Sermons on Drawing Near:

Holy Heroes: Captain America Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Holy Heroes: Captain America Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/10/2013 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. If you are visiting with us today, I hope you feel right at home—like a part of the family. These past several weeks I’ve been preaching about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:6-7

Denomination: Christian Church

James 4:7-5:6 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 21, 2020

Pride vs. Humility

Open your bibles to James Chapter 4. As we continue our series in the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. We have been quoting R. Kent Hughes who says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is true, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Our I Am

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 25, 2024

A short series about Moses meeting God and leading the people out of bondage.

God is our I AM Exodus 3 May 26, 2024 The story of the exodus is really fascinating and the more I look at it, the more I’m intrigued and am learning. As we were talking about meeting Moses meeting God at the Burning Bush last week - - - - - it was so cool that so many of you texted and emailed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Worth More Than Sparrows Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus teaches us valuable lessons about fear.

WORTH MORE THAN SPARROWS 1. Matthew 10:26-33 (NKJV) "Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. 27 "Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. 28 "And do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Deals With Pride! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 28, 2004

These verses show a perfect case study in how God dealt with the pride in Saul’s life. Also answering the questions 1. What is pride, where did it come from and how God deals with it.

Acts 9:23 – 31 23 Now after many days were past, the Jews plotted to kill him. 24But their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him. 25Then the disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall in a large basket. 26. And when Saul had come to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:13-15, Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come On In Children, It's Suppertime!

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jul 9, 2006

Lord’s Supper message on how much plan, preparation and love Christ put into this special meal.

Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 22:14-15 Then at the proper time Jesus and the twelve apostles sat down together at the table. Jesus said “I have looked forward to this hour with deep longing, anxious to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins.” Have you ever made big plans for a holiday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-15

Does God Want To Bless You Or Judge You?

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 27, 2005

An exposition of Psalm 80

Islington Baptist Church October 23, 2005 Psalm 80 Scripture reading: 2 Kings 17:1-23 Does God want to bless you or curse you? Please help me out by filling in the blanks Obedience to God brings ______________ Disobedience brings ____________ What do you think God’s desire is? To bless ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Need You God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Sep 27, 2005

Exposition of Psalms 63

Islington Baptist Church September 24, 2005 Sermon text: Psalms 63 Scripture readings: 2 Samuel 12:11-12;15:1-26, John 4:1-15;6:25-35 I need you God! Aside from air, what is it that is essential to human life? Water and food! Without food or water a person will soon die. While food ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Veil: Deepening Our Relationship With God

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

Since Christ is our High Priest, we have full access to the God of the universe. We must push through the veil of our sinful nature to enjoy the relationship with God that He intended.

I’m sure all of us want to get closer to God. Today I’m going to discuss how we can get deeper in our relationship with the heavenly Father. I have some complex things to talk about, so if we need to discuss a concept, please don’t hesitate to ask. This can be pretty heavy stuff, so bear with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, Help! A-Men

Contributed by John Browning on Aug 6, 2007

Prayer is the center of our Christian walk. We all have times of need and our prayer life will keep us going. Even Christ had times of need.

Lord, Help! A-men By Pastor JC Browning August 5, 2007 Luke 11: 1 – 13 Matthew 6 : 5 – 13 Prayer is a central part of any Christian’s life, both Up’s and Down’s. Illustration: A story is told of a small group study that was done each week a church. Each week it would be held in a different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Putting God First

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Oct 12, 2004

The secret of successful life is to cast all our burden unto the Lord and make Him first in every area of our life.

Topic: Putting God first Scripture Reading: Mt. 6: 31 – 34 “Therefore do not worry, saying, what shall we eat? Or what shall we drink? Or what shall we wear? For after all these things the gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But By Trust Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007

By trusting in God’s walking with them, people live

But by Trust Heb. 11:1-16 Gen 15:1-6 Luke 12:22-40 8/12 † In the name of the Messiah, Jesus † 20 …may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

What If This Is As Good As It Gets?

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 11, 2007

We have to ask ourselves, as believers, if what we are experiencing in Christianity is really all that Jesus promised us. There has to be more, we have been promised more, but it will never happen if sin is rampant in the church.

Is there more to Christianity? Does God have more in store for us than church on Sunday morning and getting to heaven? I believe that the fulfilled life that Jesus spoke about is more than what we’re experiencing most weeks in the local church. People are often fearful, downtrodden and spending ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:26-41

The Power Of God's Promises And Precepts Series

Contributed by Jon Dart on Mar 6, 2007

In order to successfully inherit the blessing of the Christian life, God requires believers to conquer the enemies of the soul with strength and courage by believing in His promises

The Commissioning of Joshua Joshua 1:1-9 Who is God? He is a faithful God. How is He revealed in this text? In order to successfully settle in the promised land, God required Joshua and the people to obey His commands with strength and courage by putting their faith in His promises. I. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 9, 2007

The seventh and final in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

Today we will finish up looking at the seven final sayings Jesus made on the cross. As we look in the context of the story of God’s love for us, our need for Him, and his plan to redeem us, we see the heart of the Savior. So Far >> “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) The Big Idea: Christ gives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational