Sermons about Drawing Near To God

How To Approach God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025

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Approaching God is not merely a ritual but a privilege and a relationship. Whether with humility, confidence, prayer, worship, or repentance, each of these approaches allows us to draw near to God in a way that honors Him and opens the door for His grace.

HOW TO APPROACH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, Psalm 95:6, James 4:8, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 7:7-8, Psalm 95:6, James 4:8, Isaiah 55:6-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#4. Serving My Church Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2004

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Building Kingdom Families is all about drawing near to God’s House, holding fast the faith, and making plans to impact each other for good.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor June 6, 2004 We have been looking at the seven pillars of building a kingdom family – ways we can help our families draw closer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Draw Closer To God.

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 12, 2016

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renewing your mind

How easy it is for the devil to get our minds and thoughts off track, thinking about things we should not. This is why our minds need to be saturated and fortified by the Word of God. If what you are thinking about is what is right, you cannot be thinking about what is wrong. Our mind is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 10:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Came Near Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

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1st in the series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Gives the reasons that the Incarnation was necessary.

Text: John 1:1-18 We’ve got ourselves a problem, you and I, and I can tell you, it’s not just a little problem. We’ve got ourselves a whopper of a problem. It’s not a new problem, and we’re certainly not the first ones to ever have it. As a matter of fact the problem dates clear back to Adam & Eve, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Nearness Of The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2024

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The righteous LORD draws nigh unto all that call upon Him.

THE NEARNESS OF THE LORD. Psalm 145:17-21. Our trust in the LORD is not based in our ability to believe, but in His perfections. He is righteous in all His ways: He is just. He is kind in all He does: He is holy (Psalm 145:17). It is good that we can view the LORD as a God who is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spending Quiet Time With God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

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Spending quiet time with God is an essential practice for every believer. It is during these times of stillness and solitude that we can draw near to God, seek His presence, hear His voice, and strengthen our relationship with Him.

SPENDING QUIET TIME WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1, Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 6:6, Mark 1:35, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Spending ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 63:1, Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 6:6, Mark 1:35, James 4:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Near Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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Is there a contradiction between God being near and nobody being able to come to Christ without the Father’s calling?

God is Near Festival2001 Many of us can actually hear, deep within our hearts and minds, ministers’ voices declaring Christ’s words: “Nobody can come to me unless the spirit of the Father draws him.” As we hear these words, we feel a wall or a roadblock to even considering the subject of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:27, John 6:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Good For Me

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

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It is good for me to draw near to the Lord. A message about drawing nearer to God.

It is Good for me to Draw Near to God Psalm 73:21-28 Intro: In these first few verses we see a person who is under conviction of some kind. -Have you ever felt this way before God? -Grieved – sour – just out of sorts -Pricked in the heart – heart felt like a knife had gone through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 9, 2011

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This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The Ark of the Covenant is all about intimacy with God. In the Holy of Holies we learn to LEAN on God, LISTEN to God and LOVE Him.

THE ARK OF THE COVENANT A few years ago a man in Dayton, Ohio, found a unique way to propose to his girlfriend. He hired an airplane to fly over the city towing a banner that read, "Judy, I love you. Will you marry me?" Judy accepted his proposal by asking, "How can you say no to love like that?" ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Nearness Of God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

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God sometimes passes so near that you can feel His presence. You can know that He is there. Let me share 4 areas where I think we can sense the nearness of God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. In Exodus 33:15-23 we have a conversation between Moses & the Lord God Himself. Listen as I read from that passage. Exodus 33:15-19 says, "Then Moses said to Him, 'If your Presence does not go with us, do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Near

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

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God does not abandon us during out times of trial.

God is Near January 13, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God does not abandon us during out times of trial. Focus Passage: Psalm 23 Introduction: Furlough 2002-3, took kids to Bell’s. Had lots of fun, tried to keep them from running off. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Nearness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2022

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Popular religion speaks about man reaching up to God. However, the reality is that God is reaching down to us. Yes, Christ is stretching out His arms to us upon the Cross.

THE NEARNESS OF GOD. Isaiah 65:1-9. People sometimes talk about somebody who ‘found God.’ God was never lost; it is people who are lost. When the prodigal son returned to his father, the father said, ‘this my son was lost, but now is found’ (cf. Luke 15:24). Yet, in their distress, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Person Know Jesus Intimately?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 6, 2021

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I believe that the essential issue in the church today is the need to grow in intimacy with Jesus, the Creator God of all things.

God desires to have a personal, intimate, loving, dynamic, and powerful relationship with every person on the planet. WHAT IS INTIMACY? To develop an intimate relationship with Jesus, we need to define what that looks like. Some have said that intimacy means "in-to-me-see" and begins ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:13, John 17:20-23, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, Proverbs 2:1-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:4, Psalm 27:4, John 6:35, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 63:1-3, Psalm 139:23-24 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

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There is a rest that is known only when we learn to come to Christ and to take up His yoke.

REST Matthew 11:28-30 I love the “Peanuts” characters and comic strip, probably because I can so easily relate to Charlie Brown. In one of his strips, Charlie visits Lucy at her psychology booth, and she gives him this advice: “Life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it to see where they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Holiness

Celebrating The Savior

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jan 31, 2012

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In the Old Testament (1 Kings 7:15-22), Solomon built the temple and named the pillars Jakin (He shall establish) and Boaz (In Him in strength) so that the people would remember not to be casual worshippers, but to draw near to Him, so He would draw near

Central truth: If you draw near to God, He will draw near to you. IF YOU DRAW NEAR TO GOD, HE WILL DRAW NEAR TO YOU. INTRODUCTION: A few years ago, my family and I stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii It is our favorite hotel because of a boat and a tram that takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 7:15-22

Denomination: Other

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