Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

Gtting Rid Of Excuses And Establishing Priorities

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

Establishing Priorities

GETTING RID OF EXCUSES AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES MAT. 16;24-26 “24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Break The Box

Contributed by Darrell Boone on Aug 7, 2014

This sermon focuses on the role of the faithlessness church and the faithfulness church. Its loyalty to the Lord, Jesus Christ is relevant for salvation.

Many times in the Bible when a certain woman is talked about, she is often a type and a shadow of the church. In Luke chapter 15 we find the woman who had ten coins. We find in her a picture of the church. She began lighting the light, cleaning the house, and searching diligently for that which is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Preach The Message!

Contributed by John Ong on Nov 26, 2015

Walking with the Lord is definitely not a walk in the park. We will definitely encounter numerous obstacles, and some people will even judge us for being different.

Walking with the Lord is definitely not a walk in the park. We will definitely encounter numerous obstacles, and some people will even judge us for being different. If we look into this Bible verse, we will see how the devil deceives people and make them think otherwise: 2 Timothy 2:23-26, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crying Bartimaeus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 27, 2016

Of all the healings Jesus did, the opening of the eyes of blind Bartimaeus is one of the most exciting and one event where we can learn a lesson on how to receive from the Lord answer to our prayers. In this outline we list what he did to receive his sight.

THE CRYING BARTIMAEUS! Mark 10:46-52 (KJV) 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

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

Press On & Level Up Series

Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Jan 10, 2015

PRESS ON - P - Prayer, R-Reaching Out or Evangelize; E - Encourage; S-Support; S-Speak Life; O-Obedience; N-Nurturing.

INTRODUCTION: Press on and Level up message is the message we need this year 2015. Let us learn the acronym of the word PRESS ON. I. P – PRAYER A. Prayer is the best communication to meet our personal necessities. B. Prayer has no dead spot signals, no expiration dates, not busy lines, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Is Repetition Bad

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2019

CCM is bashed for repetition and length, but are the critics right?

Mat 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. When it comes to prayer, Christ is not into vain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8, Psalm 136:1-26, Psalm 119:1-176, Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Wish We All Been Ready?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 27, 2019

This is a condensed Bible study of Biblical reasons we should be looking for the soon return of Jesus Christ? The question must be asked: COULD I DO MORE TO PREPARE FOR THE SECOND COMING? (Handout)

ARE YOU READY? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There are certain dates that become a turning point in history. 1948 was one of those years. Israel established, World Council of Churches, Common Market, space age fuel, liquid hydrogen (rocket fuel) Can we see 7 areas that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7, Matthew 24:1-20, Luke 1:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thy Rod And Staff Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

Two powerful helpers: the rod and staff.

A. INTRODUCTION: TWO POWERFUL HELPERS 1. This world is not our home, there is little comfort, but the Lord has, “a rod and staff to comfort you.” 2. Usually, people think “rod and staff” are the same thing. But each is a different instrument. 3. The word “rod” is more than a stick; it is a club ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Help Daisy! It's Gotta Hold On Me

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Mar 4, 2019

SOMETIMES IN LIFE SIN GRABS ON AND WON'T LET GO

Help Daisy It’s Got a Hold of Me and won’t let Go!! (The Things That God Hates”) Proverbs 6:16-19 ILLUS: Let me tell you about my friend Billy Bob. Ole Billy Bob came in to work one day looking like he had been run over by a buzz saw. He had scratches all over and big pop-knots on each side of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exceptional Followers Build Exponential Churches Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Building Exponential Churches

1. My followers become exceptional. a. To fishermen, “Come follow Me, I will show you how to fish for men . . . they left their nets . . . and followed” (Matt. 4:19-20, NLT). b. If any man will come after Me . . . deny self . . . take up cross daily . . . and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). c. Powerful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Acts 11:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid False Teachers Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 4, 2019

This sermon examines three key truths in avoiding false teachers.

THE FIGHT: The purity of the message and the church matter. - 2 Corinthians 11:1-2. a. The purity of the message matters. - This passage as a whole brings out the importance of believing the truth. It matters that the message is true. - Many today say that it doesn’t matter when you believe as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Culture

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Definition of Culture - a: the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group. b: the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization.

Creating a culture. John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free At Last Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Let’s study three things that Paul lists as great perils or dangers to Christian freedom.

FREE AT LAST GALATIANS 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Picture me in handcuffs or sitting in a jail cell. Now, picture me unshackled or walking about freely. I think I might use the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Fee at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last.” That’s the story and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Travesty To Majesty Part Five - Nine To Noon: Nailed To A Tree, Tested, Taunted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it happens . . . Jesus, staying the course to the finish, endures the ugliness and cruelty of crucifixion for the momentary glee of jealous fiends but for the eternal joy of beloved friends.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:54---16:8 Series Within A Series PART FIVE: FROM NINE TO NOON – NAILED TO A TREE, TESTED, TAUNTED ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32