Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

One Mission: Love

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

Love will draw you, change you, and save you.

Sunday, January 18, 2009 One Mission: Love Text: 1 John 4: 7 – 12 One Mind in 2009 will be an underlining theme in all we do. Some will say that it is a cute statement, catchy statement, or even a crude statement to that, I will point you to the Book of James in the first chapter you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 11, 2009

16th in a series from Ecclesiastes. The fact that we are going to die ought ot impact the way that we live.

Last Saturday, a 50-1 long shot named Mine That Bird won the 135th Kentucky Derby, surging all the way from last place to first on the final turn and the home stretch. This was an improbable victory for a horse that was purchased last year for only $9,500, a real bargain compared to the millions ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Part 17: A Passion For The Lord’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2011

The presence of the Lord: 1. is hindered by our sin (vs. 1-6). 2. is something worth seeking (vs. 7-15). 3. should spur us to worship (vs. 9-11). 4. is a sign of God’s grace (vs. 12-17).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord Part 17: A Passion for the Lord’s Presence Exodus 33:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 20, 2010 BACKGROUND: *Our series is “Moses on the Mountain with the Lord,” and by this time, Moses had already been up Mount Sinai 6 times to meet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes Control Of Evil In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 4, 2012

The pouring of the seven bowls shows us that God's grace will come to a close - when the bowls are poured the end is near. How ready are we?

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 15:5-16:21 God Takes Control of Evil in this Broken World. Have you ever had déjà vu. Déjà vu is what happens when you are in a situation and then you think – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Don’t I Sense God’s Closeness More Often?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2018

Jesus said the kingdom is near, yet often we don't sense God's closeness. This sermon looks at five places where we're likely to meet God.

A GOOD QUESTION: Why don’t I sense God’s closeness more often? - Most of us can tell you about moments in our lives when we sensed God’s closeness. - One such moment for me was when the Holy Spirit spoke to me at 4 a.m. in Guangzhou, China. The presence of the Holy Spirit was so palpable and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God's Blessings God's Way Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

God desires to bless us. The problem is that we often don't cooperate with His plan.

A number of years ago I was in a barber shop and a highway patrolman was also there. He told an amusing story. It was about a highway patrolman in another state who had stopped a drunk driver. But while he was preparing to cite the drunk driver, a car accident occurred within walking distance. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Bible Church

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Jesus begins his public ministry, and if you’ve ever wondered what he preached as he started, here it is: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

INTRO: Heaven. The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it—but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. –Oliver Wendell Holmes (Progress, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Luke 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

When I want to “come home” God will show me the way but I have to take the wheel

ENGAGE Many years ago when I was working for a land development company in Albuquerque, the company had its own airplane. Although we had a full-time pilot, the company president was also a pilot so many of the times that I flew on the plane with him, he would pilot the plane. He was actually a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Want A Move Of God?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 26, 2006

If you want God to move in your heart, then you are going to have to move His heart.

Want a True Move of God? Many people today mistaken a great church service for a move of God. But I believe that when God moves, there will be change. God is always about change. We see it in the early church, through our own conversion, etc. 2 Cor 3:18 18 But we all, with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Please God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 4, 2008

How to please God by faith

Text: Hebrews 11:6 Title: How to please God I want to concentrate on the first part of the verse. The part that says “And without faith it is impossible to please God…” (Hebrews 11:6) The phrase “And without faith it is impossible to please God” tells us three great truths. 1.it tells us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Luke 23:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Risk Of Obeying God

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2010

When Peter took a risk and trusted God, he was able to see God do a miracle.

Intro. Backdrop of story, text. Genessaret, sea of Galilee - Called this because of a fertile plain along the coast - John 1:39 "He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. 40 One of the two which heard John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Light And He Can Be Found

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 8, 2014

Even those who are not Christian are being drawn to the light and vision of God in Christ..

Thursday of 5th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei The people of Israel were called to be a light to the nations. Even in the early books of the Bible, we see this. Abraham was to be a blessing for all peoples. Israel was supposed to be totally faithful to the One God, and her worship was supposed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Today Or Tomorrow We Will Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2012

James gives us the proper perspective for life. 1- Don’t be quick to make plans in life 2- Recognize how quickly life disappears 3- Seek the Lord’s will in all things 4- Acknowledge the sin of doing nothing

INTRO.- Today or tomorrow. Well, what about today and tomorrow? What are you going to do today? And tomorrow? Hopefully, on the Lord’s Day you will always make it priority to worship the Lord with the Lord’s people wherever they assemble. And personally speaking, I think many Christians really ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience The Key To God's Heart

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 10, 2007

Brethren what do you think is the key to God’s heart? Is it humility, perseverance, or faith?

Obedience the key to God’s heart John 14:23-24 September 30, 2007 Introduction Last week’s message instill to us the fact: obeying Christ is doing what He says; obeying Christ is the foundation of life; and those who disobey will face destruction. Now this afternoon I am going to set before ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: The God Who Dwells Among Us Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 13, 2025

Christmas reveals the mystery of God choosing to live among humanity to bring redemption, hope, and restored fellowship.

CHRISTMAS: THE GOD WHO DWELLS AMONG US By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:14 Key Verse: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14 Supporting Texts: Matthew 1:23; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God