution, did not work in a moral vacuum. Here are some important observations they made.

And Now a Few Words From Our Founders Pastor Eric J. Hanson. July 2, 2017 Proverbs 14:34: Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Psalm 33:12: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. Proverbs 29:2: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soap In The Mouth

Contributed by Casey Lieneman on Oct 1, 2010

God, like loving parent, punishes because He loves.

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus, who is the Christ. I grew up the middle child of three. I have an older brother and a younger sister. Being a middle child isn’t as bad as some would lead on. I disagree with the common complaint some middle ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From A Lame Man

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 12, 2015

God gives us more than we ask for. Respectable-looking people may not be as righteous as they think. God reaches out to sinners through fellow sinners.

Do you know what it’s like to be lame? No, I don’t mean do your jokes fall flat from time to time, or do you think a night out with your spouse means a trip to the grocery store together. What I mean is do you know what it’s like to have feet and legs that don’t work? I do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-20, Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Liberation Of Peter From Prison Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

God works a miracle opening physical doors for Peter. The miracle you need may not be physical doors, but God can open all doors according to His will.

We continue our study of doors in the Bible. We have studied: • God shutting the door of the Ark • The figurative open door of opportunity to the church of Philadelphia • Jesus symbolically being the Door to Salvation • We are to choose to enter the door to the narrow road to Heaven • Today we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist