Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

God Has Spoken / God Is Speaking Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Dec 11, 2007

God is speaking to us today.

Introduction God has spoken to humanity in the past through the prophets. Jesus was the last in the line of the historical prophets. Therefore, we need to read the Bible to understand what God has said to past generations. God is still speaking to us through His resurrected Son, Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The secret to victory...any victory, is closeness with Jesus...knowing Him...drawing near to His presence will reveal what is in our hearts. The reason many Christians continue to gossip and slander is because they never really have been close to Christ.

LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS JAMES 3:1 12 Last week I spoke to you about the thoughts that come into our minds and how we can hatch snake eggs and weave spider webs if we don't begin to learn to think Scripturally. We have to be very careful about our thought life. I also printed Philippians 4:8 on the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Submit To God Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 27, 2009

The key to the whole book is found in the command to submit ourselves to God. duh!

We have all seen, read, or heard something like the following. It describes the attitude of possession for a 2-year-old. If I want it, it’s mine If I like it, it’s mine If it looks like it’s yours in any kind of way, it’s mine If I need it, it’s mine If you buy it, it’s mine If I don’t have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friendship With God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2014

Everyone has the choice to either be friends with God or friends with the world. In this passage, James gives us seven characteristics of the person who is a friend of God.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #6: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: What are some of the most important things in your world? I am sure that most of you would say it is your friendships. Have you ever pondered what it means that we have the opportunity to become friends with God, the Creator of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: *other

Do I Really Belong To The Kingdom Of God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 31, 2016

What does it mean that the Kingdom of God is near?

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Mark …. We have noted that the main topic of the gospel is the Good News of Jesus Christ who is God but came to earth as a man to save people from their sins; this is summarized in Mark 1, verse 1. We have then also noted 5 facts which support this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cherishing The Gift Of Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 18, 2021

Prepare your hearts to meet the Babe lying in the manger. Throw off the shackles of sin and chaos and draw nearer to your Lord through confession and sacrificial living so that you might honor Him on His birthday!

Cherishing the Gift Psalms 46:1; James 4:8; Matthew 28 :19-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As I hear the clock screeching in my ear I roll over on my side and firmly turn off my alarm. I would like to say that I feel fresh and vibrant, ready to conquer the world, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, James 4:8, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Draw More Power From Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 24, 2005

We sing the song, "Finding more power than I ever dreamed. I’m learning to lean on Jesus." Yet, many of us are not fully appropriating the power of His resurrection in our lives. Here are ten steps to living more in the light of His resurrection power, pu

Draw More Power From Christ’s Resurrection Acts 2:22-2:36 Christ’s resurrection gives us the assurance that all things done in the name of Jesus and for His purposes, will be victorious. Even though many Christians realize this truth they still live in with self-doubts. Many people wonder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drawing More Power From Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2006

Ten ways to draw more power from Christ’s resurrection to help you overcome problems.

Drawing More Power From Christ’s Resurrection This Easter we are besieged with scandalous attacks against the divine power of Jesus Christ with the DaVinci code, the gospel of Judas and the ABC series called the Jesus papers. Each of these heinous attempts to discredit, delude and deceive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Draws Humans To Christ And His Church?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2020

Christians the world over will reimagine a world that is based on the teachings of Christ and the Church.

Tuesday of the third week of Easter 2020 Whenever authorities take exception to a popular movement, and try to stamp it out, if the movement is actually doing good they end up squishing it out all over the place. A few days ago our reading from the Acts of the Apostles featured the warning of Reb ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35, Acts 7:51-60, Acts 8:1, Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

What Are We Lifting Up To Draw People

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Nov 13, 2006

Devotion at state association meeting.

WHAT ARE WE LIFTING UP TO DRAW PEOPLE? Illus: A POSSIBLE METHOD OF EVANGELISM A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winner’s class" at his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Need To Draw You A Map

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 22, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 34: 1 – 29

Numbers 34: 1 – 29 Do I need to draw you a map 34 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Command the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you come into the land of Canaan, this is the land that shall fall to you as an inheritance—the land of Canaan to its boundaries. 3 Your southern border ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What A Place To Rest And Sleep

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 13, 2010

No doubt Gods always on time when we need him

WHAT A PLACE TO REST AND SLEEP Daniel 6:8Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. 9Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree. 10Now when Daniel knew ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence - Seeking God For Himself.

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 13, 2002

God wants us to spend time with him. But do we want to spend time with him? How can we? why should we? Do we come to God on his terms or ours?

I once told a friend that all I wanted was to be happy in God’s presence. And I guess what I’m saying this morning is as a result of the reply I received. Because I was reminded, that I shouldn’t seek God for my own happiness, I should seek him for himself. Seeking God for himself. (But what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5, Hebrews 10:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Intimacy with God is the foundation of a strong, vibrant, and victorious Christian life.

THE POWER OF INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 63:1-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 5:24, Exodus 33:11, Daniel 11:32, John 15:4–7, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is the foundation of a strong, vibrant, and victorious Christian life. It is more than religious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ichabod: Where Is The Glory? Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 26, 2023

In the story of "Ichabod: Where is the Glory?" we explore God's presence, human frailty, and His enduring faithfulness. It's a journey from despair to restoration, revealing God's unchanging love.

Ichabod: Where is the Glory? Introduction: In our study of the book of Samuel, we come across a tragic event that signifies the departure of the glory of God from His people. The story of the Ark of the Covenant and its capture by the Philistines reveals the consequences of sin and disobedience. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22, 1 Samuel 2:12-17, Exodus 40:34-35, Psalm 24:7-10, Exodus 25:8, Matthew 18:20, 1 Samuel 3:11-14, Leviticus 10:1-3, Numbers 4:15, 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Exodus 24:16, Exodus 33:22, Exodus 40:34, Psalm 51:11, Revelation 2:4-5, Exodus 25:10-22, Exodus 25:22, Revelation 3:1-3, James 4:7-10, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 3:19, Micah 6:6-8, Romans 12:1, Psalm 42:1-2, John 15:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational