Sermons on Drawing Close To God:

God’s Perfect Plan For Life On Earth Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 12, 2023

Man and woman both able to stand before a Holy God, both innocent, without fault or the need to understand what shame is. Because there was no failure, no fault to be seen, and no guilt and they were unified as a perfect picture of what God intended.

Alpha and Omega, Part 7 God’s perfect plan for life on Earth Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - This morning, we will pick up some speed having our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25, Revelation 4:11, Ezekiel 47:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is All About God’s Love

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026

A story is told of a little boy walking home with his father during a winter blizzard. The wind was fierce, and the snow was piling up. At one point the boy stumbled and began to cry, unable to go on.Psalm 98

Christmas is all about God’s love Psalm 98 John 3:16 “For God so loved the world…” John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Illustrates: A story is told of a little boy walking home with his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You An Enemy Of God?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 10, 2009

The world will try to kiss us with the kiss of death; we have to stay focused on Jesus as believers. We have to tell the world “NO WE ARE MARRIED”, we are married in a sense to Jesus! Are you an enemy of God?

Are You An Enemy Of God? James 4:1-10 1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Miracles

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

Even though Moses was not allowed to go into the Promised Land he spent the closing weeks of his life preparing the new generation to enter Canaan and claim the land God promised to give them.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Even though Moses was not allowed to go into the Promised Land he spent the closing weeks of his life preparing the new generation to enter Canaan and claim the land God promised to give them. In this portion of Scripture a new census was taken in anticipation of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 26:1-65

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Figs?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2005

On a close inspection of our life what do we find. Have my years of privileged & opportunity through my sin & indifference has carried me future & further from God?

Where Are The Figs? Mk. 12:11-21 Many are like that famous painting of olden time, in which the artist depicted what seemed at a distance a holy friar with a book before him,, and his hands crossed in devotion, looking like a saint indeed, but when you came close to the venerable impostor, you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Open Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022

When you find that God has opened a door you do not want to miss the blessing of going through it. Once Jesus closes that door there is nobody who can open it.

Oftentimes life’s great opportunities last only for a moment. You must seize that moment. It is the time to grab the brass ring. Take advantage of the opportunity or it will be gone. I am talking about real life changing opportunities that we have. These are the moments when you sense there is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Believing In God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate the reality of God to others “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gent

This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of Sunday morning messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practicing The Presence Of God

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Mar 13, 2018

Spiritual Mindfulness is described.

Practicing the Presence of God: Spiritual Mindfulness by Daniel Keeran, MSW, College of Mental Health Counselling www.ctihalifax.com Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Directives To Wives Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 23, 2001

What God has to say to wives about their relationship to their husbands

Studies in The Christian Family God’s Word for Wives Introduction This evening I want to begin a short series of studies on the Christian Family based on what Paul has to say about this subject in his letters to the Churches at Ephesus and Colossae. We will of course be looking at other relevant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David – A Man After God’s Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2021

Today we’ll see the greatness of David’s faith through his heart. And what we will discover are four heart characteristics David possessed that revealed this faith.

David – A Man After God’s Heart Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU8QCJZmfvM Today, we’re continuing in our series on faith by looking at the faith of our forefathers. And, if you haven’t noticed by now, I am usually in the Psalms and quoting from King David a lot, and so I thought that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

The Everlasting Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 1:1-2 about the sovereignty of God’s dealing with the nation of Israel in bringing them into Babylon

Text: Daniel 1:1-2, Title: The Everlasting Sovereign God, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/22/09, PM A. Opening illustration: lyrics from the Matt Papa song No One Else, B. Background to passage: we begin tonight a series through the book of Daniel. Tonight we will take up the first two verses, and really get ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Strength

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 29, 2006

This sermon was preached in response to the July 7th Bombings in the UK. It takes us through psalm 46.

Psalm 46 God is our Stregnth On Saturday last week this nation (UK) ideological believed that humanity was coming of age and poverty could be made history, On Wednesday London was a sea of optimism and celebration delighting in gaining the 2012 Olympics But on Thursday another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014

The opening chapters of the New Testament church, as seen in Acts give us not only the story of the church’s early days, but also the essentials that must be part of any church.. At the very core of the these essentials is the Word of God.

Church Essentials: Part One The Foundation of the Word of God Acts 2:41-47 The opening chapters of the New Testament church, as recorded in Acts provide us with not only the history of the church’s early days, they also lay out the essentials that should be part of the church today. At the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 18, 2024

From the very beginning of creation to the narratives of ancient Israel, God's voice has echoed through history, calling His people into relationship and purpose. Let us open our hearts and minds to the truth revealed in Scripture and be transformed by the voice of our Creator.

Hearing the Voice of God Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey to explore the profound theme of hearing the voice of God. From the very beginning of creation to the narratives of ancient Israel, God's voice has echoed through history, calling His people into relationship and purpose. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 6:8, Exodus 33:11, John 1:27, John 8:47, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Thankful For God's Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon encourages us to understand God's enduring love, express gratitude for His promises, and live a life of thankfulness through prayer and watchfulness.

Good morning, everyone. It's always a joy to see familiar faces and new ones too. We gather here today, in this place, at this time, to share in the love of God. We are here to remind ourselves of His promises and to learn how to live a life of thankfulness. Our guide today is the Holy Scripture. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34, Colossians 3:17, Colossians 4:2

Topics: Thankful, God's Love