SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Drawing Close To God:

showing 216,976-216,990 of 226,171
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Thomas Swope avatar

    You Changed Your Mind?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 4, 2019
     | 4,962 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 34: 1 – 22

    Jeremiah 34: 1 – 22 You changed your mind? 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, all the kingdoms of the earth under his dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem and all its cities, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Owens avatar

    Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022
     | 4,160 views

    After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

    A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Hazelwood avatar

    Jesus Wept, Again

    Contributed by Jim Hazelwood on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,556 views

    Palm Sunday Message of the second recorded time Jesus wept.

    Palm Sunday “Jesus Wept, Again” Luke 19:29-38 Introduction I. The Way Of Jesus (v. Lk 29-38) II. The Wonder Of Jesus (v. Jn 12-16) III. The Weeping Of Jesus (v. Lk 39-43) I. Jesus’ Means Of Transportation (v. Lk 29-38) A. The Lord Sends For Him (v.29-31) B. The Lord Needs ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Winson Butler avatar

    Christmas: "Well Stricken In Years..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,750 views

    In the presence of trouble, some people grow wings, while others buy crutches. I’m sure Mary felt the same way when she heard how she was going to have a baby & how it was to happen. Let’s examine the birth of Jesus together!

    Introduction In a little small "dry" town. A businessman decided to open a tavern. The local Churches began an outcry! They all came together to pray and asked God to intervien. Two days later, lightening mysterioulsy struck the bar and it burned to the ground. The owner hired a laywer to sue the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Christianity Is Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,600 views

    How you live is what you are.

    CHRISTIANITY IS CHRIST Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Every unscriptural Religion can stand on its formulas without the founder. But if you take Christ ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    How To Help Others

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,130 views

    There are millions of people in the world that need help. Are you willing to help some of them? If so, here’s some things to remember.

    How to Help Others Text: Matthew 7:1 – 12 I. Introduction · US population = 299 million · 211 million do not claim to be Christian · 600,000 are homeless · 14 million addicted to alcohol · Between 13 and 14 million depressed · Over 950,000 divorces this year · Almost 1,400,000 new cases of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John McCormack avatar

    Beauty In Salvation

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,854 views

    TO SEE THE BEAUTY IN SALVATION

    BEAUTY IN SALVATION INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF PSALMS OR PSALTER COMES FROM THE SEPTUAGINT, THE GREEK TRANSLATION OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. WRITTEN BY SEVERAL AUTHORS, THE BOOK FOR THE MOST PART ADDRESSES PRAYER AND PRAISE. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: PSALMS 149:4 (NKJV) FOR THE LORD TAKES PLEASURE IN HIS ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Steffens avatar

    Going Home Another Way

    Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,731 views

    Like the Wise Men, all who seek for the Savior and find Him will go home another way.

    GOING HOME ANOTHER WAY I. The Magi were the priestly cast among the followers of 6th century BC prophet,Zoroaster. 2.) Their god was Ahura Mazda 3.) Zoroaster said: “God will never be known unless he reveals himself in human form.” 4.) The Magi: (a) came seeking...they went home ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Can We Lose Our Salvation?

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 11, 2020
     | 1,291 views

    5 verses that may be about this

    Psalms 69:28 May they be blotted out of the book of life And may they not be recorded with the righteous. Galatians 5:4 You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. Hebrews 6: 4 For in the case of those who have once been ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Rising Popularity And The Upside-Down Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 25, 2021
     | 1,890 views

    A golden opportunity for increased popularity presents itself, but Jesus uses the occasion to talk about what glory looks like in His "upside-down" kingdom.

    THE MOST POPULAR GUY IN TOWN? Jesus’ popularity reaches a new level when even the Greeks are interested in Him. - John 12:20-22. A RELATED IDEA? Jesus’ response is focused on glory. - John 12:23. - Is Jesus interested in glory the way that everyone else is or is He pointing them toward ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life (Fifth Sunday Of Easter)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,690 views

    What is the way? What is the truth? What is the life?

    Reflection I am the way, the truth, and the life. I am the way. What is the way? The way has three stages. They are: Preparing for the way, Signs to the way, & Reaching the way or destination. How do I prepare for the way? Reading the Scripture, Attending the Eucharist, Participating ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese avatar

    Dodge Defilement

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018
     | 3,819 views

    Dodging Defilement

    Dodging Defilement Daniel 1:8 Story of an Iraqi Prisoner. Decided to be faithful, Chose Purity and did not compromise, Please God became the Purpose of his life 1) Decision with Courage a. King had power of life or death i. King called it design – For Daniel it was defilement ii. King planned to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Practice Purity Of Speech Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,875 views

    How can I always keep my word?

    Practice Purity of Speech James 5:12 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is holy, you must practice purity of speech. I. Avoid using oaths as a matter of speech. A. Understand the significance of your speech. 1. Oaths are not intrinsically wrong. 2. Oaths are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About: Anger Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 12, 2020
     | 2,551 views

    What does the Bible have to say about anger?

    Proverbs 14:29 ESV Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. James 1:20 ESV For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Ephesians 4:26 ESV Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, Proverbs ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Monica avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 29, 2020
     | 1,818 views

    What Does the Bible Say About Baptism?

    ACTS 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ACTS 22:16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name. 1 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational