Sermons on Draw Near To God:

Narnia: The Sacrifice Of Friendship

Contributed by John Bamman on Nov 27, 2005

The thread of sacrifice draws together the movie "Narnia" to the Solemnity of Christ the King, a children’s liturgy.

Children’s Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King November 26th 2006 Setting: Christ the King Catholic grade school, grades 1st - 8th Readings: Daniel 7:13-14, Rev. 1:5-8, and John 18:33-37 “How much would you sacrifice for your friends?” What comes to mind when you think of a king? Today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:12-13

Denomination: Catholic

Shrove Tuesday

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 9, 2016

A message for Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday.

Feast Devo - Shrove Tuesday - February 9, 2016 [This is a message given at an inner-city mission in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday in 2016] So...what is special about this day? What’s it called? Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, Mardi Gras. It always ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fire Alarm

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 29, 2002

Are you on fire for God or just something like it?

07, January 2002 Dakota Community Church The Fire Alarm Introduction: 2Corinthians 13:5 5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test? Five Quick Self-Exam Questions: 1. Did I gain ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 17, 2021

So, let’s push aside everything we have read on the internet about faith, put the secular books down that make an attempt to define Christian faith, and let’s take hold of a different understanding of faith from what the world describes.

After taking a week off from our series last Sunday to celebrate Mother’s Day, we return today. I hope all our mothers had a wonderfully blessed day and I hope your family showed their love and appreciation to you on your Special Day because you are so special to us. Today’s Holy word is FAITH. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Ought To Examine Himself

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 18, 2007

Written for a service after which we shared the Lord’s Supper together as a church. Question asked and answered by scripture is What should our examination of ourselves focus on? There is a focus on examination of ones heart as well as relationships with

07/15/2007 “A Man Ought to Examine Himself” (1Cor 11: 26-29,He 10:19-27) This morning, at the end of our service, we are going to share the Lord’s Supper together. Sharing the Lord’s Supper is a very special time for us together as a church It is one of two ordinances that Jesus instituted for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Provoke Your Rainfall,sunday Message By David Kayanja

Contributed by David Kayanja on Sep 11, 2012

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1Kings18: 41: “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink, for there is sound of abundance of rain.” Notice that there was no cloud and no noise, but by faith Elijah said there was abundance of rain. Verse 42: “So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Kind Of Mother

Contributed by John White on May 7, 2010

Characteristics of a Godly mother found in the Bible’s classic passage on motherhood.

God’s Kind Of Mother Proverbs 31:10-31 We all know just how important mothers really are. Our very existence tells us mother are absolutely necessary. Any progress we may have made toward growing up physically or otherwise is usually a testimony to the faithfulness of our mothers. Most of us could ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

The True Worshippers

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 9, 2024

God is seeking all true worshippers to worship Him in truth and in spirit. That is His standard, and we are bound to follow it as such to be approved of Him.

The True Worshippers Study Text: John 4:19-24 Introduction: - During the interaction of Jesus with the woman of Samaria at the Well, He revealed to us what true Worship and true Worshippers are. - Worship is the expression of reverence and adoration for the living God. Worship is to show ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created For God’s Glory Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2022

God forms and fills His creation for His glory and our good.

It was a joy to engage via livestream last weekend while Beth and I were in New York visiting our daughter Megan and her husband Lucas. We were both moved to tears by students leading in musical worship and we nearly wept during the message part of worship as Pastor Chris directed us to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Wonders PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Remembering God’s past faithfulness fuels our present hope and prayer, empowering us to trust Him and expect His power in today’s challenges.

Some nights feel noisier than others. The worries keep whispering, the clock keeps ticking, and our hearts keep wondering if morning will ever come. Have you been there? You grab your phone, scroll a few old photos, and a smile slips in where sighs used to sit. Memory does that. Memory can be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11

Topics: God, Wonders

Choosing For God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 13, 2003

Pentecost 14: Joshua offers the Israelites a choice. But what does it mean to choose for God? We explore this in today’s message.

This morning, the alarm went off and I got up – I had a choice to get up or not. After shaving and showering, I went to my closet picked out the shirt and trousers that I’m wearing today – I had a choice. After this I went to the kitchen and picked out a mug to have a cup of coffee. Now, those of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bloodbath Of God

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 8, 2010

The Lord's Supper is the bloodbath of God. For we have the sure Word from the Son of God: “This is My blood shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.”

Intro “Bloodbath” is not a word that brings pleasant images to mind. If you were to pull some books off the library shelf, you’d find descriptions like these for the word “bloodbath”: Yes, it was a bloodbath, yes it was annihilation of all the inhabitants, yes it was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:15

Denomination: Lutheran

God Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Apr 26, 2023

We are able to come boldly into the King of Kings presence. We do not deserve His love. It is because He is merciful. He has crowned us with loving-kindness and tender mercies. Mercy is not because we deserve anything from Him. It is all about God's love.

Believe it or not, there was a time in our country and continent that there was no satellite television. No online TV streaming services no internet-connected devices such as tablets, laptops, smartphones, smart Televisions, and much more that are accessible to everyone today. During those years a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

God’s Love Will Never...!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

God’s love will never let you down. God’s love will never let you off. God’s love will never end!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 1:3; John 14:7-9 After the end of Word War II the American Bible Society published a little pamphlet written by a soldier, Clarence Hall, who had been a part of the invasion of Okinawa. It was entitled, “What I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31, Luke 1:45-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Idea Of Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2011

Church Consultants probably wouldn’t have started a church like God did... but His worked. How can we do Church today like He did back then?

How many of you have ever read the magazine called “Reminisce”? Several years ago there was an article in that magazine by a woman who told of her father having returned from the war. He, like many men, wanted to buy tools for his worksho, and one of the tools he wanted was a drill press. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ