Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

Feeling Abandoned?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2007

- Abandonment is such a desolate state - Never abandoned when we put our trust in Him

This weeks news June 18-23, 07 – Disappearance of Jessie Davis, the 9-month pregnant woman missing from Ohio, - Davis’ mother found the pregnant woman’s home in disarray last week, with her two-year-old grandson wandering around alone - A newborn girl has been found, left in a basket on a school ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist

Abigail- A Woman Of Strength And Courage Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jun 28, 2007

Men do dumb things from time to time. Nabal was drunk and refused to help David out. Thanks to Abigail, Nabal’s life was spared. Abigail acted is a model that we all need to follow.

This morning, we are going to begin a new series on women in the Bible. This is a series that I would like to preach on for the rest of the summer I did this series several years ago and received a lot of good feedback So often, we focus on the men in the Bible and we forget about the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Fast In The Lord

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 8, 2007

There are several postures available to us in our Christian life but we are commanded to "stand fast".

STAND FAST IN THE LORD "Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved." Philippians 4:1. I. THE COMMAND IS TO "STAND FAST". We have several options that are available to us in our Christian life. We may lie down: "Therefore He says: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Kill

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

For most of us, this commandment is one for our heart.

Don’t Kill September 16, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For most of us, this commandment is one for our heart. Focus Passage: Exodus 20:13 Supplemental Passage: Mat 5:21 "You have heard that the ancients were told, ’YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Hospitality Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012

Radical Hospitality is about planning Hospitality for more than just those who walk in your worship area.

I. Introduction to 5 Practices * Video - Drive Thru Church (found on YouTube) Sometimes we expect the church to bend for our needs rather than us bending for it. Same thing with our youth group. Sometimes we want things to happen that we want rather than what is best for the ministry. We want ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: United Methodist

What Kind Of Fruit Is On The Tree?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2011

The word ‘abide’ means to remain or stay around. The ‘remaining’ is evidence that salvation has taken place. The Christians life resembles a well maintained vine, or a fruit bearing tree. Listen to Psalm 1:3NLT They are like trees planted along the riv

What Kind of Fruit Is On the Tree? John 15:5-8NKJ I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

In His Image Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. Constantly Commanded To Imitate Christ 2. Reflecting Each Other 3. What Must I Do To Take On The Image Of Jesus?

VIDEO – Washing Feet > John 13:15 (AV) 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. > 1 Peter 2:21 (AV) 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: > 1 John 2:6 (AV) 6 He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Still In The Life-Changing Business Series

Contributed by Arron Chambers on Dec 21, 2011

This sermon, used with Cardboard Testimonies, testifies that Jesus is still in the life-changing business.

It’s Your Move—Jesus Still Changes Lives (Used with Cardboard Testimonies) While even in the womb, Jesus started changing lives. He changed Mary and Elizabeth’s lives. Luke 1:39-42 He changed the Shepherds’ lives. Luke 2:15-20 Do you know that Jesus is still in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Integrity

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 23, 2011

A lot of people use this word, but don't know the meaning.

A good way to define integrity is to examine one’s public versus his/her private personality. In other words, are one the same person in the light as well as in the dark? Consistency and inconsistency are therefore the key factors that determine integrity. "In the Greek original of the New ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Need To See Because, My Lord My Saviour Lives In Me.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 10, 2011

While they were walking along Jesus began to explain to them His plan and how that it was fulfilled by Him. Luke 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself

I don't need to see because, my Lord my Saviour lives in me. Last week we looked at the two disciples that were on their way home in Emmaus after Jesus was crucified. We saw that they were discouraged, they had their doubts and were in disbelief of what had just happened. Jesus had ap-peared and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

"It Was A Really Large Stone!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2012

An Easter Sunrise Sermon.

Mark 16:1-8 "It Was a Very Large Stone" On a chilly Sunday morning in the fall of 1964, two white college students waited nervously on the edge of their college campus. They were waiting for an African American student from another college across town. They had all gone to a non-violence ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Son Always Rises!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Apr 8, 2012

This is an Easter sermon that speaks to the good news of Jesus' resurrection.

John 20:1-18 ~ The Son Always Rises! (9) In the pre-dawn hours of that spectacular Sunday morning in Jerusalem so many years ago, there was no one who expected anything new, no one lying sleepless in anticipation that the world soon would change forever, no one with the even the slightest notion ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Incognito Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013

The men walking to Emmaus didn't recognize Jesus until their eyes were opened.

Luke 24:13-35 “Incognito” INTRODUCTION In our close relationships, we strive to be together even when we are apart. Some of us have family and friend pictures on our desks, or in our wallets and purses. We may carry a letter or special card, which we take out and read on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Away In The Manger. Some Facts About Our Christmas Story. Series

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 19, 2014

Story of Joseph and Mary arriving in Bethlehem.

The typical story we hear repeated is: “It’s about 2000 years ago, the evening of December 25. Mary rides into Bethlehem on a donkey after a long trip, urgently needing to deliver her baby. Although it’s an emergency, all the mean innkeepers turn them away. So they deliver baby Jesus in a smelly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Arise!

Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017

The Gospel means that I know I am going to Heaven when I die and that I can experience heaven on earth while I’m here...so why hasn’t His resurrection transformed and changed our lives like those we read about in Scripture?

Opening For me, the gospel means that I know I am going to Heaven when I die and that I can experience heaven on earth while I’m here. -and you can’t have heaven on earth by yourself!!!!! Introduction -Top 5 conspiracy theories… • 5 is the moon landing… • 4 is Roswell… • 3 is 9/11… • 2 is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational