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

Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

showing 218,581-218,595 of 226,551
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
  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Rise Again...and Run!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,110 views

    The race you and I are in, the course we are running, is not a sprint! Its a marathon! And, in running the marathon, your goal is to finish the race, not fall out by the wayside before you cross the finish line.

    Rise Again...and Run!!! Text: Philippians 3:13-14 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Great Couples Of The Bible 2: Energy Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,746 views

    Looking at the Christian Virtue of Goodness through the stories of four great couples.

    Great Couples of the Bible! The Energy of Virtue Peter tells us in 2 Peter 1:5 to Add to our Faith Goodness. Goodness is virtue, excellence, moral character. It means courage, rigor, energy, boldness.This month we learn more about this quality by looking at for great couples in the Bible. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Heavens Three Top Gifts.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    These are gifts that keep on giving.

    HEAVENS THREE TOP GIFTS. Many times we get gifts we do not like so we return them to the store they came from to get a refund are something else we want. Christ gave us three gifts the greatest gifts in the world and so many want even pick them up. Its almost like we don’t ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji avatar

    Positive Perspective

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,936 views

    A powerful treatise of a rare type,this exposition analysed the effects of both positive and negative perspective on destiny

    Life is to be lived once, if you have correct information, once is enough! Ø To enjoy continuous progress, there must be continuous change Ø The kind of thinking that brought you to this place is not the kind that will take you to your destiny Ø The road to success is always under ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    The Kind Of Faith We Need Today Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    Jesus said that the last days will mirror the days of Noah... they certainly do! Noah’s life is an example of how Christians ought to live in a world surrounded by wickedness.

    Matthew 24:36-39 | Hebrew 11:7 The Days of Noah * These days would be like the days when the Lord returns: Genesis 6: * When corruption is common place * V1 – Population explosion – (USA – 1900:80m / 2000:300m) * V4 – Abnormal sexual practices and increased demonic activity * ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Lozada avatar

    How To Care For Pastors And Elders In The Church

    Contributed by Nathan Lozada on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    In a shared ministry in the church, the “elders who direct the affairs of the church… especially those whose work is teaching and preaching” deserve to be compensated. Leaders who are justly and properly accused and found guilty of any misconduct are to b

    How to Care for Elders / Pastors in the Church (1 Timothy 5:17-25) In a shared ministry in the church, the “elders who direct the affairs of the church… especially those whose work is teaching and preaching” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Sharing Christ - Let The River Flow 2

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    Let the river of life flow through you and produce a light to shine to the world.

    2011.11.13.Missions Sunday Version 2. Sharing Christ - Let the River Flow William Akehurst HSWC Romans 1:16-20 UNASHAMED I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. The just shall live (eternally) by faith. COMMANDED to go into all the world ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ric Veal avatar

    The Chastening Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 29, 2011
     | 4,164 views

    We need healthy churches today!!!!

    The Chastening of the Church 1 Peter 4:17-19 Introduction: What is the church? The called out ones! . Romans 8:1; 1 Corinthians 11:32 . Not condemnation, but purging and purifying. a. The Body of Christ - Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:11-13; 5:23-28 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Religious Person

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,809 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and un

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Peter Flournoy avatar

    What Kind Of Parent Are You? Series

    Contributed by Peter Flournoy on Feb 24, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to help parents find out which style of parenting they are currently using and which style of parenting they should be using.

    He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. 5 For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?” 1 Timothy 3: 4-5 Eli was disqualified from leadership because he did not restrain his children fro doing wrong. ( 1 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    How To Get Past Frustration: Experiencing The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on May 7, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    The disciples were frustrated because Jesus was leaving, but the Holy Spirit gets us past frustration.

    How to Get Past Frustration: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit I. Introduction a. Have you ever lost your power? Were you frustrated? b. Personal Story: “My car wouldn’t start…I found out the battery connections were dirty…” c. Main Point/Theme: We can get past frustration when we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    No Cleverly Invented Stories

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,209 views

    This clear sermon outline can help you prepare a fine apologetically fit message on the resurection of Jesus Christ and the claims of the Gospel.

    No Cleverly Invented Stories II Peter 1:16-21 (Resurrection Sunday: April 4, 1999) Pastor Eric J. Hanson The Gospel of Jesus Christ rests upon a firm foundation of eyewitness accounts of His resurrection and ascension. There are no cleverly invented stories either. These witnesses paid a huge ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Clough avatar

    A Fathers' Day Message

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,805 views

    Dads everywhere should demonstrate Godly love and concern for their children.

    FATHERS’ DAY MESSAGE FROM EPH. THREE & PS. 103 Introduction: Dads come in various sizes, shapes, and colors. Dads speak the different languages of the world; however, almost all speak the universal language of love. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    Facing The Giant Of Doubt Series

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on May 25, 2008
     | 3,780 views

    This is sermon number three of the series.

    “Facing the Giant of Doubt” Text: John 20:24-31 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Trevor chuma avatar

    Death Comes Before Victory.

    Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,879 views

    There is no way to experience victory without death, your victory is in death

    There is no way to experience victory without death, your victory is in death. Three times Satan offered Jesus a way out, he offered him a cross-less life, first in Matthew 4:8, he showed Jesus all the Kingdoms of the world and their glory, and said to him; “I will give you all this, if you bow ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic