SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

showing 210,916-210,930 of 227,013
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Resolve Conflicts Between

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,762 views

    How To Resolve Conflicts Between People During Church Planting Main Biblical Text - Eph. 4:28-32

    How To Resolve Conflicts Between People During Church Planting Main Biblical Text - Eph. 4:28-32 DISCONTENTMENT "Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor." Benjamin Franklin. Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain the reasons for conflicts between people who ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Where Is Jesus When We Need Him?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,251 views

    It is Sunday. Jesus is dead. And they are going home. Their question is our question, only slightly rephrased. Where is Jesus when we need him? Where did he go? Why did he leave us?

    Where is Jesus When We Need Him? Luke 24:13-35 Earlier this week I took a bike ride along the Natchez Trace. Exiting at Friendship Road, I rode a mile or two and came to Friendship Baptist Church, a neatly-kept brick building at the intersection of two country roads. Behind the church there was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Taming The Troublemaker Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,302 views

    3rd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 3 TAMING THE TROUBLEMAKER JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Finish this statement for me. "Sticks and Stones may _____ __ _____, but _____ ____ ______ ____ ___." How long did it take you to learn that little saying may be the dumbest..and the most untrue statement? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24.7 Turn It Around Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,551 views

    Week seven of 24 focuses on Jesus teaching about Murder, Hatred and Loving our enemies.

    Matthew 5:21 Jesus Said “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’” This particular law comes from Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17. And we would think this one is a no brainer, after all one of the basic tenets of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Go Back Up The Mountain

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,314 views

    This is a personal message preached on Dr. king’s Sunday, in which I challenge us, especially African Americans as to recapture the dream by going back up the mountain to see the promised land.

    Dr. King Reflections by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Go Back To The Mountaintop Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Ephesians 6:10-18 Martin Luther King Jr. was first and foremost a preacher of the gospel. Much of his imagery in his messages came from being grounded in the word of God. He uses a lot of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Flowers avatar

    Freedom From Words That Kill Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,474 views

    Third in series Freedom From...this message examines angry words and empty words and how they are words that kill.

    Freedom From Words That Kill Freedom From... prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2009 I want to talk to you about words this morning. Words are powerful. It is through words that we communicate our desires for ourselves and others and we pursue what we want in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Trey Harris avatar

    The Spectrum Of Healing Series

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 3, 2010
     | 6,614 views

    The account of Jesus healing Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood illustrates the spectrum of his healing ministry.

    The Spectrum of Healing Mark 5:21-43 Many of you watched the Tiger Woods press conference this week. He came off genuinely sorry for his deeds and apologized profusely to everyone involved from his family to his co-workers. This story has been played out in the media since Thanksgiving night 2009. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Jonathan - Covenant Friend Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 27,566 views

    Looks at Jonathan and the characteristics of true friendship and the need for that in our lives.

    Jonathan – Covenant Friend A Covenant friend is Committed (v. 18:1-4; 20:16-42) A Covenant friend is Loyal (v. 4) A Covenant friend is Accountable (v. 8) A Covenant friend is Honest (v. 9-15) A Covenant Friend is Christ Centered (many verses, Lord) Jonathon is a good example of a Covenant ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Me, Do What?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,371 views

    Parable of the Good Samaritan. Inductive structure.

    Me, Do What? Luke 10:25-37 VIDEO INTRODUCTION… Liberty Mutual Commercial 2009 (0:00-1:00) [youtube.com/watch?v=frpp6DjCaJU] NARRATIVE: Loving Story Part 1 He was driving home one Monday evening on a busy city street. Like everyone else in the world at that time, it was the mad rush to get ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • william Fallert avatar

    Facing The Zombies

    Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,989 views

    meeting the needs of others both psychically and spiritually

    Facing the zombies Luke 6:27-40 2 Cor 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone the new has come. I want to tell you of an amazing transformation in my life. Jesus Christ changes lives. He makes us into something he can use, something new and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Love Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2011
     | 5,293 views

    If we want to love life, we must love people.

    The Kid is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ, who lives an empty life. Then one day, an 8-year-old boy shows up at Russ’ home. The boy’s name is Rusty and eventually Russ comes to realize that the kid is actually Russ himself when he was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Are The Consequences Of Me Doing Nothing?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    A look at the third servant's complaint that the master is a harsh man.

    A Tense Moment: Standing before the master with empty hands. - Luke 19:20 - After handing back to his master what he was given, the servant stands with empty hands. He has nothing more to give. He has done nothing productive with the mina entrusted to him. It is a tense moment, worthy of our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Cost Of Following

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,881 views

    The Cost of Following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 9 verses 51-62: Quote: • One wit has written: • “A dentist’s mistake is pulled out, • A lawyer’s mistake is imprisoned. • A teacher’s mistake is failed, • A printer’s mistake is corrected. • A ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Love & Respect

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,966 views

    Love & Respect in Marriage – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instructions to Wives (vs 22-24) • Submit because of the Lordship of Christ (vs 22). • Submit because of the headship of man in Christ (vs 23) (2). Instructions to Husbands (vs 25-33) • A husbands love should be sacrificial (vs 23) • A husbands love ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Love Does Not Envy Or Boast Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 8,438 views

    When I love like Jesus loves I set aside my rights to make things right for others

    ENGAGE Whether or not you were alive on January 20, 1961, you are probably familiar with this line from President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address: Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. I don’t think that as a nation we’ve ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist