Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

Who Can Dwell With God?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 13, 2016

A sermon examining who qualifies to abide or dwell with God.

Who Can Dwell With God? Psalm 15:1-5 Earlier this week, a man named Stephen Rogata REALLY wanted to speak with Donald Trump. He was so intent on speaking with the business mogul that he spent three hours climbing the glass facade of Trump Tower. It became very clear that Rogatta was not welcome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2005

How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His physical absence? 8 ways in which the Stage is Set for the Spirit of God

SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE SPIRIT OF GOD—Acts 1:1-3 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry. There is an account of Jesus’ acts which precedes the acts recorded in this account. How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"I Need To Lose Some Weight...!"

Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 5, 2002

Dieting has become the number one thing among people living today. Everyone has taken the initiative to become more and more concern about there physical weight and not the spiritual weight that is bounding them.

Define: Weight (Webster): anything that blocks progress Weight (Greek): OgkOs, ong’ - kos, a burden or hindrance I. Weight - Faith IN Depth A. Before we can examine the text here in Hebrews 12, we must go back to chapter 11. Chapter 11 of Hebrews gives us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 9, 2023

I used this sermon before our first communion of the New Year. It concluded a visual aid for everyone. Small bags filled with soil were put out around the seating of the church. These were available to pick up in the sermon, and then bring to a cross near the front

What are you guilty of? A guy was found guilty of overusing commas. The judge warned him to expect a really long sentence. Forgiveness We all carry with us: Guilt – • Guilt at something done • Guilt at some bad words said to someone • Guilt at deliberately going against what God wants. • Guilt ...read more

Moses (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

Moses ranks among the most respected Old Testament figures. In this four-week series, we journey through the life and adventures of Moses.

Moses (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/11/2018 If you’re just joining us, today is the last installment in a fast-paced, four-part series on the life of Moses. Moses delivered an oppressed people from bondage, molded them into a renewed nation and received a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

How God Aware Are You

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Do you realize that some people are totally oblivious? Hopefully, at some point, some of you will stop being oblivious and even become God aware!

How God Aware Are You Do you realize that some people are totally oblivious? You can bump into them almost every day! And you know why you can so easily bump into them? Yep, you guessed it, because they are oblivious! Not just oblivious to the things immediately around them, but to everything ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is God? Part 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2020

How great is God? Is God good or evil? Is God near or far or both? Can God be three and one? Does God have a plan? Did God really create everything that is? Does God provide today? Let’s discuss some questions about God as revealed in the Christian Bible.

Who is God? Part 1 How great is God? Is God good or evil? Is God near or far or both? Can God be three and one? Does God have a plan? Did God really create everything that is? Does God provide today? A Greek word for God is Theos and so the study of God is called theology. Let’s discuss some ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Lonely

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

The great dilemma of loneliness. This sermon gives some consolation and gives us confidence of God’s nearness.

Psalm 68:6 -- “God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.” Psalm 68:6 (From Moffatt’s Translation) -- “The God who brings the lonely home. . .” l. THE LORD OF THE LONELY -Every man has at some point ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking For Love

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

We all are looking for love. We know there’s a need for love. We are creatures that need to be loved and need to show love. Where can we find love? God is love.

Looking for Love We all are looking for love. We know there’s a need for love. We are creatures that need to be loved and need to show love. Where can we find love? God is love. If we know God is love, then all we need to do is turn to God, right? It seems too easy but when you pray, He’s right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10-13, 1 John 4:19, James 4:8, Matthew 23:37, John 14:15, 1 John 4:7-21, Hebrews 10:19-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Enemy Tactics Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 7, 2024

I want to talk to you about the power of resistance against the devil.

In 2 Corinthians 2:11, Paul writes, “so that Satan will not outsmart us, for we are familiar with his schemes.” You see, our enemy, Satan, is a deceiver and a schemer who seeks to destroy our relationship with God and harm us. He uses subtle and clever tactics to achieve this, but we must be aware ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, James 4:7

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Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009

Staying on Fire for God is a struggle but it is also possible: this message will encourage you practically about how to stay passionate for Him!

Not growing cold Lots of verses - 2 reasons - 1) scripture interpret scripture, 2) for you to learn them. Take notes on what impacts you. 1. What a year! a. Our theme verse - i. James 4:8 - “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” 1. I hope you’ve grown a ton this year. 2. I hope ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Woman At The Well" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Jesus came to make salvation accessible to all. He came to remove any barriers. Here He was breaking down the barrier of sin between man and God. The water the woman had come to draw from the well could only be obtained through hard labor. There was no button to push on the fountain.

“Going Public with Our Faith” John 4:1-26 Last week we welcomed we welcomed in the New Year by talking about what it means to go public with our faith. In the Scripture today we find that Jesus having gone very public with Hi ministry, was now traveling. He had to go through Samaria. While ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Submission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the strength and victory found in submission to God, encouraging believers to surrender their will and seek His kingdom first.

Beloved in Christ, I am grateful to be standing before you today, as we gather in unity to break the bread of God's word. It is with a heart full of anticipation that I invite you to join me in unearthing the treasures of God's wisdom, as we focus our hearts and minds on the theme of submission. In ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10, Matthew 6:10, Ephesians 5:15-20

Topics: Submitting To God, Prayer

Deliverance Moment: Keys To Answered Prayers

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Jun 8, 2022

When you pray the will of God the earth and heaven come into alignment that's when things began to happen.

When Heaven and Earth Align: The Power of Praying God’s Will 1. The Misunderstanding About Prayer We’ve heard it so often it’s practically branded into Christian culture: “Prayer changes things.” But if we’re being honest—and we should be when we speak of the things of God—that statement is only ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Waiting On God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

An examination of the importance of and manner in which we are to wait on God in our lives.

The saying goes: “Timing is everything.” That is so true. You see this to be obvious in the trauma operating room. The surgeon knows that to operate too quickly - before the patient’s vital signs are stabilized - will probably kill them on the table. But, he knows that to wait too long will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ