Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

The Peace Of God

Contributed by William Lock on Oct 8, 2009

Striving for peace is not easy and takes a lot of work on our part? But God promises his peace to those who strive to serve him.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Think of those brief moments that represent Peace for you…experiences in nature, with family, friends, at work...times of complete freedom…quiet, pure, alivewhat is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Sorry Enough?

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 31, 2009

Have you ever wished you could start over. Here is a picture I began months ago. This was to be a drawing of my son Dennis, who is serving in the navy. As I began the drawing I was pleased with how it started, but then I began to see all the problems

Have you ever wished you could start over. Here is a picture I began months ago. This was to be a drawing of my son Dennis, who is serving in the navy. As I began the drawing I was pleased with how it started, but then I began to see all the problems with it. I noticed there was a problem with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"honor" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 22, 2021

Based on Matthew 6:9b - Sermon focuses on "Hallowed be your name" & how to approach God in prayer.

“HONOR” Matthew 6:9b FBCF – 2/21/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Scottish Historian Thomas Carlyle: “Show me the man you honor & I will know what kind of man you are.” To honor someone is to show them great respect, especially in a public setting. We say, “Your honor” to a judge, showing our respect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Where In Our Wilderness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores how to heed God's call in life's wilderness, handle temptations, and align our actions with God's will.

Good morning, beloved. What a joy it is to gather once again in the house of the Lord, to seek His face and to hear His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine design. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to reflect on His Word, to be challenged, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Temptation, Today

Small God Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 26, 2005

Idolatry is alive and well in the church today. Any time we try to make Yahweh into a manageable size we have broken the Second command.

Please turn with me to Exodus 20:1-17. As I said last week every week that we discuss the 10 laws of Grace we will begin by hearing them. I love stories about kids so I thought I would share this one with you. Little Sara looked forward to the end of the school day. The last 30 minutes in Ms. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disappointments: God’s Blessings In Disguise

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 28, 2014

Peter decided to replace Judas as apostle. Matthias "won" & Joseph "lost" when the lots were cast. This must have been an great disappointment to Joseph. This sermon examines if Peter did the right thing, but focuses on how to handle disappointment.

Disappointments: God’s Blessings in Disguise Chuck Sligh TEXT: Just after Jesus ascended into heaven in Acts 1:9-11, we read, beginning in verses 14-26 – “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 15 And in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Zeal Of God

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

Do we have the zeal of God? Does it look like we’re saved, or does it look like we’re on a treadmill? We’re moving a lot, but we’re not going anywhere.

Sermon - The Zeal of God - For me, as a Pastor, I want more than anything to be, as the world says, relevant. - I try to keep in tune with what’s happening in the world, & in the church. - But there’s a very false narrative going on, & has been going for a long time. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be The Best With God

Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021

Let’s see if you can name which branch of the arm service these phrased are used.? Be All That You Can Be! (Army) - “Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win”(Air Force) - “The Few, The Proud“ (Marines) - “Born Ready” (Coast Guard) - “Forged by the Sea” (Navy)

Intro: Let’s see if you can name which branch of the arm service these phrased are used.? Be All That You Can Be! (Army) - “Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win”(Air Force) - “The Few, The Proud“ (Marines) - “Born Ready” (Coast Guard) - “Forged by the Sea” (Navy) These slogans was so good; the branches of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Vinh Tran on Feb 18, 2025

A Sermon on the Unwavering Faithfulness of God

God is Faithful A Sermon on the Unwavering Faithfulness of God Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 Key Verse: Lord, your love is as high as the heavens. Your faithful love reaches up to the skies. (Psalms 36:5 NIV) Introduction Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect upon ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 36:5

The Kingdom Of God Is Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 15, 2020

What the kingdom of God is and is not.

Title: The Kingdom of God is Near – What is the kingdom of God? Theme: Understanding what the true Kingdom of God is. Text: Matthew 3:1 – 2, Mark 1:14 - 15 Note: Some of this message is from the note of: The Kingdom of God is Near by Sermon Central Introduction: John preached the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 18, 2001

America’s strength is her faith in God.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Can You See The Manger?"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 17, 2008

This is a sermon for Christmas Eve. (includes quotes from "God Came Near" & "The Purpose of Christmas" Art work can be emailed (a manger set, under a Christmas tree hidden by Christmas gifts)

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve– Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Can You See The Manger?” The Christmas event that we celebrate this evening is God’s love story, visible and recorded in human history. The message of Christmas is simple. “You matter to God.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Alleluia!

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 18, 2020

Now begins the rejoicing. The good news for a grieving world is near. Revelation 19 begins with praise for God and joy that this world’s corrupt ways, symbolically referred to as Babylon and the beast, have finally ended.

Now begins the rejoicing. The good news for a grieving world is near. Revelation 19 begins with praise for God and joy that this world’s corrupt ways, symbolically referred to as Babylon and the beast, have finally ended. Revelation 19:1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Your Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Mark tells us that the very first message that Jesus preached was that the kingdom of God was near and, therefore, people are to repent and believe the good news. This was the same message that John the Baptist had been preaching.

A mother calling to her son shouted, "Johnny, tell your sister to get in the house out of the rain." "I can't mom," came the reply. "And just why can't you?" demanded his mother. "Because we are playing Noah's Ark mom, and she's one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Gods Of The Men Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 21, 2020

God created man and put him as the crown of creations. The fallen man created gods for him and fallen before them. Man lost God-given glory and he lives with lost glory and beauties of the creations. This sermon talks about you...

Exodus 32:1-6, 21-25 Introduction: A man opened a new shop. His friend ordered the bouquet to honour his friend. On the day he received the floral bouquet with the inscription: “Rest in Peace”. The shop owner got angry and fired that florist. But he told the shop owner but sir think of the man who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6, Exodus 32:21-25

Denomination: Methodist