Sermons on Drawing Nearer To God:

Where The Desert Meets The Mountain

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001

This Sermon draws attention to the fact that there is a place where God comes to meet you.

Where the Desert Meets the Mountain Text: Jeremiah 13:16 Give glory to the Lord your God, before He cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, He turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness. Isaiah 51:3 For the Lord shall ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:16, Isaiah 51:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

40 Days - Lent

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007

A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Let's Keep Reading The Bible

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Jan 27, 2012

This short sermon encourages Christians to keep reading the Bible and draw closer to God.

Let’s Keep Reading the Bible by Mark T. Tonkery A book recently was released that utilized an interdenominational panel to determine the 25 books every Christian should read. Many books you would expect to be on the list were there: The Confessions of Augustine, The Imitation of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Friend, Comforter, Helper, Counselor Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 30, 2010

God draws near to those who love him and seek his help.

Scripture Introduction The Apostle John uses the full name, “Holy Spirit” only three times in his book. In chapter one, he quotes another John (the Baptist) as saying that Jesus “baptizes with the Holy Spirit.” And at the end of this book, after the resurrection, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shining Bright

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 28, 2013

We must live our life for Christ in such a way that it draws others to God.

Shining Bright May 26, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live our life for Christ in such a way that it draws others to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 Supplemental Passage: "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Spiritual Sleep In The End Times Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

Now is not the time to sleep but to be spiritually awake. The end is nearer than ever. Jesus is coming soon, and only those who are watchful and ready will go with Him.

THE DANGERS OF SPIRITUAL SLEEP IN THE END TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:5-6 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Ephesians 5:14, Revelation 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The end times are characterised by spiritual apathy, lukewarmness, and distractions. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Spirit~ Alive And Well!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 6, 2016

Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit. To walk in the Spirit is to be "in step" with the Spirit. Life in the Spirit means to follow His lead and remain in His control. It is life governed by the S

God’s Spirit~ Alive and Well! Romans 8:1-11NASB The late baseball legend Gil Hodges told this story. Once, when he was managing the Washington Senators, he discovered four of his players had broken curfew the previous night. Immediately, he called a team meeting and said, "I know who you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Always Pursuing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the unchanging nature of God, particularly His relentless pursuit of the lost, drawing parallels with the attentive and persistent nature required in the board game, CLUE.

This is the next to last week in The Always God series. I hope you have enjoyed studying how God is moving all the time. God has not changed over time and we can still experience him every single day in a very real way. This week, I want us to look at how God is: Still Pursuing. Now, when playing ...read more

Topics: God's Pursuit, Lost Souls, Spiritual Courage

Sermon Series: The Always God

Being Jesus To The Overwhelmed Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation.What do we do about suffering? Draw close to the God of all comfort. Draw close to those who are in need of God's comfort.

Being Jesus to the Overwhelmed 1 Corinthians 1:3-5 November 6, 2016 A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. What do we do about suffering? 1. Draw close to the God of all comfort. vv.3-4a Romans 8:32 Being a Christ-follower does not insulate us from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Invitation To Come Up Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 29, 2015

Everyday, the Lord is inviting us to draw closer and have fellowship with Him. But many times, we are too busy that we tend to ignore His invitation for us. In this message, we will learn three important responses from the life of Moses.

THE LORD'S INVITATION TO COME UP INTRODUCTION: We will continue our study on the Book of Exodus. We are now in chapter 24 when the elders of Israel saw God and had a time of great fellowship with Him. It all started with the invitation of the Lord to Moses telling them to come up together with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Praise The Lord O My Soul

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 14, 2021

Psalms 145 can be used as a model to address God rightly by praising Him for His greatness, praising Him for His goodness, praising Him for His kingdom, praising Him for His faithfulness, praising Him for His saving mercy and praising Him by proclaiming His name to future generations.

Praising the Lord O my Soul Psalms 145 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Oh, to swim in a sea of gratitude, to feel waves of praise breaking over one’s joyful head, and then to dive into the ocean of adoration, and lose one’s self in the ever-blessed God!” Charles ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Glorified-Part 4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 11, 2023

4 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-IV—John 12:32-33(:20-36) Attention: *The God-Man Jesus, faithfully received the penalty of His Father’s judgment upon Himself, so that anyone who believes ‘can’ receive forgiveness of their personal sin! And, so that anyone who chooses, to trust Jesus as their Savior & Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Invited By A Pharisee Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2016

When you invite others to experience Jesus, we demonstrate our submission to Christ. How? Because when we invite others by telling them what Christ has done for us, we demonstrate to them Who it is that has changed our life.

Jesus is invited by a Pharisee Luke 7:36-50 Invitations, Part 5 Introduction - On the heels of our Advent study, we continue with our Invitations series - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

Faith is renewed day by day in our experience of the storms of life.

THE STORMS OF LIFE. Matthew 14:22-33. 1. The storms of life. Sometimes the storms of life seem to overtake us, even when we are being obedient. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake (Matthew 14:22), but we see the ship in the midst of the sea tossed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Adventure - Lust? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 17, 2018

As we seek to draw closer to Christ, we discover our sinfulness, and ways to overcome them by drawing closer to Christ.

The Great Adventure? The 7 Deadly Sins February 11, 2018 Have you ever asked the question . . . “What's wrong with me?” It's a question we all ask ourselves from time to time. When we blow up at our kids or at our spouse, we wonder - - - what's wrong with me? When we come home from the store with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:8-13, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist