Sermons about Drawing Near To God

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 15,622 views

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

Motivation To Serve God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 28, 2008

based on 17 ratings

| 23,206 views

Staying motivated while serving God can be difficult but God has given us keys for maintaining motivation in the Great Commission He’s called us to - these keys will help you stay focussed and energized towards the goal.

Merriam-Webster’s Definition: Motivation is something, as a need or desire, that causes a person to act. Russ Akins – “Motivation is the measure of what it takes to overcome initial inertia and become activated towards some sort of accomplishment.” Introduction: One second before you die, if you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of The Unexpected

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2012

based on 11 ratings

| 16,108 views

Jesus reverses people's fortunes. We're shocked that God loves us, has wonderful plans for our insignificant lives,and isn't limited by the options that limit us. In one minute, everything in this man's life changed. God wants to do it for you!

GOD OF THE UNEXPECTED John 5:1-9, 14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, a second-grader, was bumped while getting on the school bus & suffered a two-inch cut on his cheek. 2. At recess he collided with another boy and two of his teeth were knocked loose. At noon, while sliding on ice, he fell ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2 - God Is... Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jun 8, 2016

| 5,539 views

Who is God? What is He Like? Does God exist?

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Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Seeking God's Presence 1 Chronicles 16:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2024

based on 1 rating

| 3,121 views

1 Chronicles 16:11 challenges us to actively seek God and His strength continually. May this sermon inspire a deeper commitment to pursue intimacy with God and experience the transformative power of His presence in our lives.

Seeking God's Presence 1 Chronicles 16:11 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound invitation to seek God's presence as outlined in 1 Chronicles 16:11. This verse serves as a guiding principle for our spiritual journey, urging us to pursue intimacy with God above all else. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 27:8, Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 6:10, Psalm 105:4, Proverbs 8:17 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Role In A Christian's Trials

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,998 views

Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5, James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Makes You Feel So Alive!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

| 16 views

But after Christ’s resurrection and ascension what happened to Peter? He became a different person!

The Resurrection Makes You Feel So Alive! We’re talking about Peter today. How must he have felt living thru all of these events in his life? Galilean fisherman called by Jesus to be an apostle. Peter walked on the water! Saw Christ transfigured. It shall not happen to you! Get thee behind me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

based on 4 ratings

| 23,407 views

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

Camping With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2024

| 1,557 views

The tabernacle teaches us to appreciate God's presence but also to respect His distance.

Ryan and Morgan adopted a child from an orphanage in another country. They'd passed through all the legal processes in that country. Charlie was their son. But right before the day when they were supposed to pick Charlie up from the orphanage, there were some political upheavals, and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:1-37, John 1:1, John 1:14, Exodus 30:11-16, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 10:31, Matthew 6:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seeking God's Blessings God's Way Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

| 4,255 views

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

Fear Not

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 4, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 7,767 views

God is there all the time for us if we will just look.

FEAR NOT There are four great impelling motives that move man to action: Fear,Hope,Faith. The love of these four, but the greatest of these is fear. Fear is the first in force, first in fruit. Indeed fear is “the beginning of wisdom”. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:24

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Almost Hear The Midnight Cry

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 26, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 8,521 views

They cry for throcks to fall on them no death to late

I CAN ALMOST HEAR THE MIDNIGHT CRY Matt.25: 6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. We must all face the fact the midnight cry is coming. We need to be ready for anew day is coming when he comes. 1. The midnight cry of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen Shows Us The Right Way To Live And Die Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 5, 2017

based on 2 ratings

| 19,167 views

1. We need Stephen's courage (vs. 51-53). 2. We need Stephen's commitment (vs. 54-59). 3. We need Stephen's consciousness (vs. 55-56). 4. We need Stephen's character (vs. 59-60).

Stephen Shows Us the Right Way to Live and Die Acts 7:51-60 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 27, 2013 *Over the past few weeks we have been looking at a great Christian hero. His name was Stephen, and the Bible tells us that he was one of the first deacons. What a life Stephen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Baptist

Want A Move Of God?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 26, 2006

based on 60 ratings

| 16,537 views

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

The Risk Of Obeying God

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 6,862 views

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

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