Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

It's Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019

God gives grace to the humble, not the haughty.

It’s Hard to Be Humble James 4:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill March 16-17, 2019 Mac Davis recorded a song in 1980 that became an international hit called, “It’s Hard to Be Humble.” Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble When you’re perfect in every way I can’t wait to look in the mirror Cause I get better looking ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

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

Mediocre Expectations

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 5, 2012

God has so much more to give than for what we ask. God expects great things from us, too.

Mediocre Expectations March 4, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has so much more to give than for what we ask. God expects great things from us, too. Focus Passage: Acts 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: “Ask, and it will be given to you; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Choices Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 8, 2012

God is steady in his dealings with us. He does not deceive us or try to draw us into sin. We make the choice to stand with God or give into temptations.

1. Politician A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. "My opponent has called me a liar. I want you to know that I have never lied to you. The only problem I have is that the facts don’t always match up with what I believe or say." Not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Desire Of The Humble

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009

When a person is truly humble before his Father, the desires of the heart change, joy becomes greater, and life more fulfilling and complete.

The Desire of the Humble Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 10 Key verse: Psalm 10:17-18 - 17LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, 8To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

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

Justification Through The Gospel By The Triune God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2018

1) A believer’s experience of the Lord Jesus Christ (Gal. 3:1), 2) of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 3:2-4), & 3) of God the Father (Gal. 3:5) are incontrovertible evidence of having been graciously made acceptable to God through personal faith in the perfect, complete work of Christ.

If you are a fan of classic TV, you will remember the show Bewitched. It is the longest running supernatural themed sitcom of the 1960s–1970s. The focus of the show is on the mixed marriage of a nose-twitching witch, Samantha Stephens (Montgomery), and her mortal husband, Darrin (originally played ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Bleating Of Sheep & The Lowing Of Oxen

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Oct 18, 2008

Sometimes we’re not totally obedient to the Lord, & we try to hide our sin, but God has a way of bringing it to the surface.

1 Sam 15:1-3; 7-9; 13-14 15 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ’I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Power Can Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 21, 2016

This sermon looks at three areas that God can help you change your life. 1. God’s Power Can CANCEL Your Past 2. God’s Power Can CONQUER Your Problems 3. God’s Power Can CHANGE Your Personality

GOD’S POWER CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE Did you know that God is in the life change business? He will take that which is broken and fix it. He will take that which is bent and straighten it out. He will take that which is shattered and put it back together. God is in the life change ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

He Is Immanuel

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

God no longer comes near through a burning bush, tabernacle, prophet, or vision. He has come near through Jesus, who is God in the flesh, in order to reconcile us to him so that we can serve him and also carry the message of reconciliation to others.

Have you every heard of Heavenly beans? Little Carried thought that this time of year was for heavenly beans because people sing about it everywhere. The song, Silent Night, that ends with the line, "sleep in heavenly beans." Was her favorite song. Carrie’s brother corrected her. He said, "do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Immanuel

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017

God no longer comes near through a burning bush, tabernacle, prophet, or vision. He has come near through Jesus, who is God in the flesh, in order to reconcile us to him so that we can serve him and also carry the message of reconciliation to others.

Have you every heard of Heavenly beans? Little Carried thought that this time of year was for heavenly beans because people sing about it everywhere. The song, Silent Night, that ends with the line, "sleep in heavenly beans." Was her favorite song. Carrie's brother corrected her. He said, "do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abounding Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 18, 2023

The Lord is available for all of us with his forgiveness, eternal life and blessings needed for our earthly lives. Where we stand with him or without him. Blessed are those who are near to him. Amen.

Text: Exodus 34:1-8 Theme: Abundant Love   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Remember our theme verse: “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Under God's Mighty Hand Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 13, 2016

You see, the help that we receive from the hand of God comes as a result of our humble hearts being yielded to Him in all things. God helps those who are humble before Him in the manner and time in which He sees fit.

UNDER GOD’S MIGHTY HAND 1 Peter 5:6 THREAD: 1 Peter 5:6 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” The verse we will focus on today is not a difficult verse to read. It is not a difficult verse to understand. The verse we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ