Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

The Antidote For Anxiety

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 17, 2014

A message to those who struggle with worry and anxiety.

"The Antidote for Anxiety" Psalms 37:1-8 Psalms 37:1 A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. Introduction: A few weeks ago I heard a message on the subject of worry and anxiety that seemed to be tailor made just for me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Too Good! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2023

If you want to find real joy in the face of an uncertain future, renounce your own good and wise deeds; stop devising your own schemes. Instead, fear God and please Him through faith in His Son.

On March 19, 2003, the United States and its allies invaded Iraq to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and remove Saddam Hussein from power. A day later, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld held a news conference, where a reporter asked him “about the apparent failure to follow the war ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Deuteronomy 28:1, Deuteronomy 28:15, James 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

#15 The Last Barrier Has Been Removed Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#15 - the final lesson in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness series. We began in the presence of God at the Ark; lost the power to go into God’s presence through sin; but now Jesus has torn down the last barrier and opened the Way. Praise God!

#15 The Last Barrier Has Been Removed Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series By Pastor Jim May The Veil before the Holy of Holies (SHOW PICTURE OF VEIL) Exodus 26:31-33, "And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Atmoshere Of Praise

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2013

Taking a look at worship and what it means to different people and what it must mean to God.

Atmosphere of praise Psalm 100:1-100:5 Introduction- This morning I want to take a look at worship. For some that can be hard because of certain things that we have going on in our lives. For others, hard because it is hard for us to open up to others including God. I believe worship was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Tree Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 8, 2012

The olive tree, cultivated in groves or orchards throughout Palestine, was an accepted emblem of Israel. Ones connection to God's tree brings great blessing. Yet the blessings that salvation provides are not a ground for boasting but rather should cause t

ROMANS 11: 17-24 GOD'S TREE [Isaiah 56:3-8] Chapter 11 has been addressing the place of Israel in salvation history. Despite all Israel's faults, she has never been less than God's chosen means of bringing blessing to the world, and everything else that He has chosen to do must be seen in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Thanking God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

Surely our Lord meditated upon Jonah’s fish story. He knew that he was heading into a mighty storm. Unlike Jonah, he was not fleeing from God’s presence. He was heading directly to the storm, and he himself would leap

Jonah 1:17-2:10 Thanking God 11/2/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction We now come to the miracle that makes Jonah famous – his being swallowed by the big fish. Text 17 And the LORD appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Zechariah #16: Superficial Religion Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 27, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 7:1-6 explores the issue of the inner motives behind our service to the Lord. How many people go to church, give their money, fast, etc. and are baffled by God's lack of response. Why is there so little power in the church? The text addresses all that.

Intro Our text today is in Zechariah 7. Last week we examined the capstone of the eight visions.i The crowning of Joshua, the High Priest, was a symbolic act prophesying Messiah. Unlike any other, Messiah would be both priest and king. All the promises of God are yea and amen in Him.ii The eight ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14, Matthew 23:5, Colossians 3:23, Philippians 2:3, Isaiah 1:12-15, Proverbs 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Living Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 22, 2013

God’s will for us is to enter into His amazing plan and purpose to have great joy in His presence and in His grace. Now how we respond to this invitation, is very important!

Opening illustration: Suppose you are rushed to the hospital, where a physician examines you and informs you that you are critically ill. He says you’ll die unless you have proper treatment. He then prescribes medicine and says, “If you will take this, I can assure you with absolute ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirsty For God

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2006

Our desire should primarily be for the Holy Spirit Himself, not his gifts.

Are you thirsty? Are you looking forward to your cup of tea after the meeting? When we are physically thirsty, our bodies need one thing – water. All our drinks, our tea, our coffee, our coca-cola, our orange juice, are basically just coloured and flavoured water. It is the water that our bodies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Body For God? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 6, 2007

Exposition of Hebrews 10:1-10 regarding the incarnation and its purpose to provide a body for the atonement to take place in

Text: Hebrews 10:1-10, Title: A Body for God? Date/Place: NRBC, 12/9/07, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about the Mormon concept of God having a physical body that is bound to spatial and temporal realms, and about him being a man first, and becoming god later, and his physical relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Approaching God" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 21, 2003

How do we go about coming into His presence with thanksgiving?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 23, 2003 Thanksgiving Sermon “Approaching God” Psalm 95 Introduction: It is not always easy to approach God. Often our lifestyles have become so crowded with other priorities that we can’t seem to get around to thinking about God and how He wants to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God With Us Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2013

God, in Christ, is with us. His presence is our hope and our peace.

“‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” Christmas Eve, and the world is at peace. Or is peace only a vague and puerile wish? Conflicts continue unabated throughout the world. Governments are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Praise God

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 9, 2008

May this sermon help you to understand the purpose of praising God at all times.

PRAISE GOD Psalm 103:1-22 [1] Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! [2] Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: [3] who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, [4] Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaken By God? Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 11, 2018

In his fourth word from the cross, Jesus expresses being forsaken by God. He points out to the exchange that happened that day: our sin on him, God's forgiveness on us. Our right response is to live thankful lives that count the cost of sin.

Forsaken by God? Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 4 * Matthew 27:45-46 Have you ever been in a God-forsaken place? Maybe it was a TDY trip to the middle of nowhere. Worse yet, maybe it was a PCS! And the word “permanent” in permanent change of station becomes a curse. Or maybe your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:16-18, Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - The Beginning Of The End Or The Start Of Something New? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

Jesus wept as he rode into Jerusalem, wept for his beloved city, as it says in Luke’s gospel, for he knew the dreams of this day would turn into the reality of pain, death, and suffering.

Palm Sunday is when we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Can you imagine what it must have been like on that day almost 2000 years ago? Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, may have seemed to those who were there to be the high point of his ministry. All of those people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal