Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

The Sheepgate And The Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2021

Jesus as the Door of the sheep, and the Good Shepherd.

THE SHEEP-GATE AND THE SHEPHERD. John 10:1-18. Back in the second "I am" saying of Jesus, He declared Himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12), and ratified this claim by healing a man born blind (John 9:5-7). The Pharisees excommunicated the (now healed) man born blind ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judge Not

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2020

Some thoughts on judgment and prayer, and the Golden Rule.

JUDGE NOT. Matthew 7:1-12. When Jesus says, “Judge not” (Matthew 7:1), He is not bidding us suspend our faculty of discernment. If that was the case, then He would not have gone on to describe certain people as “dogs” or “swine” (Matthew 7:6)! How could we make that identification without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Us Our Debts... Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 5, 2021

We live in an era of cancel culture, which is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is suddenly thrust out of social or professional circles.

Praying with Jesus Forgive us our debts … May 9, 2021 Matthew 6:9-13 NIV "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Jesus In The Bible Series

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 22, 2021

How do we see Jesus more and more clearly and get the revelation of Jesus from the Bible?

How do we see Jesus more and more clearly and get the revelation of Jesus from the Bible? Here are three ways to see Jesus in the Bible: #1. Jesus said, the Holy Spirit will teach you, guide you into all the truth, will reveal me to you, will reveal things concerning me and will remind you what I ...read more

1 Timothy 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2021

Correcting false teaching / Paul's testimony

Correcting false teaching (v. 1-11) 1. true child (young new believer) 3. Macedonia (north of Greece) remain on at Ephesus (Turkey) 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies (a religion focuses on this), which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Internal Affairs Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 9, 2021

All of us — every single one of us — is inwardly corrupt. How do we heal the corruption? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/TdZjy3sBoW4]

Scripture Reading: Mark 7:14-23 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.” After he had left the crowd and entered the house, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hospital Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 19, 2021

“It is not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick,” Jesus said. The church needs to be a hospital.

Scripture Reading: Luke 5:27-32 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope That Comes From Finding Wisdom Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 17th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#17] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM FINDING WISDOM Proverbs 3:16 Introduction: As we continue our chapter 3 verse 16 series, we once again find Solomon talking about wisdom. In Proverbs 3, Solomon is giving advice to his son about finding wisdom and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

When Thomas Asked About The Way To Heaven, What Did Jesus Say? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 10, 2016

This a an inspirational statement that tells the listeners that following Jesus Christ is the only path necessary for knowing the Father.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Purpose: This a an inspirational statement that tells the listeners that following Jesus Christ is the only path necessary for knowing the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Broad, Earthly Way

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Proverbs 15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

THE BROAD, EARTHLY WAY Matthew 7:12-20 I. IT IS THE WAY OF THE WICKED Proverbs 15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 1. It is the way of a bad heart; Psalm 58:2. Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Power For Service

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 30, 2016

WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE WITH THE ULTIMATE POWER THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

TOPIC: POWER FOR SERVICE TEXT: MATT 10:1-8 MEMORY VERSE: “For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Ghost 1Thessa. 1:5a INTRODUCTION: The last three verses of the nineth chapter form the proper introduction to the mission of the twelve, as evident ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Right Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 29, 2019

In today’s continuation of our series “ Red Letter’s” we will pay special attention to: 1. The Necessity of Discernment 2. Having the Right Perception of Jesus 3. The Encouragement from Jesus to Keep Our Spirits Right & 4. The Cost of Discipleship

Introduction: In today’s continuation of our series “ Red Letter’s” we will pay special attention to: 1. The Necessity of Discernment 2. Having the Right Perception of Jesus 3. The Encouragement from Jesus to Keep Our Spirits Right & 4. The Cost of Discipleship I. Luke 9:37-42: Discernment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-62, Luke 19:10, Luke 9:23, Luke 9:62, Luke 9:58, Luke 9:50, Luke 9:44, Luke 9:56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Purpose Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

Why Christians need to fulfill the Great Commission

Introduction: Christ’s final words to his followers are known as the great Commission. The most well-known passage is probably the one found in Matthew 28:18-20. Although all four gospels and the Book of Acts have a slightly different form of it, they all give the same basic message. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

9 Nature Of Man – Will – Hindrance Is Selfishness And Self-Centeredness Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 22, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the will are summarized as selfishness and self-centeredness.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the will are summarized as selfishness and self-centeredness. The will of man is focused from the cradle on me, myself, and I. Everyone outside of that circle is a distant fourth! Some people are naturally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2, James 1:14

Illuminating The Path Of Advent Joy: Preparing For The Radiant Dawn Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

This season of preparation is not merely about marking the days until Christmas; it's about preparing our hearts to receive the radiant dawn of Jesus' birth, a dawn that brings with it the promise of eternal hope and joy.

Illuminating the Path of Advent Joy: Preparing for the Radiant Dawn of Jesus' Birth Scripture Passage: Isaiah 60:1-6 (New Living Translation) Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal