Sermons on Distant From God:

Abram's Word From God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

Friends, there’s nothing in all of the possessions we have in this world can compare to the Word of God, because it can change your life forever.

Theme: Abram’s Word from God Text: Genesis 15: 1-6 Introduction A. In our text, God appeared and spoke to Abraham in a vision. Abraham had received a “word” from God that had revolutionized and had changed his life forever. The word he received from God was about his fear, future, and faith. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risks Of Running From God

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People of God should be aware of the risks when we resist the will of God.

The Risks of Running from God Jonah 1:1-16 ILLUSTRATION Once an atheist asked a Christian lady if she believed the Bible was true. “Yes,” said the lady. “Then.” Said the atheist, “tell me how a whale swallowed Jonah, as a whale’s stomach is no bigger than a man’s head.” “I don’t know,” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Word From God's Sentinel Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 24, 2008

God calls his church to broadcast his warnings loud and clear in today’s world. He wants our hearts to be broken by the careless, godless people who are paying no attention to God’s warning signs and he wants us to take seriously our responsibility to do

A man living on the first-floor of an apartment got upset every night because the guy living above him dropped his shoes on the floor when he got ready for bed. Every night, the same thing happened. First, the noise from one shoe, then the noise from the other. Finally, the man downstairs ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-19

Denomination: Brethren

Assertion From A Man Of God. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 8, 2008

Current events

My fellow citizens of the United States of America and those who have chosen to call themselves Americans, Our nation and world continues to slide deeper into the roaring pits of iniquity because of our capitalist greed. As the trying times of distress fall upon up, we must realize that the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Abram's Word From God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009

Just as God has a Word for Abram to keep him going, God also has a word for you and me. This passage of the text helps us to understand how God communicates with us.

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps Of Faith ABRAM’S WORD FROM GOD Gen. 15:1-6 Intro: Years ago Dr. Seuss published a children’s book entitled "Horton Hears a Who". This book is about an elephant named Horton who hears voices coming from a little speck of dust. The story relates how Horton placed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 13, 2010

A sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Series C

The Transfiguration of our Lord, February 14, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on the mount of Transfiguration, you enable your Son’s beloved disciples to gain a glimpse ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready To Hear From God

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 6, 2010

Samuel was ready to hear from God. He had a servant’s heart (practice), he was in the tabernacle (proximity) and he was willing to listen (position).

READY TO HEAR FROM GOD Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is From Everlasting To Everlasting Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2013

Because God is God and is from everlasting to everlasting, meaning He has no end, here is what takes place on earth. 1- God determines our days on earth 2- God sees all our secret sins 3- God demonstrates compassion on His servants

INTRO.- Nothing lasts forever. When and where have you heard that statement? There are novels, films and songs by that name. And many people subscribe to that idea in life. It’s like the old saying, “You only go ‘round once in life so grab all the gusto you can.” Someone said it this way: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-10, Psalm 90:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Mission From God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 2, 2015

As Christians, we are also on a mission-a mission from God. That mission is expressed throughout the Bible, including the Beatitudes. This mission statement is a rulebook or a map for our Christian life. The Beatitudes are the good news of grace.

Those of you who have watched TV crime shows such as “CSI” or “Columbo” know that the main character is always on a mission-namely, to solve a crime. Also, anyone who has gone on a trip has also been on a mission-namely, to get to their destination. As Christians, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Wealth Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 10, 2013

It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. Many passages of Scripture seem to suggest that the accumulation of wealth is evil while being poor is virtuous but only the love of money is condemned

Wealth is a gift from God It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. Many passages of Scripture seem to suggest that the accumulation of wealth is evil while being poor is virtuous. It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. The Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:27

Denomination: Charismatic

Hope From God's Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2013

Our psalmist in this section declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Even though our psalmist is afflicted & scorned by the arrogant, he is sustained by hope. For hope shines brightest in the darkness.

PSALM 119: 49-56 [The Ministry of The Word Series] HOPE FROM GOD'S WORD Our psalmist in this section [strophe] declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Because our God is unchanging, His Word does not change either. Therefore we can find hope from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

"Life Is On Loan From God

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2012

A stewardship sermon.

“Life is on Loan from God” Luke 12:15-21 Jesus talked a lot about money. For instance, 16 of the 38 parables deal with how to handle money and possessions. In the Gospels, an amazing one out of every ten verses deal directly with money. In the Bible there are 500 verses on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Incarnation From God's Perspective

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012

Paul helps us to view the incarnation from God's perspective.

Most of us are pretty familiar with the accounts of the birth of Jesus and the visits by the shepherds, and later the magi, that we find in Luke and Matthew. In fact, even outside the church, most people have at least some familiarity with those accounts. Unfortunately much human tradition has been ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Comes From God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 29, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plundered someone before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: GOD gives the favors IV. TEXT: Exodus 12:36 The Lord caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelit

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plundered someone before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: GOD gives the favors IV. TEXT: Exodus 12:36 The Lord caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelites whatever they asked for. So they stripped the Egyptians ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings From God The Father Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 19, 2012

Ephesians 1 tells of our measureless riches in Christ from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. This sermon tells us of those riches Paul says emanate from the Father.

Blessings from God the Father Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh March 18, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 1 INTRODUCTION Illus. – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist