Sermons on Drawing Closer To Christ:

Lifted Up On High Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Jesus said that if He was lifted up, he would draw all men unto Him. "Lifted up" has a double meaning. Here it means being lifted up on a cross

Lifted Up on High John 19:16-24 Introduction Last week we saw the fateful decision of the Jewish leaders to accept Caesar and reject Jesus. This was in effect the end of the Jewish nation. No longer do the physical descendants of Abraham through Jacob have any exclusive privilege with God. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prepare For Christ

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008

As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Completion In Christ Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 8, 2013

God wants to carry us on to completion in Christ, but, we must cooperate with His grace in order for Him to accomplish this task. Are you cooperating, resisting or ignoring the grace of God in your life?

Philippians 1:3-6 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ And Criticism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

There is a legitimate place for expressing critical feelings. It is just that it is a delicate matter. It is almost as delicate as trying to catch soap bubbles on a pin.

Some years back at the University of Wisconsin a group of literary students formed a club. The purpose of the club was to criticize. The members would submit a story, and it would be dissected mercilessly with no punches pulled. The sessions were so brutal that the club members dubbed themselves, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 8, 2018

What does it mean to belong to the church, Jesus' physical body here on Earth?

The body of Christ. Just what does that mean to us? And why is it important? The Bible clearly teaches the body of Christ is the church. I was looking at few articles and blogs from people who say they love Jesus but hate the church. What an interesting concept. Is that possible? According to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Does God Love Us? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2019

How much does God love us? 1. Enough to go through the greatest grief for us (vs. 27). 2. Enough to miraculously speak to us (vs. 28-30). 3. Enough to suffer and die on the cross for us (vs. 31-33). 4. Enough to miraculously draw us to Him (vs. 32).

How Much Does God Love Us? The Gospel of John John 12:27-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 31, 2017 (Revised December 15, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12:20. A couple of weeks ago in John 12, we looked at the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Dec 30, 2019

Shining your light is about making a mark, making a difference, ignoring the negative opinion of others and being a positive influencer. Your light is the most wonderful parts of your life that reflects your special character and the way you will influence the world by sharing the love of Jesus .

What does it mean to shine your light? I believe shining your light is about making a mark, making a difference, ignoring the negative opinion of others and being a positive influencer. And I think “your light” is that special, unique, one-of-a-kind thing that the Lord has deposited in you to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, John 1:4-5, Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Firm On What Is Right Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2005

Make up your mind to stand firm on what is right and resist the pressures to be popular or to conform. Pray and draw strength from God to resist pressure to compromise God’s truth.

(Taken some pointers from David Hoke’s sermon “Herod’s Folly”) We face pressures in life – different pressures, different degrees, at different stages of life. • From school projects, workload, meeting datelines, and others. • You faith in God – no matter how strong it is – will not take away the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Proxiimty Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Jun 19, 2003

Get Closer, Whisper Softer

Gen 22:1-14 There are at least two ways to make something bigger to the eye. You can magnify it with a magnifying glass, microscope, or telescope; or you can move closer to it. Magnification makes an object appear larger to the eye, but there is only one way to get a sense of an object’s true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 28, 2001

In this message we survey the entire bible and see that it’s central theme is the coming of Christ.

"THE COMING OF CHRIST, THE STORY OF THE BIBLE" THE BIBLE CAME TO US FROM GOD -- "ALL SCRIPTURE IS GOD BREATHED..." "NO PROPHECY OF SCRIPTURE CAME ABOUT BY THE PROPHETS OWN INTERPRETATION. FOR PROPHECY NEVER HAD ITS ORIGIN IN THE WILL OF MAN BUT MEN SPOKE FROM GOD AS THEY WERE CARRIED ALONG BY ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In Christ Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jan 19, 2007

Tired of trying to saw down the redwoods of sin in your life? Put some gas in the chainsaw, and let it do the work for you!

Title: How to have Godly Character Type: Series/Christian growth Objective: Every Christian Can display true Godly Character by applying 3 supports that are found in John 15. Text: John 15:1ff Intro: The past few months, I have been bringing messages that have been designed to try and correct ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014

Division. There is division all over the world. But Christ has come to bring unity, but how does He brings unity through Christ.

Unity in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Slide What do you think of when you think of walls? Well, when we think of a wall we typically think of dividing something. We build walls in houses to divide the house into different rooms. In countries or towns, there were often walls that were built to show ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by James Jerpseth on Apr 28, 2001

Christ’s resurrection is with us every day of the week in all that we do -- if we can take the step of faith to leave our safe secure setting like the women did and venture to the tomb.

Easter Sunday - April 15, 2001 "Christ Is Risen!" SERMON TEXT (Luke 24 NRSV) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. {2} They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, {3} but when they went in, they did not find the body. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Exalting Christ

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 12, 2006

Let us exalt Christ!

EXALTING CHRIST We are talking this morning about Exalting Christ. Our theme for the month is Exalting Christ. For Feb Sharing the love of Christ. Mar Christ Crucified. Apr Serving Christ. May The Lordship of Jesus Christ, June Following the Example of Christ, July Christ suffered for you, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Supremacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

Our identity is in Christ, who is supreme in the universe, world, church, and our life.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. CIT/CIS: Christ is Supreme. IV. Exposition a. Christ is supreme in creation. (vv.15-16) i. His glory is the chief aim of creation. ii. His glory is the chief aim of human history. iii. His glory is the chief aim of redemptive history. b. Christ is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian Church