Sermons on Distant God:

A Dialogue With God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 11, 2001

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost about Prayer

8th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 11:1-13 Genesis 18:20-32 "A Dialogue with God" Charles Spurgeon the famous British preacher told the following story concerning the power of prayer in one’s life. As Spurgeon was walking down the sidewalk he heard a young man swearing and using God’s name in vain. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Ezekiel And The Valley Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Revival is needed today. For many of us, spiritual awakening is nothing more than a distant memory. When our eyes scan the American horizon, the skies for biblical Christianity look dark in many respects. The tide of God’s grace is out to sea. We need heavenly rain.

Introduction Over the course of this fall sermon series, we are witnessing a series of encounters between ordinary people and extraordinary God. These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a crisis of some kind. This is a series devoted to get you thinking and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Adoption Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2022

God has brought us into His household.

INTRODUCTION • Today I want us to think about the concept of adoption. • Families adopt children and pets. • The three cats I have adopted were adopted from the Tombstone Small Animal Shelter. • Children are put up for adoption for many reasons. • Animals are put up for adoption for many of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Worship In God’s Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 14, 2010

Now that we know a little bit of what heaven will look like, what will we do there? What is it going to be like to live in heaven? Are we going to be sitting on a cloud strumming a harp? Is heaven going to be one very long church service? In our text toda

Purpose: To describe some of the glories that awaits believers. Aim: I want the listener to so focus on spiritual rewards that worldly pleasures will lose their appeal. INTRODUCTION: Last time we learned that the eternal heaven will actually be here on earth when God takes the New Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Magnanimity Of God’s Love

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

As we gather this Christmas Sunday, there is a tension in the air, one that is often masked by the lights, the decorations, and the festive songs. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of Christmas—the gifts, the food, the joy. But do we ever stop to reflect on the true weight of this season?

The Magnanimity of God’s Love December 22, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Psalm 24:3-10 John 1:14, 3:16 Introduction: The Tension of Christmas As we gather this Christmas Sunday, there is a tension in the air, one that is often masked by the lights, the decorations, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-10, John 1:14, John 3:16

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Comforts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025

Jesus is the divine Comforter. He understands our pains, carries our burdens, and offers peace that surpasses all understanding. He is not distant from our struggles but walks with us, bringing hope and assurance.

JESUS COMFORTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Equation For Peace

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 31, 2012

Peace has been aggressively sought after by humanity ever since Adam and Eve were driven from Eden. God offers peace, yet only when certain qualifications are met. His Way + His Will + His Work = His Peace.

God’s Equation for Peace Hebrews 13:20-21 Introduction: Politician’s promise it, beauty pageant constants propagate it, and world leaders promote it. Humanity has searched for this seemingly elusive precious commodity since Adam and Eve were dragged, kicking and screaming, from the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Promises Of God’s Compassion Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2018

A sermon on The Promises of God’s Compassion found in Psalm 145.

We continue in our series on hope found here and this month our focus is on the compassion of God. This morning I want us to consider together The Promises of God’s Compassion by looking at a Psalm where King David speaks of God’s goodness, greatness, compassion and grace, Psalm 145. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 3:20-21, Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Call For Intimacy

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Apr 11, 2018

Our work, our worship, and our ministry must be an overflow of our intimacy with God. The Christian’s fruitfulness and faithfulness should come from a heart that is madly in-love with Christ.

"God’s Call for Intimacy" (Psalm 42) By Ptr Michael Cariño Have you ever felt spiritually dry? You go to church, read you bible, and pray, yet deep inside you still feel spiritually empty. You believe in Jesus, you follow Christ, and you know God yet your life is aimless and meaningless. Many ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Gracious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the profound truth of God's grace, its transformative impact on our lives, and our response to this divine, global gift.

Beloved friends and cherished family in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with gratitude and a spirit filled with awe. We are gathered here not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the banner of God's boundless love and unmerited favor. Today, we are called to reflect, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6

Topics: Grace

God Is Able PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to reject feelings of insignificance, recognize God's omnipotence in all situations, and rely on His promises when facing life's challenges.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's design. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort, and to be emboldened in our faith. We are here to embrace the living Word that God has so graciously ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:33

Topics: Grasshopper Mentality

God’s Weapon In The Hand Of God’s Man

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 5, 2021

When God Places the Power in your Hands

In this scripture, we find an inspiring story tucked away in these couple of verses in 2nd Samuel 23. Here we find the story of Eleazar; one of David’s mighty men. In fact, there are a number of names of those soldiers who distinguished themselves in combat for David which are recorded for us her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For God’s Will – Submitting To God’s Way

Contributed by Esther Collins on May 11, 2022

Often we pray for God's will, and hope things will work out the way we want them to. But in reality it's in submitting to His will, and willingly going His way can we experience God's perfect blessings.

When life is hard, and things don’t go as we planned we get discouraged. In times like these we go to God in prayer. As we pray fervently we hope that God will answer us the way we want Him to. We pray for God’s will to be done, and when we find that God’s will is not as we planned or desired, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12, Deuteronomy 3:23-26, 2 Samuel 12:15-17, 2 Samuel 12:22-23, Daniel 6:10-11, Matthew 26:39, 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, Matthew 26:45-46  (view more)  (view less)

Connecting With God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010

David praises God and acknowledges His role in his life. This psalm expresses in 7 different ways God’s role in our lives today.

David wrote a beautiful psalm – psalm 145. • It is an acrostic psalm, with each line starting with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet, in alphabetical order. There should be 22 and the psalm has 21 because the second half of verse 13 is a new alphabet. • We have 8 psalms written ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call On God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

Explores the nearness of God, the importance of sincere prayer, and the transformative power of experiencing God's truth in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred place, we find ourselves in the presence of an extraordinary truth. An everlasting truth, that our God is near to us, that He hears us, and that He answers us. He is not a distant deity, a far-off figure shrouded in the mists ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18

Topics: God's Nearness