Sermons on Drawing Close To God:

A Leper Cleansed By Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 14, 2022

Leprosy is often used as a figure for sin.

A LEPER CLEANSED BY JESUS. Luke 5:12-16. The various skin diseases which fall under the Biblical heading of ‘leprosy’ have long stood as a metaphor for that worst of all human diseases: sin. However, this does not detract from the historicity of the incident which Luke now sets before us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Longer Doom And Gloom

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 4, 2021

The resurrection of Jesus allows all people to be able to know there is hope and there is no-longer doom and gloom when we die.

No longer Doom Gloom 1. The women in the text felt the Doom And Gloom of the week’s happenings • Messiah had been killed in a humiliating death on a cross. • His body had been laid in a cave-like tomb, and a • large stone had been rolled against the door. They were feeling grief over the death ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2021

Give us … Prayer brings us into a sacred community with others walking the same path with the same needs.

Praying with Jesus Give us today our daily bread May 2, 2021 Matthew 6:9-13 NIV "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Exodus 16:16-20, Matthew 17:24-27, John 6:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love (1 Corinthians 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2021

What is the “more excellent way” that Paul was inspired to show? Let's find out in 1 Corinthians 13.

What is the “more excellent way” that Paul was inspired to show? The Greek word agapé does not always mean divine love as is commonly believed. It can even refer to the wrong kind of love. Men loved darkness (John 3:19), the praise of men more than God (John 12:43), or this world (2 Timothy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

The Wicked

Psalm 109 The Wicked 1 Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise; 1. David's Problem with the Wicked - Their Words - 2 for the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. Their Works - 3 They ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Saul

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2025

in Acts

Scott M. McDonough proposed recently in the Journal of Biblical Literature (Vol. 125, No. 2, pp. 390–391) that Acts 13 holds the key. This chapter contains the only reference in the New Testament to Israel’s first king, Saul, the son of Kish. There is more than one commonality between Paul/Saul and ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Walking In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Sep 21, 2025

Often times in life we find ourselves in a position of begging or perhaps another position “Lets make a Deal” But in this Psalm somethiing has taken place, as we take a peek into this Psalm let us examine!

Title: walking in the Midst of Trouble One of the Last messages we shared was on Psalm 85:6 New American Standard Bible Will You not revive us again, So that Your people may rejoice in You? We had shared that this was a Psalm of Prayer and that we need to make this our prayer It is a prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7-8

Denomination: Other

Moses Dies (Deuteronomy 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 20, 2025

Was there to be a prophet like Moses? Is it Jesus? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 34.

Was Moses buried somewhere near Mount Pisgah east of the lower Jordan River? Was there to be a future prophet like Moses? Was it Jesus? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 34. Did Moses die without going to the land of promise, and only seeing it from afar? Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Promises (Numbers 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 6, 2024

Do we tell the truth? Do we fulfill our promises? Let's look at Numbers 30.

How important is telling the truth? Do we lie to others? Do we make promises that we fail to keep? Let’s look at Numbers 30. How seriously did God take any promise to do something? Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the children of Israel, saying, “This is the thing which Yahweh has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Procrastination Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Problem of Procrastination

Acts 24:10-27 The Problem of Procrastination Some will not be saved because of Rebellion - Luke 19:14 We will not have this man to reign over us. of Religion - John 3:7 Ye must be born again of Reluctance - They would be saved, but not today. 1. The Preaching that Convicted him - 25 And as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Thought PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

To explore the power of thoughts in shaping our actions and results, emphasizing the significant impact of faith and belief in our lives.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of faith, bound together by the common thread of our belief, and united in our shared pursuit of understanding. We are here to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of God's Word, to seek His guidance, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24

Topics: Power, Thought

Don't Give Up! Shape Up!

Contributed by David Aswat on Jun 6, 2005

Four implications of Our Lord’s Return a Second Time Should Encourage us to Live Spiritually right.

TEXT: Rev. 7:1-"Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him...." THEME: God’s Word is Truth! PROP.: Be prepared for the Return of Christ T/SENT.: By examining the following Scriptures, we may see the elements surrounding the Return of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

World Missions

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 5, 2005

Jesus told us to "go into all the world", however everyone must do their part. Here are four componets of world missions.

Missions Matthew 28:18-20 We are told to reach the world for Christ. Win them Baptize them Teach them. Missions involve four components. I. Somebody has to go. -Where? -Into all the world -Next door -Across the street -In the work place -In school -Our city, state, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Seal

Contributed by Gene Jones on Mar 5, 2005

3 Symbolisms of the word Seal in scripture.

EPH 1:10-14 THE SEAL I WANT US TO CONSIDER 3 SYMBOLISMS OF THE WORD SEAL IN THE SCRIPTURE. What does the word seal symbolize in Gods word? 1st. It symbolizes a finished transaction. 1.last thing that’s done (a letter) 2.the ring on the prodical’s hand Lk 15:22 3.when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Declarations Of Grace

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 1, 2006

Reality and Power of Grace Working in the Life of a Believer

I. DECLARATION OF WORK Vs 10 A. Sufficiency ‘For it became Him” 1. Wisdom 2. Holiness 3. Power 2 Corinthians 13: 4 Philippians 3:10 4. Love – John 3:16 B. Sovereignty “all things” for whom/ by whom 1. Contentment 2. Confidence – Romans 8:28 C. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Baptist