Sermons on Draw Near:

A Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 12, 2007

Deals with the first part of "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

THE WAY OF THE KING A Pure Heart "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt. 5:8). Religion majors on externals to the neglect of more important issues. It deals with rules, regulations and ceremonies. This was condemned by God through the pen of Isaiah. He wrote: "The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Prophets Appear To Be Wrestling; It’s A Strange Dance!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 10, 2009

How do you reconcile judgment and joy?

14Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. 16On that day it ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"Stolen Cure"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 28, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivae the hearers to affirm to others that God through Christ honors our faith.

28 June 2009 Fourth Sunday in June U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God through Christ honors our faith. REFERENCES: Mark 5:25-34 (ESV); Leviticus 17:11b (ESV) … life of the flesh is in the blood … Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Harden Your Hearts

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 26, 2013

To show that we no longer have wilderness experiences and no hardness of hearts.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have hardened hearts? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we no longer have wilderness experiences and no hardness of hearts. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:8 (Amplified Bible) 3:8 Do not harden your hearts, as [happened] in the rebellion [of Israel] and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacrifice Of Peace Offering From Priests

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015

To show that we are the living sacrifice offering offered to the LORD by ourselves, our free will, and the changes start from within.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offering? Yes. A living sacrifice offering. Romans 12:1 (Amplified Bible) I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Better Is One Day In Your Courts

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2023

One day in God’s courts is better than a thousand elsewhere because it’s where we meet with God, because of the pleasures and benefits it gives, and because it's a symbol of better things to come.

BETTER IS ONE DAY IN YOUR COURTS Ps. 84:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Lord Hailsham, then lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Great Multitude Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010

The great multitude before the throne reveals that our worship of God requires us to serve Him continually.

On September 20, 2009, 105,121 fans, the largest crowd ever to watch a regular season NFL game, watched in dismay as the home team Dallas Cowboys lost to the New York Giants 33-31. But as big as that crows was, it pales in comparison with some other large crowds throughout history: • On ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Winsome Walk Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 28 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues Paul's admonition to live pleasing to God.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Winsome Walk” Introduction When you truly care about someone, you want to find out what pleases them and what makes them sad. Paul prayed that the believers at Colossae be filled with the knowledge of what God really wants. Paul instructed the Ephesian ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Servant Evangelism

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 8, 2022

Tabitha stands as the Biblical model of “servant evangelism." What makes this form of evangelism so authentic, is that it has the ability to touch people that nobody else can reach. Humble service. This is what draws people to you; that is what draws people to the Christ in you.

Acts 9:36-42 NKJV “Servant Evangelism” May 8, 2022 Tabitha stands as the Biblical model of “servant evangelism." What makes this form of evangelism so authentic, is that it has the ability to touch people that nobody else can reach. Humble service. This is what draws people to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Pt 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 7 exploring the ability of a future focus to motivate present behavior.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 7 “Finding Grace or Falling Short” Review What is my purpose? What should I be doing with my life? What should direct the decisions I choose and the activities I schedule? If you want a truly Biblically directed life; a purpose directed life, you might ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What’s So Important About The Virgin Birth?

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010

Why the virgin birth is necessary for Jesus to be able to save us from oour sins.

In a December 2007 poll conducted by the Barna Group, three quarters of the people polled said that they believed in the literal virgin birth of Jesus. My first reaction to those results was that the number was actually much higher than I expected based on my familiarity with the results of other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The All-Caring Compassionate Lord – John 14 V 15 To 21 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

The night before the cross was a long night and Jesus instructed His disciples for hours. He promised the Holy Spirit and explained the closeness of the Spirit's ministry in the lives of the disciples (and us). A most touching passage of John's Gospel.

THE ALL-CARING COMPASSIONATE LORD – John 14 v 15 to 21 [A]. INTRODUCTION: It is important today we place our passage in context. We can go right back to {{John 13 v 34 “A new commandment I give to you that you love one another, that you also love one another even as I have loved you.”}} This ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, John 14:1-6, John 14:15, 2 Corinthians 13:5, John 14:16-17, John 14:18, John 14:19-21, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shortened Time, A Passing World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2017

The reordering of our priorities in the face of an impending crisis.

A SHORTENED TIME, A PASSING WORLD. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. This is one of Paul’s ‘I say, not the Lord’ passages (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:25), meaning that he is not here directly quoting a word from Jesus. Not that his comments are uninspired, as some contend. The Apostle goes on to qualify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place Called There

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002

There is where we must be in order to receive Gods presence, protection, and provision. Where is there? (Only God knows).

1 Kings 17:4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. God specifically gave Elijah directions for his protection and his provision, He could only expect these provisions if he obeyed God. Where is there? There is wherever God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know And Watch

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 30, 2018

As we get ready to celebrate the Birth of Christ, we shall also anticipate His Second Coming.

Weekend Message/Devotion December 1, 2018 Communion Sunday Luke 21:25-36 Know and Watch Have you somehow missed the message that we are entering the Christmas season? There is no source of public information that has failed to flood the airways, newsprint, telephone lines, store windows and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Philippians 4:7, Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational