Sermons on Drawing Close To God:

Acts 27 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 30, 2020

Paul is sent to Rome.

Paul is sent to Rome (v. 1-13) Luke ships out with Paul Paul’s first word for the ship’s officers (v. 9, 10) 9 When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over (The Day of Atonement in September or October, which was a dangerous time of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Christian's Rest

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2020

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30.

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30. “But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Out Of The Upper Room

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021

This sermon compares the events of Covid 19 isolation to the events of the first Easter as it relates to isolation and fear.

COMING OUT OF THE UPPER ROOM (Easter Son Rise Service 2020) Text: John 20:19 -20 John 20:19-21  On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Serious Parenting

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 10, 2021

Every parent is different and every situation is different; but successful parents are proactive, hands-on parents.

Serious Parenting (topical) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. 2. Most moms are amazing and wonderful, some are not. 3. Mother’s Day celebrates the ideals of motherhood, a time to honor our moms. 4. It also provides pastors an excuse to speak about the family and rearing children. 5. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:53, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Enemy's Battle Plans

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2020

For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory!

August 9, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory! Focus Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do The Loudest Boos Originate

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 2, 2024

How easy is it to have 10 compliment you and 1 person speaks negative? We will tend to mope all week over the 1 negative comment. Life is about focus. Two powers reside in the mouth and the ears, your choice will release doom or praise.

WHERE DO THE LOUDEST BOOS ORIGINATE…? I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT WE WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND LIFE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) REAP THE CONSEQUENCES? Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Numbers 21:4, Numbers 21:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You Love Me Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the challenge of obeying Jesus' commands of love, forgiveness, and mercy, and the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to live out these commands.

I think we can all admit here today that obedience is difficult. It’s difficult to learn, difficult to teach, and it’s a difficult process to watch play out in the lives of others around us. It’s not something we’re good at, hard wired for, or frankly… enjoy. Once upon a time, there was a young ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Topics: Obedience, Holy Spirit, Sacrificial Love

The Christian Citizen: Considerations In The Voting Booth

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

we are required to vote

We are just weeks away from the presidential election, and I know there are many of you who agree with me that I wish it were already over! But it is not, and I fear it is likely to get far worse in tone and tawdriness until election day. For many reasons, this is one of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10, Romans 12:13, Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:31, Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 16:8, Luke 6:44, James 2:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Sermon On Keeping A Dream Alive

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 29, 2025

Some dreams are considered a powerful source of personal motivation, providing purpose, direction, and the emotional fuel to work hard,

Gail Devers, a female American athlete once remarked: “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” Hebrews 13:7 reminds us: “Remember your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13, Romans 12:11-12

It's My Turn PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

This sermon will explore the healing power and compassion of Jesus as demonstrated in the story of the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-8.

Good morning, church family! Today we’re talking about John 5:1-8, a powerful Scripture where we see the mercy of Jesus and His power to heal in action. We'll specifically be touching on the miraculous healing of the paralytic and focusing on the significance of the Pool of Bethesda. It's a story ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Topics: Jesus' Mercy

Sharing The Glory (January 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

When you think of the disciples who do you think of first? Some would say Peter. Others might some of the names of the other disciples. How many would say Andrew? Did Andrew live in the shadow of his brother Peter?

SHARING THE GLORY Text: John 1:40-42 As someone has said, “God did not save you to be a sensation; He saved you to be a servant”. (James S. Hewett. ed. Illustrations Unlimited. Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers,1988, p, 452). A sensation leaves an impression, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Tenebrae Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2022

This service can be customized any way you see would work better for your congregation.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 22, 2022

Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts 11:23-24).

Barnabas—(Friend and Companion of Paul) Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Exchange Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

I. Introduction There are a lot of things that I love about Christmas. The music. The get togethers. The excitement over giving gifts. Haven't you noticed the older you get how much more exciting it is to give the unexpected gift than it is to receive the unexpected gift? The lights. The jog ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Brothers With An Agenda

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 14, 2022

The original disciples were no different than us in their pride until they fully understood what Jesus did for them AND only then did the commitment make sense.

Two brothers walk up to Jesus. It sounds like the beginning of a joke doesn’t it? Two brothers, often referred to as the sons of thunder, walk up to Jesus. It was just after the third time he shared that crazy statement about going to Jerusalem to die. They knew he was just trying to scare off the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational