Sermons on Draw Near:

More Than A Ritual Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Most of us can’t change ourselves. But God can change us, if we mean it.

On the night before he was betrayed, Jesus washed his disciples feet. This was a menial task, a task performed only by the very lowest house slave. And his disciples were shocked. They weren’t objecting to having their feet washed - far from it. It was the sort of courtesy a good host would make ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Lasts

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 29, 2021

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year C

November 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 21:25-36 What Lasts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. With this Sunday we turn the page to a new year on our church year calendar. The new year commences with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Relationship To Believers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012

Three little verses are all we will look at but three verses that show us the very special relationship that Jesus has with believers, a relationship that delivers us from an existence that is barren, empty, lonely, unmeaningful and otherwise sad without

Tonight I just want to take a few minutes to talk about the love that Jesus has for us as believers. Three little verses are all we will look at but three verses that show us the very special relationship that Jesus has with believers, a relationship that delivers us from an existence that is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Redeemed Shall Walk There PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023

We have a promise of God's redemption and the joy of walking in His eternal peace and safety.

Good morning, family! Today we will be diving deep into the glorious message of redemption, the promise of a new Jerusalem, and the blessing of walking with the Lord, as found in the prophetic book of Isaiah. Our guide will be Isaiah 35:9, which says, "No lion will be there, nor any ravenous beast; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:9

Topics: New Jerusalem

The Dance Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2006

Intimacy is one of the hardest things we are called to in this life. Because it’s hard, we engage in a dance - drawing close, backing away, drawing close, etc. Is there any way to stop the cycle?

The Dance Prt. 1 of series Life After the Wedding Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 22, 2006 Video – What makes a good marriage? Almost everybody knows what makes a good marriage. Isn’t it amazing that there are so many divorces and bad marriages? Think about those two facts. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Tad Mills on Nov 19, 2005

A Thanksgiving Sermon based on Psalm 65

Count Your Blessings, Name Them One By One I love that old hymn "Count Your Blessings" it’s one of my favorites. When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, when you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Voiceless Roar Of Satan (I Am Vigilant, I Am Prepared For Eternity)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Aug 9, 2021

What Satan can do to us is to set fear in our hearts and mind. What can Christians do to defeat the enemy? In this sermon we will be taught how to know Satan schemes and how to defeat him.

Introduction: One of the fiercest and the deadliest animals in the jungle is the lion. And because of its roar, all the animals are scared of it. Lions may be not that big as giraffe nor the elephants, but because of its strength, loudness of his voice, size doesn’t matter. Lion is still considered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10, 1 Timothy 3:7, 2 Timothy 2:26, Matthew 13:24-30, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 John 4:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reverent Worship - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 19, 2025

Why does Scripture speak of making vows to God? What is the purpose of making a vow? How does it help in your walk with the Lord? When should we make a vow, and when should we avoid making a vow?

Ecclesiastes 5:1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Better to draw near in obedience (lit. draw near to listen) than to offer the sacrifice as fools do, for they ignorantly do wrong. 2 Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. (lit. do not be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Rock And Role: Another Brick In The Wall - 1 Peter 2:4-5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 9, 2024

You won't understand the purpose of your life very well until you have a thorough understanding of the nature of the Church.

1 Peter 2:4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

How To Be A New Wineskin

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 7, 2021

God is at work in your life, wanting to bless you and more importantly to bless others through you. How do you become responsive to the Spirit of God as He leads you? How do you continue being a 'new wineskin' for God to pour new joy into? This sermon addresses those questions.

February 7/21 Sermon - Luke 5:33-39 (36-39) The live version of this sermon is here, current as of February 7, 2021: https://youtu.be/60MgHCRjrKk?t=1487 Today’s message will include a few practical tips on prayer and spiritual formation near the end, so you might want to grab a pen or have your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pursuit Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 27, 2014

We can hear the psalmist's heartfelt prayer within these 8 verses. From his cry, call & confession we can receive some instructions and incentives to persist in prayer.

PSALM 119: 145-152 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH [John 14:15, 23-24] The psalmist called on the Lord to deliver him because he obeyed, hoped in, and meditated on His Word. In this section [Qoph the 19th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist is clearly troubled. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Baptist

No Man Careth…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022

One thing that make many of our lives miserable at time is the LACK OF COMPASSION of those that surround our lives.

• Many children have no compassion for their parents ? Employer have no compassion for their employees. ? Neighbors have no compassion for their neighbor. The parable of THE LOST SHEEP reveals the COMPASSION OF CHRIST more than any other of Jesus’ parables. It is comforting to know that our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

No Man Careth…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

One thing that make many of our lives miserable at time is the LACK OF COMPASSION of those that surround our lives.

? Children have no compassion for their parents ? Employer have no compassion for their employees. ? Neighbors have no compassion for their neighbor. The parable of THE LOST SHEEP reveals the COMPASSION OF CHRIST more than any other of Jesus’ parables. It is comforting to know that our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Faith

Contributed by David Campbell on Nov 23, 2001

How do you respond to the Presence of the Master? This message suggests three possibilities.

The Touch of Faith Mark 5:21-34 Pastor Dave Campbell, Family Worship Centre Mark’s Gospel brings us face to face with two stories of God’s amazing healing power. We find a woman who had been sick with an incurable condition for 12 years, and a little girl who had been well for 12 years, but now ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Apostolic

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024

As the heart is critical to the human life cycle, so also is worship essential to pleasing God. What is the state of your heart in the place of worship?

TEXT: John 4:23-24 "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” WHAT IS WORSHIP? Worship is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal